ESP
EC-256 Black
ElectricLes PaulJPComfy for small hands
No ratings yet$599
The ESP EC-256 Black is an electric guitar built on a Les Paul body. The build combines a Mahogany body, 3Pc Mahogany neck and Rosewood fingerboard. The neck carries a 24.75" scale and 22 frets. Pickups are ESP LH-150N *(Pull Tone for Split) / ESP LH-150B *(Pull Tone for Split). Made in Japan and typically listed around $599. It is commonly associated with Metal, Hard Rock and Thrash Metal.
Best for
MetalHard RockThrash Metal
Score
estimated from specs & owner reviews80
Overall / 100
Playability
81
Sound
68
Build
87
Value
83
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Specifications
Suggest an edit| Brand | ESP |
|---|---|
| Type | Electric |
| Country | JP |
| Body wood | Mahogany |
| Neck wood | 3Pc Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Rosewood |
| Strings | 6 |
| Frets | 22 |
| Scale length | 24.75" |
| Pickups | ESP LH-150N *(Pull Tone for Split) / ESP LH-150B *(Pull Tone for Split) |
| Bridge | TOM & Tailpiece |
| Bridge pickup | ESP LH-150B *(Pull Tone for Split) |
| Case | EC Guitar Form Fit Case |
| Case Included | N |
| Construction | Set-Neck |
| Controls | Passive |
| Finish | Black |
| Fretboard radius | 350mm |
| Hardware | Gold |
| Neck pickup | ESP LH-150N *(Pull Tone for Split) |
| Neck profile | Thin U |
| Nut | Molded |
| Nut width | 42mm |
| Strap Button | Standard |
| Tuners | LTD |
| Street price | $599 |
