ESP LTD EC-1000 FR Review

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Overall Rating 3.91

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Features 3.79

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Quality 4.18

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Reliability / Value 3.7

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ESP LTD EC-1000 FR Specs

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  • Body Shape: LP  
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  • Number of Strings: 6  
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  • Body Type: Solid Body  
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  • Scale Length: 24-3/4"  
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  • Body Wood: Mahogany  
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  • Body Top Wood: Maple  
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  • Finish: Gloss  
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  • Binding: Abalone  
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  • Carved Top: Yes  
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  • Neck Shape: U-shaped neck  
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  • Neck Joint: Set neck  
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  • Neck Wood: Mahogany  
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  • Fingerboard Material: Rosewood  
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  • Fingerboard Inlays: Abalone Flag  
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  • Number of Frets: 24  
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  • Nut Width: 1.65"  
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  • Locking Nut: Yes  
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  • Tuners: ESP  
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  • Bridge: Floyd Rose  
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  • Hardware: Black Nickel  
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  • Fret Size: Extra Jumbo  
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  • Number of Pickups: 2  
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  • Pickup Switch Type: 3-way Pickup Selector  
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  • Bridge Pickup Type: Active Humbucker  
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  • Neck Pickup Type: Active Humbucker  
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  • Controls: Tone  
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  • Controls: Volume  
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  • EMG 81 (Bridge) and EMG 60 (Neck) Active Pickups

Following review text is verbal representation of numerical rating information:

Another fine instrument made by ESP. LTD EC-1000 FR is a good guitar that handless well both live and in studio. There are better choices, but those cost significantly more. You should investigate LTD EC-1000 FR to see if it fits your needs.

ESP went really far in carefully choosing LTD EC-1000 FR's features. There's little to be wished for, which makes LTD EC-1000 FR a full-featured guitar for a musician that plays a music style this instrument is primarily built for. If you decide to go for ESP's LTD EC-1000 FR you will be happy with its, safe to say - rich features. A job well-done by LTD EC-1000 FR.

LTD EC-1000 FR guitar is an instrument that will sound great plugged in any amplifier, and has gained respect from many guitar players, mostly because of its tone. With ESP's LTD EC-1000 FR you can play various music styles easily and yet you can build your own recognizable tone without breaking a sweat.

Another reliable model from ESP brings us to a guitar that handles well and plays well. Finish doesn't feel bad at all, and the hardware is good. It stays in tune for most of the time, so if you take the time to adjust the action & pickups the way you want them, you will feel comfortable while playing LTD EC-1000 FR.

This is a solidly built guitar that will play well live and in studio. It does provide a fair amount of confidence, and it can serve well both as a replacement and a first choice guitar for gigs and rehearsals. ESP feels confident in its LTD EC-1000 FR and it will serve you well in most situations. Durability and reliability are evenly balanced with this instrument.