ESP LTD MH-1000 Black Ocean
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ESP
LTD MH-1000 Black Ocean
Product Info
Article Number:
608438
Brand:
ESP
Model:
LTD MH-1000 Black Ocean
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$1,758.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This MH-1000 Black Ocean is a seriously well-equipped instrument. The combination of mahogany, quilted maple, and those Fishman Fluence pickups gives you a wide tonal palette, and the thin neck makes shredding a breeze. It's a fantastic option for players seeking a modern ST-style guitar with premium features and a comfortable feel.
Product Description
- ESP LTD MH-1000 Black Ocean
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Mahogany
- Top: Quilted maple
- 3-Piece neck-thru-body: Maple
- Fingerboard: Macassar ebony
- Neck profile: Extra Thin U
- Compound fingerboard radius: 300-400 mm
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Nut width: 42 mm (1.65")
- 24 XJ stainless steel frets
- Pickup: 1 Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico Brushed Stainless (neck) and 1 Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic Brushed Stainless (bridge) Humbucker
- Active electronics
- Volume control
- Tone control with push/pull function
- 3-Way switch
- Floyd Rose 1000SE tremolo
- Grover machine heads
- Chrome hardware
- Strings: DAddario XL120 (.009
- .011
- .016
- .024
- .032
- .042)
- Colour: Black Ocean
PROS
- • Mahogany/Quilted Maple combo delivers rich sustain and beautiful top-end shimmer.
- • Fishman Fluence pickups offer incredible versatility – from glassy cleans to aggressive high-gain.
- • Extra Thin U neck profile and compound radius enhance playability and comfort for fast playing.
- • Floyd Rose 1000SE provides reliable tremolo performance and precise intonation.
CONS
- • The active pickups require a power source, potentially shortening battery life.
- • The thin neck might feel too slender for players preferring a thicker profile.
- • Mahogany body contributes to a relatively hefty weight; may be tiring for extended playing.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany with Quilted Maple Top
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Macassar Ebony
Pickups
Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico (Neck) / Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Bridge)
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5")
Frets
24 XJ Stainless Steel
Bridge
Floyd Rose 1000SE Tremolo
Weight
4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Fluence pickups are active, so they offer a more consistent output and a slightly different tonal character – generally more articulate and defined – compared to passive humbuckers.
The 1000SE is a more user-friendly Floyd Rose, but it still requires some familiarity with tremolo systems; adjustments are manageable with a bit of practice and the right tools.
It’s remarkably versatile, but really shines in modern rock, metal, and progressive genres where you need both clarity and high-gain power.
