ESP LTD EC-1000 Duncan Vintage Black - Electric Guitar

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On the other hand, the EC-1000 is manufactured in South Korea. Guitar factories in Korea have a very good reputation. As far as budget guitars go, Korea makes the highest quality guitars out of the typical overseas manufacturers. In most respects, Korean made guitars are superior to guitars produced in Indonesia and China, which are other common countries where guitars are mass produced. Moreover, it is always easier to find a guitar from the EC-1000 series that already has Seymour Duncans. You will save yourself a lot of time and money, and you won’t need to upgrade or replace anything.A similar thing applies to the rest of the guitar as well. You already have plenty of options when it comes to bridges, so why not go for the one you like?

For example, if you’re interested in playing blues, jazz, country, or pop, a Les Paul or a Stratocaster is much better at handling low gain tones. You can find an Epiphone Les Paul or a Mexican Stratocaster for cheaper, and they’ll get the job done. The Verdict A small weak point to consider: The frets on this guitar definitely needed more attention. Their edges feel a bit sharp and uneven, so prepare to do some polishing before you get into some serious riffing. Sound For the most part, all of the ESP LTD lines of guitars are modeled after ESP’s official premium guitars. The LTD EC-1000 is no exception, sharing the same design as the ESP Eclipse E-II.Honestly, I don’t really miss a tremolo with this guitar, and I am pretty confident that many other EC-1000 players won’t either.

Unfortunately for me, I have small fingers, so this is always something that bothers me on single cut guitars. I probably mentioned already that EC-1000 is one of the most popular ESP models. What I didn’t say before is that there are a couple of versions you can find. Firstly, there are different options when it comes to the bridge.

ESP LTD EC-1000 is a beautiful, exceptionally equipped, and great sounding instrument that has a lot to offer not only to beginners and intermediate players but to advanced guitarists too.

Out of their entire line of guitars, the ESP LTD EC-1000 Deluxe is among the most popular. It is one of the brand’s higher-end guitars, with premium features that you would expect from guitars that cost twice as much. Please note that this extended warranty is currently only available on products sold within the UK, EU or EEA, and is subject to the terms and conditions as detailed on the extended warranty certificate provided. As with ESP, the price is a bit higher, but you will get an incredible instrument if you decide to buy it. Summary If an item can not be repaired, a similar alternative product or cash discount (as defined in this policy) will be offered And if you’ve been paying attention to the comparison that should sound crazy to you considering how close these guitars are to each other in terms of quality.The ESP Eclipse E-II is manufactured in ESP’s top of the line factory in Tokyo, Japan. This is where a lot of their custom shop guitars are made, so you can expect the very best build quality that ESP has to offer. The one thing that I could think about replacing is the nut. As in all the models it is made of plastic or molded plastic, which also found on Fender and Gibson guitars. So, I would recommend replacing it with a graph tech nut, which isn’t that expansive.

I really like that ESP LTD, although being promoted as the ‘more affordable’ subsidiary of its parent company, uses top-quality electronics and components on this guitar. Players soon started to realize that ESP offered not only spare parts for guitars, but was also able to design a guitar from scratch based on the players’ wishes. During the nineties, ESP introduced LTD which was a sub-brand that offered similar guitars for a fraction of the price.If you’re looking for a guitar that says “I am special” at very first sight, ESP LTD EC-1000 is going to satisfy you. Although in comparison with some of the other iconic ESP guitars (e.g. the legendary ESP Arrow) this model looks quite traditional, the thoughtful details like golden lining and unique abalone inlays always remind you that this is a real stunner. Stable tuning As you'd expect a Les Paul guitar to be , it's a bit heavy , not too bad though , so don't worry thinking it's weighting like a tank , but it's just a bit heavier than your regular standard style guitar The one feature I personally dislike about the guitar is the inlays. I’m not a fan of the flag shaped inlays. In my opinion, they’re an eyesore, though it all boils down to preference. It’s great to see that ESP isn’t cutting corners with this guitar. You get the real deal right out of the box, so you don’t have to worry about replacing them.