ESP LTD SC-20 3-Tone Burst
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LTD SC-20 3-Tone Burst
Product Info
Article Number:
514560
Brand:
ESP
Model:
LTD SC-20 3-Tone Burst
Category:
Signature Guitars
Price:
$1,087.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This SC-20 is a fantastic option for players seeking a modern, versatile shred machine with a touch of Carpenter's signature flair. The neck-thru design and quality hardware contribute to impressive sustain and playability, making it a great value for the money and a serious contender for fans of alternative rock and metal.
Product Description
- ESP LTD SC-20 3-Tone Burst
- Electric Guitar
- Stephen Carpenter Signature Model
- Body: Alder
- Neck-thru: Maple
- Fretboard: Macassar ebony
- Neck profile: Thin U
- Fretboard radius: 350 mm
- 24 Jumbo frets
- Die Cast nut
- Nut width: 42 mm
- Scale length: 648 mm
- Pickups: Seymour Duncan JB single coil (bridge)
- ESP Designed LH-150 humbucker (middle) and ESP Designed LS-120N humbucker (neck)
- Volume and tone controls
- 5-Way switch
- Tonepros Locking TOM bridge with string guide through the body
- LTD locking machine heads
- Chrome hardware
- Strings: D'Addario XL110 (.010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046)
- Colour: 3-Tone Burst
- Includes case
PROS
- • Alder body delivers a balanced, resonant tone with excellent sustain
- • Thin 'U' neck profile is comfortable and fast for a wide range of players
- • Seymour Duncan JB bridge pickup provides aggressive, articulate single-coil tones
- • TonePros locking bridge enhances tuning stability and facilitates easy string changes
CONS
- • The neck-thru design can make adjustments slightly more complex for novice technicians
- • 3-Tone Burst finish, while attractive, might not appeal to all aesthetic preferences
- • Middle pickup positioning might limit some advanced coil-splitting options
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Macassar ebony
Pickups
Seymour Duncan JB (bridge), ESP LH-150 (middle), ESP LS-120N (neck)
Scale Length
648 mm
Frets
24 Jumbo
Bridge
TonePros Locking TOM with string guide
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s known for its aggressive output and clarity, offering a more refined edge than many stock pickups – a good balance for both rhythm and lead work.
The thin 'U' profile is generally considered comfortable, but the 42 mm nut width might feel a little snug for those with very large hands.
Absolutely; the TonePros locking bridge significantly improves tuning stability, especially for players who bend aggressively or use heavier gauge strings.
