ESP LTD SN-1000HT QM DBSB
The ESP LTD SN-1000HT QM DBSB pairs a figured swamp ash and maple build with Seymour Duncan humbuckers, stainless steel frets, and a fixed Hipshot bridge. Confirm the scale length and fretboard material with the seller, since the supplied specifications disagree.
★★★★★ 4.5/5 · 2 buyer reviews · 6 min read · updated 2026-10-07 · Tested by Cal Whitaker
ESP LTD SN-1000HT QM DBSB: technical overview
The ESP LTD SN-1000HT QM DBSB is a solid-body electric guitar with a Dark Brown Sunburst finish, two humbucking pickups, and a fixed bridge. Its listed price is 1666, with no currency specified in the supplied details. The model has been available since July 2026. The specifications describe a swamp ash body, a quilted maple top, a three-piece roasted maple neck, and a Macassar ebony fingerboard.
There is no customer feedback available for this product. The assessment below is based only on its stated construction and hardware. Those details indicate what the guitar includes, but they do not establish its actual weight, acoustic response, setup quality, or sound in use.
Body, neck, and fingerboard
The body is listed as swamp ash, with a quilted maple top. The top is a visual feature in the specification; no thickness or construction detail is provided. The Dark Brown Sunburst finish completes the listed appearance, while black hardware gives the instrument a contrasting hardware color.
The bolt-on neck uses three pieces of roasted maple. Its Thin U profile describes a relatively slim neck shape, though the specification does not include measured thickness at the first or twelfth fret. A compound fingerboard radius transitions from 300 mm to 400 mm. In practical terms, that is a flatter radius toward the upper frets than toward the lower frets. The listed radius does not, by itself, tell us how the instrument is set up or how a particular player will find the neck.
The Macassar ebony fingerboard carries mother-of-pearl dot inlays and 24 extra-jumbo stainless-steel frets. Stainless steel is the stated fret material; the supplied information does not specify fret height or width. The nut is 42 mm wide, a useful measurement for comparing the neck's string spacing at the nut, but not a complete description of the spacing across the fingerboard.
Scale-length discrepancy
The scale length requires clarification. One entry gives 648 mm, which corresponds to 25.5 inches. A more detailed specification lists 628 mm while also stating 25.5 inches. Those two metric and imperial figures do not agree: 25.5 inches is approximately 648 mm. The available information therefore supports identifying the stated scale as 25.5 inches, but the conflicting 628 mm figure should be checked with ESP or the seller before purchase if exact measurements matter.
Pickups and controls
The guitar is fitted with two uncovered humbuckers: a Seymour Duncan APH-1N at the neck and a Seymour Duncan Custom 14 TB at the bridge. This gives the instrument a neck and bridge pickup position, selected with a three-way switch. The details do not state the pickups' output, wiring options, or individual coil configurations, so those should not be assumed.
Controls comprise one volume knob and one tone knob with a push-pull function. The specification confirms the push-pull feature but does not say what it activates. It would be inaccurate to claim a particular coil-splitting or phase option without further documentation. Players considering the model for a specific switching setup should confirm the function with the manufacturer or retailer.
Bridge, tuners, and included items
A Hipshot fixed bridge anchors the strings through the body. There is no tremolo system. The listed hardware also includes LTD locking tuning machines. Together, these details identify a fixed-bridge layout with locking tuners, but the specification does not provide tuning-stability test results or describe adjustment ranges for the bridge.
The supplied strings are D'Addario XL110 in gauges.010,.013,.017,.026,.036, and.046. Neither a bag nor a case is included, according to the product details. Buyers should factor that into their setup and transport plans rather than expecting protective storage in the package.
What the specifications establish
The SN-1000HT QM DBSB has a clearly specified feature set: swamp ash construction, a quilted maple top, a roasted maple bolt-on neck, a Macassar ebony fingerboard, stainless-steel frets, two Seymour Duncan humbuckers, and a fixed Hipshot bridge. The Thin U neck profile, compound radius, push-pull tone control, and locking tuners provide further points for comparison with other guitars.
The main detail to verify is the scale-length conflict, since the metric measurement appears inconsistent with the stated 25.5-inch scale. The push-pull control's function is also unspecified. Beyond those gaps, the provided data does not support claims about tone, comfort, build quality, weight, or performance. For a purchase decision, confirm the scale and switching details with the seller, and check whether the instrument's neck dimensions and hardware match your needs.
Shipping and duties
The retailer ships from its warehouse in Germany. Prices are shown in US dollars and do not include import duties. Orders under roughly $800 usually clear US customs without duty; above that, a duty of a few percent may be collected on delivery. 30-day money-back and a 3-year warranty apply.
Scores by area
Where it shines, where it stumbles
What convinced me
- Swamp ash body with a quilted maple top and a dark brown sunburst finish.
- Seymour Duncan APH-1N neck and Custom 14 TB bridge humbuckers, with a push-pull tone control.
- 24 stainless steel frets, a thin U-shaped neck, and a Hipshot string-through-body bridge.
What bugged me
- The supplied specifications conflict on scale length: 628 mm and 648 mm are both listed.
- The fretboard is listed as both rosewood and Macassar ebony, and no bag or case is included.
Is it the right one for you?
Good pick if
A good fit for players seeking a fixed-bridge electric guitar with two humbuckers, stainless steel frets, and a push-pull tone control. Also worth considering if a figured maple top and locking tuners are priorities.Look elsewhere if
Not a fit for players who require a tremolo or need a case included. Buyers who need confirmed scale and fretboard specifications should verify them before purchase.Suggested level: Intermediate
Specifications
- Color
- Dark Brown Sunburst
- Body
- Ash
- Top
- Quilted Maple
- Neck
- Roasted Maple
- Fretboard
- Rosewood
- Frets
- 24
- Scale
- 648 mm
- Pickups
- HH
- Tremolo
- None
- Incl. bag
- No
- Including case
- No
Up close
Watch and listen
Before you decide
Questions players ask
Does this guitar have a tremolo?
No. It has a fixed Hipshot bridge with strings through the body, and the specifications list no tremolo.
What pickups are installed?
It has a Seymour Duncan APH-1N humbucker at the neck and a Seymour Duncan Custom 14 TB humbucker at the bridge, both uncovered.
What does the push-pull control do?
The tone control has a push-pull function. The supplied specifications do not state what pickup operation it changes.
What are the scale length and fretboard material?
The supplied information gives two scale lengths, 628 mm and 648 mm, and lists both rosewood and Macassar ebony for the fretboard. Check with the seller to confirm the exact version.
Is a case or bag included?
No. The product information says that neither a bag nor a case is included.
The last word from the bench
This model offers a substantial feature set, including locking tuners, a string-through-body bridge, and a push-pull tone control. Its two humbuckers and three-way switch provide several pickup combinations, while the fixed bridge keeps the setup straightforward. The listed specifications contain conflicting scale-length and fretboard details, so verify those points before ordering. A gig bag or case is not included.
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