ESP LTD Horizon H-1000

Premium Horizon Design for Professional Tones

The ESP LTD Horizon H-1000 is a high-end solid-body electric guitar from ESP’s LTD 1000 Series, designed for working musicians seeking exceptional tone, feel, and build quality. Ideal for rock, metal, and progressive players across Australia, it features a mahogany body with a quilted maple top, set-thru maple neck, and high-output Fishman Fluence Modern humbuckers for versatile, aggressive sound. Available in finishes like Black Ocean, Charcoal Burst, and Snow White, it’s praised for its sustain, playability, and value, making it a stage-ready instrument at AudioShop Australia.

High-Quality Performance

The H-1000 delivers dynamic, responsive tones:

• Body: Mahogany with a quilted maple top for warm resonance and enhanced sustain, providing a balanced response with punchy mids and clear highs suitable for aggressive riffs and leads.
• Pickups: Fishman Fluence Modern humbuckers (neck and bridge) with brushed stainless steel covers and direct-mount design. These active pickups offer two voicings per pickup (modern high-gain and vintage passive) via pull-tone controls, providing a wide dynamic range and excellent articulation for today’s music.
• Neck: Set-thru three-piece maple neck with a thin U-profile and satin finish for fast playability. The Macassar ebony fingerboard has a 12″-16″ compound radius, 24 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets, and offset block inlays for smooth bending and shredding.
• Bridge: Floyd Rose 1000SE with stainless steel screws for rock-solid intonation and tuning stability, supporting dive-bombs and pull-ups.
• Controls: Master volume and tone knobs with a 3-way toggle switch; pull-tone controls activate alternate voicings on the Fluence pickups.

Users highlight its versatility and build, with a Guitar Interactive Magazine review stating, “The H-1000 looks spectacular with its mahogany body and quilted maple top in Black Ocean finish, delivering outstanding tone and feel.” Some note the active pickups require a 9V battery and may sound compressed for blues, but the voicing options mitigate this.

Durable and Stylish Design

• Finishes: Black Ocean, Charcoal Burst, Snow White, with white binding and chrome hardware for a premium, eye-catching aesthetic.
• Weight: Approximately 7.5–8.5 lbs, balancing comfort and resonance.
• Hardware: Chrome, with Grover locking tuners for reliable tuning.
• Build Quality: Set-thru maple neck, Macassar ebony fingerboard, and bound mahogany body for superior sustain and durability.

Backed by a 5-year warranty, it’s built to last. Prices range from $1,000–$1,200 USD (AUD 1,500–1,800), available at Audio Shop Australia, Mannys Music, and Store DJ.

Key Performance Features

• Body: Mahogany with Quilted Maple Top, Double-Cutaway Horizon Shape
• Neck: Set-Thru 3-Piece Maple, Thin U Profile
• Fingerboard: Macassar Ebony, 12″-16″ Compound Radius, 24 Extra-Jumbo Stainless Steel Frets
• Pickups: Fishman Fluence Modern Humbuckers (Neck/Bridge, Multi-Voiced)
• Bridge: Floyd Rose 1000SE with Stainless Steel Screws
• Tuners: Grover Locking, Chrome
• Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone, 3-Way Toggle; Pull-Tone Voicing
• Warranty: 5 years

Notes

• Setup Tip: Adjust Floyd Rose for stability; professional setup recommended for compound radius and stainless frets. Use medium-gauge strings (e.g., 10–46) for balanced tension. Pair with Rode PodMic and RØDECaster Pro II for recording demos.
• Care Instructions: Store in a gig bag (~$50–$100 AUD) to protect the finish; clean with a soft cloth.
• Compatibility: Works with standard amps; pair with Fender Tone Master for cleans or Mesa/Boogie for high-gain. Test non-ESP pickups for matching.
• Warranty: Register at esp-guitars.com for support; verify purchase from authorized retailers like Audio Shop Australia.
• Community Feedback: Guitar Interactive Magazine praises its “outstanding arched quilted maple top in Black Ocean finish” and “excellent tone.” Premier Guitar (April 2024) notes the Fluence pickups’ “wide dynamic range and aggressive responsiveness.”

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