Description
The LTD EC-1000QM See Thru Purple Sunburst are designed to offer the tone, feel, looks, and quality that working professional musicians need in an instrument. This LTD EC-1000QM offers an amazing quilted maple top in See Thru Purple Sunburst finish. Ready for pro-level performances in any genre of music, this guitar offers a set-thru three-piece mahogany neck at classic 24.75” scale, along with a mahogany body. Its Macassar ebony fingerboard has ESP flag inlays and 24 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets for excellent longevity and the smoothest string bending experience.
Its sound is powered by a versatile set of a EMG 60TW-R in the neck, with a coil splitting control and the coils reversed so the single coil is closest to the neck, and an aggressive EMG 81 in the bridge position. Other features of this outstanding guitar include multi-ply white binding, black hardware, LTD locking tuners, and a TonePros locking TOM bridge and tailpiece.
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
