ESP LTD M-1000HT Electric Guitar – Black Fade B-Stock

The M-1000HT delivers the speed and stability that working professionals demand, built around a neck-thru body with an extra thin U-shaped three-piece maple neck that feels fast and responsive under the hands. The satin-finished neck back eliminates friction during extended playing sessions, while the Hipshot hardtail bridge with string-thru-body design provides rock-solid tuning stability and direct tonal coupling to the body. This is a purpose-built instrument for shredders and players who refuse compromise on playability or sustain.

Playability & Construction

Neck-thru construction paired with a 25.5" scale and 43mm molded nut ensures comfortable access across the fretboard. The 24 XJ stainless steel frets resist wear and maintain consistent action, while the Macassar ebony fingerboard with 350mm radius supports both precise lead work and smooth rhythm playing. An alder body with burled poplar top is topped with a striking black fade finish, delivering professional aesthetics with substantial tonal character.

Tone & Electronics

Fishman Fluence Modern Humbuckers (Alnico neck / Ceramic bridge) deliver versatile active electronics with genuine dual-voicing capability via the push/pull tone control—giving you two distinct sonic palettes from a single pickup set. The 3-way switch and volume/tone layout keep control intuitive and responsive during performance.

Key Features

• Neck-Thru body construction for maximum sustain and stability
• 25.5" scale with 24 XJ stainless steel frets
• Extra Thin U-shaped three-piece maple neck with satin back finish
• Macassar ebony fingerboard, 350mm radius
• Alder body with burled poplar top, black fade finish
• 43mm molded nut width
• Hipshot hardtail bridge with string-thru-body design
• Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Alnico (neck) and Ceramic (bridge)
• Active electronics with push/pull dual-voicing and 3-way selector
• LTD locking tuners with black hardware
• D'Addario XL110 factory strings (.010–.046)
• B-Stock condition – fully playable with minor cosmetic marks

The M-1000HT combines professional-grade hardware, player-focused ergonomics, and genuinely flexible active pickups into an instrument built for the road and the studio.

This specific B-Stock unit features minor cosmetic imperfections typical of open-box or inventory stock. These marks are purely superficial and have absolutely zero impact on the playability, tone, or structural integrity of the guitar. You're acquiring a premium ESP LTD M-1000HT at a significant B-Stock discount while retaining the full manufacturer warranty.