The ltd ec remains one of esps most popular guitar series, offering the tone, feel, looks, and quality that working. Esp ltd ec series ec electric guitar with maple neck. The bigger cutaway makes it easier to reach those extra frets. I liked the neck profiles, but they were fairly different. In 2016 you can get a bunch of ltd m models in awesome 80s neon colors, or h series guitars in super nice natural wood finishes. All esp guitars are wired this way, because the bridge pickup is the. The set mahogany neck is wonderful, with a thin u profile. It features a beautiful single cut shape with a vintage looking body, neck. That in itself is a plus as that shape is iconic and just speaks to you. Our esp ltd deluxe ec electric guitar in swirl green finish ec swirl green comes with full manufacturers warranty from esp ltd. Not ibanez thin, but more in that vein than the gibson. I think esp are overpriced actually, but for especially i think theyre the only ones that are quite low for their price but ive seen a drastic change in their price and nothing else really. Esp ltd ec in vintage black with seymour duncan pickups.
You are definitely ready to rock and roll with this guitar. A highly affordable variant of the ec401 and the higherend ec models, ltds ec256 fm is a budget guitar built with the beginner in mind. Esp ltd ec deluxe series electric guitar, amber sunburst. Hey there guys, i was wondering if i could probably get some what of an idea on esp ltd guitars neck profiles as well as a few schecter guitars. I have an ec which has an absolutely wonderful neck, and not only that, it just plays like a dream, the overall feel of the guitar is excelent. Congratulations on your new purchase and thanks for making esp your instrument of choice. The ltd ec emg from esp is a striking 6string electric guitar from esp. Highly playable, the ec256 fm comes with a setneck construction, the ec series ergonomic body shape, and a roasted jatoba fingerboard in a ushaped profile.
The esp ltd ec deluxe is a lean, mean, speed machine, with the tone and feel of a customshop thrasher, but at a price that will have you rubbing your eyes in disbelief. If never going out of tune is important to you, this is one of the best electric guitars going. The esp ltd ec deluxe is one of the best guitars you can buy for the money. Pick up the esp ltd deluxe ec electric guitar and youll believe this lightweight beauty can do it all. It has the traditional les paul scale length of 24. Esp ltd deluxe ec electric guitar seethru black cherry. Fortunately there are companies that are building very good alternatives for a lot less money, such as esps ltd deluxe ec. By lp standards the body is slim and comparatively light but you will find this guitar a little heavier if you are used to most strat style guitars. Apr 16, 2014 i think that a brand new guitar that costs thousands of dollars should have level frets and a playable neck right out of the box, which is something they are unable to do. And it has a threepiece mahogany neck with a macassar ebony fingerboard covering. The back contour has some relicing which gives it a vintage feel with some character. Great for all genres of music from metal through jazz, the ec100qm offers a classic and comfortable singlecutaway body shape, two espdesigned passive lh150 pickups, along with a basswood body, a maple neck, and a rosewood fingerboard with 24 extra jumbo frets.
The new ecm combines a ltd ec lightweight mahogany neck and body with a maple fretboard while adding 24 frets to the mix. If esp ltd guitars are known for anything it is their high build quality standards and the incredible hardware they put in their guitars. Esp ltd ec deluxe electric guitar, emg pickups, vintage. Featuring a white bound rosewood fingerboard, esps excellent tonepros system ii locking bridge, esp locking tuners, and your choice of active emg and passive seymour. Available in beautiful black or metallic gold, the ltd ec256 is an amazingly affordable way to get into the look and sound of an alltime great guitar thats great for every style of music, with greatsounding esp designed lh150 passive pickups. Nov 24, 20 esps hotrodoriented design approach has also made the ltd ec series a guitar of many permutations. The esp guitars ec is a professional, hardrocking, solid body electric guitar. Highly playable, the ec256 fm comes with a setneck construction, the ec series ergonomic body shape, and a roasted jatoba fingerboard in a. Esp s ec range of guitars has become one of the most popular choices for those looking for a modernised les paul spec. But the gibson usa benchmark is a tough one to match. Esp ltd ec series guitars guitar factory parramatta. Since it was released in the market, the esp ltd ec has been making a lot of shockwaves. The body is also fully bound on both the front and back for a great look.
The ltd ec remains one of esps most popular guitar series, offering the tone, feel, looks. Some of the most highlyregarded guitars in history have many similarities to the affordable and popular ltd ec256. I just love the neck profile, and it plays much faster than my other shredder axe i own. This realization trickled down into into their production ltd line as well. I already have an american strat hss, a schecter c1 elite with dimarzios, and an ernie ball music man axis sport. We have 1 esp ec manual available for free pdf download. My ltd ec has a confusing volume knob pickup selector.
Naturally, it makes sense to compare the two to see if the budget guitar can hold its own against the real deal. Esp ltd ec deluxe series electric guitar, amber sunburst, with duncan pickups the esp ltd ec deluxe is a speed machine with the tone and feel of a customshop thrasher, at a price that will have you rubbing your eyes in disbelief. Congratulations on your new purchase and thanks for making esp your. I had an mh fr which also had a great neck and awesome feel to it. A super distortion in the bridge and a paf in the neck will sound really awesome in that guitar. Crafted in the esp japanese workshop the ec emg contains a 3 piece mahogany neck, ebony fretboard and a bound mahogany body that combine to give the guitar fantastic resonance and sustain. Esp ltd m is a guitar model made in korea and distributed by esp. Discussion in guitars started by solarburndsl50, mar 16, 20. It had a small flat spot in the middle of the neck, but nothing like a wizard or charvel neck, it was fairly round. Besides the tuners and the neck wood type, the 401 and the are essentially the. Standard trapezoid, contoured heel profile ergonomically shaped neckbody transition, neck profile. Built with a mahogany body and set neck, the esp ltd deluxe ec electric guitar is built to dominate for rhythm and lead players.
I play a variety of music from killswitch engage, rhcp, butthole surfers, all that remains, muse, alice in chains, i. The esp ltd ec is a professional, hardrocking, solid body electric guitar. The ltd ec remains one of esp s most popular guitar series, offering the tone, feel, looks. Esp ltd deluxe ec vs esp ltd ec 401 im stuck between these two guitars and im not sure which to get. My ltd ec has a confusing volume knob pickup selector layout.
Esp ltd ecm guitar maple fretboard w emg89x emg81x. Many models offer premium hardware, finishes, and materials combinations. Upgrades emg 89x pickup in the bridge which can be coil. Esp has been recognized for its high quality standards. The design of the esp ltd ec is very reminiscent to that of a gibson les paul. It offers tremendous tone flexibility with its amazing emg 60 for neck and emg 81 for the bridge pickup. The neck profile is pretty thin, almost as thin and similar in style to my ibanez sa360. Well, you should try the new esp ltd ec deluxe guitar. Standard trapezoid, contoured heel profile ergonomically shaped neck body.
Guitars in the ltd ec series are designed to offer the tone, feel, looks, and quality that working professional musicians need in an instrument, along with the pricing that typical musicians can still afford. Im stuck between these two guitars and im not sure which to get. The esp ltd deluxe ec blk is loaded with an emg 81 pickup in the bridge position and an emg 60 pickup for the neck, the ultimate active pickup combination for rock tones. The esp ltd deluxe ec vb is loaded with an emg 81 pickup in the bridge position and an emg 60 pickup for the neck, the ultimate active pickup combination for rock tones. The esp ltd ect ctm dmz has the same features of the famous series but has a full thickness body for a classic feel and tone. Guitars in the ltd ec series are designed to offer the tone, feel, looks, and. Overview the ltd ec deluxe guitar is overall an amazing guitar and one of the best guitars that ive ever played. Esp ltd ec duncan vintage black overview by gak guitars in the ltd ec series are designed to offer the tone, feel, looks, and quality that working professional musicians need in an instrument, along with the pricing that typical musicians can still afford. Feb 09, 2010 im debating whether to buy the seymour duncan version of the ec or the emg version. Esp ltd ec series ec electric guitar with maple neck in. The new ecm combines a ltd ec lightweight mahogany neck and body with a. Mine shipped with a manual, some crazy esp stickers, and allen.
The esp ltd ec deluxe is a speed machine with the tone and feel of a customshop thrasher, at a price that will have you rubbing your eyes in disbelief. Im debating whether to buy the seymour duncan version of the ec or the emg version. Featuring esp pickups in rosewood fretboard and mahogany body. Esp ltd ec deluxe series electric guitar, black, with emg pickups ec deluxe series think youll never own a finelytuned shred machine. The ec is no different sitting on top of the ltd range this guitar is a great quality guitar. I am wondering about the contour or shape of the back of the neck on various espltd eliteeii guitars. Esp ltd ec, 401 vs gibson studio and other les pauls. Esp ltd ec401 has 0 ratings score 0 out of 5 based on 0 ratings disclaimer.
Jun 01, 2014 i have had a couple of ltd esp guitars. Neck is perfect no fret wear black satin finish super fast and smooth. The esp ltd ec vb is in demand not just because it is beautiful, but because it offers what a professional and expert guitarist needs. What guitarist wouldnt want the classic combination of a singlecutaway design with a mahogany body and neck, and rosewood fingerboard. Apr 11, 2017 are you looking for something out of this world, a guitar that makes every note magical. You might want to also check out an sd 59 for the neck, which is sds take on the paf. Find great deals on ebay for esp ltd ec and schecter. Great for all genres of music from metal through jazz, the ec 100qm offers a classic and comfortable singlecutaway body shape, two esp designed passive lh150 pickups, along with a basswood body, a maple neck, and a rosewood fingerboard with 24 extra jumbo frets. Built to crunch with its mahogany body, set mahogany 2434scale neck, and rosewood fretboard ebony on vintage black. As seen in the ec 401 vs ec comparison, esp have proven the high quality of their guitars right across the price spectrum. Here are a few reasons why its the best partner in any jamming session you might be planning. Esp ltd ec10 electric guitar black the esp ltd ec10 is a budgetoriented version of esps popular singlecutaway ecseries.
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