Detail 01
Tone push-pull coil split
Pulling the tone control changes the humbuckers to single-coil operation.
Product detailSKU #1500000452274
ESPLTD EC-2025 50th Anniversary Electric Guitar Metallic Gold
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built as ESP LTD’s limited 50th Anniversary EC, the EC-2025 combines a mahogany body, maple cap, and set-thru construction. Its APH-1N neck and Custom 14 bridge humbuckers cover a smooth, vintage-inspired neck character alongside a hotter bridge sound with punchy mids. Pulling the tone control splits the humbuckers into single-coil operation. A Thin U neck, Macassar ebony fingerboard, and 24 extra-jumbo stainless-steel frets support fast, precise movement, while the Metallic Gold finish makes a strong stage statement.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Rock and metal work where the Custom 14’s hot output and punchy midrange suit rhythms and leads.
- Performances needing a limited-edition Metallic Gold guitar with humbuckers and coil-split switching.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Left-handed players; this is a right-handed instrument.
- Players seeking a pickup layout other than the supplied HH configuration.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Thin U neck, Macassar ebony fingerboard, 24 extra-jumbo stainless-steel frets
The neck and fretboard specification is designed for fast response and precise playing.
Detail 03
TonePros TOM bridge and tailpiece
This locking bridge and tailpiece setup is intended to support tuning stability and intonation.
Detail 04
LTD locking tuners
Designed for smooth, precise tuning.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Right-handed configuration.
- 02An ESP hardshell form-fit case is included.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can the pickups be split?
Yes. The push-pull tone control splits the humbuckers into single-coil operation.
02Does the EC-2025 include a case?
Yes. It includes an ESP hardshell form-fit case.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
6 detailsPickups & controls
- Switching
- 3-way toggle switch
- Controls
- Volume (neck), Volume (bridge), Tone (push-pull coil split)
- Neck Pickup
- Seymour Duncan APH-1N with custom cover
- Bridge Pickup
- Seymour Duncan Custom 14 with custom cover
- Pickup Configuration
- HH
- Bridge
- TonePros TOM bridge and tailpiece
8 detailsPlayability
- Fret Size
- Extra-jumbo stainless steel
- Strings
- D'Addario XL110-6 (.010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046)
- Orientation
- Right-handed
- Nut Width
- 1.65
- Number of Frets
- 24
- Number of Strings
- 6
- Scale Length
- 24.75
- Neck Shape
- Thin U
12 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Yellow
- Binding
- Single-ply
- Body Material
- Mahogany with maple cap
- Body Finish
- Gloss Metallic Gold
- Neck Wood
- 3-piece mahogany
- Fingerboard Material
- Macassar ebony
- Neck Joint
- Set-thru
- Body Style
- Single cutaway
- Color Finish
- Gold
- Hardware Color
- Black
- Body Shape
- Single cutaway
- Tuning Machines
- LTD locking tuners
1 detailsIn the box
- Case or Gig Bag
- ESP hardshell form-fit
