ESP LTD EC-201FT Lefty Guitar See Thru Black Cherry B-Stock
Description
ESP LTD EC-201FT Lefty Guitar – See Thru Black Cherry
The ESP LTD EC-201FT lefty offers a sculpted body contour that anchors securely during tracking and overdubs, while its thin U-shape neck profile enables smooth, efficient fingerwork across extended takes and punch-in sessions. Built from solid mahogany with set-neck construction, this instrument captures warm, resonant tones with excellent sustain and midrange presence—translating effectively to bluesy expression, heavy rock articulation, or articulate jazz voicings within the mix. The striking See Thru Black Cherry finish reveals the wood grain beneath, while solid hardware and purposeful pickup design guarantee consistent performance throughout long studio sessions.
Recording & Playing Response
The thin U-shape neck contour combined with a 24.75" scale and 22 extra-jumbo frets streamlines finger transitions and facilitates consistent note attack during layered parts and complex arrangements. A 3-piece mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard, black binding, and pearloid block inlays provides structural stability for clean articulation and precise bends across the entire range, resisting humidity shifts that can compromise tuning stability during sessions.
Tone Character & Pickup Flexibility
The single ESP LH-150B humbucking pickup delivers thick, woody output with strong sustain characteristic of mahogany construction, sitting naturally in dense mixes and supporting extended sustain for layered compositions. The push-pull coil-split control on the master volume expands recording versatility from full humbucker warmth to single-coil clarity, enabling tonal shifts between rhythm and lead passes without requiring additional switching or equipment.
Key Features
- Mahogany body with traditional set-neck construction
- Thin U-shaped 3-piece mahogany neck
- 24.75" scale
- Rosewood fingerboard with black binding
- 22 extra-jumbo frets with pearloid block inlays
- Single ESP LH-150B humbucking pickup
- Push-pull coil-split control on master volume
- TOM-style bridge with string-thru body design
- LTD tuners
- Multi-ply black pickguard
- See Thru Black Cherry finish
- 6-string left-handed configuration
- 6.6 lbs
This instrument establishes a cohesive studio platform combining solid mahogany construction, authentic tonal character, and straightforward hardware that delivers reliably across multiple sessions and production styles.
This specific B-Stock unit features minor cosmetic imperfections on the See Thru Black Cherry finish that are purely superficial in nature. These marks have absolutely zero impact on the playability, tone, or structural integrity of the guitar. As a B-Stock ESP LTD EC-201FT left-handed instrument, it offers the same premium quality and performance as new stock at a significant discount, backed by full manufacturer warranty coverage.
More Information
| Condition | Refurbished |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Left handed |
| Country of Manufacture | Indonesia |
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At a Glance
The ESP LTD EC-201FT Lefty is a left-handed tracking machine built on solid mahogany with a set neck, delivering warm, woody tones and fat sustain that sit naturally in dense mixes and cut through in solo work. The push-pull coil-split expands your tonal palette from thick humbucker character to articulate single-coil response, making it a versatile workhorse for recording blues, rock, and jazz without studio-specific gear dependencies. This B-Stock example performs identically to new at a meaningful savings, with only superficial finish cosmetics.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Jazz
- ✓ Studio Sessions
Not the best pick for
- – Punk
- – Metal
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What does B-Stock mean for this guitar?
B-Stock means this guitar is fully functional and plays and sounds identical to new stock; it carries only minor cosmetic imperfections on the See Thru Black Cherry finish that have zero impact on playability, tone, or structural integrity. It includes full manufacturer warranty coverage and is priced significantly below new inventory.
Can I use this lefty for genres outside blues and rock?
Yes. The guitar is optimized for blues, rock, hard rock, and jazz, but the mahogany warmth, sustain, and coil-split versatility make it capable across most genres that favor articulate, sustaining tones. It is not voiced for punk or metal styles.
What is the coil-split and how does it work?
The coil-split is a push-pull control on the master volume that switches the single humbucking pickup between full humbucker mode (thick, woody output) and single-coil mode (articulate, clear response), expanding tonal range without requiring an additional switch or footpedal.
Is the neck comfortable for fast playing and standard tunings?
Yes. The thin U-shaped neck profile combined with 22 extra-jumbo frets and a 24.75" scale supports both open-position work and extended range exploration; the 3-piece mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard resists humidity shifts and maintains stability for consistent intonation and playability.
What pickup does this guitar have?
The guitar features a single ESP LH-150B humbucking pickup designed to deliver thick, woody output with strong sustain characteristic of mahogany construction; the push-pull coil-split expands its range from full warmth to single-coil clarity.
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