ESP LTD EC-1000 QM - See Thru Black Cherry
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.
on this guitar we noticed some binding flaws throughout the binding on the guitar (see pictures)
This newly updated EC-1000 offers a luxurious, upscale look and professional performance—perfect for today’s demanding players.
It features a stunning quilted maple top with a rich See Thru Black Cherry finish, accented by multi-ply binding on the body and headstock. The sleek black hardware complements its elegant and aggressive aesthetic.
The EC-1000 is built with set-thru construction at a 24.75” scale and includes a smooth heel joint for exceptional upper fret access. It pairs a mahogany body with a three-piece mahogany neck for warmth, sustain, and stability.
Modern appointments include:
- A TonePros locking TOM bridge and tailpiece
- LTD locking tuners
- A Macassar ebony fingerboard with ESP flag inlays
- 24 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets for long-lasting playability
Powerful and versatile tone comes from a set of Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker active pickups—direct mounted for better resonance and attack.
- Bridge Pickup (Ceramic)
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- Voice 1: High-output tone with crisp, searing crunch, tight low-end, and aggressive bite—no mud.
- Voice 2: Organic, passive-style tone with dynamic response and natural distortion characteristics.
- Neck Pickup (Alnico)
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- Voice 1: Full and round modern active alnico tone—boosted, yet highly articulate.
- Voice 2: Clean, fluid, and expressive humbucker sound—ideal for lead work.
Push-pull tone control allows easy voice switching, and the black nickel covers tie the sound and visuals together for a cohesive, high-end experience.
Specifications
- Construction: Set-Thru
- Scale: 24.75"
- Body: Mahogany
- Top: Quilted Maple
- Neck: 3-Piece Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Macassar Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius: 350mm
- Finish: See Thru Black Cherry
- Nut Width: 42mm
- Nut Type: Molded
- Neck Contour: Thin U
- Frets/Type: 24 Extra Jumbo Stainless Steel
- Hardware Color: Black
- Strap Button: Standard
- Tuners: LTD Locking
- Bridge: TonePros Locking TOM & Tailpiece
Pickups:
- Neck: Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Alnico (Black Nickel, Direct-Mount)
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- (Pull Tone for Voice 2)
- Bridge: Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Ceramic (Black Nickel, Direct-Mount)
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- (Pull Tone for Voice 2)
Electronics Layout:
- Volume / Volume / Tone (Push-Pull) / Toggle Switch
- Electronics Type: Active
Strings:
- D'Addario XL110 (.010 / .013 / .017 / .026 / .036 / .046)
Case:
- EC Guitar Form Fit Case
- Case Included: No