Not every player needs to spend over a thousand dollars to get a guitar that feels and sounds genuinely professional. The LTD EC-256 in Black is proof of that. It takes the classic EC body shape that players have loved for decades and delivers it with real set-neck construction, quality humbuckers with coil-splitting, and the kind of playability that makes you forget what you paid for it.

The EC shape is one of those designs that just works for every style of music. Whether you play hard rock, blues, metal, or anything in between, this guitar fits right in. The multi-binding on the body and headstock gives it a premium look that punches well above its price point, and the all-black finish keeps it sleek and serious on any stage.

Set-neck construction at this price is a big deal

Most guitars in this range use a bolt-on neck. The EC-256 uses a set-neck joint, which means the three-piece mahogany neck is glued directly into the mahogany body. The result is better sustain, improved resonance, and effortless access to the upper frets without the heel getting in your way. Combined with the rosewood fingerboard, 22 extra-jumbo frets, and flag inlays, this guitar plays fast and feels comfortable from the first chord to the highest note on the neck.

Coil-splitting gives you two guitars in one

The ESP Designed LH-150 humbuckers deliver warm, full tone with plenty of output for rock and metal playing. Pull the tone knob and the coil-split kicks in, opening up a brighter, more articulate single-coil character that works beautifully for clean playing, blues, and anything that needs a lighter touch. It is a simple feature that dramatically expands what this guitar can do.

What you get with this guitar:

• Mahogany body with multi-binding on body and headstock
• 3-piece thin U-shaped mahogany neck with set-neck construction
• Rosewood fingerboard with flag inlays and 22 extra-jumbo frets
• ESP Designed LH-150 humbucking pickups
• Push-pull coil-split on tone knob
• Classic EC body shape in gloss Black finish

Come play it at The Pied Piper or let us bring it to you:

We are The Pied Piper Music Store, proudly serving musicians in New Albany, Ohio and across the greater Columbus Metro area. Come in and spend some time with this guitar. Plug it in, try the coil-split, feel the set neck under your hand, and see how much guitar you get for the money. If you cannot make it to the store, we ship anywhere in the continental United States so your next great guitar is never out of reach.

This is the guitar for players who want a serious instrument without a serious price tag. The LTD EC-256 Black delivers where it counts.