ESP LTD EC-257 Electric Guitar Black Satin B-Stock

ESP LTD EC-257 Electric Guitar Black Satin B-Stock

The EC-257 is built for seven-string players who demand responsive feel and reliable tuning stability across an extended range. The thin U neck contour and 25.5" scale length sit naturally in your hands whether you're locked into drop tunings or exploring traditional positions. Mahogany body and roasted jatoba fingerboard deliver warm, sustained resonance with the durability needed for gigging without the premium price tag. This B-stock unit gives you full specification coverage at a reduced price point, making seven-string capability accessible to serious players.

Construction & Playability

Set-neck mahogany construction paired with a three-piece mahogany neck and roasted jatoba fingerboard creates solid sustain and tuning stability across all seven strings. The thin U contour, 48mm molded nut, and 400mm fingerboard radius support both standard and drop-tuned playing styles with equal confidence. The 22 extra-jumbo frets are sized for aggressive fretting without fret sprout, keeping the instrument road-ready and responsive night after night.

Tone & Electronics

ESP Designed LH-150 pickups (neck and bridge positions) track the full frequency range that extended-range instruments demand, with a push-pull coil tap on the tone knob that shifts from thick fundamentals to articulate highs. The passive electronics—Volume/Volume/Tone (Push/Pull)/Toggle Switch—keep operation straightforward and dead reliable. TOM bridge and tailpiece with black hardware lock in solid intonation and hardware stability through every performance.

Key Features

• Seven-string configuration with D'Addario XL110-7 strings (.010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046/.059)
• Set-neck mahogany construction for sustained tone and structural integrity
• Three-piece mahogany neck with thin U contour
• Roasted jatoba fingerboard with 22 extra-jumbo frets
• 25.5" scale length with 400mm fingerboard radius
• 48mm molded nut width
• ESP Designed LH-150 pickups with push-pull coil tap
• Passive electronics: Vol/Vol/Tone (Push/Pull)/Toggle Switch layout
• TOM bridge and tailpiece with black hardware
• Black Satin finish
• LTD tuners

The EC-257 pairs proven ESP engineering with the extended range that contemporary metal, progressive, and experimental styles demand—all without the cost barrier typically associated with seven-string instruments.