ESP LTD EC-256FM Electric Guitar

Comments about ESP LTD EC-256FM Electric Guitar:

I went to guitar center to exchange my pedalboard and while i was waiting to get things sorted out, i went and picked this guy up. I've had my eyes on the eclipse-401 for a while, so I was curious to how it's little brother would be. This was one of my favorite necks i've played on, thick enough to not feel like a toy, but still felt like i could go as fast or wherever i wanted. It was just one of those where once you touch it, it just fits. I was able to get some amazing cleans, especially with the coil tap. I was really impressed with how well it handled distortion and was able to comfortably handle a few slayer and killswitch riffs. Overall i loved how this guitar handled and had to double check the price, it is a beautiful instrument and incredibly versatile; probably the best bang for the buck i've found so far.

Comments about ESP LTD EC-256FM Electric Guitar:

I gave it a four because it is exactly what I expected. And that is: An inexpensive, well build road warrior, that needs better pickups (EMG 61/80 would be my choice), and won't cause me to lose sleep if someone steals it. I don't want it stolen, I'm just saying, it's a really nice looking, well built, good playing, road banger, that would easily be 'big gig worthy' with upgraded pickups. That's exactly what I expected it would be, and that's exactly what it is. Therefore, a 4. Compared to it's EC-1000 brother, it's a 2.

Comments about ESP LTD EC-256FM Electric Guitar:

I absolutely LOVE the Black Cherry finish - this is one good looking guitar. It lost one star for how heavy it is; I was surprised it is heavier than my Epi Les Paul - I ordered it without playing 1st based on other reviews and how freaking good looking it is. I was hoping it would be lighter - something of a hybrid between a shredder and a Les Paul. That being said, it's not that big of a deal, unless it was my only guitar for 3 sets a night, then it would get tiring. I'm playing it through a Vox VT120, and it sounds amazing. The extra weight provides some nice tone and sustain. An interesting design feature - there's some extra width on the back of the headstock which helps provide an ergonomically correct placement of the thumb for strumming open chords; that was a nice surprise. I wish the volume control was by the tail piece instead of the bridge humbucker; when strumming, my hand sometimes hits it, changing the volume. It's better suited for "playing from the wrist" rather than "strumming from the elbow." Overall, this is a great mid-level guitar at a fantastic price point. I'll be using it for jamming/writing at home and for bar gigs where I won't be too upset if some drunk's beer spills on it. For recording, I'll probably use one of my higher-end guitars.

Comments about ESP LTD EC-256FM Electric Guitar:

From the box, the finish is awesome. Flamed maple top looks amazing. Definitely has the "Les Paul" feel as opposed to it's lighter EC brothers and sisters. With better electronics, pickups, and a fresh setup, this is gonna be competing with my primary guitar. Definitely worth it.

Comments about ESP LTD EC-256FM Electric Guitar:

Bought this because it was on special. Love it. Had taken a break from playing a guitar and now that family is all grown up i needed to be able to keep the neighbors awake.

Comments about ESP LTD EC-256FM Electric Guitar:

Amazing guitar overall for the type of music I play which is metal core (or any kind of music). It is a great bang for the buck.this is my third guitar and I love the feel and sound and overall everything about. amazing!

Comments about ESP LTD EC-256FM Electric Guitar:

I could say many things about this guitar, all of which would be about how incredible it is. I've had it for several months now, and have had no problems with it from when it came out of the box. After a quick adjustment to the shorter scale from my other guitars, this has become my go-to for playing almost anything. Whether its rhythm or lead, metal or classic rock, this guitar can handle its own. Both clean and distorted amps sound great, and natural harmonics can ring out clearly even without being plugged in. The push-pull coil tap is a nice addition, and gives this versatile guitar even more flexibility in sound. The only downside to this guitar is that it doesn't sustain notes for a long time, but every guitar has its flaws at this price range. Given that is the only one I can think of, I'd say this is an amazing purchase for any player.

Comments about ESP LTD EC-256FM Electric Guitar:

Going from Classical to Blues/Jazz the Fender 9.5 neck had me yearning for a 12" radius. I also have big fingers and was straining to close the barre chords. The 350mm/13.5" radius neck on the LTD caught my eye. It worked . . . the Jumbo frets and flat neck nailed the barre chords. I had four problems out-of-box. 1) Floppy bridge p/u . . . the frames don't fit the arch and there may be an internal adjustment spring and/or wiring issue causing the bridge pickup to flop at an angle. 2) The LTD closed tuners slip a little. Tightening the key screws helped stabilize tuning. 3) The 3-Way switch is loosey-goosey, uninspiring pot metal, and will require a $17 replacement some time soon . . . and 4) The 'flame top' maple is bland, no contrast. As a former woodworker I'm not impressed, but it is only cosmetic . . . luck of the draw. Most reviews state the guitar is made in Vietnam. This version is Indonesian. The guitar did arrive with good intonation, but the bridge needs to be raised a bit to decrease the angle to the saddles, or string over-the-top. I can fix all this stuff, and so far the G-String keeps in tune just fine . . . but a better nut wouldn't be a bad idea. Would I buy it again? Finding a strong grain and better pickup installation . . . better tuners, at a higher price . . . I was looking for an inexpensive practice guitar and this fit the bill, and can be upgraded as time goes on.

Comments about ESP LTD EC-256FM Electric Guitar:

The see-through black cheery flame top just called out to me. It's got the feel of a Les Paul with an ergonomically scalped back. The split coil humbuckers give it many tonal capabilities, though you can't mix and match. The push-pull master tone has you in either both pick-ups in single mode, or both pick-ups in humbucking mode. Doesn't matter, sounds great at a good price. The neck is a little buzzy, but a professional set up should do the trick. Just a great guitar to have!

Comments about ESP LTD EC-256FM Electric Guitar:

First, I'm not a pro or guitar aficionado but this baby really rocks. I might put some higher quality pickups on it at some point but the stock pickups are just fine. I got this guitar so I could do a Tom Morello project after taking nearly 15 years off from playing. For impromptu jam sessions and impressing my guests at parties I couldn't ask for more. It's obviously not the quality of a top shelf Gibson but it is a great electric for the price.

Comments about ESP LTD EC-256FM Electric Guitar:

Great playing guitar plays as good as some of my more expensive guitars don't hesitate well worth the mone MONEY . ESP guitars Rock the Ranger

Comments about ESP LTD EC-256FM Electric Guitar:

great guitar for the price middle shelf, great for gigging

Comments about ESP LTD EC-256FM Electric Guitar:

i received the guitar, but the pickup switch selector is wired incorrectly. When you switch up, it selects the bottom pickup. When you switch down, you select the top pickup. And when you have the switch at the center, if one pickup volume is as 10 and the other is at zero, no sound comes into the amp. this is not good quality at all. i would give zero stars because this is suppose to be a brand new guitar.

Comments about ESP LTD EC-256FM Electric Guitar:

Great playing

Comments about ESP LTD EC-256FM Electric Guitar:

I picked this up as "blemished" for about $200 off. I can only detect a blemish on the flame top that would have to be from the factory(below the top finish). I chose the see thru black. It is gorgeous even with the aforementioned blemish. The guitar was set up well and the coil tapping made this an even better score. It is nicely weighted and slim. The neck is comfortable. The pickups are great for me and again the coil tapping ability make it very versatile. I liked it much better than the epiphone LP's in the $400-$500 range. This guitar will get me down the road for some time to come. I couldn't be happier.

Comments about ESP LTD EC-256FM Electric Guitar:

This is a pretty good guitar, I like the neck profile and weight. It holds its tuning pretty well but the pickups are just OK. If you can find one on sale, I recommend picking one up.

Comments about ESP LTD EC-256FM Electric Guitar:

put an alnico 8 in the bridge. Best guitar you can get for the money. Fit and finish are good. has a flame top. stays in tune and with a good setup it is a really really nice guitar to play and sounds really good if you change out the pu's to alnico 8's.

Comments about ESP LTD EC-256FM Electric Guitar:

I will own this guitar until I die. Truly a beautiful guitar. Had a tiny bit of fret buzz out of the box but 5 minutes of adjustment and it plays like a dream. Extremely pleased. Would purchase again.

Comments about ESP LTD EC-256FM Electric Guitar:

I've owned my share of high end guitars including Gibson, Fender Custom Shop, Jackson, etc. and the 256 has quality beyond its low price. Great neck, nice big frets and great tone from the mahogany and maple combo. Able to pull off a variety of different tones/musical styles. Throw in some nice pickups and this inexpensive guitar can hold its own against guitars 3 times it's price.