ESP LTD Eclipse EC-1000 Electric Guitar - Granite Sparkle

ESP LTD EC‑1000 Electric Guitar – Granite Sparkle is a high-performance, professional-grade electric guitar built around ESP’s classic single-cut Eclipse (EC) body style with modern features and premium components that make it equally at home in studio, stage, or touring rigs. It blends versatile tone shaping, smooth playability, and eye-catching aesthetics into a single instrument that appeals to rock, metal, and lead players alike.

Design & Construction

• Classic Single-Cut Eclipse Body – A timeless silhouette with contemporary refinements, finished in Granite Sparkle with a matching headstock and multi-binding for a striking look.
• Set-Thru 3-Piece Mahogany Neck – Enhances sustain, resonance and upper-fret access while retaining balanced, strong tonewoods.
• Macassar Ebony Fingerboard – Smooth, fast-responding playing surface with a 350 mm radius and 24 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets for expressive bends and articulate fretting.
• Thin U Neck Profile (42 mm Nut Width) – Comfortable for both rhythm and lead playing, ideal for fast runs and technical styles.
• 24.75″ Scale Length – Classic feel with punchy response and intuitive string tension for familiar, musical playability.

Electronics & Tone

• Fishman Fluence Modern 3-Voice Humbuckers – Active pickups in both bridge (ceramic) and neck (alnico) positions provide three distinct voices per pickup, ranging from tight, aggressive high-gain tones to open, articulate voice characters — all selectable via push/pull controls on the knobs.

• • Bridge pickup: Ceramic Fluence Modern 3-Voice Humbucker

  • Neck pickup: Alnico Fluence Modern 3-Voice Humbucker

• Versatile Controls – Dual volume (one with push/pull), push/pull tone, and a 3-way toggle switch make tone shaping intuitive and powerful.

Hardware & Stability

• TonePros Locking TOM Bridge and Tailpiece – Locked down for enhanced sustain, solid intonation and dependable tuning stability during intense playing.
• LTD Locking Tuners – Keeps tunings stable even under heavy bends and gigging conditions.
• Black Hardware – Complements the Granite Sparkle finish for an aggressive, polished visual presence.

Playability & Performance

• Smooth Upper-Fret Access – The set-thru construction and single-cut design give you easy reach to all 24 frets for lead work and complex chord voicings.
• Responsive and Dynamic – Mahogany warmth paired with cutting active tones from the Fluence pickups gives you a sonic spectrum from crushing distortion to tight cleans and everything in between.
• Professional Versatility – Whether your style leans toward metal, rock or fusion, the EC-1000 Granite Sparkle delivers the tools to dial in tones that are studio-ready and stage-ready.

Who It’s For

This guitar suits serious players and professionals who want powerful tone shaping, stellar playability, and standout aesthetics without compromise. From blazing solos to tight rhythm tones, the EC-1000 Granite Sparkle offers the flexibility and reliability needed for studio sessions, gigs, and extended touring.