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Description
The LTD EC-401 is built to last and perform for even the most demanding professional musician, and features EMG 81/60 active pickups. The EC-401 is ready to handle any kind of music where guitar gets pushed to the forefront. It has a set-neck design for comfortable, fast access to the higher frets, and a mahogany body, 3-piece mahogany neck, and rosewood fingerboard. It also includes high-quality Grover tuners. Case sold separately.
ESP LTD EC-401QM Electric Guitar Satin See-Thru Black
ESP LTD EC-401QM Electric Guitar Satin See-Thru Black
ESP LTD EC-401QM Electric Guitar Satin See-Thru Black
Features
Body
  • Body shape: Single cutaway
  • Body type: Solid body
  • Body material: Solid wood
  • Top wood: Quilted maple
  • Body wood: Mahogany
  • Body finish: Satin
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: Thin U
  • Neck wood: 3-piece mahogany
  • Joint: Set-thru
  • Scale length: 24.75"
  • Truss rod: Standard
  • Neck finish: Gloss
Fretboard
  • Material: Macassar ebony
  • Radius: 12"
  • Fret size: Extra-jumbo
  • Number of frets: 24
  • Inlays: Block
  • Nut width: 1.653" (42 mm)
  • Nut: Molded
Pickups
  • Configuration: HH
  • Neck: EMG-60
  • Middle: Not applicable
  • Bridge: EMG-81
  • Brand: EMG
  • Active or passive pickups: Active
  • Series or parallel: Not applicable
  • Piezo: No
  • Active EQ: Yes
  • Special electronics: None
Controls
  • Control layout: Volume 1, Volume 2, Tone
  • Pickup switch: 3-way
  • Coil tap or split: No
  • Kill switch: No
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Fixed
  • Bridge design: Tune-o-matic
  • Tailpiece: Stopbar
  • Tuning machines: Grover
  • Color: Black satin
Other
  • Number of strings: 6-string
  • Special features: Body shape
  • Case: Sold separately
  • Accessories: None
  • Country of origin: Indonesia
Reviews

4.65

34 Reviews

94%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Looks great, sounds great, plays great!
Looks great, sounds great, plays great!
Looks great, sounds great, plays great!
Looks great, sounds great, plays great!
Looks great, sounds great, plays great!
Looks great, sounds great, plays great!
The Guitar is Amazing for it's Price
The Guitar is Amazing for it's Price
Wonderfull guitar right out of the box
Not gloss top still good guitar
Awesome!

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Absolutely worth every penny.

Esp ltd....Feels like a total quality instrument. Great sustain,solid grover tuners. The see thru black is unique, the picture absolutely doesnt do it justice. The neck on this guitar is probably the most comfortable ive ever played, although to each is own on that thought. ESP for life after this purchase. I practice on a fender mustang,and with those emgs on the modern metal 2000 setting, its really an amazing sound. Very high output pickups,I can over power a drummer that uses tree trunks for sticks.Extremely satisfied with this purchase.Guitar is heavy,but not uncomfortable, it just feels quality . Looking forward to my next ESP!!!

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Most Liked Negative Review

1

It would be great if it actually worked

I received the guitar without a working jack. I could not plug into it. I was able to open it up and bend the jack receiver back into place to where I could plug in. Then, just 2 weeks later, the guitar doesn't work at all. I plug into my amp just to get a choppy connection. I really wish guitar center would test the guitar to make sure it actually works before shipping it off. Very disappointing experience.

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Jamming25
  2. Practicing23
  3. Recording19
  4. Rock Concerts14
  5. Small Venues10
Cons
  1. Fret Buzz3
  2. Craftsmanship1
  3. Surface scratches easily.1
  4. Not one yet!1
  5. None1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced18
  2. Novice7
  3. Professional Musician3
  4. Child1
Pros
  1. Good Tone26
  2. Fun To Play24
  3. Good Feel24
  4. Good Pick Up24
  5. Solid Electronics23

Reviewed by 34 customers

  • Great Guitar- Compare to Les Paul

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    byPaul

    fromWarren Ohio

    Right out of the box the action is great. Plus very comfortable for a heavier guitar. I like it better than my Les Paul.

  • Looks great, sounds great, plays great!

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byMatt

    fromOrange County, CA

    This guitar is a joy to play due to the shape of the neck and the tone it produces. Love the EMG humbuckers, especially the 81 at the bridge. Great for rock and metal! Included pics of the satin finish and the battery compartment for the active pick ups/

  • It would be great if it actually worked

    1

    submitted4 years ago

    byTrey

    fromOKC, OK

    I received the guitar without a working jack. I could not plug into it. I was able to open it up and bend the jack receiver back into place to where I could plug in. Then, just 2 weeks later, the guitar doesn't work at all. I plug into my amp just to get a choppy connection. I really wish guitar center would test the guitar to make sure it actually works before shipping it off. Very disappointing experience.

  • Great Guitar!!!!

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byDon

    fromVisalia, CA

    I bought his a couple months ago from Guitar Center here in Visalia, CA and I have zero complaints. It is great for what I like to play (Thrash, Punk and Hardcore).

  • Not Impressed

    2

    submitted4 years ago

    byShawn

    fromRochester ny

    I purchased a new LTD 401qm guitar and received the guitar wrapped in bubble wrap in a partially opened fender box. It seems like I received an open box or return, it didn't com in the esp box with the allen tool and paperwork very disappointed.

  • Great playing guitar!

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted4 years ago

    byTim

    fromAurora, IL

    I recently purchased this to replace my older Ibanez RG series that I had modified to put in EMG pickups. The LTD sounds much better than my Frankenstein Ibanez since it is now aging(12+ years).

Q&A

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  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byW

    fromLa

    Plainly states active pickups.. why the continued confusion? Is it a gamble as to what you get? Passive ir active? Pic shows an apparent battery compartment

    Open Reply - Thomas
    I’m very sorry for the confusion. They're active.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byRyver

    fromArab,al

    What pickups come in the guitar

    Open Reply - Thomas
    EMG

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byPaul

    fromBakersfield,ca

    How much does this guitar weigh ?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    All guitars vary depending on the density of the wood. Manufacturers usually only spec size and type of wood. Guitars are generally between 6 and 12 lbs. They can be more. The only way to know the weight of an individual instrument is to weigh it. This will be approximately 7- 8 lbs

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byBull

    fromLakeland Fl.

    what is the nut width ?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This guitar has a 42mm nut width.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byStewart J

    fromEngland

    Dose this come in ebony black neck?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    I’m sorry. Your question is not clear. Please call us at 877 5403

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked by7020

    fromundisclosed

    what color is the fret board? some photos look ebony, others rose wood.

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Fretboard Material: Pau Ferro Radius: 12" Fret size: Extra-jumbo Number of frets: 24 Inlays: Block Nut width: 1.653" (42mm)

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byEd

    fromTn

    I keep seeing people ask about pickups and the picture shows active emgs and one part states active emgs and another part says passive. Everyone keeps answering that it actually has passive pickups so why doesn't GC fix the listing? I almost purchased this thinking it was as shown with the active EMGs.

    Open Reply - Ronald
    I'm not sure why the listing hasn't been updated yet, but I'll have it corrected.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byEdward

    fromTN

    Does this have passive pickups like it states or active emgs like it shows in the pictures?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This guitar has passive pickups.

  • submitted7 years ago

    asked byMike

    fromundisclosed

    The title states the finish is satin. The description at bottom say body and neck are gloss.

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Here are the specs Body Body shape: Single cutaway Body type: Solid body Body material: Solid wood Top wood: Quilted Maple Body wood: Mahogany Body finish: Gloss Orientation: Right handed

  • submitted8 years ago

    asked byStarkiller

    fromBeaver Falls, PA

    I have seen on both variations of this guitar that one says it has active pickups and the other says it has passive, then one says it has and active EQ and the other says it doesn't I was just wondering which is correct. Thanks!

    Open Reply -
    This guitar does in fact have passive pickups.