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ESP LTD Deluxe TH-1000ET Electric Guitar - See-Thru Black Sunburst
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Rock-solid stability meets unmatched tonal versatility.
When your music demands complete tonal freedom, the ESP LTD Deluxe TH-1000ET answers with precision, power and expressive versatility. This souped-up take on a classic design pairs a resonant swamp ash body with a flamed maple top, offering striking visual depth and enhanced high-end clarity. A thin U-shaped three-piece roasted maple neck and Macassar ebony fingerboard provide a fast, controlled playing surface built for technical accuracy. At its core, a pair of direct-mounted Seymour Duncan Mortal Coil 3-voice active humbuckers unlocks a massive tonal range, allowing players to shift instantly from pristine cleans to focused crunch and crushing high-gain tones. Anchored by the EverTune constant-tension bridge and supported by LTD locking tuners, the TH-1000ET is a professional-grade instrument engineered for players who demand flawless tuning, expressive versatility and total reliability on any stage or in any studio.
Swamp Ash Body and Flamed Maple Top for Clarity, Resonance and Visual Impact
The LTD TH-1000ET’s swamp ash body delivers a balanced tonal foundation with strong low-end presence, articulate mids and crisp highs that remain defined under heavy gain. Topped with a flamed maple cap, the body gains added snap and harmonic clarity, enhancing note separation and projection while contributing a bold, high-end aesthetic. Lightweight yet resonant, this construction ensures comfort during long performances without sacrificing sustain or tonal depth. Together, the ash body and maple top provide a dynamic, responsive platform that translates subtle nuances and aggressive attack with equal authority.
Three-Piece Roasted Maple Neck and Macassar Ebony Fingerboard for Speed and Stability
The TH-1000ET features a thin U-shaped, three-piece roasted maple neck engineered for maximum stability and comfortable playability. Roasting enhances the wood’s density, reducing susceptibility to environmental changes while providing a snappy, responsive feel. Topped with a Macassar ebony fingerboard, the 24 extra-jumbo stainless-steel frets glide effortlessly for fast legato runs, wide bends and technical precision. Offset dot inlays provide clear position reference, while the smooth neck contour allows effortless movement across all frets. Together, the neck and fingerboard create a platform that is both fast and resilient, built to handle the most demanding performances.
Seymour Duncan Mortal Coil 3-Voice Humbuckers for Unmatched Tonal Versatility
The ESP-exclusive Seymour Duncan Mortal Coil pickups are a centerpiece of the TH-1000ET’s sonic flexibility. These active three-voice humbuckers deliver aggressive high-gain tones, punchy midrange clarity and warm, articulate cleans. Push-pull controls allow players to switch between multiple pickup voices on the fly, offering coil-splitting and tonal shaping without complex wiring. The bridge and neck pickups are direct-mounted for maximum resonance and dynamic response, ensuring every note cuts through the mix. Whether performing metal riffs, intricate leads or jazz-inflected chord voicings, the TH-1000ET provides expressive, professional-grade tone across all musical styles.
EverTune Constant-Tension Bridge and Premium Hardware for Absolute Stability
The EverTune constant-tension bridge is a defining feature of the TH-1000ET, maintaining perfect tuning and intonation regardless of temperature changes, aggressive picking or string bending. This innovative system ensures every note stays locked in pitch, making it ideal for demanding studio sessions and high-intensity live performances. LTD locking tuners support fast string changes and added tuning security, while the black bone nut promotes smooth string travel and consistent action. Finished with sleek black hardware, the TH-1000ET offers rock-solid reliability with a refined, modern aesthetic.
Precision Engineering for Players Who Demand Total Control
The ESP LTD Deluxe TH-1000ET is built for professional guitarists who require consistency, versatility and confidence in every performance. Its swamp ash body and flamed maple top delivers resonance and clarity, while the roasted maple neck and ebony fingerboard provide speed, comfort and long-term stability. Seymour Duncan Mortal Coil pickups offer a vast tonal palette, and the EverTune bridge guarantees flawless tuning under any conditions. Rugged, refined and uncompromising, the TH-1000ET is a modern performance instrument designed to keep up with the most demanding players and musical environments.
Features
- Swamp ash body with flamed maple top delivers bright, balanced tones
- EverTune bridge keeps tuning stable even during aggressive playing
- Seymour Duncan Mortal Coil pickups offer three distinct voicings for unmatched versatility
- Push-pull controls let you switch pickup voices on the fly
- Roasted maple neck with thin U profile allows fast, smooth playability
- Macassar ebony fingerboard with 24 extra-jumbo frets supports precise bends
- Stainless-steel frets resist wear for long-lasting performance
- LTD locking tuners provide quick, secure string changes
- Black bone nut reduces friction for consistent tuning stability
- Offset dot inlays add a modern touch to the classic design
Inspire fearless creativity with the ESP LTD TH-1000ET electric guitar, built for versatile, expressive tones and rock-solid stability in any setting.
LTD Deluxe TH-1000ET Electric Guitar - Specifications:
General- Product type: Solidbody electric guitar
- Series: TH Series
- Body style: TH
- Body wood: Swamp ash
- Top wood: Flamed maple
- Neck profile: Thin U
- Neck wood: 3-piece roasted maple
- Scale length: 25.5"
- Fingerboard wood: Macassar ebony
- Number of frets: 24
- Inlays: Offset dot
- Neck construction: Bolt-on
- Bridge: EverTune constant-tension bridge
- Nut material: Black bone
- Tuning machines: LTD locking tuners
- Hardware finish: Black
- Pickup configuration: HH
- Bridge: Seymour Duncan Mortal Coil 3-voice active humbucker
- Neck: Seymour Duncan Mortal Coil 3-voice active humbucker
- Controls: Volume and tone with push/pull voice switch
- Orientation: Right handed
- Number of strings: 6
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