ESP LTD EX-201 Black Satin
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LTD EX-201 Black Satin
Product Info
Article Number:
536100
Brand:
ESP
Model:
LTD EX-201 Black Satin
Category:
Heavy Guitars
Price:
$691.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The EX-201 is a solid entry into the ESP LTD lineup. The mahogany body and hot humbucker give it a really aggressive, focused sound, perfect for rock and metal players. It’s a well-built, comfortable guitar that offers a lot of bang for your buck, especially if you’re after a dependable workhorse.
Product Description
- ESP LTD EX-201 Black Satin
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Mahogany
- Set-in neck: Maple
- Fretboard: Roasted Jatoba
- Neck profile: Thin U
- 24 Extra jumbo frets
- Scale length: 629 mm (24.75")
- Fretboard radius: 350 mm (13.78")
- Nut width: 42 mm (1.65")
- Pickup: 1 ESP Designed LH-150B humbucker (bridge)
- 1 x Volume control with push-pull function
- TOM bridge & tailpiece
- Black hardware
- LTD machine heads
- Strings: D'Addario XL110 (.010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046)
- Colour: Black Satin
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers a warm, resonant tone with excellent sustain.
- • Roasted jatoba fretboard offers a smooth playing experience and resists moisture.
- • Thin 'U' neck profile is comfortable for a wide range of playing styles.
- • LH-150B humbucker provides a powerful, aggressive tone suitable for rock and metal.
CONS
- • The satin finish, while attractive, can show fingerprints and smudges easily.
- • The push-pull coil-split offers limited tonal flexibility compared to more complex controls.
- • While manageable, the mahogany construction contributes to a moderately heavy feel.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Roasted Jatoba
Pickups
1 ESP Designed LH-150B humbucker (bridge)
Scale Length
629 mm (24.75")
Frets
24 Extra jumbo
Bridge
TOM bridge & tailpiece
Weight
4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a mid-output humbucker, leaning towards a hotter, more aggressive tone than the Alnico II series but not as extreme as the Dragon pickups. Think classic rock crunch with plenty of bite.
Yes, the shorter scale length makes it easier to play in dropped tunings like Drop D or C, reducing string tension and improving feel.
The coil-split provides a brighter, more single-coil-like tone, but it's not a radical transformation; it’s more of a useful tweak than a complete tonal shift.
