ESP LTD EC-200DX CHARCOAL BURST guitar
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- LEC200DXCHB
Description
Sound & Tone
The ESP LH-150 humbuckers in this single-cutaway push out thick, sustaining overdriven tones with a punchy midrange, while the poplar body with flamed maple top and 24.75" scale keep notes warm and rounded rather than tight and snappy. Pulling up the push-pull tone knob splits either pickup to single-coil, thinning the voice for cleaner, more articulate rhythm and clean work. It covers rock, hard rock and metal comfortably, and the 24 extra-jumbo frets on a roasted maple neck with rosewood board give lead players room to work high up the neck.
ESP LTD EC-200DX Charcoal Burst Electric Guitar
The EC-200DX is a reliable stage workhorse that feels right at home in a guitarist's hands. Its thin U-contoured neck and 24.75" scale length sit naturally, while versatile humbucking pickups deliver articulate, punchy tones that cut through live mixes—capable of both thick overdriven textures and crisp single-coil definition when you engage the push-pull switch. The Charcoal Burst finish has the polish needed for both intimate club gigs and larger venues.
Playability & Feel
The roasted maple neck with rosewood fingerboard and thin U contour keeps fatigue low during long sets, while the 350mm radius fingerboard works equally well for lead lines and open chord passages. A 42mm nut width and 24 extra-jumbo frets with dot inlays make it easy to nail precise technique and explore extended range across the fretboard, night after night.
Tone & Electronics
The ESP LH-150 humbucking pickups in bridge and neck positions generate the full, articulate tones with excellent sustain and clarity that live performance demands. A push-pull switch on the tone knob engages single-coil character from either pickup position, expanding your sonic range across genres without reaching for a second instrument.
Key Features
- Poplar body with flamed maple top
- Flat-top single-cutaway Eclipse body with bevelled edge
- Bolt-on roasted maple neck with rosewood fingerboard
- Thin U neck contour
- 24.75" scale length
- 24 extra-jumbo frets with dot inlays
- 350mm fingerboard radius
- 42mm nut width
- ESP LH-150 humbucking pickups (bridge and neck)
- Push-pull single-coil tone switch
- TOM-style bridge and tailpiece
- Black chrome hardware with LTD tuners
- Charcoal Burst finish
This EC-200DX combines approachable ergonomics with professional-grade construction and switching capability, making it a dependable choice for touring musicians, session players, and serious collectors alike.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
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Specifications
| Scale Length | 24.75" Scale |
|---|---|
| Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Rosewood |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On |
| Bridge | Tune-O-Matic / Stopbar |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Made In | South Korea |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Home Recording
- ✓ Gigging
Not the best pick for
- – Traditional Jazz
- – Acoustic Folk
Skill level: Beginner · Intermediate · Advanced
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level is this guitar suited for?
The EC-200DX is designed for beginner, intermediate, and advanced players. Its comfortable thin U-contoured neck and 24 extra-jumbo frets lower the barrier for newer players, while the articulate pickups and push-pull switching reward experienced technique and exploration.
Can this guitar handle both lead and rhythm playing?
Yes. The 350mm fingerboard radius, 24 extra-jumbo frets, and 42mm nut width accommodate both lead work and open chord playing, and the ESP LH-150 pickups deliver both thick overdriven textures for rhythm and crisp definition for leads.
What does the push-pull switch do?
The push-pull tone switch engages single-coil tones from either pickup position, giving you the option to move beyond the full humbucker voice and add crisp, articulate character to your tone—useful for expanding genre versatility within rock and metal.
What genres is this guitar best suited for?
The EC-200DX is built for rock, metal, and hard rock, and performs well in home recording and gigging contexts. It is not optimized for traditional jazz or acoustic folk playing.
What is the body construction?
The EC-200DX features a poplar body with a flamed maple top, a flat-top single-cutaway Eclipse body shape with bevelled edge, and a bolt-on roasted maple neck with rosewood fingerboard. The 24.75" scale length and thin U contour prioritize comfort and playability.
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