ESP LTD EC-1000 Deluxe Electric Guitar - See Thru Black Cherry

ESP LTD EC-1000 Electric Guitar – See Thru Black Cherry | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls

The ESP LTD EC-1000 in See Thru Black Cherry is a premium single-cut electric guitar that combines luxurious aesthetics with a thoroughly modern performance specification — serial number W24070087, weighing 8.2 lbs., with a quilted maple top over a mahogany body in a deep, translucent See Thru Black Cherry finish with multi-ply body and headstock binding and sleek black hardware throughout. Set-through 3-piece mahogany neck at 24.75" scale with a smooth heel joint, Macassar ebony fingerboard with ESP flag inlays, 24 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets, TonePros locking TOM bridge and tailpiece, LTD locking tuners, and a pair of direct-mount Fishman Fluence Modern active humbuckers — ceramic in the bridge, alnico in the neck, each with two selectable voices via push-pull tone control — in matching black nickel covers. A guitar that looks as extraordinary as it performs.

Product Overview

The See Thru Black Cherry finish over the quilted maple top is the visual centerpiece of this EC-1000 — a deep, jewel-like translucent cherry that allows the quilted maple top's figure to read clearly through the color, the three-dimensional quilted pattern creating a rippling, depth-rich visual character that flat finishes and plain tops simply cannot achieve. The multi-ply body binding frames the top's perimeter in crisp, contrasting lines that add a formal, upscale visual structure to the guitar's silhouette, and the matching multi-ply headstock binding carries the aesthetic detail through to the headstock for a fully unified, premium visual presentation. Black nickel Fishman Fluence covers, black TonePros bridge and tailpiece, and black LTD locking tuners complete a hardware color scheme that is cohesive, intentional, and visually striking against the cherry finish.

The set-through mahogany construction — neck wood extending continuously through the center of the mahogany body with wings attached on either side — is the joint-free construction method that maximizes resonance transfer between neck and body for the EC-1000's characteristic bloom, sustain, and string-to-body coupling. The smooth heel joint creates an unobtrusive transition between neck and body that keeps the upper register fully accessible without the abrupt heel transition of conventional joint designs. The 3-piece mahogany neck construction provides the cross-grain stability that resists warping and dead spots through varying environmental conditions, and the Thin U profile in a 42mm (1.654") nut width provides a comfortable, fast-playing neck feel.

The Macassar ebony fingerboard with ESP flag inlays at 350mm (13.77") radius and 24 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets is the playing surface specification that delivers both the premium tonal character of ebony — crisp, defined, articulately clear — and the long-term durability advantage of stainless steel frets that maintain their crown height and smooth feel through years of demanding use. For a guitar at this specification level, stainless frets as factory equipment rather than an expensive aftermarket upgrade is a meaningful value statement.

The Fishman Fluence Modern active humbucker system is what gives the EC-1000 its remarkable tonal range. Each pickup stores two complete, selectable voicings accessible via the push-pull tone control. The ceramic bridge pickup's Voice 1 delivers the ultimate high-output ceramic humbucker bridge tone — crisp, searing crunch, tight bass with no mud, and a growl that cuts through any mix. Voice 2 shifts to modern passive attack performance with organic distortion characteristics and outstanding dynamics and response — a completely different pickup character from the same physical unit. The alnico neck pickup's Voice 1 provides Fishman's modern active high-output alnico tone — full, round, boosted, with unprecedented articulation and dynamics. Voice 2 delivers the crisp, clean, fluid neck humbucker tone that most players have never been able to achieve from an active pickup system. Four genuinely different tonal voices across two direct-mount pickups — all noise-free.

Ideal For

• Players who want a visually luxurious quilted maple top EC-1000 with See Thru Black Cherry finish, multi-ply binding, and black nickel Fishman Fluence hardware in a cohesive premium package
• Guitarists who want four distinct Fishman Fluence Modern voices — ceramic bridge Voice 1 and 2, alnico neck Voice 1 and 2 — covering the full range from modern high-output active to organic passive-style response
• Tone enthusiasts who want Macassar ebony fingerboard, stainless steel XJ frets, TonePros locking TOM, and set-through mahogany construction as factory specification
• Rock and metal players who want the EC single-cut platform's sustain and aesthetic with the most advanced active pickup system available in a production guitar
• Guitarists in Idaho Falls looking for the most visually and tonally sophisticated EC-1000 variant currently available

Key Features

Quilted Maple Top — See Thru Black Cherry with Multi-Ply Binding
A stunning quilted maple top in deep translucent See Thru Black Cherry with multi-ply body and headstock binding — an upscale, jewel-like aesthetic that elevates the EC-1000 to a genuinely luxurious visual presentation.

Fishman Fluence Modern Active Humbuckers — 2 Voices Each, Black Nickel
Direct-mount ceramic bridge and alnico neck Fishman Fluence Modern pickups with push-pull voice selection — four distinct tonal voices from searing high-output ceramic crunch through organic passive-style dynamics to full alnico warmth and crisp clean neck tones. All noise-free.

Set-Through 3-Piece Mahogany Construction
Joint-free set-through neck construction with smooth heel joint maximizes resonance transfer and sustain while keeping the full upper register accessible — the EC-1000's signature tonal foundation.

Macassar Ebony Fingerboard with ESP Flag Inlays
Crisp, defined, articulately clear Macassar ebony fingerboard at 350mm radius with ESP's distinctive flag inlays — premium tonal character and visual sophistication from fingerboard to headstock.

24 XJ Stainless Steel Frets
Extra-jumbo stainless steel frets maintain crown height and smooth playing feel through years of demanding use — factory-installed premium fret specification.

TonePros Locking TOM Bridge and Tailpiece
Locking bridge studs prevent movement and maximize resonance transfer — the most respected aftermarket TOM upgrade, factory-installed on the EC-1000.

Black Hardware Throughout
Black TonePros bridge, black LTD locking tuners, and black nickel Fishman Fluence covers create a fully unified, visually cohesive hardware presentation against the See Thru Black Cherry finish.

What's Included

• ESP LTD EC-1000 Electric Guitar (See Thru Black Cherry)
• Free standard shipping

Note: Case not included.

Technical Specifications

Get Your Hands on This ESP LTD EC-1000 Today

The ESP LTD EC-1000 in See Thru Black Cherry is available now at No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls. Stop in to see the quilted maple top under the lights and explore all four Fishman Fluence voices in person, or reach out online to arrange your purchase — luxurious looks, premium construction, and four distinct active voices in one guitar.