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Description
The ESP LTD Eclipse EC-1000 Custom Deluxe Floyd Rose is the ultimate weapon for guitarists seeking a blend of elegance and ferocity. This solid body electric guitar is designed to deliver both powerful sound and striking aesthetics, making it an essential tool for any stage. The Floyd Rose 1000 Series tremolo system provides exceptional tuning stability and allows for expressive dive-bombs and pitch shifts, while the set-neck construction ensures endless sustain and seamless resonance.
Equipped with EMG 60 and EMG 81 humbucking pickups, the EC-1000 offers a versatile tonal palette, from crisp cleans to roaring high-gain aggression. The Eclipse body style, with its classic single-cutaway and sleek arched top, not only looks fantastic but also provides comfortable access to the upper frets for those high-octane solos. The mahogany neck features a thin U profile, ensuring fast and smooth playability that will have your fingers flying across the fretboard.
Whether you're playing on stage or in the studio, the ESP LTD Eclipse EC-1000 is a guitar that commands attention and respect. Its combination of modern performance features and timeless design makes it a favorite among hard rock and metal players who demand the best from their instruments.
Key Features:
- Set-neck construction for enhanced sustain and resonance
- EMG 60 and EMG 81 active humbucking pickups for a versatile tonal range
- Floyd Rose 1000 Series tremolo for superior tuning stability and expressive play
- Mahogany neck with thin U profile for fast and smooth playability
- Classic single-cutaway Eclipse body style with an arched top for comfortable access to upper frets
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Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about ESP LTD Eclipse EC-1000 Custom Deluxe Floyd Rose.
Comparisons
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The ESP LTD Eclipse EC-1000 with Floyd Rose is generally lighter than traditional Les Pauls due to its thinner body design.
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The EC-1000 is often compared to superstrat shaped guitars in terms of weight, making it lighter than typical Les Paul models.
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The EC-1000 is often favored over Epiphone Les Pauls due to its superior tuning stability and build quality, despite Epiphone's popularity for warm humbucker tones.
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The LTD EC-1000 is compared to the Yamaha Revstar RSS20, highlighting personal design preferences affecting purchase decisions.
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Owners note the PRS SE Custom 24 offers more versatility with coil splits, but the EC-1000 excels in metal-specific genres.
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Features and functionality
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The weight reduction from the Floyd Rose routing is negligible as the bridge itself compensates for any removed wood.
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Some EC-1000 models come with Fishman pickups and stainless frets, offering a modern sound profile ideal for metal genres.
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Recent EC-1000 models feature push/pull coil splits, adding versatility, though this is absent in the vintage black version with EMGs.
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User experience
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Owners note that the EC-1000 Deluxe model, even without the Floyd Rose, maintains a lighter profile while delivering comparable sound quality to heavier guitars.
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Some find the EC-1000's sharp cutaway design pokes them during play, despite its strong build and sound for metal.
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Owners of both guitars report that the EC-1000 is the preferred choice for metal, despite the PRS SE Custom 24's broader versatility.
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Build quality
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Korean-made models generally have better quality control and higher resale value compared to Indonesian models, particularly regarding hardware and binding integrity.
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Mods and upgrades
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Owners frequently swap EMGs for Bare Knuckle pickups like the Ragnarok (bridge) and Cold Sweat (neck) to achieve a less compressed, more expressive tone.
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