
Product overview
About this model
The ESP LTD EC-256 is a solidbody electric guitar that delivers the tone and performance of models many times its price. Sporting set-neck construction, dual humbucking pickups and a sleek double-cutaway shape, the EC-256 is built for high-gain rock and metal but versatile enough for any style. The set mahogany neck provides outstanding sustain and articulation, aided by 22 jumbo frets on a roasted jatoba fingerboard for a fast, fluid feel. Dual Humbuckers With Push-Pull Coil-Splitting The EC-256 features a pair of ESP-designed humbucking pickups that produce tight lows, growling mids and searing highs perfect for hard rock and metal. A push-pull switch on the tone control activates coil-splitting, tapping the inner coils of the humbuckers for bright, chimey single-coil tones. This setup provides a wealth of tones from one guitar. Sleek Double-Cutaway Shape The EC-256 has a sculpted mahogany body with an arched top and sharp cutaways for a comfortable playing experience. The cutaways provide unhindered access to the upper frets so you can solo without straining your hand. The contoured edges nestle seamlessly against your body whether sitting or standing. Overall, the EC-256 has an elegant yet aggressive shape that screams rock and roll. Set-Neck Construction and Premium Hardware The EC-256 features set-neck construction, with the mahogany neck glued to the body for optimal tone transfer and sustain. It has a smooth satin finish on the back of the neck for a fast playing feel. ATOM hardware including a tune-o-matic bridge and tailpiece provide rock-solid intonation and tuning stability.

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5 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Switch
- Push/Pull
- Neck
- Proprietary
- Pickup Configuration
- H
- Control Layout
- Volume/Volume/Tone
- Bridge
- Proprietary
9 detailsPlayability
- Fret Size
- Extra-jumbo
- Radius
- 13.78 inch
- Orientation
- Right handed
- Nut Width
- 1.65
- Nut Width Material
- 1.65 in. (42 mm) molded
- Number of Frets
- 22
- Number of Strings
- 6 string
- Scale Length
- 24.75
- Neck Shape
- Thin U
16 detailsBody & build
- Joint
- Set-in
- Bridge Type
- Fixed bridge
- Color
- Gold
- Bridge Design
- Tune-O-Matic
- Body Material
- Mahogany
- Top Material
- Mahogany
- Body Type
- Single cutaway
- Inlays
- Custom
- Neck Wood
- 3-piece Mahogany
- Fingerboard Material
- Roasted Jatoba
- Country of Origin
- China
- Body Style
- Thin U
- Color Finish
- Black
- Tuning Machines
- LTD
- Body Shape
- Thin U
- Tailpiece
- Tune-O-Matic
1 detailsIn the box
- Case or Gig Bag
- ✕ Sold separately
2 detailsOther
- Configuration
- HH
- Truss Rod
- Not specified




























