ESP LTD EC-1000T FM BLKNB

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ESP LTD EC-1000T FM BLKNB

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LTD EC-1000T FM BLKNB

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Product Info

Article Number: 483889
Brand: ESP
Model: LTD EC-1000T FM BLKNB
Price: $1,428.90

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This EC-1000T FM BLKNB is a serious contender for players wanting a modern, high-performance instrument with vintage vibes. The flamed maple top looks stunning, and the Duncan pickups deliver a powerful, articulate tone that’s great for rock, metal, and even some blues. It's a premium-priced guitar, but the build quality and components justify the investment for discerning musicians.

Product Description

  • ESP LTD EC-1000T FM BLKNB
  • Electric Guitar
  • Body: Mahogany
  • Top: Flamed maple
  • Set-in neck: Mahogany
  • Fretboard: Macassar ebony
  • Neck profile: Thin U
  • Fretboard binding
  • 24 Jumbo frets
  • Scale: 629 mm (24.76")
  • Fretboard radius: 350 mm (13.78")
  • Nut width: 42 mm (1.65")
  • Cast nut
  • Pickup: 1 Seymour Duncan Pegasus (bridge) and 1 Seymour Duncan Sentient (neck) humbucker
  • 2 Volume controls
  • 1 Tone control with push/pull function
  • 3-Way toggle switch
  • Tonepros Locking TOM bridge & tailpiece
  • LTD locking machine heads
  • Black hardware
  • Ex-factory stringing: D'Addario XL110 .010 - .046
  • Colour: Black Natural Burst
PROS
  • • Mahogany body delivers a warm, resonant, and sustain-rich foundation.
  • • Flamed maple top adds visual flair and a touch of brightness.
  • • Seymour Duncan Pegasus/Sentient combo offers a versatile, high-output tonal palette.
  • • TonePros locking bridge enhances tuning stability and sustain significantly.
CONS
  • • The thin 'U' neck profile might not suit players preferring a thicker feel.
  • • Mahogany construction contributes to a potentially heavier playing experience.
  • • The black hardware, while aesthetically pleasing, can show fingerprints easily.

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Key Features

Body Material Mahogany with Flamed Maple Top
Neck Material Mahogany
Fingerboard Macassar Ebony
Pickups Seymour Duncan Pegasus (Bridge) & Seymour Duncan Sentient (Neck)
Scale Length 629 mm (24.76 in)
Frets 24 Jumbo
Bridge TonePros Locking TOM Bridge & Tailpiece
Weight Approximately 8.8 lbs (3.95 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The 'Thin U' is noticeably slimmer than the more common 'Fat' neck profiles found on some LTD models, offering a faster feel for lead playing.
Yes, the high output of the Pegasus and Sentient pickups handle drop tunings exceptionally well without losing clarity or definition.
It's a coil-split function, allowing you to switch between full humbucker and single-coil tones, adding considerable versatility.

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