NEW & IMPROVED! Frets polished and fretboard cleaned and conditioned. Ebony is super black and glassy smooth. New photos posted after the work was performed.

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In great shape. Has a few minor surface imperfections, but no chips, dings, scratches, or cracks. Includes ESP case and whammy bar.

The ESP LTD M-1000 Purple Natural Burst is a high-performance electric guitar from the LTD 1000 Series, designed for professional musicians and serious players seeking premium tone, playability, and aesthetics. It features a striking Purple Natural Burst finish with a matching headstock and a gorgeous burled poplar top over an alder body, delivering both visual flair and balanced tonal characteristics.

Key Specifications

1. Construction & Design

  • Body Type: Solid body, neck-thru construction for enhanced sustain and access to upper frets
  • Body Material: Alder
  • Top Material: Burled poplar
  • Neck: 3-piece maple, extra-thin U-shaped profile
  • Fingerboard: Macassar ebony with 350mm radius
  • Frets: 24 extra-jumbo stainless steel
  • Scale Length: 25.5"
  • Nut: Locking, 43mm width 

2. Electronics & Hardware

  • Pickups: EMG 57TW (bridge) and EMG 66TW (neck) active humbuckers
  • Controls: Volume and tone knobs with push/pull coil-splitting, 3-way pickup selector
  • Bridge: Floyd Rose 1000SE locking tremolo system with stainless steel screws for tuning stability
  • Tuners: Grover tuners
  • Hardware Color: Black

Performance & Playability

The M-1000 is built for speed and precision, making it ideal for shredders and metal players.  The neck-thru design and satin-finished maple neck provide smooth playability, while the Floyd Rose tremolo allows for aggressive whammy bar techniques without sacrificing tuning stability. The EMG active pickups offer high-output clarity and versatility, with push/pull coil splitting enabling single-coil-like tones for cleaner or more articulate sounds. 

Pricing & Availability

The ESP LTD M-1000 Purple Natural Burst typically retails around $1,299–$1,399 USD, though prices may vary by retailer and region. ESP Case CMHFF sold separately.

Summary

The ESP LTD M-1000 Purple Natural Burst combines aggressive stylingprofessional-grade components, and versatile electronics in a reliable, stage-ready package.  Whether you're into metal, hard rock, or high-gain fusion, this guitar delivers the performance and tone expected from ESP’s premium LTD line.

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ConditionExcellent (Used)
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Brand
Model
  • M-1000
Finish
  • Purple Natural Burst
Categories
Year
  • 2020
Color Family
  • Purple
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Body Shape
  • S-Style
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Neck Material
  • Maple
Finish Pattern
  • Sunburst
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Bridge/Tailpiece Type
  • Locking Tremolo Bridge
Body Type
  • Solid Body
Body Material
  • Alder
Pickup Configuration
  • HH
Neck Construction
  • Set-Through
Fretboard Material
  • Ebony
Finish Features
  • Matching Headstock
Scale Length
  • 25.5"
Number of Frets
  • 24

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