The ESP Guitar Company

Pretty good axe. I loved cause its the only EC1k series without fking abalone. But id rather have a real black beauty instead of a copy

I own one. I like mine alot, but there isnt much difference between the guitar and other guitars that I own. And unfortunately, thats why I'm going to have to sell it.

That's how i felt man. There wasn't much spark to it for me.
Nice looking, but just okay as far as playability goes.

i played the ESP Eclipse-IIVB before playing the EC1KVB.....the ec is solid but the ESP destroyed it, so i instantly didnt like it as much

Shame it has 24 frets.

Im thinking about getting one as well, but to accompany my VHB i have, and i would like the 24 frets to disappear, but its no great thing as i dont venture beyond the 17th much.

Im prmarily getting it as i cant afford a Eclipse II VW or ESP Truckster at the moment, but i know that the EC-1Ks are quality instruments.

And the fact it has EMGs is ok for now, but the fact the EMGs would have get riped out at a later date is the thing that is the only negitive as id be replasing them with BKPs.

If there was a VB with passives in it id probably go with that first.

I own a white 2008 EC1000 and Esp Viper standard. My Esp Viper is an amazing guitar, which i reeeeeaallly like. I got the EC as a back up and as a replacement for my Viper 400, which i didnt like, and havent played a lot.

The EC amazed me totally, i had to get used to the neck a little. And when i changed the EMG's by a SD sh5 (duncan custom, bridge) and a sh1 ('59, neck) it sounds reaally great. At this moment it's even the fist guitar i pick when i want to play.

I like mine but I as well have the mc-600 and it totally kills the ec. I would like to have a shot at another ec though maybe a 500 model in white. I do like it but it just doesn't suit my style of playing as well as the viper. I also don't really like the emgs. Im more of a passive guy. I love the duncan ditortion.

I own one

The bad thing about the guitar is that every time you pick up another guitar, you think they suck.

Oh and i don't really like that one pickup (can't tell if it's neck or bridge) but the Lead one, it's to clear/bright and hasn't got any body. It is good for metal of course, when you turn up the volume/gain, but I prefer the Rythm pickup, which has a nice full/fat tone. Love it with a nice overdrive, little delay, and some Gary Moore blues! It is also good for some Lamb of God-like metal. =)

I love mine. If you can really only spend 900 as opposed to 1400 you wont be disappointed. I especially love the feeling of the neck, thats why I dont think Ill ever sell it.

I liked mine a lot but I've grown into a different direction with respect to what guitars I like playing. I'm thinking of selling mine (along with a Coffin Case for it).

Well built but I have never had that "click" when I play an ec .but I'm a total strat guy so take it or leave it lol

I have a VB, solid, looks good and the neck is smooth.

The matte finish will become glossy overtime, i have an LTD F-2005 and it looks glossy where i place my right arm and the back of the neck. But hey, i got it 5 years ago.

The 1000 series is a quality built guitar. I love the VB look, thinking to put in some gold EMGs.

I don't own it but I play it several hours every week at the guitar shop, it pwns