ESP LTD Deluxe EC-1000 Electric Guitar (Used)
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A total crunch machine.
Pick up the ESP LTD Deluxe EC-1000 Electric Guitar and you'll believe this lightweight beauty can do it all. Built to crunch with its mahogany body, set mahogany 24-3/4"-scale neck, and rosewood fretboard (ebony on vintage black). Abalone flags plus the model name at the 12th fret give it distinction. The TonePros locking bridge and tailpiece keep tuning rock-solid. Features a flamed maple top and a pair of active EMG-81/60 pickups, except the amber sunburst model that sports a Seymour Duncan JB/59 passive pickup setup. See-thru colors all have quilted maple tops.
Check the drop-down menu to the right to select colors and/or other options.
Features
- Mahogany body Mahogany neck
- 24-3/4" set neck
- Thin U neck contour
- Rosewood fretboard (ebony on vintage black)
- Abalone flags plus the model name at the 12th fret
- 42mm standard nut
- 24 extra jumbo frets
- TonePros locking Tune-o-matic bridge
- Genuine EMG 81/60 pickups (Seymour Duncan JB/59 set on amber sunburst model)
- ESP locking tuners
A monster guitar at a lesser instrument's price. Order it today!
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100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Fun to play (14)
- Good feel (14)
- Good pick up (13)
- Good tone (12)
- Solid electronics (12)
Cons
- Fret buzz (4)
Best Uses
- Recording (13)
- Jamming (12)
- Practicing (12)
- Rock concerts (7)
- Small venues (7)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Experienced (11), Novice (3)
Most Liked Positive Review
Amazing! such a versatile guitar!
I LOVE THIS GUITAR! I have had it for 2 years now and i could not be happier. I play it through a Line 6 Spider III 75-watt and it sounds killer. Even...Read complete review
I LOVE THIS GUITAR! I have had it for 2 years now and i could not be happier. I play it through a Line 6 Spider III 75-watt and it sounds killer. Even with the less-than-pro effects of that amp, the versatility of the guitar shines through. The bass is full but not muddy and the high end cuts through without being too harsh. It can go from heavy shredding to mellow blues to twangy country without missing a beat. It doesn't quite have the fullest tone, but it's really pretty good for a solid body. i could not recommend this guitar more
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Most Liked Negative Review
Amber Sunburst, awesome sound, cheap quality
I give it a 6/10 for all the trouble, but a 10/10 for the sound. If your lucky and live near a music store with one in stock, highly recommend getting your...Read complete review
I give it a 6/10 for all the trouble, but a 10/10 for the sound. If your lucky and live near a music store with one in stock, highly recommend getting your hands on one and making sure its okay.
The features are AWESOME on the amber sunburst model. I'm not a fan of EMG's so I went with the one with seymour duncan JB's and trust me, those things sound SO crisp and clear. I love how it sounds.
The quality however, is terrible. First one i got had uneven frets and half the notes would play out of tune no matter how perfectly in tune the guitar was. I sent it back since that shouldn't happen on a brand new guitar and they sent the next one and, well...it was a bass. This wasn't musicians friends fault, it was ESP's. After sending that back and getting my third model, everything was fantastic...except one of the volume pots is busted and you cant turn the knob all the way or else the sound completely cuts out. So I'm gonna have to send this one back as well and hopefully we can get a working one soon. I love the sound, but 3 mistakes in a row shouldn't happen, ever.
Great guitar for it's price, however...like i said i went through 3 faulties so far, possibly more down the road.
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Pros
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
- Good Pick Up
- Good Tone
- Solid Electronics
Cons
- Fret Buzz
Best Uses
- Jamming
- Practicing
- Recording
Comments about ESP LTD Deluxe EC-1000 Electric Guitar:
The Ec1000 is a top notch guitar. The action is good, the neck is perfect, and the price is right. Just buy it!
Pros
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
- Good Pick Up
- Good Tone
- Solid Electronics
- Sweet Finish
Cons
- Fret Buzz
- No Coil Tap
Best Uses
- Jamming
- Practicing
- Recording
- Rock Concerts
- School Bands
- Small Venues
Comments about ESP LTD Deluxe EC-1000 Electric Guitar:
Beautiful finish. This was the first guitar that was in tune when I unwrapped it. There was a slight buzz @ 5th and 7th frets but that was quickly adjusted out. The abalone inlay is almost decadent, and the sunburst finish over flame maple is sublime. I do wish the pickups had a coil tap like my other two go to guitars. I'll get to that later though. You cannot beat this deal. It would cost you 10,000 for a comparable Les Paul.
Pros
- Comfy
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
- Good Pick Up
- Good Tone
- Solid Electronics
- Stays in tune
Cons
Best Uses
- Jamming
- Practicing
- Recording
- Rock Concerts
- Small Venues
Comments about ESP LTD Deluxe EC-1000 Electric Guitar:
I purchased this guitar over 2 years ago and can hands down say that this is the best guitar I have ever owned. I have many guitars and have played just about everything under the sun but for me I need an ax that is versatile and a work horse.
This is my go-to number one guitar. I have used it for live performances and it has never let me know. I also use it to record.
It plays amazing, I love the neck and the fingerboard and what is amazing is that it stays in tune so well! I have gone from standard to dropped tunings all the way down to A to open tunings and this thing keeps in tune no matter what!
The sound is great as well. Very full with great harmonic response. and You can always change the pickups.
I also love how light it is and the strat style contour and thin body make it super comfortable and no tone is sacrificed!
the finish is also very nice and quality!
Bottom line is that this is the best bang for your buck. It beats out gibson les pauls that are more expensive! This is my go to guitar and my workhorse and I would buy 10 more of them!
Pros
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
- Good Pick Up
- Good Tone
- Solid Electronics
Cons
Best Uses
- Jamming
- Practicing
- Recording
- Small Venues
Comments about ESP LTD Deluxe EC-1000 Electric Guitar:
I owned this guitar in vintage black for 5 years now. Still sounds as good as it did the day I bought it. Great for shredding metal scales. Very fun to play for metal and hard rock. Well worth the investment. This guitar never goes out of tune once the strings are locked in.
Pros
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
- Good Pick Up
- Good Tone
- Solid Electronics
Cons
- Fret Buzz
Best Uses
- Jamming
- Practicing
- Recording
Comments about ESP LTD Deluxe EC-1000 Electric Guitar:
This guitar was made with care. It's beautiful. This is my second ESP/LTD and this company make very good guitars. Materials are not cheap and the labor invested does show. I would recommend this piece to any guitar player.
Pros
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
- Good Pick Up
- Good Tone
- Looks great
- Solid Electronics
Cons
Best Uses
- Jamming
- Practicing
- Recording
- Rock Concerts
- School Bands
- Small Venues
Comments about ESP LTD Deluxe EC-1000 Electric Guitar:
Looks great, sounds great, plays great and stays in tune. I own a few guitars including a few Gibsons, but the Amber Sunburst is the guitar I now gig with. Rock, Funk, R&B. I have both EMG and Seymore Duncan pick-up models, and for me the Seymore Duncans give an incredible range of tones. I'm not a metal player and the EMGs don't work for me. Both guitars play exceptionally well and are much lighter with better access to the high frets than my Les Paul. Four pounds may not sound like much, but having it extra on your shoulder for a whole gig makes a difference to me.
Pros
- Beautiful finish
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
- Good Pick Up
- Solid Electronics
Cons
Best Uses
- Jamming
- Practicing
- Recording
- Small Venues
Comments about ESP LTD Deluxe EC-1000 Electric Guitar:
I LOVE THIS GUITAR! I have had it for 2 years now and i could not be happier. I play it through a Line 6 Spider III 75-watt and it sounds killer. Even with the less-than-pro effects of that amp, the versatility of the guitar shines through. The bass is full but not muddy and the high end cuts through without being too harsh. It can go from heavy shredding to mellow blues to twangy country without missing a beat. It doesn't quite have the fullest tone, but it's really pretty good for a solid body. i could not recommend this guitar more
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
- Solid Electronics
Cons
- Poor Pick Up
Best Uses
- Jamming
- Recording
- Rock Concerts
- School Bands
- Small Venues
Comments about ESP LTD Deluxe EC-1000 Electric Guitar:
well i like the guitar its just the pick-ups, i perfer EMG's in a ESP guitar ...but JB pick-ups are usually for rock and hard rock or light melodic metal not anything thats like metalcore nor post. but overall the feel of EC-1000 ios great i love the binding and the color and the inlays makes me want to keep playing over & Musician's Friend for satisfactory.
Pros
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
- Good Pick Up
- Good Tone
- Solid Electronics
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about ESP LTD Deluxe EC-1000 Electric Guitar:
I own the Amber Sunburst model with the passive Duncan pickups, and could not be happier with it. This guitar feels, plays, and sounds great. You won't be disappointed.
Pros
- Easy Playability
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
- Good Pick Up
- Good pickups
- Good Tone
- Good value
- Looks awesome
- Solid Electronics
Cons
- cheap hardware
Best Uses
- Hard Rock
- Jamming
- Practicing
- Recording
- Rock Concerts
- Shred
Comments about ESP LTD Deluxe EC-1000 Electric Guitar:
I have the vintage black model and bought this used. I was looking for a lespaul with emgs as a backup for my Gibson les Paul studio. I now play this as my main axe. I changed theknobs out for speed knobs and replaced the tuners since a few were busted. The neck is fast. The frets are perfectly spaced for chords and solos. 24 frets are awesome. The inlays and abalon binding make the guitar look like a custom shop special. I have never played emgs and i am impressed. Total crunch machine even playing through a fender hot rod delude on the clean channel. The sound is rich and not muddy. I would recommend to anyone looking for a les paul under a grand. I would buy this over any epiphone models. This is my 7th les Paul and is my 2nd favorite next to my Gibson Lp deluxe. All in all this is a crunch machine. Easy and fun to play. Looks bad as a Harley. And sounds great.
