SAINTE-GENEVIÈVE-DES-BOIS, France
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Carefully inspected and meticulously set up by our lutherie workshop, this guitar is a showroom model, never used, and in like-new condition.Original cardbox and accessories included.ESP LTD EC-1000 SD VBK Vintage BlackDeluxe SeriesMIK – Made in KoreaSerial: W26020854Weight: 3.250 kgSolid-body electric guitar with a Gibson Les Paul-style single-cut designConstruction: Set-ThruScale length: 24.75" (628 mm)Body: MahoganyNeck: 3-piece MahoganyFingerboard: Macassar EbonyRadius: 350 mm (13.8")Nut width: 42 mmNut: MoldedNeck profile: Thin UFrets: 24 Extra Jumbo, stainless steelBinding: Body, neck and headstock, vintage-styleHardware: GoldTuners: LTD LockingBridge: TonePros Locking TOM + tailpieceBridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB (SH-4)Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan ’59 (SH-1n)Controls: 2 volume controls, 1 tone control, 3-way pickup selectorFactory strings: D’Addario XL110 (.010–.046)Since its beginnings, ESP has built a particularly strong reputation among guitarists looking for high-performance, reliable instruments capable of meeting the demands of both the stage and the studio. With LTD, the brand succeeded in making part of this expertise much more accessible, offering instruments featuring serious craftsmanship, carefully selected components and a level of finish that has played a major role in the success of the range.Within the LTD lineup, the Deluxe Series holds a special place. For many years, the 1000 Series models were notably produced in Korea in specialized factories, with an exceptionally high level of manufacturing quality. This production played a major role in establishing the reputation of LTD Deluxe instruments among guitarists, with a combination of craftsmanship, finish and equipment that placed them clearly above the more accessible ranges.And if there is one model that perfectly embodies this philosophy, it is undoubtedly the EC-1000.A true long-standing LTD best-seller, this model has established itself over the years as one of the key references in its category. Its success is based on an especially coherent formula: a traditional single-cut architecture, modern construction, excellent build quality and equipment worthy of considerably more expensive instruments. It is precisely this combination that has made it one of the most iconic models in the entire LTD range.But it is, of course, once you actually pick up the EC-1000 that its qualities really become apparent. Its Set-Thru construction provides excellent continuity between the neck and body while allowing particularly comfortable access to the upper frets. The Thin U neck profile offers a fast and natural playing feel, perfectly suited to rock playing and modern techniques. The Macassar Ebony fingerboard provides a very pleasant feel under the fingers and precise attack, while the 24 Extra Jumbo frets offer all the range needed for expressive and technical playing.This particular version also features a particularly appealing pickup configuration, pairing a Seymour Duncan JB at the bridge with a Seymour Duncan ’59 at the neck.The JB is a true Seymour Duncan classic and one of the most iconic humbuckers in rock history. At the bridge, it delivers an excellent combination of power, attack and presence, with highly expressive mids that allow every note to stand out in a mix. It is particularly convincing for crunch tones, heavy rock and hard rock distortion, while retaining enough dynamics to remain highly effective at more moderate gain settings.The ’59 at the neck provides a much warmer and more open character. Inspired by the sound of vintage PAF pickups, it offers rich lows, balanced mids and singing highs, with excellent definition that makes it equally well suited to clean tones and warmer, more expressive lead sounds. The result is an extremely versatile setup, capable of moving from warm clean tones to dynamic crunch and then into high-gain distortion without losing the guitar's character and personality.This is actually one of the major strengths of this Duncan-equipped version: while some highly specialized pickup configurations focus primarily on modern high-gain tones, the JB / ’59 combination offers a much broader sonic palette. The guitar naturally retains all the qualities expected from an EC-1000 for rock and hard rock, but it is also extremely convincing for more vintage-oriented styles, blues-rock and classic rock.The quality of the hardware is equally consistent with the Deluxe positioning, notably with the LTD locking tuners and the excellent TonePros Locking TOM + tailpiece combination. This equipment directly contributes to tuning stability, accurate intonation and sustain, while reinforcing the impression of a serious, professional-level guitar that is ready to play straight out of the box.Ultimately, what makes this EC-1000 particularly appealing is its remarkable overall coherence. It takes the fundamentals of a great single-cut and combines them with modern construction, excellent ergonomics, a highly refined finish and an especially musical Seymour Duncan pickup configuration. The result is a guitar that can appeal equally to rock and hard rock players as well as to anyone simply looking for an excellent, versatile and high-performance single-cut.The EC-1000 did not become an LTD best-seller by chance. Over the years, it has gone far beyond simply being a “good LTD” to become a genuine reference in its category. And this version featuring the legendary Seymour Duncan JB / ’59 pairing is a particularly interesting interpretation: more organic, more dynamic and more versatile, while retaining the rock personality that has made the model so successful for so many years.A safe choice and a superb example of LTD’s expertise: a guitar offering professional-level performance, exceptionally well equipped and capable of competing with instruments sold at considerably higher prices.
Original Price€1,599
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