Modern High-Performance Power Meets Classic Single-Cut Aesthetics
The LTD EC-1000 stands as one of ESP’s most iconic single-cut instruments, upgraded with high-end modern performance appointments. Designed for professional musicians and recording artists, this model couples an elegant quilted maple top finished in deep See Thru Black Cherry with aggressive multi-voice electronics and ultra-smooth playability.
Key Features at a Glance
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Direct-Mount Fishman Fluence Modern Humbuckers: Dual-voice active pickups delivering everything from searing, noise-free high-gain growl to tight, organic passive-style crunch via push/pull tone activation.
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Pro-Grade Playability: Built with a smooth set-thru heel design, thin U-shaped 3-piece mahogany neck, Macassar ebony fingerboard, and 24 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets for seamless high-register access and enhanced durability.
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Stage-Ready Hardware: Outfitted with LTD locking tuners and a TonePros locking Tune-O-Matic bridge and tailpiece to ensure maximum sustain, precise intonation, and rapid string changes.
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Striking Visual Details: Features sleek black hardware with matching black nickel pickup covers and multi-ply binding along the body and headstock.
Advanced Multi-Voice Tonal Versatility
Powered by Fishman Fluence Modern Humbuckers (Ceramic in the bridge, Alnico in the neck), the EC-1000 provides instant access to two distinct active pickup voices via the push/pull tone pot:
| Pickup Position | Voice 1 (Active Mode) | Voice 2 (Push/Pull Engaged) |
| Bridge (Ceramic) | Searing, high-output crunch with tight low end and crisp attack. | Organic, modern-passive response with smooth dynamics and crunch. |
| Neck (Alnico) | Modern active tone with a full, round character and high articulation. | Crisp, fluid, and clean neck humbucker tone ideal for solos and cleans. |
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
| Construction | Set-Thru |
| Scale Length | 24.75" |
| Body Material | Mahogany with Quilted Maple Top |
| Neck Material | 3-Piece Mahogany (Thin U Contour) |
| Fingerboard | Macassar Ebony (350mm / 13.78" radius) |
| Frets | 24 Extra-Jumbo Stainless Steel |
| Nut Width / Type | 42mm Molded |
| Hardware Color | Black |
| Bridge & Tailpiece | TonePros Locking TOM & Tailpiece |
| Tuners | LTD Locking |
| Electronics Layout | Volume / Volume / Tone (Push/Pull) / 3-Way Toggle Switch |
| Stock Strings | D'Addario XL110 (.010 - .046) |