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ESP LTD EC-257 7-string Electric Guitar Satin Black

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Overview

A great way to get started with 7-string playing.

If you've been looking for a great, affordable extended range guitar, your search is over. The LTD EC-257 is an excellent way to start exploring the depths, whether you're into djent or simply want access to lower pitches. With ESP-designed LH-150 pickups and tuners, plus a rock-solid tune-o-matic bridge on a resonant mahogany body,  this is a great addition to any modern guitarist's arsenal.

Features

  • Satin-finish mahogany body
  • 3-piece mahogany 7-string neck with 24-fret roasted jatoba fretboard
  • ESP-design LH-150 pickups with 3-way toggle switch
  • Black Tune-o-matic bridge with stopbar tailpiece, LTD tuners

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Specs

LTD EC-257 7-string Electric Guitar Specifications:

Body
  • Body shape: Single cutaway
  • Body type: Solid body
  • Body material: Solid wood
  • Top wood:
  • Body wood: Mahogany
  • Body finish: Satin
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: Thin U
  • Neck wood: 3-piece Mahogany
  • Joint: Set-in
  • Scale length: 25.5 in.
  • Truss rod: Yes
  • Neck finish: Satin
Fretboard
  • Material: Roasted Jatoba
  • Radius: 15.75 in.
  • Fret size: Extra-jumbo
  • Number of frets: 24
  • Inlays: Pearl block
  • Nut width: 1.89 in. (48 mm) Molded
Pickups
  • Configuration: HH
  • Neck: LH-150N
  • Middle:
  • Bridge: LH-150B
  • Brand: ESP
  • Active or passive pickups: Passive
  • Series or parallel: Parallel
  • Piezo: No
  • Active EQ: No
  • Special electronics: None
Controls
  • Control layout: Volume 1, volume 2, master tone
  • Pickup switch: 3-way
  • Coil tap or split:
  • Kill switch: No
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Fixed
  • Bridge design: Tune-o-matic
  • Tailpiece: Stopbar
  • Tuning machines: LTD
  • Color: Black
Other
  • Number of strings: 7-string
  • Special features: None
  • Case: Sold separately
  • Accessories:
  • Country of origin: China
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