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 ESP hardshell form-fit case and 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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At a Glance
The ESP LTD EC-2025 50th Anniversary is a limited-edition (500 worldwide) set-thru mahogany guitar with a thin, fast neck and premium electronics designed for hard rock, metal, and blues players who demand excellent sustain and upper-fret access. Its Seymour Duncan pickup pairing—Alnico II Pro neck and Custom 14 bridge with coil-split versatility—delivers warm articulate cleans through aggressive high-gain tones, backed by locking tuners and a TonePros bridge for rock-solid tuning stability on stage. Built on heritage craftsmanship with stainless steel frets and a macassar ebony board, it's a collector's piece that plays like a professional workhorse.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Blues
Not the best pick for
- – Folk
- – Jazz
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 thin "U" neck and fast playability support demanding performance styles, while the premium hardware and electronics reward experienced technique.
What genres does this guitar work best for?
It excels in hard rock, metal, rock, and blues. The aggressive high-gain response and thick midrange suit distorted and lead-heavy playing, though the coil-split and warm cleans also handle crunch and cleaner tones well.
What pickups are in this guitar and what do they do?
It features a Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro neck pickup for warm, articulate cleans and a Seymour Duncan Custom 14 bridge pickup for aggressive high-gain tones. A push/pull tone control engages coil-splitting for single-coil character and expanded sonic flexibility.
Is this a collector's item, and how limited is it?
Yes—this 50th Anniversary edition is limited to 500 pieces worldwide, making it a commemorative instrument celebrating ESP's five decades. It combines collector appeal with professional-grade construction and tuning stability.
What comes included with the guitar?
The EC-2025 ships with an ESP hardshell form-fit case and a set of D'Addario XL110-6 strings, ready for immediate use.
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