ESP LTD EC-201 Black
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ESP
LTD EC-201 Black
Product Info
Article Number:
608613
Brand:
ESP
Model:
LTD EC-201 Black
Category:
Single Cut Guitars
Price:
$625.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The EC-201 Black is a solid choice for players wanting a classic, warm tone at an affordable price. That mahogany body and thin neck make it comfortable to play for hours, and the single humbucker delivers a punchy, rock-ready sound. It's a great starter guitar or a reliable workhorse for gigging musicians.
Product Description
- ESP LTD EC-201 Black
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Mahogany
- Bolt-on neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Roasted Jatoba
- Neck profile: Thin U
- Fingerboard radius: 350 mm (13.78")
- Scale length: 629 mm (24.75")
- Nut width: 42 mm (1.65")
- 24 extra jumbo frets
- Pickup: 1 ESP LH-150B humbucker (bridge)
- Volume control
- Tune-O-Matic bridge with strings-thru-body
- LTD locking machine heads
- Black hardware
- Strings: D'Addario XL110
- Colour: Black
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers a warm, resonant tone with excellent sustain.
- • Roasted jatoba fingerboard offers a smooth playing experience and resists humidity.
- • Thin 'U' neck profile is comfortable for a wide range of playing styles.
- • LH-150B humbucker provides a thick, powerful sound suitable for rock and beyond.
CONS
- • Mahogany body can make it a bit heavier than some players prefer.
- • Single pickup configuration limits versatility for more complex musical genres.
- • Hardware, while functional, isn't the highest-end, reflecting the price point.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Roasted Jatoba
Pickups
1 x ESP LH-150B Humbucker
Scale Length
629 mm (24.75")
Frets
24 Extra Jumbo
Bridge
Tune-O-Matic with Strings-Thru-Body
Weight
Approximately 4.5 kg (9.9 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The LH-150B is a good performer, but lacks the nuanced articulation and overall refinement of a higher-end Duncan. It's still powerful, but a little more raw and less articulate.
Yes, it's generally smoother and more stable. It has a slightly different feel – less 'grainy' than maple – and resists warping better in changing climates.
It's on the heavier side, but the comfortable neck profile helps. Younger or smaller players might find it a bit much to play standing for extended periods, but it's manageable.
