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product_id: 2588620
title: "ESP LTD EC-1000 - Black"
brand: "esp guitars"
price: "€ 2233.44"
currency: EUR
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.de/products/2588620-esp-ltd-ec-1000-black
store_origin: DE
region: Germany
---

# Mahogany body for rich tone TonePros locking bridge & tuners Dual humbuckers for versatile sound ESP LTD EC-1000 - Black

**Brand:** esp guitars
**Price:** € 2233.44
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎸 Own the stage with the ESP LTD EC-1000 – where tone meets unstoppable style!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** ESP LTD EC-1000 - Black by esp guitars
- **How much does it cost?** € 2233.44 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.de](https://www.desertcart.de/products/2588620-esp-ltd-ec-1000-black)

## Best For

- esp guitars enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted esp guitars brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Mahogany Mastery:** Solid mahogany body and neck deliver warm, resonant tones that command the stage.
- • **Pickup Powerhouse:** Equipped with premium EMG or Seymour Duncan humbuckers for dynamic, punchy soundscapes.
- • **Stage-Ready Style:** Sleek black finish with white binding and abalone inlays for a look that screams professional edge.
- • **Rock-Solid Stability:** TonePros System II locking bridge and ESP locking tuners keep you perfectly in tune, gig after gig.
- • **Precision Playability:** Ebony fingerboard with close-action frets ensures smooth, effortless shredding.

## Overview

The ESP LTD EC-1000 is a professional-grade solidbody electric guitar featuring a mahogany body and neck for rich, warm tones. It offers versatile sound options with dual humbucking pickups (EMG active or Seymour Duncan passive), an ebony fingerboard for smooth playability, and a TonePros System II locking bridge with locking tuners for superior tuning stability. Finished in sleek black with elegant white binding, this guitar is built to deliver both sonic excellence and stage presence.

## Description

Built with a mahogany body and set neck, the ESP LTD Deluxe EC1000 Electric Guitar is built to dominate for rhythm and lead players. Featuring a white bound rosewood fingerboard, ESP's excellent TonePros System II locking bridge, ESP locking tuners, and your choice of Active EMG and Passive Seymour Duncan humbuckers, the EC1000 offers a variety of sounds from sweet warm tones to raw rock 'n' roll. The ESP LTD EC1000 is an excellent upgrade and it's a stock guitar!

Review: A great instrument worth every dollar. - I love the guitar. It sounds great. The tuning was almost perfect. Intonation was perfect. It feels good playing it. The neck body weight balance is nice. Only this is, and I’m probably being picky, the paint could have been a little better. The rails on the neck and not exactly painted evenly and you can see faint brush marks on the body. Other than that it’s phenomenal
Review: An awesome guitar - I started out with the ESP LTD ec 256 and loved that one . . . .I felt so good about the 256 . . I decided to purchase the 1000 . . .I got mine in cherry and love the look and feel of the guitar . . .Abalone fret inlays and outline of the guitar make it a step better than the 256 . . .Now . . the action on my ec 256 was awesome . . .but the ec 1000 is even closer to the fret board than the 256 . . . both guitars are great for the price and I would also suggest to invest in the ESP LTD B-205SM bass guitar . . .the 5 string was really nice and if you're in the market for a low cost bass . . .this is the one to get . . .Because I bought the B-205SM . ..I went ahead and purchased the ec 256 . . .I was amazed at the quality of the 256 and now the ec 1000 will absolutely blow you away. . . .I owned a PRS and felt the ESP was a better purchase . . I'm not saying PRS is inferior . . .but I'm loving the close action on my 1000's fret board . . . EMG pickups!!! Man what a surprise! . . .I must have missed the fact that the 1000 is equipped with EMG pickups . . . .I play through a Spider Line 6 and found the clean setting sounds tight . . .My distortion is a problem . . . My amp is starting to sound a little boxy . . .I don't know . . .I might need a different distortion pedal . . . the pickups are far too superior for the Line 6 settings on my on-board effects unit . . . .I don't know . . . something is wrong with my distortion on the 1000 . . .the 256 sounds pretty good . . .but the crispness of the 1000 might need more money spent on a decent distortion pedal . . . .Anyway . . .the clean channel sounds awesome . . .You'll love the ESP LTD ec-1000. . . Note: I tweeked my amp (Line 6 Spider V 60 MKII) a little and changed my strings to super light D'addario . . . .The treble knob on my distortion patch needed to go all the way up . . .and now my new ec-1000 is sounding pretty decent on distortion. The boxy sound is gone . . .so . . .this guitar is, now, awesome . . .and you'll love it . . . .

## Features

- Solidbody Electric Guitar with Mahogany Body
- 2 Humbucking Pickups - Black
- Ebony Fingerboard
- Mahogany Neck

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0002GUDQ8 |
| Back Material Type | Mahogany Wood |
| Best Sellers Rank | #67,109 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #473 in Solid Body Electric Guitars |
| Body Material | Wood |
| Body Material Type | Wood |
| Brand | ESP GUITARS |
| Brand Name | ESP GUITARS |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 129 Reviews |
| Fretboard Material Type | Rosewood |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00840248007597 |
| Guitar Bridge System | Tune-o-matic |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | H |
| Hand Orientation | Right |
| Included Components | with case |
| Instrument Size | Standard |
| Item Dimensions | 42 x 4 x 16 inches |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 42"L x 4"W x 16"H |
| Item Type Name | EC-1000 Electric Guitar, Black |
| Item Weight | 0.01 Ounces |
| Manufacturer | ESP Guitars |
| Model Name | {FEEDTITLE} |
| Model Number | LEC1000BLK |
| Neck Material Type | Mahogany |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Scale Length | 24.75" Scale |
| String Material Type | Nickel Steel |
| Top Material Type | Mahogany Wood |
| UPC | 840248007597 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | Limited lifetime warranty. |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** ESP GUITARS
- **Color:** Black
- **Top Material Type:** Mahogany Wood
- **Body Material:** Wood
- **Back Material Type:** Mahogany Wood
- **Neck Material Type:** Mahogany
- **Fretboard Material Type:** Rosewood
- **Guitar Pickup Configuration:** H
- **String Material Type:** Nickel Steel
- **Hand Orientation:** Right

## Images

![ESP LTD EC-1000 - Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/610Nr-CQKBL.jpg)
![ESP LTD EC-1000 - Black - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61F2H6vUBwL.jpg)
![ESP LTD EC-1000 - Black - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61RY44+JsKL.jpg)
![ESP LTD EC-1000 - Black - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61yRBjSzc4L.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Are these made in China now?**
A: I just bought mine last year and the one I got is made in Indonesia. I’m happy with the quality for its price. I’m pretty sure these were only made in Indonesia or Korea.

**Q: what is the edge of fretboard like are the fret wires sharp (like a cheapie) or have they been smoothed out (like a good one) ?**
A: I haven't noticed I won't have access to that particular model for 3 weeks to check. I feel like that's something I would've noticed though. I have an ec1000 fr and they're smoothed over. The build on the two are identical aside from set ups and the fret wires are rounded off on the ends. I do love both models though. With the right strings and some better pickups I'd pick them over my premium usa models.

**Q: what kind of strings are recommended for EC-1000 black?**
A: 10-46 is standard....... Brands are similar.....  try a New brand each time until you find one you like.

**Q: do you ship it to Greece and what's the cost?**
A: Im sure the cost of over seas shipping is almost as much as the guitar

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great instrument worth every dollar.
*by C***L on January 23, 2026*

I love the guitar. It sounds great. The tuning was almost perfect. Intonation was perfect. It feels good playing it. The neck body weight balance is nice. Only this is, and I’m probably being picky, the paint could have been a little better. The rails on the neck and not exactly painted evenly and you can see faint brush marks on the body. Other than that it’s phenomenal

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An awesome guitar
*by W***Y on September 27, 2020*

I started out with the ESP LTD ec 256 and loved that one . . . .I felt so good about the 256 . . I decided to purchase the 1000 . . .I got mine in cherry and love the look and feel of the guitar . . .Abalone fret inlays and outline of the guitar make it a step better than the 256 . . .Now . . the action on my ec 256 was awesome . . .but the ec 1000 is even closer to the fret board than the 256 . . . both guitars are great for the price and I would also suggest to invest in the ESP LTD B-205SM bass guitar . . .the 5 string was really nice and if you're in the market for a low cost bass . . .this is the one to get . . .Because I bought the B-205SM . ..I went ahead and purchased the ec 256 . . .I was amazed at the quality of the 256 and now the ec 1000 will absolutely blow you away. . . .I owned a PRS and felt the ESP was a better purchase . . I'm not saying PRS is inferior . . .but I'm loving the close action on my 1000's fret board . . . EMG pickups!!! Man what a surprise! . . .I must have missed the fact that the 1000 is equipped with EMG pickups . . . .I play through a Spider Line 6 and found the clean setting sounds tight . . .My distortion is a problem . . . My amp is starting to sound a little boxy . . .I don't know . . .I might need a different distortion pedal . . . the pickups are far too superior for the Line 6 settings on my on-board effects unit . . . .I don't know . . . something is wrong with my distortion on the 1000 . . .the 256 sounds pretty good . . .but the crispness of the 1000 might need more money spent on a decent distortion pedal . . . .Anyway . . .the clean channel sounds awesome . . .You'll love the ESP LTD ec-1000. . . Note: I tweeked my amp (Line 6 Spider V 60 MKII) a little and changed my strings to super light D'addario . . . .The treble knob on my distortion patch needed to go all the way up . . .and now my new ec-1000 is sounding pretty decent on distortion. The boxy sound is gone . . .so . . .this guitar is, now, awesome . . .and you'll love it . . . .

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great guitar
*by B***T on December 31, 2019*

So first off this is a great playing guitar. The fit and finish is excellent this thing looks amazing. Love the satin finish as it’s super fast on the back of the neck and resists smudges on the body. Has a perfect weight to it and is nicely balanced. Locking tuners work well and the guitar stays in tune. Emgs are emgs you either love them or hate them i happen to love em. The only issue I have with It and my reason for 4 starts instead of 5 are the frets. They’re not sharp and jagged but they could have used some more attention I had to polish them there is glue seepage from glueing them in on quite a few of the frets. For a 900 dollar guitar thought the frets could have been better. Overall awesome guitar though I am happy with my purchase. After playing for a few weeks despite the fret flaws I described above I’m changing from 4 to 5 stars because this is the best sounding guitar I’ve played. I’ve played for a long time and have some very nice guitars. They just don’t sound as good as this one.....

## Frequently Bought Together

- ESP LTD EC-1000 Electric Guitar, Black
- Ernie Ball Polypro Guitar Strap, White (P04036)
- New bee Guitar Cable 20 ft Electric Instrument Cable Bass AMP Cord 1/4 Straight to Straight for Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Electric Mandolin, Pro Audio (Right Angle)

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*Store origin: DE*
*Last updated: 2026-02-25*