ESP LTD EC-1000 Vintage Black

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ESP LTD EC-1000 Vintage Black

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LTD EC-1000 Vintage Black

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Product Info

Article Number: 192156
Brand: ESP
Model: LTD EC-1000 Vintage Black
Price: $1,263.90

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The EC-1000 Vintage Black is a seriously impressive instrument – a mahogany beast with a super-fast ebony board and those iconic EMG pickups. It’s got a fantastic, focused sound, perfect for rock, metal, and anything needing a bit of extra bite. If you want a high-quality, shred-ready guitar with a vintage aesthetic, this is a fantastic choice.

Product Description

  • ESP LTD EC-1000 E-Guitar Vintage Black
  • Electric Guitar
  • Body: Mahogany
  • 3-Piece set-in neck: Mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla)
  • Fretboard: Ebony (Diospyros)
  • 24 Frets
  • Fretboard inlays: Abalone flags
  • Tone Pros T3B-T & T1Z locking bridge
  • Binding
  • Pickups: Active EMG 81 & EMG 60 humbuckers
  • 1 Toggle switch
  • Gold-plated hardware
  • Colour: Matte Black
PROS
  • • Mahogany body delivers rich, warm sustain and a resonant tone
  • • Ebony fretboard provides a slick, fast playing experience
  • • EMG 81/60 combo delivers high-output, aggressive and versatile tones
  • • Tone Pros locking bridge enhances tuning stability and provides zero-slop tremolo action
CONS
  • • Mahogany construction can make it feel quite substantial, potentially tiring for some players
  • • Active pickups require a power source, limiting flexibility and adding complexity
  • • Abalone inlays, while beautiful, can be a point of potential damage or cosmetic concern

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Key Features

Body Material Mahogany
Neck Material Mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla)
Fingerboard Ebony (Diospyros)
Pickups EMG 81 (bridge) & EMG 60 (neck) humbuckers
Scale Length 25.5 in
Frets 24
Bridge Tone Pros T3B-T & T1Z Locking
Weight Approximately 9.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The 81 in the bridge provides aggressive high-gain crunch, while the 60 in the neck offers a warmer, more rounded tone, creating a versatile palette for various genres.
While visually striking, abalone is relatively brittle; careful handling and storage are recommended to avoid chipping or scratching.
The EC-1000 typically features a slim, comfortable profile, but it’s not exceptionally thin; players should try it before buying if neck size is a primary concern.

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