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Key Features
- ESP humbuckers deliver powerful tones
- Set-neck construction delivers smooth sustain and comfortable upper fret access
- Flamed maple top and Lemon Drop finish create standout vintage-inspired style
- Thin U neck profile ensures fast, effortless playability
ESP LTD EC-256, Lemon Drop Overview
The ESP LTD EC-256 Lemon Drop combines classic single-cut styling, versatile modern electronics, and outstanding playability. Featuring a mahogany body topped with striking flamed maple, the EC-256 produces a rich and balanced tonal response with excellent warmth, sustain, and articulation. Its Lemon Drop finish enhances the figured maple beautifully, giving the guitar a bold vintage-inspired appearance that stands out both on stage and in the studio. Built with comfort and versatility in mind, the EC-256 is equally suited to heavy riffs, expressive leads, and dynamic clean playing.
ESP Designed LH-150 humbuckers give the EC-256 its powerful and adaptable voice, covering everything from punchy rock tones to smooth cleans and heavier modern sounds. Push/pull coil splitting adds even more flexibility by unlocking brighter single-coil-style textures. The three-piece mahogany neck uses ESP’s Thin U profile for a fast and comfortable feel, while the roasted jatoba fingerboard adds warmth and crisp note definition. Combined with dependable LTD hardware, a TOM bridge and tailpiece, and smooth set-neck construction, the EC-256 delivers exceptional value as well as ESP performance and style.
Product Ref: 119059
Full Description
View Full DescriptionClassic EC style with modern versatility
The EC-256 blends timeless single-cut styling with modern ESP design refinements to create a guitar that feels equally suited to classic rock, modern metal, and a whole lot more. Its mahogany body produces warmth, sustain, and rich midrange punch, while the flamed maple top adds brightness, clarity, and striking visual character beneath the Lemon Drop finish. Set-neck construction strengthens sustain and creates smoother upper fret access for unrestricted lead playing. The overall feel remains balanced and comfortable whether you're on stage or practising, making the EC-256 a highly versatile all-round instrument.
Powerful ESP humbuckers
The ESP Designed LH-150 pickups deliver a powerful and flexible tonal character capable of covering a huge range of musical styles. The bridge pickup produces tight lows, aggressive mids, and crisp attack for articulate rhythm tones and high-gain riffing, while the neck pickup offers warmth, smooth sustain, and expressive clarity for melodic passages and solos. Push/pull coil splitting expands the tonal palette further by introducing brighter single-coil-inspired sounds for cleaner playing and more detailed textures. Together, the pickups provide impressive versatility while retaining the punch and output expected from a modern ESP guitar.
Fast and comfortable neck feel
The EC-256 features a three-piece mahogany neck shaped to ESP’s popular Thin U profile, creating a smooth and ergonomic feel that suits both rhythm and lead players. Its slim shape allows quick movement across the fretboard while reducing hand fatigue during longer sessions and demanding rehearsals. The roasted jatoba fingerboard feels responsive beneath the fingers and contributes warmth, definition, and a naturally smooth playing surface. Twenty-two extra jumbo frets provide plenty of space for expressive bends, tapping, and technical lead work, while the set-neck design helps the guitar feel fluid and effortless higher up the neck.
Reliable hardware performance
Built for dependable everyday use, the EC-256 includes reliable LTD hardware designed to maintain tuning stability and solid performance through rehearsals, recording sessions, and live gigs. Its Tune-O-Matic bridge and tailpiece improve sustain, intonation, and string stability while providing a solid and responsive feel beneath the picking hand. LTD tuners offer smooth and accurate tuning adjustments while helping the guitar remain stable during heavier playing. Combined with its quality construction, versatile electronics, and striking finish, the EC-256 delivers a refined playing experience that far exceeds expectations at this level.
Specifications
- Product Name: ESP LTD EC-256, Lemon Drop
- Product Code: 10002600
Body
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Top Material: Flamed Maple
- Body Finish: Lemon Drop
Neck & Fretboard
- Neck Material: 3-Piece Mahogany
- Neck Shape: Thin U
- Construction: Set-Neck
- Scale Length: 24.75"
- Fingerboard Radius: 350 mm
- Fingerboard: Roasted Jatoba
- Number of Frets: 22
- Fret Size: XJ
- Nut: Moulded
- Nut Width: 42 mm
Hardware & Electronics
- Bridge Pickup: ESP Designed LH-150B
- Neck Pickup: ESP Designed LH-150N
- Controls: Volume 1, Volume 2, Tone (Push/Pull)
- Pickup Switching: Toggle Switch
- Electronics: Passive
- Bridge: Tune-O-Matic and Tailpiece
- Tuning Machines: LTD
- Hardware Finish: Chrome
- Strap Button: Standard
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