Description
The LTD EC-1000 Evertune BB Black Satin is part of the EC 1000 series. The LTD EC-1000 Evertune BB Black Satin designed to offer the tone, feel, looks and quality that working professional musicians require in an instrument, while remaining affordable enough for serious players. With the EC-1000 EverTune BB, the “BB” stands for this guitar’s extra-thick metallic silver bold binding, which you’ll notice right away. But this guitar is more than great looking, with its set of EMG 60TW-R (neck) and EMG 81 (bridge) pickups, and a push-pull control to split the neck pickup. It offers 24 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets and the acclaimed EverTune constant tension bridge to keep your guitar in perfect tune at all points on the fingerboard under almost all circumstances.
EVERTUNE BRIDGE:
The EverTune bridge is an all mechanical bridge system that keeps the guitar’s strings in-tune indefinitely by using a combination of springs, levers and some mathematics, which create constant tension on every string, all while still allowing for expressive playing including vibrato and string bending. The EverTune supports any desired tuning and is a perfect solution for song writing, recording and touring where a guitarists needs to rely on unwavering tuning stability and great intonation across the neck.
EMG 60TW-R
The 60TW-R is similar to the 60 but the split coil side is closer to the neck to capture the sweet spot Strat fans love. Featuring two pickups in one, the 60TW-R The 60 humbucker packs plenty of output with a balance of thick, boosted mids, big lows and singing highs. Featuring close aperture coils, similar to a mini-humbucker, this model produces rich harmonic overtones. Due to its ceramic magnets, the EMG 60 has a full treble response and loads of output great for distinct single-note solos. The 60 provides clarity and character to your guitar and works very well in the neck position.
The single coil mode, delivers the traditional Strat single coil sound: bright, airy, and chimey, and is very similar to the EMG S. In either mode, the clean sound is gorgeously pristine and has a lot of presence. Used equally in bridge and neck positions. Whether you are playing hard rock or jazz, you can get it all with this beautifully balanced and versatile pickup.
EMG 81:
One of the most popular EMG’s, the 81 is the one that started a revolution. Utilizing powerful ceramic magnets and close aperture coils, the tone was designed with detailed intensity, incredible amounts of high end cut, and fluid sustain. Traditionally used in the bridge position of your guitar, this humbucking pickup will make your leads slice right through even the densest mix.
ABOUT ESP:
ESP Company, Limited is a Japanese guitar manufacturer, primarily focused on the production of electric guitars and basses. They are based in both Tokyo, Japan and Los Angeles, California, United States, with two distinct product lines for each respective market. ESP Company manufactures instruments under several names, including “ESP Standard”, “ESP Custom Shop”, “LTD Guitars and Basses”, “Navigator”, “Edwards Guitar and Basses”, and “Grassroots”. www.espguitars.com
