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With its sharp looks and even sharper tone, the ESP LTD M-1001 NT electric guitar is a rock-solid weapon of choice for hard rockers and metallers seeking a stripped-down workhorse that can handle it all. Its alder body is capped with exquisite-looking quilted maple, lending a beautifully figured look to this 6-string while adding some additional high-end bite. To handle the demands of shredders everywhere, ESP shaped the LTD M-1001 NT's 3-piece maple neck to an extra-thin "U," paired with a Macassar ebony fingerboard for effortless sweeps and chord changes. A single EMG 81TW is all it takes to deliver a wide-palette of humbucking and single-coil pickup tones, with everything kept sounding pitch-perfect courtesy of LTD locking tuners up top and a Tonepros locking TOM bridge down low ? aftermarket upgrades like these always perk up the ears of Sweetwater's gigging guitarists. For the look, sound, and feel of a pro-grade instrument at an attractive price, turn to the ESP LTD M-1001 NT for all your needs.





EMG 81TW delivers raging humbucker and squeaky-clean single-coil tone





Everyone loves the iconic EMG 81 humbucker, but what if it could do even more? That's precisely the thought that went into designing the 81TW, taking the coveted crunch and sharp attack of the 81 and throwing in an additional single-coil for some welcome spank and twang. EMG 81 diehards need not worry about tonal differences, as the 81TW dishes out waves of the same highly detailed distortion that solidified the original as a hallmark of modern metal tone. A push-pull master volume knob engages the single-coil mode, with EMG's noise cancellation technology cutting out that dreaded 60Hz hum with incredible results.





Tonepros bridge and LTD locking tuners





Players who understand the importance of tuning, action, and intonation will delight in the LTD M-1001 NT's Tonepros TOM bridge/tailpiece and LTD locking tuners ? tuners and bridges like these are common aftermarket upgrades for players looking to enhance their instruments. The TOM bridge's six adjustable saddles provide precise intonation and enhanced sustain for chords and leads. At the other end, a set of LTD locking tuners provides slip-free performance for stage and studio tuning stability you can depend on.





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ESP LTD M-1001 NT Electric Guitar Features:


Double-cutaway 6-string with stripped-down features from ESP


Alder body delivers decent sustain and a solid tonal foundation


3-piece extra-thin "U" maple neck and Macassar ebony fingerboard make solos and leads a breeze


EMG 81TW active humbucker delivers brutal humbucking tones as well as chimey single-coil sounds in a single pickup


Tonepros locking Tune-o-matic bridge/tailpiece streamlines setup and maximizes sustain


Locking LTD tuners give you stage- and studio-ready tuning stability