ESP LTD EC-01FT Deluxe Electric Guitar - Black Gloss

ESP LTD EC-01FT Electric Guitar – Black | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls

The ESP LTD EC-01FT is a no-nonsense, single-pickup rock machine built around one of the most purposeful and effective guitar designs ever conceived — a single ESP-exclusive Seymour Duncan Custom 14 humbucker, one volume knob with push-pull coil-split, and a 3-piece mahogany set-through neck construction that produces the kind of sustain and string-to-body resonance that bolt-on and set-neck designs simply cannot match. Serial number IM23091071, weighing 7.31 lbs., finished in Black with black hardware throughout. Macassar ebony fingerboard at 350mm radius, 22 XJ stainless steel frets, recessed TonePros locking TOM bridge with string-through construction, and LTD locking tuners complete a specification that is ruthlessly optimized for one thing — playing hard, fast, and loud without anything getting in the way.

Product Overview

The EC-01FT's single-pickup philosophy is a deliberate and confident design statement — most electric guitars give players two or three pickups and multiple switching options under the premise that more choices equal more versatility. The EC-01FT argues the opposite: one exceptional pickup, one control, and nothing between the player and the tone. The ESP-exclusive Seymour Duncan Custom 14 is not a standard off-the-shelf pickup — it is a high-output humbucker voiced specifically for ESP in collaboration with Seymour Duncan, accommodating the heaviest gain setups with cutting clarity and definition that lesser high-output pickups can lose under extreme distortion. The push-pull volume control adds coil-split capability for single-coil tones when the musical moment calls for it — expanding the EC-01FT's tonal range without adding a second pickup or extra switching hardware.

The set-through mahogany neck construction is the specification that most directly defines the EC-01FT's tonal character and separates it from the vast majority of guitars in its price category. Set-through is distinct from both bolt-on and standard set-neck construction — the neck wood extends through the center of the body as a continuous piece, with the mahogany body wings attached on either side. This eliminates the neck joint entirely as a separate structural element, maximizing the resonance transfer between neck and body and producing the sustained, blooming, near-endless note decay that ESP's set-through instruments are specifically known for. The 3-piece mahogany construction adds the stability advantages of cross-grain orientation, and the lightweight mahogany wings keep the total weight at a comfortable 7.31 lbs. despite the neck-through construction's additional material.

The Macassar ebony fingerboard is one of the most visually striking and tonally precise fingerboard materials available — deep, near-black with characteristic dark streaking, glassy smooth under the fingers, and tonally crisp and defined in a way that contributes to the note clarity and articulation that technically demanding playing requires. The 22 XJ stainless steel frets are the premium fret specification that experienced players recognize immediately — stainless steel maintains its crown height and smooth playing feel through years of heavy use that would require multiple nickel fret levelings, and the extra-jumbo fret size makes fast legato and precise bending effortless across the 350mm (13.77") radius at 24.75" scale length. The recessed TonePros locking TOM bridge with string-through construction combines TonePros' locking stud stability with the sustain advantage of string-through body routing — a premium bridge specification that contributes meaningfully to the EC-01FT's legendary sustain character.

Ideal For

• Hard rock and metal guitarists who want the focused simplicity of a single high-output humbucker in a set-through mahogany guitar with stainless steel frets and TonePros bridge
• Players who want the ESP-exclusive Seymour Duncan Custom 14's specific high-gain clarity and definition — voiced specifically for ESP and not available as a standard Seymour Duncan catalog item
• Tone enthusiasts who understand the sustain and resonance advantages of set-through construction over bolt-on and standard set-neck designs
• Players who want Macassar ebony fingerboard and stainless steel XJ frets as factory specification rather than expensive aftermarket upgrades
• Guitarists in Idaho Falls looking for one of the most purposefully specified and sonically focused single-pickup guitars in the ESP LTD lineup

Key Features

ESP-Exclusive Seymour Duncan Custom 14 — Single Pickup, Maximum Focus
A high-output humbucker voiced exclusively for ESP in collaboration with Seymour Duncan — cutting clarity and definition through the heaviest gain setups, with push-pull coil-split for single-coil versatility when needed.

Set-Through 3-Piece Mahogany Neck Construction
The neck extends through the body as a continuous piece — eliminating the neck joint entirely for maximum resonance transfer, prodigious sustain, and the blooming, near-endless note decay that ESP set-through guitars are specifically known for.

Macassar Ebony Fingerboard — 350mm Radius
Dense, glassy, near-black Macassar ebony provides tonal crispness, note definition, and a smooth, fast playing surface — one of the most desirable fingerboard materials in premium guitar construction.

22 XJ Stainless Steel Frets
Stainless steel extra-jumbo frets maintain their crown height and playing feel through years of heavy use — the premium fret specification that eliminates repeated nickel fret leveling and replacement.

Recessed TonePros Locking TOM with String-Through
TonePros locking bridge studs prevent movement and maximize resonance transfer, combined with string-through body routing for enhanced sustain — a premium bridge specification factory-installed on the EC-01FT.

LTD Locking Tuners — Black Hardware Throughout
Locking tuners maintain tuning stability through aggressive playing and enable quick string changes, with all-black hardware providing a cohesive, visually unified presentation.

Push-Pull Volume — Single Control Simplicity
One volume knob handles everything — pull it up for coil-split single-coil tones, leave it down for full humbucker output. Maximum sonic focus with minimum complexity.

What's Included

• ESP LTD EC-01FT Electric Guitar (Black)
• Free standard shipping

Note: Case and gig bag sold separately.

Technical Specifications

Get Your Hands on This ESP LTD EC-01FT Today

The ESP LTD EC-01FT Electric Guitar in Black is available now at No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls. Stop in to feel the set-through neck and hear the Seymour Duncan Custom 14 in person, or reach out online to arrange your purchase — one pickup, one knob, and sustain that goes on forever.