ESP LTD SC-20 3-Tone Burst

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ESP LTD SC-20 3-Tone Burst

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LTD SC-20 3-Tone Burst

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 514560
Brand: ESP
Model: LTD SC-20 3-Tone Burst
Price: $1,087.90

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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

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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.

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