ESP LTD EC-256 Black Satin
Professional music gear - detailed information and where to buy
ESP
LTD EC-256 Black Satin
Product Info
Article Number:
432216
Brand:
ESP
Model:
LTD EC-256 Black Satin
Category:
Single Cut Guitars
Price:
$548.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The EC-256 is a seriously good-looking and playing guitar for the money. The mahogany construction gives it a fantastic warmth and sustain, while the thin neck makes it a joy to play. It's a great choice for players wanting a classic single-cut aesthetic and versatile humbucker tones without the premium price tag.
Product Description
- ESP LTD EC-256 Black Satin
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Mahogany
- 3-Piece set-in neck: Mahogany
- Fretboard: Jatoba
- Fretboard radius: 350 mm
- Neck profile: Thin U
- Scale: 629 mm (24.75")
- Nut width: 42 mm
- 22 XJ Frets
- Pickups: ESP Designed LH-150N (neck) - ESP Designed LH-150B (bridge) humbuckers
- 2 Volume and 1 tone controls
- Toggle switch
- LTD machine heads
- TOM & Tailpiece bridge
- Chrome hardware
- Colour: Matt black
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers a warm, resonant tone with excellent sustain.
- • Thin ‘U’ neck profile is comfortable for a wide range of playing styles.
- • Jatoba fretboard provides a bright snap and durability.
- • LH-150 pickups offer a surprisingly articulate and powerful output.
CONS
- • Mahogany body can make it feel a little heavier than some players prefer.
- • Jatoba fretboard, while durable, may feel slightly less smooth than rosewood.
- • Hardware, while functional, feels a step below higher-end LTD offerings.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Jatoba
Pickups
ESP Designed LH-150N/LH-150B humbuckers
Scale Length
629 mm (24.75 in)
Frets
22 XJ Frets
Bridge
LTD TOM & Tailpiece
Weight
Approximately 4.5 kg (9.9 lbs)
Similar Products
Manuel Rodriguez Superior Flamenco Sabicas C3-F
Flamenco Guitars
$957
Flamenco Guitar, Top: Solid European Carpathian spruce, Back and...
Taylor 814ce Special Edition Sedona
Other Acoustic Guitars
$5,499
*Note:* Register your Taylor guitar to extend your warranty to 12 years.
Applause Jump Dark Matter
Other Acoustic Guitars
$362
Acoustic Guitar with Pickup, Type: OM with cutaway, Top: Solid European spruce, Back and...
Kawai K-200 ATX 4 WDB Piano
Pianos
$9,119
Piano, With AnytimeX-4 equipment, Millennium III mechanics with ABS carbon parts of...
Frequently Asked Questions
The LH-150s are a step down from their higher-end pickups, but still offer a surprisingly full and punchy sound – more versatile than some of the hotter LTD options.
The 'Thin U' profile is generally comfortable, but the 42mm nut width might feel a bit wide for players with very small hands. It’s a good all-around shape, though.
The satin finish doesn't significantly impact the tone, but it allows the mahogany’s natural resonance to be more prominent compared to a gloss finish.
