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Description
Unleash your inner rock star with the ESP Ltd Eclipse EC-1000 DeLuxe Floyd Rose. This solid body electric guitar is a harmonious blend of classic aesthetics and modern functionality, designed for musicians who demand both style and substance. The Floyd Rose locking tremolo system ensures your riffs stay in perfect pitch, even after the most aggressive dive bombs, offering unparalleled tuning stability.
Crafted with a mahogany body and complemented by a set-neck construction, the EC-1000 delivers superb sustain and resonance, letting every note ring with clarity and power. The EMG 60 and EMG 81 active pickups provide a searing, articulate tone that cuts through any mix, making it a favorite for hard rock and metal enthusiasts. These pickups are known for their exceptional dynamic response, enabling you to explore a wide range of tones from clean to crushingly heavy.
The thin U-shaped neck profile offers a fast, smooth playing experience, while the intricate inlays and high-quality finishes add a touch of elegance. Whether you’re shredding solos or laying down chunky rhythm parts, the EC-1000 is engineered to perform. Join the ranks of aggressive guitarists who trust ESP to be their weapon of choice on stage and in the studio.
Key Features:
- Mahogany body with set-neck construction for enhanced sustain
- Floyd Rose locking tremolo for stable tuning during heavy use
- EMG 60 and EMG 81 active pickups for powerful, articulate sound
- Thin U-shaped neck profile for fast, comfortable playability
- Classic single-cutaway design with modern performance enhancements
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Reviews
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 DeLuxe Floyd Rose.
Build quality
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The LTD EC-1000 has been praised for its metal tone, although some owners might replace pickups to better match their tonal preferences.
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Setup and maintenance
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Floyd Rose systems can be challenging for tuning changes; blocking it transforms it into a hardtail with more complex string changes and potential resonance issues.
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Owners find the Evertune bridge significantly easier to maintain in tune compared to Floyd Rose systems, which require intricate setup and adjustments.
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Features and functionality
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The neck-through or set neck construction on ESP guitars offers a thicker feel, which can affect playability compared to slimmer bolt-on necks of other brands.
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The Korean 1000 series Floyd Rose is praised as the best unit apart from the original, offering stable tuning when properly set up.
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The abalone binding on older Deluxe models is missed by some owners who prefer its aesthetic over newer models without it.
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Comparisons
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ESP and Schecter guitars share similar neck profiles due to their shared ownership, offering a round and narrow feel at the nut, unlike the flatter Ibanez necks.
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User experience
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Players frequently resting their palms on Floyd Rose bridges may experience slight tuning issues, despite the bridge's comfort for palm resting.
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Based on 1 Review and 1 Rating
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Top Value for the money, cool guitar - you cannot beat this.
In terms of playability, this is one of the EC-1000’s best qualities. Since the guitar is built so well, it plays like a dream right out of the box. I really didn’t even need to do a major setup when I first got it.
The body features a Les Paul single cut style, but much thinner. This makes it a lot more comfortable to rest in your lap.
It’s also a lot lighter than a Les Paul, so you’ll be able to play long sessions, sitting or standing.
The neck is a Thin U shape, which definitely makes it easy to play on. It’s not quite as thin as an Ibanez Wizard neck, but thin enough so that you’ll be able to shred like a dream.
As I mentioned previously, the fretwork on the EC-1000 is pretty much flawless. I didn’t experience any sharp fret edges or dead spots.
One thing I will mention however is that access to the higher frets isn’t as great as it could be. This is in typical Les Paul fashion. The single cut shape doesn’t allow for your thumb to slide up far enough, so you’ll really need to reach for the higher frets.
Unfortunately for me, I have small fingers, so this is always something that bothers me on single cut guitars.
Aside from that, the playability of the EC-1000 is incredible. It’s every bit as good as a real ESP Eclipse guitar at half the price.
Artist usage
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Bruce Kulick confirmed the use of his 2009 ESP LTD EC-1000 Deluxe, referring to it as his "Gray Bird" and describing it as a "sleek and sophisticated instrument" in an Instagram post dated October 5, 2024.
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