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Inspired, Irresistible LTD Design





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LTD’s H3-1000 takes ESP’s classic Horizon-3 body shape and features to the limit with some inspired user-friendly tweaks. Beveled body horns are positioned for maximum upper-fret access that feels natural and fun to navigate. The compound-radius neck is a potent but understated feature that provides superior cross-neck playability through subtle thickness variations at different points on the fingerboard. A pair of Seymour Duncan pickups supplies a variety of tonal colors, from searing distortion to chimey cleans. And no matter how aggressive you play, LTD locking tuners ensure that you will stay in tune. Sweetwater guitarists are big fans of the H3-1000 ? it represents big value and quality at the right price, making it an ideal axe for players ready to take their rig to the next level.





Professional build with unstoppable quality





LTD’s H3-1000 is built for the working musician’s needs with durable hardware and pro-grade materials at a price that’s within reach of working musicians. The all-mahogany body delivers big sustain with a professional-sounding tone while 11 distinct pearloid inlays help keep your playing laser-focused. An ebony fingerboard mounted on a thin 3-piece maple neck makes fast runs and comfortable chording a breeze. Finally, the H3-1000’s premium hardware includes LTD locking tuners and a durable Tune-o-matic bridge for maximized tuning stability.





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Top-of-the-line Seymour Duncan tone





The H3-1007 comes equipped with two Seymour Duncan humbucker pickups: the Pegasus and Sentient. The Pegasus in the bridge is adapted from extended-range instruments for six-string use and yields balanced, broad note articulation with crisp cleans and articulate high-gain settings. The Sentient neck pickup is incredibly responsive with tight lows, an exceptional midrange, and a shimmering top end that thrives in high-gain situations.





Comfortable compound-radius neck





As the neck gets wider, the fretboard gets flatter. Many find this tapered design useful for soloing and bends, in addition to rhythm playing. This feature is something that sets the H3-1000 apart from even its most competitive peers. You’ll find less neck in your path the closer you play to the headstock, while ventures up the neck are easier and more ergonomic thanks to wider anchor space for your fretting hand.





Serial W24032278


Serial W24032278


ESP LTD H3-1000 Electric Guitar Features:


Beveled body horns for maximum upper-fret access


25.5-inch scale with 24 extra-jumbo frets (stainless steel)


Ultra-thin "U"-shaped maple neck with a compound radius


2 premium Seymour Duncan humbucking pickups with push-pull splitting controls


Quilted maple top


Mahogany body with superior sustain


Solid 3-piece maple neck


Macassar ebony fingerboard with offset white pearloid inlays


LTD locking tuners