ESP LTD EC-1000FR BLKS Black Satin

With an EMG 81 in the bridge position, you can hardly go wrong in terms of sound anyway, but it's the little extras like the Floyd Rose vibrato system, the Grover tuners (unnecessary in itself with a clamp saddle, but that's what makes it an "extra") and the excellent workmanship that make this instrument a true jewel of the mid-price class.
The impeccable workmanship just mentioned is consistent in every detail: Not a hint of a glue mark or other imperfection on the inlays, the top is perfectly flush, the jumbo frets are downright hand-pleasing. The matte black finish is the epitome of simple elegance, but at the same time exudes that certain bit of rock and metal credibility. The latter is also achieved by the very deep cutaway, which, unlike other Les Pauls, gives the body a dynamic swing.

Long story short: 5 out of 5 stars and basta!

My dream guitar in terms of feel, sound and looks.
A very modern single cut that is absolutely impressive.
I paired it with a VOX AC 15 C2 and it will give me many years of pleasure.

Unfortunately, it had a few purely optical defects on the binding (small paint splashes / unclean transition) but I was helped immediately by customer service and we were able to come to an agreement.

Delivery was very quick, after two days it was already on my doorstep.

Special thanks to Zink Simone from customer service for the uncomplicated communication! I will probably be shopping here more often!

It plays well, bit scratched backside. I specifically asked where it was made and service answered that it was from Korean but was actually made in Indonesia. I don't think that's fair at all. And you can forget the delivery from DPD. Unfortunately.

Honestly? I am "glad" to have bought this Black Beauty.
Admittedly: I'm into "Les Paul Style" and the look is also important to me in a guitar.
Here everything is just right:
- Super optics
- Quality of workmanship top
- Sound impressive (the Duncans do their job as expected)
- tuning stable
- satin finish
- not too heavy (of course, is always "user-dependent" and personal feeling)
THANKS also to the Kirstein team: fast, secure shipping.

The sound and the playability is really top! You really can not say otherwise! I had the Ltd EC-1000 Duncan in the store in hand and was totally thrilled! In retrospect, however, I must say the guitar is already quite heavy ... Not too heavy, but you notice after a 1std. Gig that it has not necessarily little weight. The guitar arrived really well adjusted at home, but I had to clean the guitar properly and when I cleaned it I noticed how dirty it really was... In summary, I can say that I no longer want to miss the guitar, it convinces in sound and handling!