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LTD Distressed is an independent range within the ESP catalog. It is made up of several series, such as EC, ST and TE. All of them are small, featuring only a handful of models. Main characteristic of this range is the distressed finish applied on bodies, necks and hardware. EC-256 is one of few LTD Distressed models. It comes with a solid and single-cut body made of mahogany back and flamed maple top (this is the most classic combo for all LP and LP-based models in the industry). Aged Vintage Black, Aged Honey Burst, Distressed 2-tone Sunburst and Aged Vintage Gold are color schemes assigned to this model. ESP LH-150 humbuckers are installed on the top. Mahogany neck is set in and is topped with a 22-fret rosewood fingerboard.
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Binding
Antique
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462
Body Shape
LP
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113
Body Top Wood
Maple
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Body Type
Solid Body
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Body Wood
Mahogany
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3
Bridge
Tune-O-Matic
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58
Bridge Pickup Type
Humbucker
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54
Carved Top
Yes
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16
Controls
Tone
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100
Controls
Volume
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99
Fingerboard Material
Rosewood (Bound)
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375
Finish
Satin
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331
Fret Size
Extra Jumbo
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34
Hardware
Nickel
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67
Neck Joint
Set neck
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28
Neck Pickup Type
Humbucker
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Neck Shape
U-shaped neck
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145
Neck Wood
Mahogany
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18
Number of Frets
22
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36
Number of Pickups
2
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Number of Strings
6
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Nut Width
1.65"
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91
Pickup Switch Type
3-way Pickup Selector
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Scale Length
24-3/4"
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String Nut
Syntetic Bone
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Tuners
ESP
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Push-pull
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Fingerboard Inlays
Abalone Flag
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476
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Binding
Antique
Antique
Body Shape
LP
LP
Body Top Wood
Maple
Maple
Body Type
Solid Body
Solid Body
Body Wood
Mahogany
Mahogany
Bridge
Tune-O-Matic
Tune-O-Matic
Bridge Pickup Type
Humbucker
Humbucker
Carved Top
Yes
No
Controls
Tone/Volume
Push-pull
Fingerboard Material
Rosewood (Bound)
Rosewood (Bound)
Finish
Satin
Satin
Fret Size
Extra Jumbo
Extra Jumbo
Hardware
Nickel
Nickel
Neck Joint
Set neck
Set neck
Neck Pickup Type
Humbucker
Humbucker
Neck Shape
U-shaped neck
U-shaped neck
Neck Wood
Mahogany
Mahogany
Number of Frets
22
22
Number of Pickups
2
2
Number of Strings
6
6
Nut Width
1.65"
1.65"
Pickup Switch Type
3-way Pickup Selector
3-way Pickup Selector
Scale Length
24-3/4"
24-3/4"
String Nut
Syntetic Bone
Syntetic Bone
Tuners
ESP
ESP
Controls
Push-pull
Push-pull
Fingerboard Inlays
Abalone Flag
Abalone Flag
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2 User Reviews
Pittsburgh Mike P. on 2011-06-20 17:51:28
I already have a few guitars. I play mostly rock n roll, like Motley, Metallica, Van Halen, Satriani and the like going all back to Hendrix. All of my guitars have Floyd Rose tremolos and I wanted to jam out on one with a tremolo unit. And I had some extra cash so I went to buy a Les Paul. After playing the LP< I decided to give this one a ride. I was shocked at easy the decision to get this LTD was over the LP. I could go on and on technically why I love this guitar but I'll speak str8 here. The feel. I connected to this guitar. The tone, the sustain this guitar had, made me feel like I sounded better, more in tune with the guitar. I swear to Holy Jesus this one guitar was built for me and the stars lined up and it was the right time of the day and I walked in at the right time. I've never felt this way about a guitar, a woman, anything. I own other guitars that I Like, but I love this one. When I go to play a guitar, I always pick this one up first. And I only feel slightly bad I leave my Ibanez's in the corner. Hey, they should of won me over like this one did right? Again, I could go on and on, but this guitar's neck felt awesome in my hands. The notes sang with me. Chords hit easier and rang true. Just awesome. I never had a connection like this before. And I am looking to upgrade my acoustic now and I know I wont get one unless I have this same feeling. And I already spent two days at the local shop and will be heading out to another this wkend searching for the same feeling.. Like I said, I had a couple grand and had full intention to go and buy a Les Paul and this thing changed my mind. For just $400. And I was ready to spend 5 times that or more. It loves me, so I love it!
shupe13 on 2013-12-07 22:23:41
I own the gold top model. Absolutely awesome guitar. If you try to analyze the wear and tear on the finish you bought the guitar for the wrong reasons. I bought one so I could jam without the fear of dinging/scratching it. It has that preowned Mojo without the price tag.The beast is meant to be played! THE BEST NECK AND FRETWORK ON A GUITAR IN THIS PRICE RANGE PERIOD! Fast and slick! Great job ESP. The electronics are good but I feel an upgrade is in order. A set of Duncans or Dimarzios in your favorite flavor will take the EC-256 to a whole other level!
ESP LTD EC-256 4.74 out of 5 based on 75 ratings
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