ESP LTD EC-401 Olympic White Guitar B-Stock

ESP LTD EC-401 Olympic White Guitar B-Stock

The EC-401 delivers the comfortable, fast playability ESP's single-cutaway design is known for, with a thin U-shaped neck that sits naturally in the hand and a 24.75" scale that balances reach and string tension. The Olympic White finish presents a clean, professional aesthetic that photographs well in session documentation and won't show fingerprints like darker finishes. B-stock designation here reflects only cosmetic grading—ESP's quality control ensures these unplayed guitars have identical sound quality to A-stock models, offering significant value for studio work without sonic compromise.

Construction & Intonation

The set-neck mahogany construction pairs a solid mahogany body with a mahogany neck, creating the resonance and sustain that sits naturally in dense mixes. Hardware consists of black nickel Grover tuners, a TOM bridge and tailpiece, and a 42mm Earvana compensated nut—the compensation improves intonation across the fretboard, particularly noticeable on the lower strings where standard nuts often struggle. This matters directly for recording: cleaner tracking requires less correction in post-production.

Tone & Recording Characteristics

The EMG 81 bridge and EMG 60 neck active pickup configuration delivers articulate highs, punchy mids, and controlled lows that cut through dense arrangements and capture definition on close-mic'd sessions. Active electronics provide consistent output and low noise, eliminating hum issues in tracking. The neck pickup yields enough clarity for rhythm layers while the bridge pickup handles lead articulation and tracking—both configurations remain tight across repeated takes.

Key Features

• Set-thru mahogany neck with mahogany body
• 24.75" scale length
• Thin U-shaped neck contour
• Rosewood fingerboard with 24 XJ frets
• 42mm Earvana compensated nut
• Black nickel hardware
• Grover tuners
• TOM bridge and tailpiece
• Active EMG-81 bridge pickup
• Active EMG-60 neck pickup
• Olympic White finish
• Limited lifetime warranty on guitar; one year on parts and electronics

This B-stock EC-401 represents a direct path to professional-grade hardware and active electronics without compromise on build integrity or tonal output.