LEC256CARS vs LEC256VGSLH — Compare
ESP LTD EC-256 Guitar Candy Apple Red Satin vs ESP LTD EC-256 Lefty Guitar Vintage Gold Satin
Both are ESP LTD EC-256 models with identical core specs—the key difference is that Product B is left-handed while Product A is right-handed, and Product B expands genre suitability to include Jazz and Metal. Choose Product A if you play right-handed and focus on Rock, Blues, and Hard Rock; choose Product B if you're left-handed or need a guitar that works across Rock, Blues, Hard Rock, Jazz, and Metal.
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ESP LTD EC-256 Lefty Guitar Vintage Gold Satin
Specs side by side
| ESP LTD EC-256 Guitar Candy Apple Red Satin | ESP LTD EC-256 Lefty Guitar Vintage Gold Satin | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $599.00 | $599.00 |
| Brand | ESP LTD | ESP LTD |
| Series | LTD EC | LTD EC |
| Body | Single Cutaway | Single Cutaway |
| Body Type | Solid | Solid |
| Scale | 24.75" Scale | 24.75" Scale |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 22 Frets | 22 Frets |
| Fretboard | Rosewood | Jatoba |
| Neck | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Neck Construction | Set-Neck | — |
| Pickup Configuration | HH | HH |
| Bridge | Tune-O-Matic / Stopbar | Fixed |
| Year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose ESP LTD EC-256 Guitar Candy Apple Red Satin
- ✓ Right-handed configuration for standard players
- ✓ Warm, lush neck pickup and aggressive bridge pickup tailored for Rock and Hard Rock
- ✓ Candy Apple Red finish offers classic visual appeal
Why choose ESP LTD EC-256 Lefty Guitar Vintage Gold Satin
- ✓ Left-handed design with full playability for southpaw players
- ✓ Genre flexibility expanded to Jazz and Metal with punchy, versatile tone
- ✓ Vintage Gold Satin finish resists fingerprints and maintains professional appearance
Frequently asked questions
What's the main functional difference between these two guitars?
The EC-256 (Candy Apple Red) is right-handed, while the EC-256 Lefty is designed for left-handed players. Both share identical hardware, pickups, neck construction, and scale length.
Why does Product B mention Jazz and Metal compatibility while Product A doesn't?
Product A is specifically optimized for Rock, Blues, and Hard Rock tone. Product B's description emphasizes its punchy, genre-spanning versatility with coil-split functionality, making it suitable for the wider tonal range needed in Jazz and Metal. The actual pickups and electronics are the same LH-150 units in both.
Are the neck and body construction identical between both models?
Yes. Both feature a three-piece mahogany neck with thin U-shaped contour, solid mahogany body, set-neck construction, 24.75" scale, 350mm radius, roasted jatoba fingerboard, 22 extra-jumbo frets, and ESP LH-150 pickups.
Which finish is more practical for gigging?
The Vintage Gold Satin finish on Product B is specifically noted to resist fingerprints while maintaining a professional appearance, making it slightly more practical for stage use. The Candy Apple Red Satin will show fingerprints more readily.