What genres and playing styles is this guitar built for?

The EC-400 QM excels in metal, hard rock, progressive, and high-gain applications where its active EMG pickups and minimal-noise design shine. It is not optimized for jazz, folk, or country—those styles benefit from different tonal and construction approaches.

How does the neck feel, and is it comfortable for long playing sessions?

The thin U-profile neck and 24.75" scale length reduce hand fatigue during extended sessions while maintaining structural integrity. The 350mm fingerboard radius with 22 extra-jumbo frets provides comfortable fretting geometry for both rhythm and lead work.

What pickups come with this guitar, and how do they sound?

The EC-400 QM features active EMG 81 (bridge) and EMG 85 (neck) pickups, which deliver punchy, articulate output with minimal noise—ideal for both high-gain and clean applications. The active design ensures consistent output and fast response.

Does this guitar hold tuning well, and what bridge is included?

The fixed TOM-style bridge with tailpiece and LTD locking tuners ensures stable tuning and direct tonal transmission, making this a reliable choice for studio and live work. There is no tremolo system—tuning stability is locked in by design.

What wood construction and finish options are available?

The body is mahogany with a quilted maple top, finished in Vintage Burst with white binding accents on the body, neck, and headstock. The three-piece mahogany set-thru neck construction adds structural strength and tonal clarity.

ESP LTD EC-400 QM Vintage Burst

The EC-400 QM tracks with articulate precision in the studio, its set-thru construction and thin U-profile neck delivering a responsive platform for capturing clean takes and layered arrangements. This solidbody electric balances the warmth of mahogany with the visual appeal of a quilted maple top, finished in classic Vintage Burst with binding accents. Built for recording sessions that demand tonal clarity, tuning stability, and reliable performance across multiple genres.

Recording Feel & Control

The 24.75" scale length and thin U neck profile reduce hand fatigue during long tracking sessions while maintaining structural integrity for consistent playback and re-takes. A 350mm fingerboard radius with 22 extra-jumbo frets ensures accurate intonation during overdubs and clean note definition across rhythm and lead parts.

Tone & Studio Electronics

Active EMG 81 bridge and EMG 85 neck pickups capture punchy, noise-free signals that sit cohesively in dense mixes, performing equally well in high-gain productions and clean vocal-guitar arrangements. The TOM-style bridge with tailpiece and fixed design eliminate tuning drift between takes and preserve tight harmonic content, while dual volume and master tone controls streamline EQ shaping during tracking and mixing phases.

Key Features

Mahogany body with quilted maple top
Vintage Burst finish with white binding on body, neck, and headstock
24.75" scale length
Three-piece mahogany set-thru neck construction
Thin U neck profile
Rosewood fingerboard with 22 extra-jumbo frets
350mm fingerboard radius
EMG 81 (bridge) and EMG 85 (neck) active pickups
TOM-style bridge with tailpiece
Black hardware with LTD locking tuners
Dual volume, master tone, and three-way toggle switch
Fixed bridge design (no tremolo)

The EC-400 QM combines a refined aesthetic with studio-proven electronics and hardware, making it a dependable instrument for multi-tracked recordings and session versatility.

Condition	New
Dexterity	Right handed
Country of Manufacture	South Korea