There is a reason the LTD EC-1000 has been one of the most consistently popular guitars in its class for years. It looks like a guitar that costs twice as much, plays like a guitar that costs twice as much, and sounds like a guitar that costs twice as much. If you have been searching for a serious instrument that can handle high-gain playing without compromise, this is the one to stop on.

The Vintage Black finish with vintage-style body, neck, and headstock binding gives this guitar a classic, elegant look that stands apart from the sea of flat-black metal guitars. The gold hardware adds a touch of sophistication that looks stunning under stage lights. This is a guitar that commands attention before you play a single note.

The EMG 81/60 combination is the real story

If you play rock or metal at any serious level, you already know what active EMG pickups mean. The EMG 81 in the bridge position delivers tight, aggressive, high-output tone with exceptional clarity even at extreme gain levels. The EMG 60 in the neck position gives you warm, articulate lead tones that sing without getting muddy. Together they cover everything from crushing rhythm work to smooth, expressive lead playing. These are the pickups that have been on professional stages and in professional studios for decades, and they are right here in a guitar at this price point.

Set-thru construction changes how this guitar feels and resonates

The three-piece mahogany neck runs through the body rather than bolting on, which means better sustain, improved resonance, and effortless access to the upper frets. Combined with the mahogany body, the tone has a natural warmth and depth that solid-body guitars with bolt-on necks simply cannot match. The 24-fret Macassar ebony fingerboard is smooth and fast, and the TonePros locking TOM bridge and tailpiece lock everything in place for rock-solid intonation and tuning stability night after night.

What you get with this guitar:

• Mahogany body with vintage-style binding
• 3-piece mahogany neck with set-thru construction
• 24-fret Macassar ebony fingerboard
• EMG 81 active humbucker at bridge
• EMG 60 active humbucker at neck
• TonePros locking TOM bridge and tailpiece
• LTD locking tuners for fast, stable string changes
• Gold hardware throughout
• Vintage Black finish with body, neck, and headstock binding

Come play it at The Pied Piper or let us bring it to you:

We are The Pied Piper Music Store, proudly serving musicians in New Albany, Ohio and across the greater Columbus Metro area. Come in and plug this guitar into a high-gain amp and hear what the EMG 81/60 combination actually sounds like in person. It is one of those experiences that makes the decision easy. If you cannot make it to the store, we ship anywhere in the continental United States so this guitar can find its way to you wherever you are.

Professional tone, professional construction, and a look that turns heads. The LTD EC-1000 Vintage Black is the guitar serious players reach for.