ESP LTD EC-401 Black Guitar B-Stock

ESP LTD EC-401 Black Guitar B-Stock

The EC-401 brings a comfortable, fast playing experience to the studio with its Thin U neck contour and 24-fret fingerboard that translates seamlessly between seated tracking and standing monitoring work. The set-thru construction and mahogany body and neck create a solid, resonant platform that delivers focused sustain and controlled decay—essential for clean tracking and layered production. This B-stock example offers the same professional build and active electronics as new units at a reduced price point.

Tracking & Session Performance

The 24.75" scale with 350mm fingerboard radius and Pau Ferro fingerboard maintains comfortable string tension and rapid fret access across all 24 frets, reducing fatigue during long tracking sessions. The 42mm molded nut and Thin U neck contour minimize hand strain over extended takes while the set-neck design preserves the structural integrity and harmonic sustain that translate to punchy, defined recordings.

Recording Tone & Electronics

EMG active pickups—the EMG 60 in the neck position and high-output EMG 81 at the bridge—deliver tight, articulate tone with low noise across all gain levels, ideal for layering without excess hum in a mixed session. The volume/volume/tone/toggle switch layout provides independent pickup control for quick tonal adjustments between takes, while the TOM bridge and tailpiece with Grover tuners ensure rock-solid intonation and tuning stability through tracking and overdubs.

Key Features

• Set-Thru Construction for enhanced sustain and body resonance
• Mahogany body and 3-piece mahogany neck
• Pau Ferro fingerboard with 350mm radius
• 24 XJ frets with 24.75" scale length
• 42mm molded nut
• Thin U neck contour for ergonomic playability
• EMG 60 neck pickup and EMG 81 bridge pickup
• Active electronics with volume/volume/tone/toggle switch configuration
• TOM bridge and tailpiece hardware
• Grover tuners
• Black hardware and black finish
• Includes D'Addario XL110 strings (.010–.046)

The EC-401 combines proven mahogany construction with professional-grade active pickups and hardware, delivering the sonic clarity and tracking reliability needed for rock, metal, and high-gain production across a range of budgets.