ESP LTD Ted Aguilar EC Electric Guitar Black
Description
ESP LTD Ted Aguilar EC Electric Guitar Black
The ESP LTD Ted Aguilar EC sits in your hands with refined balance and smooth contours built for extended sessions without fatigue. This neck-through design captures every nuance of your playing dynamics—aggression when you dig in, subtlety when you pull back—making it equally at home in progressive metal, hard rock, or modern fusion where clarity and definition cut through. The voice punches with articulate midrange and controlled sustain that sits perfectly in a live mix, rewarding both technical precision and expressive interpretation.
Playability & Feel
The neck-through construction with a 3-piece mahogany neck and thin U contour delivers stability and comfort across extended gigs and rehearsals. A 24.75" scale and 42mm nut width support both lead work and rhythm playing, while the 350mm fingerboard radius and 24 extra-jumbo frets facilitate smooth note articulation and bend control without dead spots.
Tone & Electronics
The pairing of an EMG 60 neck pickup with an EMG 81 bridge pickup provides articulate low-end and aggressive high-frequency definition characteristic of active electronics. A recessed Gotoh TOM bridge with string-through design anchors the mahogany body with maple cap, sustaining notes with clarity while the Macassar ebony fingerboard and black finish complement the professional sonic character.
Key Features
- Neck-through construction for superior sustain and stability
- 3-piece mahogany neck with thin U contour
- Mahogany body with maple cap
- Macassar ebony fingerboard
- 24 extra-jumbo frets with 350mm radius
- 24.75" scale length with 42mm nut width
- Active EMG 60 and EMG 81 pickup configuration
- Recessed Gotoh TOM bridge with string-through body anchoring
- LTD locking tuners with pearloid buttons
- Black hardware throughout
- D'Addario XL110 strings included
- Hard case included
The Ted Aguilar EC combines aggressive electronics with refined build quality, delivering an instrument built for gigging musicians and collectors who demand articulation and dynamic response that handles demanding playing styles night after night.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
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At a Glance
The ESP LTD Ted Aguilar EC is a neck-through mahogany guitar with active EMG pickups built for progressive metal, hard rock, and fusion—genres where clarity, sustain, and punchy cut-through matter on stage. The thin U-contour neck, 24 extra-jumbo frets, and balanced body design mean hours of gigging without fatigue, while the EMG 60/81 pairing delivers aggressive high-frequency definition and articulate midrange that cuts live mixes. Choose this for the technical precision and dynamic responsiveness you need when every note counts in complex arrangements.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Fusion
Not the best pick for
- – Worship
- – Folk
- – Jazz
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level and genres is this guitar built for?
The Ted Aguilar EC is engineered for intermediate through professional players working in progressive metal, hard rock, modern fusion, and similar styles where technical precision and articulate tone are essential. The active EMG 60/81 pairing and 24 extra-jumbo frets reward both lead work and rhythmic complexity, but it is not designed for worship, folk, or jazz applications.
What pickups does it have and how do they affect the tone?
The guitar features an EMG 60 neck pickup paired with an EMG 81 bridge—active electronics that deliver articulate low-end and aggressive high-frequency definition characteristic of high-output active systems. This pairing provides controlled sustain, punchy cut-through, and dynamic responsiveness that captures both aggressive dig-in and nuanced playing.
What is the neck construction and how does it feel over long sessions?
The neck-through design uses a 3-piece mahogany construction with a thin U contour that balances comfort with stability during extended playing. The 24.75" scale, 42mm nut width, 350mm fingerboard radius, and 24 extra-jumbo frets support both lead and rhythm work without dead spots, and the balanced body minimizes fatigue during hours of playing.
What bridge does it use and why does it matter?
The guitar features a recessed Gotoh TOM bridge with string-through body anchoring, which anchors the mahogany body with maple cap to sustain notes with clarity and stability. This design supports the controlled sustain and articulate tone the instrument is known for.
What comes with the guitar?
The Ted Aguilar EC ships with a hard case, LTD locking tuners with pearloid buttons, black hardware throughout, and D'Addario XL110 strings already installed.
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