Description
ESP have impressed us with this New ESP LTD EC-256 Eclipse Electric Guitar In Vintage Natural in Guitar, it’s in stock, and ready to ship with fast, reliable delivery across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. For more details within Guitar, additional Electric Guitar options, full specifications, demos, images, videos, and secure online ordering, read on below.
The ESP LTD EC-256 in Vintage Natural delivers classic single-cut looks with a vibrant, contemporary edge. With its mahogany body, flamed maple top and ESP Designed humbuckers, it serves up a powerful, versatile tone that is equally at home with bluesy crunch, classic rock riffs or modern high-gain sounds. A thin U shaped neck and roasted jatoba fingerboard complete a guitar that feels fast, comfortable and inspiring from the first chord.
Whether you are stepping up from your first instrument or looking for a reliable workhorse for stage and studio, the EC-256 combines style, playability and tone in a package that punches well above its price. The Vintage Natural finish lets the flame of the maple top shine through, giving you a guitar that looks as good as it sounds.
Under the hood, a set-neck construction and 24.75 inch scale deliver familiar, slinky feel with excellent sustain, while the TOM bridge and tailpiece provide rock-solid tuning stability. The passive ESP Designed LH-150 pickups offer a dynamic response that cleans up beautifully with your volume controls, and the push/pull tone pot unlocks coil-split single-coil style sounds for even more flexibility.
From tight, articulate rhythm work to singing lead lines, the EC-256 is built to keep up with your playing and encourage you to push your sound further. It is a stylish, reliable choice for players who want that classic Eclipse silhouette with modern playability and a wide tonal palette.
Vintage Natural Style with Flamed Maple Top
The Vintage Natural finish showcases a flamed maple top that gives the EC-256 a classy, high-end look. The grain of the maple catches the light beautifully, making this guitar stand out on stage or in the studio while retaining a timeless, vintage-inspired aesthetic.
Dynamic ESP Designed LH-150 Pickups
ESP Designed LH-150 humbuckers in the neck and bridge positions provide a super dynamic sound with plenty of output and clarity. From warm, rounded neck tones to punchy, aggressive bridge sounds, these pickups respond well to your picking dynamics and amp settings, making it easy to move between genres.
Comfortable Thin U Neck and Roasted Jatoba Fingerboard
The three-piece mahogany neck with a thin U contour offers exceptional playability, feeling fast and slim in the hand without sacrificing support. Paired with a roasted jatoba fingerboard and 350 mm radius, it makes chords, bends and fast runs feel smooth and effortless across all 22 XJ frets.
Set-Neck Construction and TOM Bridge
A set-neck construction enhances sustain and resonance by creating a strong connection between neck and body. Combined with the TOM bridge and tailpiece, you get a solid, stable platform that keeps your tuning in check and helps every note ring out clearly.
Key Features
- Mahogany Body with Flamed Maple Top – The mahogany body delivers warmth, depth and natural sustain, while the flamed maple top adds brightness and definition. This classic combination gives you a rich, full tone that works brilliantly for rock, blues and beyond.
- ESP Designed LH-150 Pickups – A pair of ESP Designed LH-150 humbuckers provide a powerful, articulate voice with plenty of punch. They handle gain with ease yet retain clarity, so your riffs stay tight and your leads cut through the mix.
- Thin U Neck Profile with Roasted Jatoba Fingerboard – The slim Thin U neck contour and smooth roasted jatoba fingerboard make the EC-256 exceptionally comfortable to play. Whether you prefer chunky rhythm work or fast lead lines, the neck feels inviting and easy under the fingers.
- Coil-Splitting Tone Control – The push/pull tone control lets you split the humbuckers for brighter, single-coil style tones. This expands your tonal options on the fly, allowing you to cover everything from thick, high-output humbucker sounds to cleaner, more articulate textures.
Specifications
Body
- Model Name: ESP LTD EC-256, Vintage Natural
- Product Code: 316572
- Body: Mahogany
- Top: Flamed Maple
- Finish: Vintage Natural
Neck and Fingerboard
- Construction: Set-neck
- Scale: 24.75″
- Neck: 3-piece Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Roasted Jatoba
- Fingerboard Radius: 350 mm
- Frets/Type: 22 XJ
- Neck Contour: Thin U
- Nut Width: 42 mm
- Nut Type: Moulded
Hardware
- Hardware Colour: Chrome
- Strap Button: Standard
- Tuners: LTD
- Bridge: TOM and Tailpiece
Electronics
- Neck Pickup: ESP Designed LH-150N
- Bridge Pickup: ESP Designed LH-150B
- Electronics: Passive
- Electronics Layout: Bridge Volume, Neck Volume, Tone (Push/Pull), Toggle Switch
