ESP LTD EC-256 – Candy Apple Red Satin – Exceptional Value, Classic Style

If you’re looking for a guitar that delivers far more than its price suggests, the LTD EC-256 is an easy choice. With its classic single-cutaway design and premium features, this model offers the look, feel, and performance of a much higher-end instrument while remaining incredibly accessible.

Built with a mahogany body and a set-neck construction, the EC-256 provides excellent sustain and a warm, resonant tonal foundation. The comfortable 3-piece mahogany neck features a Thin “U” profile, making it easy to navigate whether you're playing rhythm or lead. Paired with a smooth rosewood fingerboard, 22 extra-jumbo frets, and ESP flag inlays, this guitar is designed for effortless playability.

Loaded with a set of ESP LH-150 humbuckers (neck and bridge), the EC-256 delivers punchy, full-bodied tones that work across virtually any genre. The push-pull tone control unlocks coil-splitting, giving you access to brighter, single-coil-style sounds for added versatility.

Finished in a striking Candy Apple Red Satin, and complete with binding on the body, neck, and headstock, this guitar stands out visually just as much as it does sonically.

Key Features:

• Set-neck construction for enhanced sustain
• Mahogany body and 3-piece mahogany neck
• Thin “U” neck profile for comfortable playability
• Rosewood fingerboard with 22 extra-jumbo frets
• ESP LH-150 humbuckers with coil-splitting capability
• TOM bridge and tailpiece for solid tuning stability
• Eye-catching Candy Apple Red Satin finish

B-Stock Disclaimer:
This is a B-Stock guitar purchased directly from ESP/LTD. It is new and has never been previously owned. Photos shown are of the actual guitar you will receive.

We did not identify the blemish during inspection; however, it has been designated as B-Stock by the manufacturer. This typically indicates a minor cosmetic imperfection that does not affect playability. Any such flaw, if present, is expected to be small and purely cosmetic in nature.

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