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Fluence-equipped Single-cut with an Eye-grabbing Quilt Top





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Guitarists looking to stand out ? both visually and sonically ? will relish in the EC-1000QM, thanks to its head-turning quilt top and premium Fishman Fluence active electronics. The EC-1000QM's mahogany single-cut body and set-through mahogany neck unleash truckloads of resonance and sustain upon your amp of choice. Modern metal to classic rock, this one guitar has you covered for a wide range of musical styles. The secret lies in a set of multi-voice Fluence Modern humbucker pickups, which blend alnico and ceramic magnets and some seriously high-tech tonal voodoo to give you hum-free ultra-high output, all with the chime, squish, and sparkle of your favorite classics. The EC-1000QM features a TonePros locking ToM bridge/tailpiece and locking LTD tuners to give you precision intonation and stability. Factor in a modern-radius ebony fingerboard with 24 extra-jumbo frets, and the ESP LTD Eclipse EC-1000QM from Sweetwater has all your bases covered for high-gain chuggas to creamy classic solos.





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Single-cut body style blends classic looks with modern performance





Nothing screams hard rock like ESP's LTD Eclipse body style. The extra mass of this single-cutaway design gives the EC-1000QM truly epic sustain, whereas its slightly arched top provides comfortable hand positioning no matter what your playing style. Add to that a super-sharp cutaway for easy access to all 24 frets, and with the EC-1000QM from Sweetwater, you're equipped for all manner of rock, metal, and shred tones.





Fluence Modern active pickups give you endless tonal options





Thanks to the EC-1000QM's Fishman Fluence Modern pickups, you'll be able to harness multiple eras of sought-after humbucker tones. These pickups provide you with your choice of two unique, selectable voices. Revel in the tight bass, crisp highs, and subtle growl supplied by the Fluence's modern active pickup voice. Or if you're feeling a bit gnarly, these pickups' high-output humbucker voice is tailor-made for distortion. Guitarists at Sweetwater are shocked by the range of sounds that can be milked out of the EC-1000QM, and we're confident that you will be, too.





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TonePros bridge and LTD locking tuners





Players who are choosy about tuning, action, and intonation will delight in the EC-1000QM's ToM-style TonePros bridge/tailpiece and locking LTD tuners. The TonePros is a common aftermarket upgrade on many single-cut guitars. Its six adjustable saddles provide precise intonation and enhanced sustain for chords and leads. At the other end of the guitar, a set of LTD locking tuners provides slip-free performance, for stage and studio tuning stability you can depend on.





The LTD series: ESP style and substance at a modest price





ESP LTD guitars were created to bring a more affordable version of the classic designs and quality of ESP guitars to a new market. The entire ESP LTD line features premium tonewoods, quality pickups, and solid hardware for a lifetime of use. An exacting eye for detail and quality means that every instrument is ready to rock when it leaves the factory. An impressive list of signature guitars by some of today's biggest guitar heroes shows the popularity and respect held by ESP LTD. If you're looking for the perfect rock or metal guitar, then you need to check out ESP LTD guitars.





ESP LTD EC-1000QM Electric Guitar Features:


Eclipse single-cut body style provides access to all 24 frets


Fishman Fluence Modern active pickups give you an endless variety of sonic textures


Solid mahogany body with an eye-grabbing quilt maple top


Thin "U"-profile mahogany neck is comfortable in the hand


Modern 13.8-inch-radius ebony fingerboard


TonePros locking Tune-o-matic bridge/tailpiece streamlines setup and maximizes sustain


Locking LTD tuners give you stage- and studio-ready tuning stability


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