ESP LTD TE-1000, Black Blast

Full Description

Searing Seymour Duncans

Unleash a tone of fury. The ESP TE-1000 is home to a pair of exquisite Seymour Duncan pickups, for a sound of mesmerising ferocity. In the neck position – the Sentient. Delivering a balanced, versatile tone, this unique humbucker offers pristine cleans and fluid runs in high gain situations. It’s vintage output. So, you can expect nothing less than a superb dynamic response and wide harmonic range. Working exceptionally with low tunings and dual-humbucker configurations – the Sentient provides the articulation and definition demanded by modern metal player everywhere.

Next up – the Pegasus bridge pickup. Again, it’s a Seymour Duncan. So you’re guaranteed a pickup of sensational quality, with a sound sure to astound any audience. The Pegasus humbucker is characterised by its prominent midrange and focussed low end. Which makes it a perfect choice for the demands of a progressive metal fanatic. Balanced and responsive; the Pegasus ensures every note you play will cut through any live mix. Together, the Seymour Duncan duo produce the sought-after metal tones that have dominated stages for decades.

With a push/pull coil split function included for additional versatility, the TE-1000 typifies everything a metal guitar should be - fierce, striking, and an outright shredding machine.

Pure playability

Let your creativity flow. As the ESP LTD TE-1000 comes loaded with a shred-worthy neck and fingerboard combo you'll forever appreciate. Ensuring you play without restraint, and with pure comfort. Whether you're touring, heading to the studio, or rehearsing with your band. This TE-1000 gives you the ultimate platform for letting that searing passion really thrive.

From rock, heavy chugging rhythms and molten metal to pure sonic mayhem, the TE-1000 has you covered. It provides the sleek, pro-ready feel you need to truly excel. And with a smooth roasted maple neck as well as a ''thin-U''-profile, playability is sleek, ergonomic, and truly effortless. Its thin profile allows for rapid, speedy techniques to be played with precision, and it's perfect for digging deep into the depths of your imagination. And summoning your true persona. Become the master, and shred like the legend you are. As the LTD TE-1000 proudly puts no limits on your performance.

Rock-ready, all the time

A true masterpiece. You want an instrument that can keep up with your pace. An electric that can turn your performance from great, to unforgettable. ESP have answered all your playing prayers with the LTD TE-1000. But to top it all off. This TE-1000 comes packed with rock-ready hardware too. Making sure you're always ready to unleash, with pure peace of mind.

Featuring quality LTD locking tuners, this ESP LTD performs with precision. The result, long-lasting tone that'll stay locked in place even when driven to the max. Plus, if you're looking to stand out, a Sandblasted Black Blast finish and black hardware give you demonic stage presence worthy of true rock gods.

Specifications

• Model Name: ESP LTD TE-1000, Black Blast
• Product Code: 10007884

Body

• Series: TE-1000
• Body Material: Swamp Ash
• Body Finish: Black Blast

Neck and Fingerboard

• Neck Material: Roasted Maple
• Neck Contour: Thin U
• Fingerboard: Roasted Maple
• Fingerboard Radius: 350mm
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Frets: 22 XJ Stainless Steel
• Nut: Molded
• Nut Width: 42mm
• Position Inlays: Offset White Dots

Hardware and Electronics

• Tuning Machines: LTD Locking
• Bridge: Hipshot w/ String Thru
• Bridge Pickup: Seymour Duncan Pegasus
• Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan Sentient
• Electronics: Active
• Electronics Layout: Volume/Tone(Push/Pull)/3-way Switch
• Hardware Colour: Black
• Strap Button: Standard

Miscellaneous

• Strings: D'Addario XL120 (.009-.042)