ESP LTD SN-1000 HT Silver Blast
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LTD SN-1000 HT Silver Blast
Product Info
Article Number:
608662
Brand:
ESP
Model:
LTD SN-1000 HT Silver Blast
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$1,923.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This SN-1000 HT is a serious contender for players wanting a modern ST-style guitar with premium appointments. The Fishman pickups are surprisingly articulate and versatile, handling everything from clean jazz tones to aggressive rock. It's a great choice for gigging musicians who demand quality and playability without the extreme high-end price tag.
Product Description
- ESP LTD SN-1000 HT Silver Blast
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Swamp ash
- Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Neck profile: Thin U
- Fingerboard radius: 300 - 400 mm compound
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Frets: 22 XJ stainless steel
- Nut width: 42 mm
- Moulded nut
- Pickup: Fishman Alnico Modern Hum 3-Voice Black Nickel (neck) and Fishman Ceramic Modern Hum 3-Voice Black Nickel (bridge) Humbucker
- Volume control with push/pull function for Voice 3
- Tone control with push/pull function for voice 2
- 3-Way switch
- Tailpiece/bridge: Hipshot with strings through body
- Machine heads: LTD locking
- Black hardware
- Strings: D'Addario XL110
- Colour: Silver Blast
PROS
- • Swamp ash body delivers excellent resonance and a balanced tonal character.
- • Roasted maple neck provides exceptional stability and a smooth, fast playing experience.
- • Fishman Modern humbuckers offer versatile tones, from clean to high-gain crunch.
- • Hipshot strings-through-body bridge enhances sustain and tuning stability.
CONS
- • Ebony fingerboard can be unforgiving for players sensitive to a harder feel.
- • Thin 'U' neck profile might not suit players preferring a thicker, vintage feel.
- • Silver Blast finish, while striking, can be prone to fingerprints and smudges.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Swamp Ash
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
Fishman Alnico Modern (Neck) & Ceramic Modern (Bridge) Humbuckers
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5")
Frets
22 XJ Stainless Steel
Bridge
Hipshot with Strings Through Body
Weight
Approximately 3.8 kg (8.4 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Fishman Modern set offers a more defined and higher output than many vintage Fender pickups, with a wider dynamic range and a more modern clarity.
Yes, the compound radius (300-400mm) makes bending easier near the nut while providing comfortable chunkiness higher up the neck.
Bolt-on necks generally offer a snappier, more immediate attack compared to neck-through, contributing to a slightly brighter and more focused overall tone.
