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ESP LTD EC-201 Flat Top Guitar See Thru Black Cherry B-Stock vs ESP LTD EC-201FT Lefty Guitar See Thru Black Cherry B-Stock
The EC-201 is a right-handed guitar optimized for rock and metal with dual pickups and coil-split versatility, while the EC-201FT is a left-handed model voiced for blues, rock, and jazz with a single pickup and rosewood fingerboard. Choose the EC-201 if you're right-handed and play aggressive genres; choose the EC-201FT if you're left-handed and favor blues-rock or jazz.
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ESP LTD EC-201 Flat Top Guitar See Thru Black Cherry B-Stock
ESP LTD EC-201FT Lefty Guitar See Thru Black Cherry B-Stock
Specs side by side
| ESP LTD EC-201 Flat Top Guitar See Thru Black Cherry B-Stock | ESP LTD EC-201FT Lefty Guitar See Thru Black Cherry B-Stock | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399.20 | $399.20 |
| Brand | ESP LTD | ESP LTD |
| Series | LTD EC | LTD EC |
| Body | Single Cutaway | Single Cutaway |
| Body Type | Solid | Solid |
| Scale | 24.75" Scale | 24.75" Scale |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 22 Frets | 22 Frets |
| Fretboard | Jatoba | Jatoba |
| Neck | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Pickup Configuration | HH | HH |
| Bridge | Fixed | Fixed |
| Year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Condition | Refurbished | Refurbished |
Why choose ESP LTD EC-201 Flat Top Guitar See Thru Black Cherry B-Stock
- ✓ Right-handed orientation for the majority of players
- ✓ Dual-pickup configuration provides more tonal variety and switching options
- ✓ Optimized voicing for rock and metal genres
- ✓ High-output bridge pickup designed to drive amps hard
Why choose ESP LTD EC-201FT Lefty Guitar See Thru Black Cherry B-Stock
- ✓ Left-handed construction for left-handed players
- ✓ Rosewood fingerboard with black binding and pearloid block inlays adds visual appeal and durability
- ✓ Single-pickup design simplifies operation and reduces noise
- ✓ Voiced for blues, rock, and jazz with versatile midrange presence via coil-split
Frequently asked questions
What's the main difference between these two models?
The EC-201 is right-handed with dual pickups; the EC-201FT is left-handed with a single pickup. Both share the same mahogany construction, 24.75-inch scale, and thin U-neck profile, but the EC-201FT includes a rosewood fingerboard with binding and inlays, while specs for the EC-201's fingerboard are not detailed.
Can a right-handed player use the EC-201FT, or vice versa?
No. The EC-201FT is specifically designed for left-handed players with reversed body contours and hardware. The EC-201 is a standard right-handed instrument. Choose based on your playing hand.
Which guitar is better for metal?
The EC-201 is explicitly listed as suitable for metal and features a high-output bridge pickup built to drive amps hard. The EC-201FT is listed as not ideal for metal and is voiced for blues, rock, and jazz instead.
Do both guitars have the coil-split feature?
Yes. Both the EC-201 and EC-201FT feature a push-pull coil-split on the master volume control that unlocks single-coil textures from the humbucker pickup. This expands tonal range on both instruments.