ESP LTD EC-256 Lefty Guitar Vintage Gold Satin
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ESP LTD EC-256 Lefty Guitar Vintage Gold Satin
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- SKU
- LEC256VGSLH
- Color
- Gold
. Description
Sound & Tone
The all-mahogany body and set neck, combined with a 24.75" scale and TOM bridge with stopbar tailpiece, give this single-cutaway a thick, warm midrange with long sustain and a slightly slinky feel under bends. The ESP LH-150 humbuckers push a punchy, focused output that handles crunchy rock rhythms and singing lead tones, while the neck position leans round and vocal for blues and jazz phrasing. Pulling up on the push-pull tone pot splits the coils for thinner, brighter single-coil-style sounds, widening the range into cleaner funk and pop textures.
ESP LTD EC-256 Lefty Guitar Vintage Gold Satin
The EC-256 Lefty sits naturally in your hands with its thin U-shaped three-piece mahogany neck paired with a solid mahogany body and set-neck construction. The Vintage Gold Satin finish resists fingerprints and wear from gigging while maintaining a professional stage appearance. This left-handed single-cutaway delivers genuine tonal versatility and rock-solid tuning stability at a price that outperforms guitars costing significantly more.
Playability & Build
The three-piece mahogany neck's thin U-shaped profile sits comfortably under your hand for fast riffing and intricate fretwork, while the roasted jatoba fingerboard with 22 extra-jumbo frets and ESP flag inlays glides smoothly under your fingers. Set-neck construction locks in excellent sustain and resonance that cuts through live mix, and the 24.75" scale length with 350mm fingerboard radius and 42mm die-cast nut width balance access and playability from open strings to the highest positions.
Tone & Electronics
A pair of ESP LH-150 humbucking pickups with matte black covers deliver punchy, articulate tones across rock, blues, jazz, and heavier styles, while the push-pull tone pot provides coil-splitting functionality for expanded sonic range on stage or in the studio. The TOM-style bridge with stopbar tailpiece locks in tuning through a full set and maximizes sustain, supported by a no-nonsense electronics layout of dual volume controls, tone (with push/pull switch), and a 3-way toggle that gets out of your way.
Key Features
- Solid mahogany body with set-neck construction
- Three-piece mahogany neck with thin U-shaped contour
- Roasted jatoba fingerboard with ESP flag inlays
- 22 extra-jumbo frets
- 24.75" scale length
- 350mm fingerboard radius
- 42mm die-cast nut width
- ESP LH-150 humbucking pickups (neck and bridge)
- Push-pull tone switch for coil-splitting
- TOM-style bridge with stopbar tailpiece
- Vintage Gold Satin finish
- Left-handed configuration
The EC-256 Lefty combines proven construction for gigging reliability, genuine tonal flexibility across genres, and stable hardware into a left-handed instrument built to perform night after night.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Left handed |
| Country of Manufacture | Indonesia |
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This guitar ships without a case
Add the matching hard caseESP CECFF Form-Fit Hardshell Case for EC Guitars (Case Only)
Specifications
| Body Style | Single Cutaway |
|---|---|
| Scale Length | 24.75" Scale |
| Frets | 22 Frets |
| Fretboard | Jatoba |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany |
| Pickups | HH |
| Bridge | Fixed |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Left handed |
| Model Year | 2023 |
| Made In | Indonesia |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Jazz
- ✓ Metal
Not the best pick for
- – Folk
- – Country
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this guitar suitable for metal and hard rock as well as jazz and blues?
Yes. The ESP LH-150 humbuckers and solid mahogany body deliver the sustain and punchy tone metal demands, while the coil-split function unlocks articulate, cleaner tones perfect for jazz and blues voicings. The instrument is genuinely genre-spanning across rock, blues, hard rock, jazz, and metal.
What makes the neck playable for fast, intricate fretwork?
The three-piece mahogany neck features a thin U-shaped contour paired with 22 extra-jumbo frets and a 350mm fingerboard radius, creating a comfortable, fast-playing profile across all positions. Set-neck construction also eliminates neck-joint movement, maintaining consistency during demanding playing.
How does the coil-split function work?
The push-pull tone switch converts the humbuckers from full dual-coil mode to single-coil mode, expanding tonal range from punchy humbucker thickness to articulate, bright single-coil cleans without swapping pickups or guitars.
Will this stay in tune during a gig or session?
The set-neck construction, solid mahogany body, and TOM-style bridge with stopbar tailpiece provide excellent tuning stability and maximum sustain, making it dependable for live and studio work. The 24.75-inch scale length and die-cast hardware support consistent intonation across nightly use.
What is the Vintage Gold Satin finish like?
Vintage Gold Satin resists fingerprints while maintaining a professional, understated appearance that works across stage and studio settings. The matte satin sheen is durable and easy to maintain between sessions and gigs.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.
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