ESP
EC-401 BLACK
ElectricLes PaulJPComfy for small hands
No ratings yet$999
Mahogany single-cutaway with macassar ebony fingerboard and active EMG 60/81 pickups, a versatile combination for rock and metal rhythm and lead tones.
Best for
MetalHard RockThrash Metal
Score
estimated from specs & owner reviews80
Overall / 100
Playability
84
Sound
68
Build
87
Value
77
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Specifications
Suggest an edit| Brand | ESP |
|---|---|
| Type | Electric |
| Country | JP |
| Body wood | Mahogany |
| Neck wood | 3Pc Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Macassar Ebony |
| Strings | 6 |
| Frets | 24 |
| Scale length | 24.75" |
| Pickups | EMG 60 / EMG 81 |
| Bridge | TOM & Tailpiece |
| Bridge pickup | EMG 81 |
| Case | EC GUITAR FORM FIT CASE |
| Case Included | N |
| Construction | Set-Thru |
| Controls | Active |
| Finish | BLACK |
| Fretboard radius | 350mm |
| Hardware | Black |
| Neck pickup | EMG 60 |
| Neck profile | Thin U |
| Nut | Molded |
| Nut width | 42mm |
| Strap Button | Standard |
| Tuners | Grover |
| Street price | $999 |
