ESP LTD EC-1000FM

Some guitars try to be everything to everyone and end up excelling at nothing. The ESP LTD EC-1000 takes a different approach - it focuses on doing a few things exceptionally well, then delivers that performance at a price point that doesn't require a second mortgage.

That mahogany single-cut body with set-through neck construction gives you the kind of sustain and resonance that made this design legendary. The extra mass inherent in single-cutaway guitars translates directly to epic sustain, while the slightly arched flamed maple top provides comfortable hand positioning regardless of your playing style. That see-thru purple sunburst finish will definitely turn heads, but it's the sonic performance that'll keep people listening.

Here's where the EC-1000 really shows its versatility: the EMG pickup combination covers serious ground. The 60TW-R neck pickup delivers that grumbling low-end growl you need for crushing rhythm work, with a push-pull coil-split that adds bite when you need cutting single-coil tones. The EMG 81 bridge pickup provides snarlingly aggressive attack that cuts through any mix - whether you're playing modern metal or classic rock anthems.

The TonePros locking Tune-o-matic bridge and locking LTD tuners aren't just premium touches - they're practical solutions for players who demand precision. Those six adjustable saddles give you exact intonation control, while the locking tuners provide slip-free tuning stability that handles everything from gentle bends to aggressive dive-bombs.

That Macassar ebony fingerboard with 24 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets feels fast and smooth under your fingers, giving you comfortable access for everything from high-gain chugging to creamy lead solos across the entire neck.

General:
Number of Strings: 6
Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed

Body:
Body Type: Solidbody
Body Shape: LTD EC-1000
Body Material: Mahogany
Top Material: Flamed Maple
Body Finish: Gloss
Color: See-thru Purple Sunburst

Neck:
Neck Material: 3-piece Mahogany
Neck Shape: Thin U
Neck Joint: Set-through
Radius: 13.7"
Fingerboard Material: Macassar Ebony
Fingerboard Inlay: Pearloid Flags
Number of Frets: 24, Extra Jumbo Stainless Steel
Scale Length: 24.75"
Nut Width: 1.653"
Nut Material: Molded Plastic

Hardware:
Bridge/Tailpiece: TonePros Locking Tune-O-Matic Bridge with Stopbar Tailpiece
Tuners: LTD Locking

Electronics:
Neck Pickup: EMG-60TW-R Brushed Black Chrome Humbucker
Bridge Pickup: EMG-81 Brushed Black Chrome Humbucker
Controls: 2 x volume, 1 x tone (push/pull coil-split)
Switching: 3-way toggle pickup switch