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ESP LTD EC-401 Electric Guitar with Floyd Rose Bridge  

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Modern appointments enhance this classic rocker's playability.

The ESP LTD EC-401 Electric Guitar has a set mahogany neck on a single-cutaway body with a mahogany back and top in a elegant gloss black finish. The rosewood fretboard has 24 extra jumbo frets and is adorned with abalone flags plus the model name at the 12th fret. The thin U-shaped neck contour and the 24-3/4" scale make the LTD EC-401 an extremely playable electric guitar. Loaded with active EMG-81 (bridge position) and EMG-60 (neck position) pickups this ESP electric guitar has plenty of gain and tonal articulation. Get wacky without fear of tuning problems with the LTD EC-401 guitar's Floyd Rose Special tremolo bridge. The guitar body, neck and headstock are highlighted with multi-ply binding. Black hardware complements the LTD EC-401 guitar's good looks. Case not included.

Features

  • Single-cutaway body
  • Set-neck
  • 24.75" scale
  • Mahogany body
  • Mahogany top
  • Mahogany neck
  • Rosewood fingerboard
  • 13.77" (350 mm) fingerboard radius
  • Locking nut
  • 1.65" (42mm) locking nut
  • Thin U neck contour
  • 24 extra jumbo frets
  • Black nickel hardware
  • ESP tuners
  • Floyd Rose Special tremolo bridge
  • EMG-81 (bridge) / EMG-60 (neck) active humbuckers
  • Volume/Volume/Tone controls with a 3-way toggle
  • Case Not Included

Own a guitar with classic styling, modern tones and outstanding playability.

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Best of both worlds

| Review By: ILYA BRUSOVANIK | 7 months, 5 days ago

2 people out of 3 found this review helpful

Features:

Take a slim Les Paul with 24.75 super comfortable neck and a cutaway midsection.

Add a couple of frets to the total of 24.

Slap on a Floyd Rose that keeps it all in tune.

Top off with a pair of nice quiet EMG humbuckers.

 

On top of that - she's got the look: sleek, sexy, minimalistic design.

Quality:

I am one of those painfully picky people.  I truly mean it when I say that the quality is impeccable.  I would say that it probably beats my brother's Korean made ESP LTD Deluxe EC-1000 FR.

Value:

Not the cheapest, but perfectly acceptable.

Overall:

10

Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
Yes
Musical Experience:
20+
Style of music you play:
Instrumental, Hard Rock
Where you live:
NYC

Did you find this review helpful? yes no1097305

Worth the money.

| Review By: Zach Barnes | 11 months, 3 weeks ago

1 people out of 2 found this review helpful

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I'd probably buy another one if they made them in an oil or blonde finish. If that says anything.

I've had this guitar for a few weeks now, and I can't complain. For the price, you get all the goodies that a versatile guitar needs. The Floyd Rose Trem is great. I've had many. The pick ups are actual EMGs, not the lesser variety. I love a Les Paul body style, especially with a locking system, and especially in black. The neck feels great - slim, quick, nice proportional frets - fairly large ones. Not quite as heavy as an actual Les Paul, but feels similar. The body and neck are not as thick, but the carved top makes for a great looking guitar. It will need adjustment when it gets to your door. The action is silly high. If you aren't comfortable adjusting it yourself - Learn - it's easy. After I adjusted my trem and pick-up height, it played beautifully. The EMGs are of course considered high out-put, and really push your signal. Very crisp sounding electric guitar, plays fast, and plays anything well. Like I said, for the money, it's well worth it.

Looks and plays nicely. Feels comfortable.

Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
No
Musical Experience:
18 years playing guitar
Style of music you play:
Yes, pretty much
Where you live:
unspecified

Did you find this review helpful? yes no1080793

Never gave ESP/LTD a shot before I bought this.

| Review By: AmazedbyLine6 | 1 year, 14 hours ago

1 people out of 1 found this review helpful

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I ordered this guitar on a whim, to be honest. I've never really considered owning an ESP or LTD, I've always been a Jackson man myself- but that's changed now. I love this guitar, the pick ups give you true to the bone metal flavor, along with nice crisp clean tones. The Floyd is a nice little extra too, this is my first Floyd so I'm still getting used to it. The neck is thin, and the playability is amazing. All-in-all, I would be this guitar every time over others in this price range.
Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
No
Musical Experience:
Hobbyist
Style of music you play:
Thrash Metal, Metal Core
Where you live:
Florida

Did you find this review helpful? yes no816982

Excellent Guitar!!

| Review By: Mucker | 1 year, 2 weeks ago

3 people out of 3 found this review helpful

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Got this guitar about 2 weeks ago.  I've been playing it non-stop since.  Extremely great playing guitar.  Very easy to play.  Nice fast neck. Great sound from the EMGs.  Floyd Rose trem is stiff but very forgiving.  I've been a Gibson man since I started playing 15 years ago and I thought I'd give the ESPs a chance because I've heard great things about them.  They are all true.  I don't want to compare this guitar to a Les Paul because the only thing that's similar is the body style.  They are 2 very different guitars.  If you just like the Les Paul look, get this and save $1500.  Do not hesitate to buy this guitar. 
Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
No
Musical Experience:
Hobbyist
Style of music you play:
Rock, Hard Rock, Metal
Where you live:
Hagerstown, MD

Did you find this review helpful? yes no798307

I loVe IT!!!

| Review By: dewell JoHns | 1 year, 3 months ago

0 people out of 1 found this review helpful

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i absolutely love this guitar i got this guitar yesterday through the mail.. its pretty much a versitile guitar i mean you can play anything on this guitar and it'll sound good... the floyd rose bridge is awsome i'm not easy on my tremelo arm lol and it stays in tune no matter how much i dive with it... the pick ups first time ive ever used emgs but i have to say they are amazing i dont think i wana move away from them... fantastic chunky,very clear sound the distortion...WOW!! they have a major bite and crunch i love this guitar i recomend this guitar to anyone /m/ (-__-) /m/
Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
No
Musical Experience:
active musician
Style of music you play:
ill play anything... rock,bluegrass,metal,country.
Where you live:
florida

Did you find this review helpful? yes no1023665

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