ESP LTD EC-1000QM STBC Lefthand

The Deluxe series represents the qualitative top of ESP LTD production. Guitars from this series offer first-class materials, high standard of workmanship and perfect sound. It is not surprising that you will see many famous guitarists playing these "eltede" guitars at concerts. If you're looking for a guitar with pro-grade specs for good money, then the ESP LTD Deluxe series is certainly a good choice.

The mahogany body of this guitar is decorated with a top veneer of flake maple with an impressive grain. The guitar's ornate mother-of-pearl binding contrasts nicely with the instrument's color finish. A three-piece mahogany neck with a set-thru construction, i.e. a neck recessed deep into the body, is glued to a Macassar ebony fingerboard fitted with twenty-four Extra Jumbo stainless steel frets. Orientation is facilitated by mother-of-pearl position blocks.

Two EMG active humbuckers in the proven 81/60 combination give the guitar a juicy sound ideal for sharply chiseled rock/metal riffs as well as sing-along solos or ultra-fast shred. Adjustments include two volume potentiometers (separate for each pickup), a tone shield and a three-position pickup switch. The strings are mounted in a stringguard and pass through a fixed Tonepros Locking TOM tailpiece with adjustable string height. Stable tuning is guaranteed by the company's locking mechanics.

ESP has been manufacturing electric guitars since 1984 and its satisfied customers include Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield, Ronnie Wood and Max Cavalera. Due to the popularity of these instruments, a subsidiary company, LTD, was created to offer popular models in an affordable option. However, even in the case of ESP-LTD guitars, great emphasis is placed on the quality of workmanship and fitted components. For a fraction of the price you can have a very high quality instrument that stands behind many a famous riff.