Ltd M1000 Hipshot Fluence Burled Poplar Black Fade
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- Performance-oriented luthiery: alder body and 3-piece maple through-neck for a "high speed" feel and generous sustain.
- Full access to the high register: 24 frets for solos, shredding, and modern licks.
- Precise attack: ebony fingerboard, prized for its quick response and definition.
- Premium look: Burl Poplar Black Fade finish with a dark and contemporary style.
Manufacturer Information
LTD Guitars
https://www.espguitars.com
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An M1000 Designed for the Stage and Modern Setups
The M1000 Hipshot Burl Poplar Fluence Black Faded belongs to the family of 6-string electric guitars crafted for precision: playing comfort, access to the upper register, and stability are central to its specifications. Its configuration emphasizes solid construction (through-neck) and a refined aesthetic, ideal for musicians seeking an instrument as reliable in rehearsal as it is live.
Who Is It For, and Which Styles?
This guitar is especially suited for intermediate to advanced guitarists looking for quick playability and ease with modern techniques (alternate picking, legato, clean bends, extended chords). It feels perfectly at home in metal, modern rock, prog, and more broadly in any styles requiring articulation and precision, including lower tunings thanks to its stability-oriented design.
The Sound
The alder body provides a very versatile balance, with present mids and firm lows, helping maintain clarity in both saturated and clean tones. The 3-piece maple through-neck promotes direct vibration transfer: this often results in longer sustain and even response across the entire neck, especially appreciated for leads on 24 frets. The ebony fingerboard enhances attack and definition, useful for palm mutes, fast riffs, and rich chords. Finally, the inclusion of Hipshot and Fluence in the model name highlights a decidedly modern approach, designed for precision, tuning stability, and a clear output in saturated registers.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To equip it safely, favor 6-string electric guitar string sets (gauge chosen according to your tuning and touch) and plectrums suited to your style (stiffer for riffing, more flexible for rhythm playing). A guitar stand is also a reliable choice for everyday storage.
Technical specifications
| Category | ST | Bridge / tailpiece | Hipshot |
| Format | Super-Strat | Nbre of pickups | 2 |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Neck Pickup | Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Alnico |
| Neck | 3-piece maple through | Bridge pickup | Fishman Fluence Modern humbucker ceramic |
| Radius | 300 mm | Electronics | Active |
| Nut Width | 43 mm | Selector | 3-position |
| Fingerboard | Ebony | Settings | 1 Volume and 1 Tone (Push/Pull) |
| Nbrs of frets | 24 | Color | Black |
| Scale (mm) | 648 mm | Colours | Burl Poplar Black Fade |
| Tuning pegs | Lockings | Finishing | Glossy |
| Scalloped | Double | Hardware | Black |
| Body | Alder | ||
| Finish | Burl Poplar Black Fade | Number of strings | 6 |
| Number of frets | 24 | ||
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Ltd M1000 Hipshot Fluence Burled Poplar Black Fade suitable for modern metal?
The Fishman Fluence Modern active pickups, featuring an Alnico humbucker at the neck and a Ceramic at the bridge, are designed for clarity in saturated registers. The ebony fingerboard adds definition to fast riffs and palm mutes.
What is the scale length and the number of frets?
The scale length is 648 mm and the neck has 24 frets. This configuration facilitates access to high notes and suits modern playing techniques.
Do the Hipshot bridge and tuners hold tuning well?
The fixed Hipshot bridge is paired with locking tuners. This setup is aimed at tuning stability, especially for down-tuned setups.
What tones does the Fishman Fluence push/pull offer?
The active electronics include a volume, a push/pull tone control, and a 3-way selector switch. The push/pull is part of the settings on the two Fishman Fluence Modern pickups, although the selected voicings are not detailed in the provided specifications.
Does the neck-through construction provide sustain?
The 3-piece maple neck-through design promotes direct vibration transfer. This construction generally delivers longer sustain and even response across all 24 frets. The 300 mm radius and 43 mm nut width complete a playability focused on precision.
