ESP LTD EC-331 - Gloss Black with Cream Binding (Active ESP Pickups)

The ESP LTD EC-331 combines classic single-cutaway elegance with modern, high-output active punch. Finished in sleek Gloss Black framed by contrasting multi-ply cream binding around the body, neck, and headstock, this model features a mahogany set-neck design for singing sustain and effortless upper-fret access. Outfitted with factory original ESP-designed active humbuckers, it provides crisp note articulation, crushing high-gain crunch, and noise-free performance.

Specifications & Technical Setup Model: EC-331 (Single Cutaway).
Finish: Gloss Black with multi-ply Cream Binding.
Neck Construction: Set-Neck mahogany construction for maximum sustain and seamless heel access.
Fingerboard: Rosewood fingerboard with classic flag/trapezoid inlays.
Pickups & Electronics: Factory original ESP-designed active humbucker set, dual volume controls, master tone control, and 3-way pickup selector toggle switch.
Setup: Freshly restrung and precision-adjusted with a new set of D'Addario .010–.046 gauge strings, calibrated for smooth, medium-low action. Condition Note

The guitar is in near-mint, excellent overall cosmetic condition. The gloss black finish is remarkably clean throughout, showing no major playwear, finish chips, deep gouges, or structural defects anywhere on the instrument.

Neck, Frets & Electronics: The set neck is straight, the rosewood fingerboard is clean and hydrated, and the frets show virtually no wear with full crown height remaining. The active factory electronics have been fully bench-tested and function perfectly—delivering high-headroom, noise-free signal output with smooth potentiometer sweeps.

With its fresh D'Addario setup, low-fatigue playability, and pristine aesthetic, this EC-331 plays great and is completely ready to be used right out of the box.