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ESP LTD Eclipse EC-256 - Black

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Mahogany Body, Mahogany Neck, Jatoba Fingerboard, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - Black
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Unbeatable Value from ESP LTD

Grab the ESP LTD Eclipse EC-256 solidbody electric guitar for a huge value in a rock-ready instrument. You'll find the fast playability, flexible tone, and quality construction of the Eclipse EC-256 far surpasses most guitars in this price range. You'll get rich, snappy tone from the mahogany body. And the set-neck design gives you sustain for days. A pair of ESP humbucking pickups onboard the ESP LTD Eclipse EC-256 solidbody electric guitar gives you a great foundation for a wide variety of styles, plus the extra versatility of push-pull coil tapping.

Classic looks with modern performance

Nothing screams hard rock like ESP's timeless Eclipse body style. The extra mass of this single-cutaway design gives the Eclipse EC-256 truly epic sustain; whereas its slightly arched top provides you with comfortable hand positioning, no matter your picking style. Add to that a super-sharp cutaway, which gives you open access to the EC-256's upper frets, and you're ready for unobstructed playing freedom.

Set-neck construction

The set-in mahogany neck on the ESP LTD Eclipse EC-256 provides a more solid connection to the body than you get with a bolt-on neck design. That means better vibrational transfer from the neck to the body, which results in faster attack and longer-lasting sustain. Plug in the Eclipse EC-256, turn your amplifier up, and you'll see exactly what we mean.

ESP LTD — a huge value with ESP quality

ESP LTD guitars were created to bring a more affordable version of the classic designs and quality of ESP guitars to a new market. The entire ESP LTD line of instruments features premium tonewoods, quality pickups, and solid hardware for a lifetime of use. An exacting eye for detail and quality means that every instrument is ready to rock when it leaves the factory. An impressive list of signature guitars by some of today's biggest guitar heroes shows the popularity and respect held by ESP LTD. If you're looking for the perfect rock or metal guitar, then you need to check out ESP LTD guitars.

ESP LTD Eclipse EC-256 Solidbody Electric Guitar Features:

  • Classic-looking electric guitar with exceptional sustain and aggressive tone
  • Dual ESP humbucking pickups give you wide-ranging tone
  • Push-pull coil tap gives you access to both single-coil and humbucking tones
  • TOM bridge/tailpiece give you dependable tuning stability and intonation
  • Set-neck construction gives you long-lasting sustain and excellent articulation

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Tech Specs

  • General
  • Number of Strings 6
  • Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
  • Body
  • Body Type Solidbody
  • Body Shape Eclipse 256
  • Body Material Mahogany
  • Body Finish Gloss
  • Color Black
  • Neck
  • Neck Material 3-piece Mahogany
  • Neck Shape Thin U
  • Neck Joint Neck-through
  • Radius 13.7"
  • Fingerboard Material Roasted Jatoba
  • Fingerboard Inlay LTD Flags
  • Number of Frets 21, Extra Jumbo
  • Scale Length 24.75"
  • Nut Width 1.653"
  • Nut Material Molded Plastic
  • Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece Tune-o-Matic
  • Tuners LTD
  • Electronics
  • Neck Pickup ESP Designed LH-150N Humbucker
  • Bridge Pickup ESP Designed LH-150B Humbucker
  • Controls 2 x volume, 1 x tone (push/pull split)
  • Switching 3-way toggle pickup switch
  • Miscellaneous
  • Strings D'Addario, 10s
  • Case/Gig Bag Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: LEC256BLK

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Rated 5/5

Great guitar for the price

Great guitar for the price played and looked great right out of the box! Personally I will be putting much better pickups in it but that's my taste can't say enough about it great guitar !!
Music background: Been a musician 40 +
Rated 5/5

Probably the best guitar at Sweetwater for the price/value.

I was astonished when I opened this guy out of the box, after waiting 24hrs ofcourse for the guitar to adapt to my climate at home. "It cant look as nice as it does in the photos" was my initial thought before purchasing. It is truly one of the nicest looking guitars I've ever seen or played and I've owned both Gibsons and PRS. I had concerns based on how affordable the guitar was but for once I feel that not only did I get a great deal but a quality product. I've yet to find flaws in the finish, binding, fade, or anything. This is apparently a limited build from ESP and harder to get than the PS5 nowadays. I lucked out and was able to scoop one up. Good luck on getting one and I'm sure you will not be disappointed.
Music background: Silverchair, Tool, Failure
Rated 4/5

Superior quality for the price

Rule#1: Get a professional set up! This goes mostly for beginning and intermediate players. Each guitar must be set up to suit "you" and strings properly stretched to provide optimal tuning stability. Mine is a 2021 model the only mods I've done are installed Grover classic tuners, and a graphite nut for added sweetness. Jam on!
Music background: Semi professional
Rated 5/5

Bought to Learn With

The guitar has exceeded my expectations, though I really didn't have any informed expectations since I bought this to learn to play on after consulting with Ryan V. a bit. It stays in tune for quite a while before it needs to be adjusted, you can clearly hear the differences in tone when you switch between each of the settings and adjust the knobs, and it sits pretty comfortable on the lap (I don't really practice standing).

I have a lot of experience with other (wind) instruments, so take my opinions with a grain of salt. But as an absolute guitar beginner I have felt like this was a good purchase.
Music background: Extensive experience with bagpipes and clarinet, some experience with bass guitar and now standard guitar.
Rated 5/5

Esp ec 246

This guitar simply cannot be beat at this price range I own many guitars fender,gibson,prs,trust me this guy will not take a back seat to any of them seriously. This is probably the best 600.00 dollar guitar on the market thanks Tyler Moore and Sweetwater for always helping out.
Music background: Guitar player any where anytime.
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