Detail 01
Push-pull tone control
It splits the LH-150 humbuckers into single-coil operation.
Product detailSKU #1500000419338
ESPLTD EC-256 Electric Guitar Candy Apple Red Satin
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The Candy Apple Red Satin EC-256 is a single-cutaway electric guitar built around a mahogany body, maple top, and set-neck construction. Two ESP Designed LH-150 humbuckers provide the core pickup arrangement; pull the tone control to split them into single-coil operation. The thin U-shaped 3-piece mahogany neck carries a rosewood fingerboard, 24.75-inch scale, and 22 extra-jumbo frets. With LTD locking tuners and a TOM-style bridge, it is a straightforward solidbody setup for players who want humbuckers with an onboard split option.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Song arrangements needing humbucker sounds plus a selectable single-coil setting from the tone control.
- Rhythm and lead work on a 24.75-inch-scale, single-cutaway solidbody guitar.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who need a left-handed instrument; this EC-256 is listed as right-handed.
- Players seeking a tremolo-equipped guitar rather than a TOM-style bridge.
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-shaped neck
The description identifies this profile as supporting quick fretboard transitions.
Detail 03
Set-neck construction
It is paired with the mahogany body for resonance and sustain.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01A case or gig bag is sold separately.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Which pickups are installed?
It has ESP Designed LH-150 humbuckers in the neck and bridge positions.
02How many frets does it have?
The EC-256 has 22 extra-jumbo frets.
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, Tone (push-pull coil split)
- Neck Pickup
- ESP Designed LH-150 humbucker
- Bridge Pickup
- ESP Designed LH-150 humbucker
- Pickup Configuration
- HH
- Bridge
- TOM-style
6 detailsPlayability
- Fret Size
- Extra-jumbo
- Orientation
- Right handed
- Number of Frets
- 22
- Number of Strings
- 6
- Scale Length
- 24.75
- Neck Shape
- Thin U
11 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
- Body Material
- Mahogany
- Top Material
- Maple
- Body Finish
- Gloss (Sunburst models) or Satin
- Neck Wood
- 3-piece mahogany
- Fingerboard Material
- Rosewood
- Neck Joint
- Set-neck
- Body Style
- Single cutaway
- Hardware Color
- Nickel
- Body Shape
- Single cutaway
- Tuning Machines
- LTD Locking
1 detailsIn the box
- Case or Gig Bag
- ✕ Sold separately
