Description
If you are looking for New Guitars from ESP, the ESP LTD EC-400 Electric Guitar in Vintage Burst is a great option. In stock, and ready to ship with fast, reliable delivery across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. For more details within Electric Guitars, additional Solid Body Electric Guitars options, full specifications, demos, images, videos, and secure online ordering, read on below.
The ESP LTD EC-400 is a hard-rocking single-cut built for players who want crushing tone, slick playability and rock-solid reliability. With its mahogany body, quilted maple top and active EMG 81/85 pickup set, this EC delivers tight, aggressive sounds with singing sustain, all wrapped up in a stunning Vintage Burst finish that looks as good under stage lights as it does in the studio.
From the fast Thin U neck profile and extra-jumbo frets to the set-thru construction and locking tuners, every detail of the EC-400 is geared towards performance. Whether you are riffing in low tunings, firing off precise leads or cleaning up for atmospheric passages, this guitar stays clear, stable and comfortable, letting you focus purely on your playing.
High-Performance Rock and Metal Machine
The EC-400 sits firmly in modern rock and metal territory, with a classic single-cut silhouette hiding a thoroughly contemporary spec. The combination of a 24.75 inch scale length, set-thru neck joint and powerful active electronics gives you a tight, immediate response that is perfect for palm-muted riffs and articulate solos, while still offering enough warmth and body for more traditional styles.
Fast, Comfortable Thin U Neck
A three-piece mahogany neck carved to ESP’s Thin U profile makes the EC-400 feel instantly familiar and easy to play. The slim, ergonomic shape encourages speedy runs and wide stretches without fatigue, while the 350 mm radius rosewood fingerboard and 22 extra-jumbo frets provide a smooth, low-friction surface for bends, vibrato and intricate legato work.
Stage-Ready Hardware and Tuning Stability
Equipped with LTD locking tuners and a TOM bridge with tailpiece, the EC-400 is built to stay in tune through aggressive playing and frequent string bending. The locking tuners make string changes quick and secure, while the tried-and-tested TOM and tailpiece combination offers precise intonation and a solid, familiar feel under the picking hand.
Striking Vintage Burst Aesthetic
The Vintage Burst finish over a quilted maple top gives the EC-400 a premium, eye-catching appearance. The figured top adds visual depth and character, while the black hardware and MOP script inlay complete a sleek, modern look that suits everything from classic rock stages to extreme metal gigs.
Key Features
- Mahogany Body with Quilted Maple Top – A mahogany body delivers warmth, punch and sustain, while the quilted maple top adds snap and clarity to your tone. This classic combination gives riffs weight and authority, with enough definition to keep complex chords and fast passages articulate.
- EMG 81/85 Active Pickups – The EMG 81 in the bridge and EMG 85 in the neck provide high-output, low-noise performance ideal for modern rock and metal. Expect tight, cutting rhythm tones and fluid, singing leads, along with surprisingly smooth, glassy cleans when you roll back the volume.
- Set-Thru Neck Construction – Set-thru construction enhances sustain and upper-fret access by creating a strong, seamless connection between neck and body. This design helps every note ring out clearly, while making it easier to reach the highest frets for solos and extended-range licks.
- Thin U Neck with Extra-Jumbo Frets – The Thin U profile and 22 extra-jumbo frets give you a fast, modern playing feel. The larger fretwire makes bending and vibrato effortless, while the slim neck shape supports technical playing styles and long sets without straining your fretting hand.
Specifications
Body
- Body Wood: Mahogany
- Top Wood: Quilted Maple
- Body Type: Solidbody
- Colour: Vintage Burst
Neck
- Construction: Set-Thru
- Scale Length: 24.75 inch
- Neck Wood: 3-piece Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 350 mm
- Neck Profile: Thin U
- Frets: 22 Extra-Jumbo
- Nut Width: 42 mm
- Nut: Moulded
- Fingerboard Inlay: MOP Script
Hardware
- Bridge: TOM and Tailpiece
- Tuners: LTD Locking
- Hardware Colour: Black
- Strap Buttons: Standard
Electronics
- Neck Pickup: EMG 85 (Black)
- Bridge Pickup: EMG 81 (Black)
- Pickup Type: Active Humbuckers
- Controls: Volume/Volume/Tone
- Switching: Toggle Switch
Miscellaneous
- Orientation: Right Handed
- Strings: D’Addario XL110 (.010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046)
- Number of Strings: 6
- Series: LTD EC Series
- Model: EC-400
