Description
If you are looking for New Guitars from ESP, the ESP LTD RS-1000 Electric Guitar in Pearl White is a great option. In stock, and ready to ship with fast, reliable delivery across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. For more details within Electric Guitars, additional Solid Body Electric Guitars options, full specifications, demos, images, videos, and secure online ordering, read on below.
The ESP LTD RS-1000 in Pearl White is a sleek, high-performance metal machine designed in collaboration with Rammstein guitarist Richard Z. Kruspe. Loaded with EMG active pickups, a Floyd Rose 1000SE tremolo and a fast extra thin U neck, it is purpose-built for tight, aggressive riffing and expressive lead work. With its neck-thru construction, stainless steel frets and striking black block inlays with gold shadow, this guitar delivers brutal tone, rock-solid tuning stability and a premium playing feel.
Whether you are chasing crushing industrial rhythms, precise modern metal tones or fluid divebombs and squeals, the RS-1000 gives you the tools to perform at a professional level. The combination of a mahogany body, three-piece maple neck and Macassar ebony fingerboard provides a powerful, articulate acoustic voice that pairs perfectly with the EMG 81 and 85 pickups. Finished in a crisp Pearl White with matching headstock, it looks as commanding on stage as it sounds through a high-gain amp.
Purpose-Built for Modern Metal
The RS-1000 is engineered for tight, high-gain performance. Its 24.75 inch scale, neck-thru construction and extra thin U profile create a fast, comfortable platform for intricate riffing and solos. The direct-mount EMG 81 and 85 pickups deliver the cutting attack, saturated sustain and low-noise performance demanded by contemporary metal players, making this guitar an ideal choice for heavy music in all its forms.
High-Output EMG Active Electronics
With an EMG 81 in the bridge and an EMG 85 in the neck, both direct mounted to the body, the RS-1000 offers tight, focused rhythm tones and singing, fluid leads. The 81 excels at articulate palm-muted riffs and precise chugs, while the 85 provides a warmer, more rounded voice for solos and cleans. A simple control layout with a master volume and toggle switch keeps everything intuitive and gig-ready.
Stable Floyd Rose Performance
The Floyd Rose 1000SE tremolo system, paired with a locking nut, gives you the freedom to use extreme vibrato techniques while maintaining tuning stability. From subtle pitch shimmers to full divebombs, the bridge returns accurately to pitch, letting you perform with confidence. Combined with Grover tuners, the RS-1000 is built to stay in tune under aggressive playing conditions.
Premium Feel and Playability
Neck-thru construction with a three-piece maple neck and Macassar ebony fingerboard offers excellent upper fret access and a smooth, fast feel. The 350 mm radius and extra thin U profile make complex chords and rapid runs feel effortless, while 24 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets provide a slick, durable playing surface that resists wear and keeps your bends and vibrato consistent over time.
Key Features
- EMG 81/85 Active Pickups – The classic EMG 81 bridge and 85 neck combination delivers tight, aggressive rhythm tones and singing lead sounds with exceptional clarity. Their active design keeps noise to a minimum, ensuring your signal stays focused and powerful even with high levels of gain.
- Floyd Rose 1000SE Tremolo with Locking Nut – Enjoy expressive vibrato, divebombs and flutters while keeping your tuning stable. The Floyd Rose 1000SE bridge and locking nut work together to clamp the strings securely, so you can play hard without worrying about pitch drift.
- Neck-Thru Construction and Extra Thin U Profile – The neck-thru design enhances sustain and gives you effortless access to the highest frets. Combined with the slim extra thin U neck shape, it creates a fast, comfortable feel that suits technical riffing and fluid soloing.
- Stainless Steel Frets and Macassar Ebony Fingerboard – Twenty-four extra-jumbo stainless steel frets offer long-lasting durability and a smooth, glassy feel under the fingers. The Macassar ebony fingerboard adds snap and definition to your tone, helping notes cut clearly through a dense mix.
Specifications
Body
- Body Wood: Mahogany
- Colour: Pearl White
- Construction: Neck-Thru
- Body Type: Solidbody
Neck
- Neck Wood: 3-piece Maple
- Neck Profile: Extra Thin U
- Scale Length: 24.75 inch
- Fingerboard: Macassar Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius: 350 mm
- Frets: 24 Extra-Jumbo Stainless Steel
- Fingerboard Inlays: Black Block with Gold Shadow
- Nut Width: 42 mm
- Nut: Locking
Hardware
- Bridge: Floyd Rose 1000SE
- Tuners: Grover
- Hardware Colour: Black
- Headstock: Matching Pearl White
Electronics
- Neck Pickup: EMG 85 (Black, Direct Mount)
- Bridge Pickup: EMG 81 (Black, Direct Mount)
- Pickup Type: Active
- Controls: Master Volume, Toggle Switch
Miscellaneous
- Orientation: Right Handed
- Strings: D’Addario XL120 (.009 / .011 / .016 / .024 / .032 / .042)
- Series: LTD RS Series
