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ESP LTD EC-256 Guitar Candy Apple Red Satin vs ESP LTD EC-256 Lefty Guitar Vintage Gold Satin
Both are the same EC-256 model with identical playability specs and electronics, differing only in orientation and finish. Choose the Candy Apple Red if you play right-handed, or the Lefty Vintage Gold if you're left-handed.
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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
- ✓ Candy Apple Red Satin finish for bold visual impact
- ✓ Right-handed configuration for most players
- ✓ Aggressive bridge pickup suits rock and hard rock
Why choose ESP LTD EC-256 Lefty Guitar Vintage Gold Satin
- ✓ Left-handed orientation for southpaw players
- ✓ Vintage Gold Satin finish resists fingerprints and looks professional
- ✓ Slightly broader genre range including jazz
Frequently asked questions
Are these guitars actually different or just mirrored for left-handers?
They're the same EC-256 model with identical specs: 24.75" scale, set-neck mahogany construction, 22 extra-jumbo frets, dual ESP LH-150 pickups, and TOM bridge. The only substantive differences are handedness and finish color.
Which one handles jazz better?
The Lefty Vintage Gold lists jazz as 'best for,' while the Candy Apple Red lists jazz as 'not ideal for.' Both have the same warm neck pickup and balanced tone, but the Vintage Gold's description emphasizes genre-spanning versatility.
Do the different finishes affect tone or durability?
Finish color doesn't affect tone. The Vintage Gold Satin is noted to resist fingerprints better than standard finishes, making it lower-maintenance for regular players, but both are equally durable satin finishes on solid mahogany.
Are the pickups and electronics truly identical?
Yes. Both feature dual ESP LH-150 humbuckers, dual volume controls, tone with push/pull coil-split, and a 3-way toggle with TOM bridge and stopbar tailpiece.