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Pure sonic destruction. One look at the ESP LTD TE-1000 EverTune Koa is all it takes to know that's what this electric guitar is all about. By combining a vintage T-style body design with electronics and appointments geared for the modern player, the LTD TE-1000 EverTune Koa punches far above its class and fully delivers. The mahogany body, striking koa top, Thin "U"-shaped maple neck, and ebony fingerboard come together beautifully, blending warmth, resonance, and durability made to last for generations. Its pair of high-powered EMG active humbuckers are ideal for dishing out low-tuned chugs and molten leads with ease. And with an EverTune bridge, you're guaranteed flawless tuning stability and intonation across all six strings. If a full-force metal tone with exceptional playability is what you're chasing, the ESP LTD TE-1000 EverTune Koa is your first-class ticket to the finish line.





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Hard-rocking tonewood combination





ESP has crafted some of metal's finest instruments for nearly a half century. The LTD TE-1000 EverTune Koa continues this tradition, utilizing a classic tonewood combination to reveal its forceful presence and commanding sound. A mahogany body topped with gorgeous koa sits at its core, imbuing warmth and resonance into the LTD TE-1000 EverTune Koa. Sweetwater shredders love ESP's world-class Thin "U" neck profile, a feature that makes this axe incredibly difficult to put down. Capped with a fast-playing ebony fingerboard, the LTD TE-1000 EverTune Koa's endlessly sustaining and rock-solid mahogany neck sports the perfect recipe for finger-twisting solos and effortless 6-string sweeps.





Searing pair of EMG humbuckers with plenty of versatility





Power. Clarity. Aggression. As tried-and-true active pickups for all forms of rock and metal, EMG humbuckers achieve all this and so much more. The LTD TE-1000 EverTune Koa is equipped with an EMG 57 in the bridge and a 66TW in the neck, providing an excellent balance of warmth and grit. The 57 in the bridge is built using Alnico V magnets and steel pole pieces to smoothen out the midrange and expand the low end, while the ceramic pole pieces of the 66TW pump out clear and crisp highs. This pickup combination is anything but a one-trick pony; it's capable of everything from shimmering, glassy cleans and vintage PAF tones when experimenting with the volume and tone controls and push-pull coil split.





Exceptional tuning stability courtesy of EverTune





The EverTune bridge on the LTD TE-1000 EverTune Koa is an all-mechanical system that helps you stay in tune longer under any playing situation. Small springs keep constant tension on your strings, giving you long-lasting tuning stability and incredibly accurate intonation. You can even adjust it to control how much your pitch changes when you bend a string. Whether you're playing long gigs or marathon recording sessions, your tuning will be more stable regardless of your playing style, temperature, or other variables.





ESP LTD TE-1000 EverTune Koa Electric Features:


Classic T-style guitar tailor-made for heavy metal warfare


Mahogany body topped with koa produces a resonant, warm tone with a striking visual pop


2 EMG active pickups deliver warm, aggressive, PAF-style tone


Coil-splittable tone knob unlocks single-coil sounds


Lightning-fast Thin "U" 3-piece maple neck and ebony fingerboard


EverTune bridge keeps consistent tension on your strings for better tuning stability and intonation