ESP LTD EC-258 Black Satin
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ESP
LTD EC-258 Black Satin
Product Info
Article Number:
431684
Brand:
ESP
Model:
LTD EC-258 Black Satin
Category:
8 String Guitars
Price:
$658.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This EC-258 is a seriously impressive 8-string for the money. The mahogany body and roasted jatoba board create a really comfortable and warm playing experience, and the pickups handle everything from djent to soaring melodies. It's a great option for progressive metal players or anyone wanting a versatile, extended-range instrument without the premium price tag.
Product Description
- ESP LTD EC-258 Black Satin
- 8-String Electric Guitar
- Body: Mahogany
- 3-Piece Set-Thru neck: mahogany
- Fretboard: Roasted Jatoba
- Radius: 400 mm
- Nut width: 54 mm
- Scale: 673 mm (26.5") Baritone
- Abalone Flags fretboard inlays
- 22 XJ frets
- Pickups: 1 ESP Designed LH-308N (neck) and 1 ESP Designed LH-308B (bridge) humbucker
- Passive electronics
- 2 x Volume and 1 x tone controls
- 3-Way toggle switch
- LTD machine heads
- LTD Fixed bridge
- Black hardware
- Original strings: Daddario XL140-88 .010 - .074
- Colour: Matte black
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers a warm, resonant, and powerful low-end.
- • Roasted jatoba fretboard offers stability and a smooth playing feel.
- • LH-308 pickups provide a surprisingly articulate and versatile tone.
- • Solid hardware and LTD machine heads ensure reliable tuning and playability.
CONS
- • The extended scale length can be challenging for players with smaller hands.
- • Passive electronics limit tonal shaping compared to active systems.
- • Mahogany body makes it a moderately heavy instrument – could be tiring for some.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Roasted Jatoba
Pickups
ESP Designed LH-308N/LH-308B humbuckers
Scale Length
673 mm (26.5 in)
Frets
22 XJ frets
Bridge
LTD Fixed Bridge
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Roasted jatoba is generally more stable than maple, less prone to warping, and offers a slightly warmer, smoother feel under the fingers.
They are designed for a balanced tone, leaning towards a moderate output that provides clarity and articulation, rather than a screaming high-gain sound.
Absolutely, the 54mm nut width and robust neck construction are well-suited for lower tunings, but frequent extreme drop tunings might necessitate truss rod adjustments.
