ESP LTD H-1001 FR - Black Natural Burst

You're looking at a serious piece of gear with the ESP LTD H-1001FR — it's built with the kind of specs that cater to professional players, especially those into modern metal, progressive rock, or technically demanding styles. Here's a breakdown of what makes this guitar special, in plain terms:

🔧 Key Features & Why They Matter

Body & Top:

• Mahogany body + Burled Poplar top: Mahogany provides warmth and depth, while the poplar burl top adds a visually striking, high-end aesthetic.
• Finish: Black Natural Burst – shows off the wood grain beautifully.

Neck & Playability:

• Set-Thru construction: Offers better sustain and easier access to higher frets compared to bolt-on necks.
• 3-piece Maple neck: Strong and stable, reducing warping.
• Thin U contour + 350mm radius: Fast, modern neck profile with a flatter fretboard – ideal for shredding, tapping, and fast runs.
• Macassar Ebony fretboard + 24 XJ stainless steel frets: Smooth, durable feel with excellent note definition and long-lasting frets.

Hardware:

• Floyd Rose 1000SE with stainless steel screws: A very solid double-locking tremolo system. Great tuning stability, especially for dive bombs and other aggressive vibrato techniques.
• Grover tuners: High-quality, reliable tuning machines.

Pickups & Electronics:

• Seymour Duncan Sentient (neck) / Pegasus (bridge):
• • Sentient: Clear, articulate, great for cleans and leads.
  • Pegasus: Balanced, with tight low end – great for modern metal rhythms without getting muddy.
• Push/Pull coil split: Adds versatility by allowing single-coil tones for cleaner or funkier sounds.
• Passive electronics: More organic tone and dynamic response compared to actives.

Other Notables:

• Locking nut: Essential for stable tuning with a Floyd Rose system.
• D'Addario XL120 (.009–.042): Light gauge strings, good for fast play and bending.

🎯 Who Is This Guitar For?

• Modern metal / progressive players
• Shredders and technical guitarists
• Anyone who needs a versatile, professional-grade instrument with premium appointments

If you’re after a high-performance guitar with boutique looks, rock-solid construction, and a killer tone palette — the LTD H-1001FR is a solid contender.

This item is a "B-Stock Guitar" directly purchased from the manufacturer ESP/LTD. It is NEW Stock that has never been owned. Pictures are of the actual guitar you will receive.

A "B-Stock Guitar" is a guitar that won't have structural or playability issues but could possibly have some particular minor cosmetic flaw which can keep it from passing the rigorous inspection process put in place by the guitar manufacturer. These guitars do not come with manufacture warranty.

on this guitar I noticed some small imperfections in the finish on the headstock. (see pictures)