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ESP LTD EC-256 Guitar Candy Apple Red Satin B-Stock vs ESP LTD EC-256 Lefty Guitar Candy Apple Red Satin B-Stock
The EC-256 and EC-256 Lefty are the same guitar built for opposite hand orientations. Choose the standard EC-256 if you play right-handed, or the EC-256 Lefty if you play left-handed.
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ESP LTD EC-256 Guitar Candy Apple Red Satin B-Stock
ESP LTD EC-256 Lefty Guitar Candy Apple Red Satin B-Stock
Specs side by side
| ESP LTD EC-256 Guitar Candy Apple Red Satin B-Stock | ESP LTD EC-256 Lefty Guitar Candy Apple Red Satin B-Stock | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $479.20 | $479.20 |
| 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-256 Guitar Candy Apple Red Satin B-Stock
- ✓ Right-hand configuration for standard players
- ✓ Warm neck pickup and aggressive bridge pickup balance
- ✓ Set-neck mahogany construction with excellent sustain
Why choose ESP LTD EC-256 Lefty Guitar Candy Apple Red Satin B-Stock
- ✓ Left-hand configuration for left-handed players
- ✓ Push/pull tone pot enables coil-splitting for tonal flexibility
- ✓ Same professional-grade build as standard model
Frequently asked questions
What's the actual difference between these two guitars?
The only difference is hand orientation. The EC-256 is right-handed; the EC-256 Lefty is left-handed. All other specs—mahogany body, set-neck construction, 24 frets, roasted jatoba fingerboard, dual ESP LH-150 pickups, and 24.75-inch scale—are identical.
Do both have coil-splitting capability?
The EC-256 Lefty explicitly includes a push/pull tone pot for coil-splitting. The standard EC-256 description does not mention this feature, suggesting it may lack this option or have different electronics.
Which genres suit these guitars best?
Both excel at rock, blues, and hard rock. The EC-256 Lefty also lists jazz as a strong fit, while the standard EC-256 explicitly avoids jazz applications. Neither is ideal for folk or country.
Are these B-stock units discounted?
Both are listed as B-stock, indicating minor cosmetic flaws or return stock, but specific discounts are not provided in the product information.