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ESP LTD Eclipse EC-256 - Black Satin

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Mahogany Body, Mahogany Neck, Jatoba Fingerboard, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - Black Satin
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ESP LTD EC-256: Unbeatable Value

Grab the ESP LTD Eclipse EC-256 solidbody electric guitar for a huge value in a rock-ready instrument. You'll find the fast playability, flexible tone, and quality construction of the ESP LTD EC-256 far surpasses most guitars in this price range. You'll get rich, snappy tone from the mahogany body. And the set-neck design gives you sustain for days. A pair of ESP humbucking pickups onboard the ESP LTD EC-256 solidbody electric guitar gives you a great foundation for a wide variety of styles, plus the extra versatility of push-pull coil tapping.

Classic looks with modern performance

Nothing screams hard rock like ESP's timeless Eclipse body style. The extra mass of this single-cutaway design gives the ESP LTD EC-256 truly epic sustain; whereas its slightly arched top provides you with comfortable hand positioning, no matter your picking style. Add to that a super-sharp cutaway, which gives you open access to the ESP LTD EC-256's upper frets, and you're ready for unobstructed playing freedom.

Set-neck construction on the ESP LTD EC-256

The set-in mahogany neck on the ESP LTD Eclipse EC-256 provides a more solid connection to the body than you get with a bolt-on neck design. That means better vibrational transfer from the neck to the body, which results in faster attack and longer-lasting sustain. Plug in the ESP LTD EC-256, turn your amplifier up, and you'll see exactly what we mean.

ESP LTD — a huge value with ESP quality

ESP LTD guitars were created to bring a more affordable version of the classic designs and quality of ESP guitars to a new market. The entire ESP LTD line of instruments features premium tonewoods, quality pickups, and solid hardware for a lifetime of use. An exacting eye for detail and quality means that every instrument is ready to rock when it leaves the factory. An impressive list of signature guitars by some of today's biggest guitar heroes shows the popularity and respect held by ESP LTD. If you're looking for the perfect rock or metal guitar, then you need to check out ESP LTD guitars.

ESP LTD Eclipse EC-256 Solidbody Electric Guitar Features:

  • Classic-looking electric guitar with exceptional sustain and aggressive tone
  • Dual ESP humbucking pickups give you wide-ranging tone
  • Push-pull coil tap gives you access to both single-coil and humbucking tones
  • TOM bridge/tailpiece give you dependable tuning stability and intonation
  • Set-neck construction gives you long-lasting sustain and excellent articulation

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Tech Specs

  • General
  • Number of Strings 6
  • Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
  • Body
  • Body Type Solidbody
  • Body Shape Eclipse
  • Body Material Mahogany
  • Body Finish Satin
  • Color Black
  • Neck
  • Neck Material 3-piece Mahogany
  • Neck Shape Thin U
  • Neck Joint Set Neck
  • Radius 13.7"
  • Fingerboard Material Roasted Jatoba
  • Fingerboard Inlay Pearloid Flags
  • Number of Frets 22, Extra Jumbo
  • Scale Length 24.75"
  • Nut Width 1.653"
  • Nut Material Molded
  • Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece Tune-O-Matic Bridge with Stopbar Tailpiece
  • Tuners LTD
  • Electronics
  • Neck Pickup ESP LH-150N Humbucker
  • Bridge Pickup ESP LH-150B Humbucker
  • Controls 2 x volume, 1 x tone (push/pull coil-tap)
  • Switching 3-way toggle pickup switch
  • Miscellaneous
  • Strings D'Addario, .010-.046
  • Case/Gig Bag Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: LEC256BLKS

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Rated 5/5

Great for small hand

This is my first electric guitar and it was perfectly set neck for small hand ,pick up sound pretty decent and lightweight. Highly recommended !!
Rated 5/5

Great guitar for not a ton of money!

Been a great guitar! Have had it since May of 2021 and it hasn't disappointed!
Rated 4.5/5

Amazing guitar for the money

I bought this guitar to give an LP style guitar a try, and man I am so glad I made this choice. It's has amazing clean tones , especially with the split coil feature.
Music background: At home guitarist
Rated 5/5

Awesome guitar

Worth every penny, plays fantastic, looks fantastic
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Great Guitar

Beautiful finish and great for people w shorter fingers. GWLPSBRN Gator case I got fits Beautifully
Music background: intermediate
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