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ESP Guitars LTD EC-1000 Electric Guitar - Vintage Black

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LTD EC-1000 Electric Guitar - Vintage Black

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LTD EC-1000 Electric Guitar - Vintage Black
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Guitars in the LTD EC-1000 Series are designed to offer the tone, feel, looks, and quality that working professional musicians need in an instrument, along with the pricing that typical musicians can still afford. The EC-1000 VB is consistently one of the most popular guitars due to its combination of incredible looks and great performance. It offers a vintage looking body/neck/headstock binding and gold hardware, and includes premier components like LTD locking tuners, a Tonepros locking TOM bridge and tailpiece, and the aggressive punch of active EMG 81/60 pickups. It also offers set-thru construction with a mahogany body, 3 pc. mahogany neck, and 24-fret Macassar ebony fingerboard. Available in Vintage Black finish.

Specs:
• Construction: Set-Thru
• Scale: 24.75"
• Body: Mahogany
• Neck: 3pc Mahogany
• Fingerboard: Macassar Ebony
• Fingerboard Radius: 350mm
• Finish: Vintage Black
• Nut Width: 42mm
• Nut Type: Molded
• Neck Contour :Thin U
• Frets/Type: 24 Xj
• Hardware Colour: Gold
• Strap Button: Standard
• Tuners: LTD Locking
• Bridge: Tonepros Locking Tom & Tailpiece
• Neck PU: EMG 60
• Bridge PU: EMG 81
• Electronics: Active
• Electronics Layout: Vol/Vol/Tone/Toggle Switch

Q & A


Question: Why does this have a 24.75" scale length? It seems odd for a metal guitar
- asked on May 25, 2024
Answer: It's scaled the same as a Les Paul is.
- answered by Ron Elliott, Laval, Quebec
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Question: Does it come with a case?
- asked on Sep 27, 2024
Answer: This guitar does not come with a case.
- answered by Gary Joynes, Edmonton Highlands, Alberta
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Question: How much does this guitar weigh?
- asked on Sep 29, 2024
Answer: weighs 7.5lbs
- answered by Wade Brennan, Ottawa, Ontario
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EXCELLENT GUITAR 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Burlington, Ontario
This is such an amazing guitar , easily one of the best I have ever played . The emg pickups are punchy and clear and to me the neck fits my hand like a glove and is super comfortable although if you are not a fan of thinner necks on LP style guitars this will not be for you. My only cons are that lacking a tone control for the neck and bridge means overall less tones but if you can work around it then it isn’t too bad and there is also a slight feedback issue but nothing a noise gate can’t handle as well the vintage binding on my example looks a little more orange than yellow but hey I don’t mind , overall this is an amazing guitar at a pretty killer price !
Posted by Jonathan Fenton on May 31, 2021
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LTD EC-1000 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Edmonton North, Alberta
I was did a lot of research before purchasing this guitar, looking through a ton of Les Paul types and others from different brands. Out of everything I tried in this price range, it felt like the best quality and still feels that way after owning it for a few months. The EMGs make it sound crisp and clear and it stays in tune really well which is great to not have to worry about when playing live or recording.
Posted by Zach on Sep 18, 2019
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Best Bang-For-Your-Buck 4 of 5 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Toronto (Bloor St.), Ontario
This is the first (and only) electric guitar I've owned. I've been playing for about 5 years now and all I can say is that this is an absolutely outstanding guitar. After trying several different guitars for countless hours, I've come to the personal opinion that this guitar is among the best at its price point, and especially caters to metal and hard rock players. Surprisingly, however, the two pickups allow for great variety. The bridge pickup sounds a little more crunchy and rough, but metal isn't the only thing this guitar can do. The neck pickup makes for some surprisingly rich and creamy soloing, especially with heavier strings. If you're primary style is metal, but you also want some versatility, this guitar is the way to go. With a price point that cannot be beat for what it has to offer, there is no doubt that this is a fantastic guitar. I will be playing it for years to come!
Posted by Simon on Aug 12, 2019
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Pictures don't do it justice 4 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Moncton, New Brunswick
I've owned one for over a decade now and find it rather versatile and looks infinitely better in person. Definitely great for metal, also worked really well for shoegazing in a smoky jam room. The only thing I can't see it really doing is funk but that's why I keep my old Mexi-Strat. I also always kept it tuned low - either C or D standard with .013s so I never noticed a feedback issue, and at the same time the pickups never struggled with the low end. The contours on the hip and in the horn make it really comfortable to play and reach the higher notes without having to get too twisted. Satin finish is smooth all over the neck and body as well. It's also worth noting that the guitar is relatively light. It's actually just a bit thinner at the edge than a Strat and I'm not even sure that the top of the arch is even as thick as the edge of a Les Paul. Retail price can vary quite a bit though, if you're not in a rush it could be profitable to wait a season or two and get an extra pedal or three for a similar cost. This is currently the highest price I've ever seen with the lowest being $850 around 2014. Mine was $1050 in 2006. Keep in mind you get -nothing- included with it unless your salesperson really likes you. Still totally worth it but still something to keep in mind - you'll definitely be wanting to spend an extra $100 for a nice case if you go for it.
Posted by Dave on Jun 18, 2019
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Shred machine 4 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Calgary East, Alberta
Feels very swift and sounds brootal. recommend a noise gate because it has a small feed back issue. Honestly is very high quality and should be owned by every metal guitarist.
Posted by Noah Robertson on Aug 31, 2018
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