ESP LTD EC-2025 50th Anniversary Guitar Metallic Gold
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ESP LTD EC-2025 50th Anniversary Guitar Metallic Gold
The EC-2025 50th Anniversary delivers a thin, fast-playing neck profile paired with a set-thru body construction that yields excellent sustain and upper-fret access. Its striking Metallic Gold finish with black hardware immediately distinguishes this limited-edition instrument, while the premium mahogany body with maple cap and macassar ebony fretboard provide both visual appeal and sonic warmth. Built to celebrate ESP's five decades of excellence, this commemorative model combines heritage craftsmanship with professional-grade hardware and electronics.
Playability & Feel
The 3-piece mahogany neck features a thin "U" contour that facilitates fast, comfortable performance across the fretboard. 24 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets on a 350 mm radius macassar ebony fingerboard deliver smooth playability and enhanced durability, while the 24.75" scale and 42 mm nut width provide familiar ergonomics for players accustomed to traditional Les Paul-style instruments. Set-thru construction ensures the neck extends into the body cavity, maximizing resonance and access to all registers.
Tone & Electronics
The pairing of a Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro neck pickup with an ESP-exclusive Seymour Duncan Custom 14 bridge pickup covers a wide tonal spectrum from warm, articulate clean sounds to aggressive high-gain tones. A push/pull tone control engages coil-splitting for single-coil character, expanding sonic flexibility, while LTD locking tuners and a TonePros locking TOM bridge and tailpiece guarantee rock-solid tuning stability across aggressive playing and extended sessions.
Key Features
- Limited to 500 pieces worldwide
- Metallic Gold finish with black single-ply binding
- Mahogany body with maple cap
- Set-thru neck construction
- 3-piece mahogany neck with thin "U" contour
- Macassar ebony fingerboard, 350 mm radius
- 24 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets
- 24.75" scale, 42 mm nut width
- Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro (neck) and Custom 14 (bridge) pickups
- Volume | Volume | Tone (push/pull) | toggle switch electronics layout
- LTD locking tuners with TonePros locking TOM bridge and tailpiece
- Includes D'Addario XL110-6 strings
A serious instrument for gigging musicians and collectors alike, this 50th Anniversary edition delivers professional-grade construction with the reliability and tonal range needed across clean, crunch, and extreme gain applications on any stage.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
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This guitar ships without a case
Add the matching hard caseESP EC Guitar Form Fit Case [CECFF]
At a Glance
The ESP LTD EC-2025 50th Anniversary is a limited-edition (500 pieces worldwide) set-thru mahogany guitar in striking Metallic Gold that combines heritage craftsmanship with fast playability and professional-grade hardware. Built for intermediate through pro players in hard rock, metal, and studio work, it delivers warm articulate cleans and aggressive high-gain tones through Seymour Duncan pickups with coil-split versatility, backed by rock-solid TonePros locking hardware for reliable gigging. The thin "U" neck contour and 24.75" scale make it instantly familiar to Les Paul players while its set-thru construction maximizes sustain and upper-fret access.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Gigging
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
- – Country
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level is this guitar suited for?
The EC-2025 is built for intermediate, advanced, and professional players. Its fast thin "U" neck and 24 extra-jumbo frets support rapid playing and technical work, while the versatile pickup configuration and coil-split options reward deeper exploration of tone-shaping.
What genres and styles does this guitar handle best?
This is a hard rock, metal, rock, and studio-session instrument. Its warm mahogany/maple body, aggressive bridge pickup, and tight sustain excel in high-gain contexts, though the neck pickup's warmth and coil-split mode also handle clean and crunch tones. It is not designed for jazz, folk, or country voicings.
How does the set-thru construction affect playability and tone?
Set-thru design extends the neck into the body cavity, maximizing resonance and sustain while providing easy upper-fret access. This contributes to the EC-2025's tight, punchy midrange character and excellent clarity across all registers.
What pickups are included and what tone options do they provide?
The guitar ships with a Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro neck pickup and an ESP-exclusive Seymour Duncan Custom 14 bridge pickup. A push/pull tone control engages coil-splitting for single-coil character, allowing warm articulate cleans, aggressive high-gain, and versatile gain-structure options without swapping pickups.
Is tuning stability reliable for aggressive playing and long sessions?
Yes. LTD locking tuners paired with a TonePros locking TOM bridge and tailpiece guarantee rock-solid tuning stability through hard picking and extended sessions, making this guitar dependable for touring and intensive studio work.
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