ESP LTD EC-1000 VB Vintage Black Guitar B Stock 0436

ESP LTD EC-1000 VB Vintage Black – Timeless Elegance and High-Performance

The ESP LTD EC-1000 VB Vintage Black is a standout model in the EC-1000 Series, designed for professional musicians who need premium performance at an accessible price. Known for its vintage-inspired aesthetics and powerful tone, this guitar delivers exceptional playability with a mahogany body, set-thru neck construction, and high-output EMG active pickups. Whether you're playing heavy riffs or soaring solos, the EC-1000 VB provides superior tone, sustain, and style.

Key Features & Benefits

• Set-Thru Construction – Ensures excellent sustain, resonance, and smooth access to higher frets.
• EMG 81/60 Active Pickups – Offers a perfect balance of aggressive attack and warm, rich cleans, ideal for versatile playing styles.
• TonePros Locking TOM Bridge & Tailpiece – Enhances tuning stability and sustain while providing precise intonation.
• Macassar Ebony Fingerboard – Delivers a fast, smooth playing surface with enhanced note clarity.
• Thin U Neck Contour – Provides comfort for both rhythm and lead playing, making fast passages effortless.
• 24 Extra Jumbo Stainless Steel Frets – Ideal for modern shredding, bends, and technical playing with ease.
• LTD Locking Tuners – Keeps tuning stable through intense performances.
• Gold Hardware with Vintage Black Finish – Creates an elegant and aggressive aesthetic.

Neck and Playability

• Neck Material: 3-Piece Mahogany (Durable and resistant to warping)
• Neck Construction: Set-Thru (Seamless feel and enhanced sustain)
• Fingerboard: Macassar Ebony (Smooth, fast, and responsive)
• Scale Length: 24.75 inches (Classic single-cut scale for a warm, punchy tone)
• Frets: 24 Extra Jumbo Stainless Steel (Easier bending and faster playability)
• Fingerboard Radius: 350mm (Comfortable curvature for both rhythm and lead work)
• Neck Shape: Thin U (Perfect balance of speed and comfort)
• Nut Type: Molded (Reliable tuning stability and sustain)
• Nut Width: 42mm (Comfortable for technical playing and fast runs)

Body and Construction

• Body Material: Mahogany (Deep, rich tone with powerful mids)
• Finish: Vintage Black (Satin feel with an elegant aged aesthetic)
• Hardware Color: Gold (Contrasts beautifully with the Vintage Black finish)
• Strap Buttons: Standard (Compatible with most strap locking systems)

Electronics and Hardware

• Bridge Pickup: EMG 81 (Aggressive, high-output tone with tight articulation)
• Neck Pickup: EMG 60 (Warm, full-bodied cleans with dynamic response)
• Electronics: Active (High-output performance with minimal noise)
• Controls: Volume/Volume/Tone/Toggle Switch
• Bridge: TonePros Locking TOM & Tailpiece (Superior tuning stability and sustain)
• Tuners: LTD Locking (Fast and reliable tuning adjustments)
• Strings: D'Addario XL110 (.010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046)
• Case: EC Guitar Form Fit Case (Sold separately)

B-Stock Condition Notes:

This B stock LTD EC-1000VB is unplayed and in great condition.  Some orange haze is on the finished top, side, and back.  Please see the close-up picture for more details.  Great deal on an awesome guitar!