ESP LTD M-1000HT BP Black Fade
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LTD M-1000HT BP Black Fade
Product Info
Article Number:
484294
Brand:
ESP
Model:
LTD M-1000HT BP Black Fade
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$1,648.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This M-1000HT is a serious contender for players wanting a modern, high-performance instrument. The combination of the thin neck, versatile pickups, and quality hardware makes it a joy to play, and the aesthetic is undeniably cool. It's a fantastic choice for rock, metal, and progressive players seeking a premium-priced instrument without the stratospheric price tag.
Product Description
- ESP LTD M-1000HT BP Black Fade
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Alder body
- Top: Burl Poplar
- Continuous neck: Maple
- Fretboard: Macassar ebony
- Neck profile: Extra Thin U
- Fretboard radius: 350 mm
- 24 XJ jumbo stainless steel frets
- Cast saddle
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Scale: 648 mm
- Pickups: Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Ceramic (bridge) and Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Alnico (neck) humbucker
- Volume control
- Tone control with push / pull function
- 3-Way switch
- Hipshot bridge with string guidance through the body
- Black hardware
- LTD locking machine heads
- Strings: Daddario XL110 .010 - .046
- Colour: Black Fade
PROS
- • Alder/Burl Poplar combo delivers focused resonance and striking aesthetics
- • Extra-thin 'U' neck profile promotes effortless, fast playing for shredders
- • Fishman Fluence pickups offer incredible tonal versatility, modern clarity
- • Hipshot bridge with string-through body enhances sustain and tuning stability
CONS
- • Black Fade finish can be prone to fingerprints and smudging
- • Extra-thin neck might not suit players preferring a thicker feel
- • Limited pickup switching options compared to some other guitars in its class
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder with Burl Poplar Top
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Macassar Ebony
Pickups
Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker (Ceramic/Alnico)
Scale Length
648 mm
Frets
24 XJ Jumbo Stainless Steel
Bridge
Hipshot US Open-Pointer with String-Through Body
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The ceramic bridge pickup provides aggressive high-gain tones, while the alnico neck pickup delivers a warmer, more rounded sound, offering a wide range of tonal possibilities.
The extra-thin 'U' profile is designed for speed, but some players with larger hands might find it a bit slender; it's best to try it in person if possible.
The Hipshot bridge enhances sustain, improves tuning stability, and offers a more secure feel compared to standard tremolo systems.
