ESP LTD M-1000 CARS
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ESP
LTD M-1000 CARS
Product Info
Article Number:
565577
Brand:
ESP
Model:
LTD M-1000 CARS
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$1,868.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The M-1000 CARS is a seriously impressive instrument – a modern ST-style guitar built with high-end components. The neck-through design and thin profile make it a shredder's dream, while the Fluence pickups give you a massive tonal palette. It’s perfect for players who want a premium instrument with a modern feel and killer looks.
Product Description
- ESP LTD M-1000 CARS
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Alder
- 3-Piece neck-through-body neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Neck profile: Extra Thin U
- Fretboard radius: 300 - 400 mm compound (11.8 - 15.7")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Nut width: 43 mm (1.7")
- Locking nut
- 24 XJ Stainless steel frets
- Pickups: Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Alnico Black (neck) and Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Ceramic Black (bridge)
- Volume control
- Tone control with push/pull function
- 3-Way switch
- Floyd Rose 1000 SE tremolo
- Grover tuners
- Black hardware
- Original strings: D'Addarío XL120
- Colour: Candy Apple Red Satin
PROS
- • Alder body delivers a balanced, resonant tone with excellent sustain
- • Neck-through construction provides smooth access to upper registers and enhanced resonance
- • Fishman Fluence pickups offer versatile tones from modern high-gain to vintage warmth
- • Floyd Rose 1000 SE provides reliable tremolo action and tuning stability
CONS
- • The extra-thin 'U' neck profile might not suit players preferring a thicker feel
- • Ebony fingerboard can be a bit sharp for some players’ preference
- • Candy Apple Red Satin finish can be prone to fingerprints and minor scratches
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Alnico/Ceramic
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5 in)
Frets
24 XJ Stainless Steel
Bridge
Floyd Rose 1000 SE
Weight
Approximately 3.8 kg (8.4 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Alnico neck pickup provides a warmer, rounder tone ideal for cleaner sounds, while the Ceramic bridge pickup delivers a tighter, more aggressive response for high-gain applications – covering a wide range of genres.
The extra-thin 'U' profile is designed for speed and comfort, but some players with larger hands might find it a bit too slim. It’s best to try one in person if possible.
The 1000 SE is a solid, reliable tremolo system, but it lacks some of the finer adjustments and refinements of the more expensive models – still, it provides excellent performance for the price point.
