ESP LTD M-1000HT Electric Guitar Black Fade
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- SKU
- LM1000HTBPBLKFD
Description
Guitars in the LTD 1000 Series are designed to offer the tone, feel, looks and quality that working professional musicians require in an instrument. The LTD M Series has always been guitar designed for shredders, and one of the best examples ever is found with the fast and extremely playable M-1000HT and the seven-string M-1007HT. With neck-thru-body construction and an extra thin U-shaped three-piece maple neck (that features a natural satin finish on the back for supreme speedy playability), the M-1000HT and M-1007HT are perfect for players who want M Series performance with the stability of a Hipshot hardtail bridge with string-thru-body design. You also get excellent tone and sonic flexibility with direct-mounted Fishman Fluence Modern Humbuckers (Alnico in the neck position, Ceramic in the bridge), with a push-pull control to activate the second voicing.
Specifications
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Neck Construction | Neck-Thru-Body |
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At a Glance
The ESP LTD M-1000HT is a neck-thru shredder built for metal, djent, and progressive rock—fast, stable, and road-ready. Its extra-thin U-shaped maple neck, Hipshot hardtail bridge, and direct-mounted Fishman Fluence Modern humbuckers deliver articulate cleans and a tight, modern low end that cuts through live mixes and handles drop tunings with authority. Choose this if you need a professional-grade instrument that feels effortless at speed and sounds commanding on stage without compromise.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Djent
- ✓ Drop Tunings
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the Hipshot hardtail bridge better than a tremolo for what I play?
The hardtail with string-thru-body design maximizes tuning stability and sustain—essential for drop tunings and aggressive playing where tuning drift becomes a problem. You trade tremolo flexibility for rock-solid pitch and direct string-to-body energy transfer, which is the professional choice for metal and djent.
Can I switch between different pickup voicings on the fly?
Yes. The volume/tone knob has a push-pull function that activates the second voicing on each Fishman Fluence Modern humbucker, giving you two tonal characters per pickup without rewiring—useful for varying your sound within a song or set.
Is the neck really fast enough for shredding?
The extra-thin U-shaped three-piece maple neck with natural satin finish on the back is designed specifically for speed and playability. Combined with a 350mm radius fingerboard and 24 XJ frets, it's built to minimize friction and fatigue during fast passages.
What tuning range does this guitar handle?
It ships with D'Addario XL110 strings (.010–.046 gauge) for standard tuning, but the scale length (25.5 inches) and hardtail bridge support lower drop tunings common in metal and djent—your choice of gauge and tuning will determine how far down you can reliably go.
Does it come with a case?
No case is included with this guitar. A form-fit MH case is available separately and is recommended for protection during transport and storage.
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