DISC ESP LTD EC-1001, Tiger Eye

Full Description

Modern EC design evolution

The EC-1001 takes ESP’s established single-cut formula and pushes it further with upgraded electronics, premium hardware, and refined construction details aimed at serious players. Its mahogany body produces warmth, sustain, and strong midrange presence, helping riffs sound thick and authoritative while maintaining clarity for lead playing. The set-thru neck design improves sustain and creates smoother upper-fret access, allowing solos to feel fluid and unrestricted higher up the neck. Finished in a striking Tiger Eye style top with black hardware, the EC-1001 balances classic elegance with a more aggressive modern edge that stands out immediately on stage.

Fishman Fluence versatility

Loaded with Fishman Fluence Open Core Classic humbuckers, the EC-1001 delivers a wide tonal palette suited to modern metal, hard rock, blues, and cleaner contemporary styles. Multiple selectable voicings allow each pickup to shift between vintage PAF-inspired warmth, hotter high-output punch, and brighter single-coil-style textures using the push/pull controls. The bridge pickup excels at tight rhythm tones and articulate riffing, while the neck pickup offers smooth sustain and detailed warmth for solos and expressive clean passages. Together, they provide exceptional clarity and dynamic response even under heavier gain settings.

Fast and effortless playability

The mahogany neck features ESP’s Thin U profile, giving the EC-1001 a sleek and comfortable feel designed for speed and precision. Its slim shape allows fast runs, technical riffs, and wide stretches to feel controlled without creating unnecessary fatigue during longer sessions. The Macassar ebony fingerboard adds crisp attack and smooth response beneath the fingers, helping notes remain defined and articulate across the entire fretboard. Twenty-four extra jumbo stainless steel frets provide excellent durability while making bends, vibrato, and tapping techniques feel effortless. Combined with the guitar’s ergonomic body contours, the entire playing experience feels fluid and refined.

Reliable professional hardware

The EC-1001 is fitted with premium hardware designed for dependable performance under demanding conditions. A TonePros locking Tune-O-Matic bridge and tailpiece improve sustain, tuning consistency, and intonation accuracy while helping the guitar remain stable during aggressive playing. LTD locking tuners make restringing faster and provide reliable tuning stability through rehearsals, gigs, and studio sessions. The intuitive control layout gives quick access to the guitar’s multiple pickup voicings without overcomplicating operation, allowing you to focus fully on performance. Every component works together to give the EC-1001 the feel and reliability expected from a serious professional instrument.

Specifications

• Product Name: ESP LTD EC-1001, Tiger Eye
• Product Code: 10007840

Body

• Body: Mahogany
• Construction: Set-Thru
• Finish: Tiger Eye

Neck & Fretboard

• Neck: Mahogany
• Profile: Thin U
• Scale Length: 24.75"
• Fingerboard: Macassar Ebony
• Radius: 350 mm
• Inlays: Pearloid Flags
• Frets: 24 XJ Stainless Steel
• Nut: Moulded
• Nut Width: 42 mm

Hardware & Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: Fishman Fluence Open Core Classic Humbucker
• Neck Pickup: Fishman Fluence Open Core Classic Humbucker
• Bridge: TonePros Locking Tune-O-Matic with Tailpiece
• Controls: 2 x Volume / Tone (Push/Pull) / Toggle Switch
• Tuning Machines: LTD Locking
• Hardware: Black