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ESP LTD EC-1000 Electric Guitar - Black

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Mahogany Body, Mahogany Neck, Ebony Fingerboard, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - Black
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Hit Your Amp with Serious Tonal Aggression

With the ESP LTD Eclipse EC-1000 solidbody electric guitar plugged into your amplifier, you're primed for pure rock fury. You get eternal sustain from the Eclipse's set-neck design, which keeps it resonating longer than bolt-on designs. You've got powerful, articulate tone on demand with EMG humbucking pickups. From chiming cleans to growling high-gain tones, this guitar covers a lot of tonal territory. Find out why some of the most aggressive guitarists choose ESP — get your LTD Eclipse EC-1000 from Sweetwater today.

ESP's Eclipse body style blends classic looks with modern performance

Nothing screams hard rock like ESP's timeless Eclipse body style. The extra mass of this single-cutaway design gives the Eclipse EC-1000 truly epic sustain, whereas its slightly arched top provides you with comfortable hand positioning no matter your picking style. Add to that a super-sharp cutaway, which gives you open access to the Eclipse EC-1000's upper frets, and you're totally ready to shred.

EMG humbucking pickups are a solid foundation for hard rockin'

Hard rockers and aggressive players have turned to EMG active pickups for years for their amazing tone, exceptional dynamic response, and reliable performance. You get EMG 60 and EMG 81 humbucking pickups in the Eclipse EC-1000, ready to sound as clean or as mean as your style calls for.

ESP LTD — a huge value with ESP quality

ESP LTD guitars were created to bring a more affordable version of the classic designs and quality of ESP guitars to a new market. The entire ESP LTD line features premium tonewoods, quality pickups, and solid hardware for a lifetime of use. An exacting eye for detail and quality means that every instrument is ready to rock when it leaves the factory. An impressive list of signature guitars by some of today's biggest guitar heroes shows the popularity and respect held by ESP LTD. If you're looking for the perfect rock or metal guitar, then you need to check out ESP LTD guitars.

ESP LTD Eclipse EC-1000 Solidbody Electric Guitar Features:

  • Classic-looking electric guitar with exceptional sustain and aggressive tone
  • Thin "U" profile makes the mahogany neck play fast and smooth
  • Dual EMG pickups give you aggressive tone, hot output, and excellent note definition
  • Tonepros locking TOM bridge/tailpiece give you dependable tuning stability and intonation
  • Set-neck construction gives you long-lasting sustain and excellent articulation

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Tech Specs

  • General
  • Number of Strings 6
  • Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
  • Body
  • Body Type Solidbody
  • Body Shape Eclipse
  • Body Material Mahogany
  • Body Finish Gloss
  • Color Black
  • Neck
  • Neck Material Mahogany
  • Neck Shape Thin U
  • Neck Joint Set-through
  • Radius 13.7"
  • Fingerboard Material Macassar Ebony
  • Fingerboard Inlay Abalone Flags
  • Number of Frets 24, Extra Jumbo, Stainless Steel
  • Scale Length 24.75"
  • Nut Width 1.65"
  • Nut Material Molded
  • Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece TonePros Tune-O-Matic Bridge with Stopbar Tailpiece
  • Tuners Locking tuners
  • Electronics
  • Neck Pickup EMG 60 Humbucker
  • Bridge Pickup EMG 81 Humbucker
  • Controls 2 x volume, 1 x tone
  • Switching 3-way toggle pickup switch
  • Miscellaneous
  • Strings D'Addario, .010-.046
  • Case/Gig Bag Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: LEC1000BLK

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Rated 5/5

Definitely a Cool Axe

This is a wonderfully designed and built guitar. Normally I don't take to this style of guitar. Because a lot of guitars like this have limited access to the upper frets. But that is not a problem with this one. And the stainless steel frets are a major plus, it's nice to know you can play this guitar constantly with out the fear of wearing out the frets. And they feel silky smooth. And they are nicely polished from the manufacturer.mine came without adjustment wrenches. But Sweetwater sent me a very nice set free of charge.
Thank you Sweetwater.
Music background: 50 years +
Rated 5/5

ESP LTD -The guitar brand you think of,when you think metal

I'm extremely picky. Picky Ricky I don't expect a perfect guitar for 1200, but i do expect good craftsmanship & very little flaws,& these eclipse 1000'are
near perfect! Good work ESP,way to up the anti & take first place.I may have chose the.Epiphone,but why,when these are loaded with active pickups,& stainless frets to boot.Fender & Gibson should pay attention to these exceptional qualities ,But those are the brands I think of when I hear country not metal!You want metal,you want ESP point blank.
Music background: classic rock & metal
Rated 5/5

Simply Amazing!

This Gibson killer is an outstanding value in fit and finish, play-ability, great looks and sound. IF this was a Gibson product it would retail for several grand. Buy one of these..save a ton of money..and tell Gibson that folks are tired of paying extra thousands for a name. OUTSTANDING VALUE! Your next Les Paul!

Uncle Georgie's Guitars of SW Florida
Music background: Pro/Working musician/Vintage store owner
Rated 5/5

Everything I expected and more!

The ESP-LTD EC-1000 with the EMG active pickups is incredible. The fit and finish is impeccable and guitar was perfectly intonated (rare for and out of the box setup) Sustain from the EMGS is ridiculous in a good way! Bit lighter and thinner than traditional Les Paul style guitar so its very comfortable to play and the looks are killer! Highly recommend!
Music background: solo artist with 4 albums out
Rated 5/5

Ltd 1000QM

Handle great and play amazing and sound amazing worth the money everyone.
Music background: Metal and rock and blues.
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