ESP LTD EC-256 Lefty Guitar Vintage Gold Satin
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ESP LTD EC-256 Lefty Guitar Vintage Gold Satin
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- SKU
- LEC256VGSLH
- Color
- Gold
. Description
Sound & Tone
The all-mahogany body and set neck, combined with a 24.75" scale and TOM bridge with stopbar tailpiece, give this single-cutaway a thick, warm midrange with long sustain and a slightly slinky feel under bends. The ESP LH-150 humbuckers push a punchy, focused output that handles crunchy rock rhythms and singing lead tones, while the neck position leans round and vocal for blues and jazz phrasing. Pulling up on the push-pull tone pot splits the coils for thinner, brighter single-coil-style sounds, widening the range into cleaner funk and pop textures.
ESP LTD EC-256 Lefty Guitar Vintage Gold Satin
The EC-256 Lefty is engineered for session work and studio tracking with its thin U-shaped three-piece mahogany neck paired with a solid mahogany body and set-neck construction. The Vintage Gold Satin finish combines visual sophistication with a finish that resists fingerprints while maintaining a professional appearance. This left-handed single-cutaway captures genuine tonal versatility and maintains tuning stability across takes, delivering professional-grade performance without premium pricing.
Recording Performance & Build
The three-piece mahogany neck features a thin U-shaped contour optimized for fast playing and precise fretwork, while the roasted jatoba fingerboard with 22 extra-jumbo frets and ESP flag inlays ensures smooth playability and visual refinement. Set-neck construction provides excellent sustain and resonance for clean tracking and natural decay, and the 24.75" scale length with 350mm fingerboard radius and 42mm die-cast nut width create a balanced feel across all positions for consistent performance in the studio.
Tone & Electronics
A pair of ESP LH-150 humbucking pickups with matte black covers deliver punchy, genre-spanning tones that cut through mixes and layer well in multitrack sessions, while the push-pull tone pot provides coil-splitting functionality for expanded sonic flexibility within a single recording session. The TOM-style bridge with stopbar tailpiece ensures stable tuning across multiple takes and maximum sustain for sustained notes and leads, supported by a straightforward electronics layout of dual volume controls, tone (with push/pull switch), and a 3-way toggle for quick tonal adjustments during overdubs.
Key Features
- Solid mahogany body with set-neck construction
- Three-piece mahogany neck with thin U-shaped contour
- Roasted jatoba fingerboard with ESP flag inlays
- 22 extra-jumbo frets
- 24.75" scale length
- 350mm fingerboard radius
- 42mm die-cast nut width
- ESP LH-150 humbucking pickups (neck and bridge)
- Push-pull tone switch for coil-splitting
- TOM-style bridge with stopbar tailpiece
- Vintage Gold Satin finish
- Left-handed configuration
The EC-256 Lefty combines proven construction techniques, genuine tonal flexibility, and stable hardware into a left-handed instrument built for rock, blues, jazz, and beyond.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Left handed |
| Country of Manufacture | Indonesia |
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This guitar ships without a case
Add the matching hard caseESP CECFF Form-Fit Hardshell Case for EC Guitars (Case Only)
Specifications
| Body Style | Single Cutaway |
|---|---|
| Scale Length | 24.75" Scale |
| Frets | 22 Frets |
| Fretboard | Jatoba |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany |
| Pickups | HH |
| Bridge | Fixed |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Left handed |
| Model Year | 2023 |
| Made In | Indonesia |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Jazz
- ✓ Metal
Not the best pick for
- – Folk
- – Country
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this guitar suitable for metal and hard rock as well as jazz and blues?
Yes. The ESP LH-150 humbuckers and solid mahogany body deliver the sustain and punchy tone metal demands, while the coil-split function unlocks articulate, cleaner tones perfect for jazz and blues voicings. The instrument is genuinely genre-spanning across rock, blues, hard rock, jazz, and metal.
What makes the neck playable for fast, intricate fretwork?
The three-piece mahogany neck features a thin U-shaped contour paired with 22 extra-jumbo frets and a 350mm fingerboard radius, creating a comfortable, fast-playing profile across all positions. Set-neck construction also eliminates neck-joint movement, maintaining consistency during demanding playing.
How does the coil-split function work?
The push-pull tone switch converts the humbuckers from full dual-coil mode to single-coil mode, expanding tonal range from punchy humbucker thickness to articulate, bright single-coil cleans without swapping pickups or guitars.
Will this stay in tune during a gig or session?
The set-neck construction, solid mahogany body, and TOM-style bridge with stopbar tailpiece provide excellent tuning stability and maximum sustain, making it dependable for live and studio work. The 24.75-inch scale length and die-cast hardware support consistent intonation across nightly use.
What is the Vintage Gold Satin finish like?
Vintage Gold Satin resists fingerprints while maintaining a professional, understated appearance that works across stage and studio settings. The matte satin sheen is durable and easy to maintain between sessions and gigs.
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