ESP LTD EC-256 BLK
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ESP
LTD EC-256 BLK
Product Info
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The EC-256 BLK is a seriously solid instrument for the money. It’s got that classic mahogany warmth with a comfortable neck profile, making it ideal for rock, blues, and even some heavier styles. A great choice for players looking for quality and a touch of vintage vibe without a premium price tag.
Product Description
- ESP LTD EC-256 BLK
- Electric Guitar
- Mahogany body
- Set-in mahogany neck
- Jatoba fretboard
- "Thin U" neck profile
- Scale: 628 mm
- Nut width: 42 mm
- 22 XJ Frets
- Pickups: 2 ESP LH-150 (B & N) humbuckers with split function
- Gold-plated hardware
- LTD machine heads
- TOM bridge and tailpiece
- Colour: Black
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers a warm, resonant tone with excellent sustain.
- • Thin 'U' neck profile offers comfortable playability for a wide range of players.
- • LH-150 humbuckers provide versatile tones, from crunchy rhythm to searing leads.
- • Gold hardware and LTD tuners enhance aesthetics and tuning stability.
CONS
- • Jatoba fretboard can feel a bit harder than rosewood or ebony.
- • Mahogany body contributes to a moderately heavier weight – may fatigue some players.
- • While versatile, the pickups aren't a perfect match for super-modern, high-gain genres.
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Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Jatoba
Pickups
2 ESP LH-150 humbuckers (bridge & neck) with split coil function
Scale Length
628 mm (24.7 in)
Frets
22 XJ frets
Bridge
LTD TOM bridge and tailpiece
Weight
Approximately 4.5 kg (9.9 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Jatoba is denser and generally feels a bit harder under the fingers than rosewood, providing a slightly brighter, more articulate tone – some players prefer this feel.
They're certainly usable, but they lean towards a more vintage output level; you'll get crunch, but not the extreme high-gain saturation of some modern pickups.
The Thin U profile is generally considered a comfortable, medium-thin neck, offering a good balance between speed and control – it's not as thin as some of their shred-focused necks.
