ESP LTD EC-401 Review

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Overall Rating 4.97

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Features 4.7

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Quality 2.62

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Reliability / Value 4.8

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  • Body Shape: LP  
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  • Number of Strings: 6  
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  • Body Type: Solid Body  
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  • Scale Length: 24-3/4"  
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  • Body Wood: Mahogany  
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  • Neck Shape: U-shaped neck  
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  • Fingerboard Material: Rosewood  
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  • Fingerboard Inlays: Flag  
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  • Number of Frets: 24  
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  • Nut Width: 1.65"  
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  • Tuners: Grover  
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  • Bridge: Tune-O-Matic  
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  • Hardware: Black Nickel  
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  • Fret Size: Extra Jumbo  
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  • Number of Pickups: 2  
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  • Pickup Switch Type: 3-way Pickup Selector  
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  • Controls: Tone  
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Have you ever tried an instrument and instantly felt like "That's it!"? ESP's LTD EC-401 is one of those. Superb in almost every way, LTD EC-401 will surely make you a happy owner giving you the best value for money.

Some truly amazing features put ESP's LTD EC-401 at the top of the ranking table in its price range. With every guitar player's wish fulfilled, the overall feeling is that ESP did a great job at choosing the right features and tuning them well. Feature-wise you can rest assured that LTD EC-401 is ready to rock. Are you ready to give ESP's baby a try?

Top quality guitars are easy to recognize, and LTD EC-401 is surely one of those, and you can tell that by the first glance at it. The finish is great, and it's not surprising, taken into the account that ESP is an experienced guitar manufacturer with long tradition in building great guitars. LTD EC-401 is set up for playing right out of the box, but if you wish to adjust it, it's not a problem at all. Whatever changes you want to make, it will keep its redefined shape because the hardware is solid, and yet easily adjustable.

LTD EC-401 is a guitar that is built to serve you for a long time, that will not let you down and will keep you happy. That is no coincidence, because ESP does indeed make great looking and great sounding guitars that are durable and reliable as well. LTD EC-401 will perform well both on stage and in studio, so you may rest assured that LTD EC-401 is a good choice.