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Hello, what is the dimensions of EC-256FM or where can I find info about it?
Hey Nina, about 1077mm by 335mm Hope this helps!
How drastic (or subtle) of a difference would you say there is between the stock LH-150 humbuckers compared to the Duncan JB/59 pickups that are used on some of other models?
Hey Andy, depends how sharp your ears are!
To be fair, they are completely different pickups. The LH-150 will be made with a ceramic magnet with an output range around 11kΩ in the neck and 13kΩ in the bridge. Those Duncans you mentioned use an AlNiCo based magnet and have an output range of 7.6kΩ in the neck and 16.6kΩ in the bridge. Different magnets, different metal mass, and different outputs will equal different tonal characteristics . Check out our demo videos of instruments using the LH-150 pickups and you can compare them to audio samples from Duncan's site. Otherwise if you need a hands on feel for it you can visit your local ESP dealer, I am sure they'll have at least one instrument with LH-150s and one with that Duncan setup you can try.
Can you clear up something for me about my EC-256FM? Is the body all mahogany with just a thin veneer of flame maple? I mean is the mahogany body caved to the top shape and then the flamed maple veneer glued on the carved mahogany? OR is there a plain maple cap glued to a flat mahogany body, the maple top carved and then a flamed veneer glued on top of the plain maple? OR something entirely different?
I love the guitar - just find it ambiguous as some descriptions say "mahogany body with maple top" and some say "flame maple veneer" but it's never clear if there is a carved maple top under the veneer or if the mahogany is carved.
Hey Andy, these instruments will feature a maple veneer on the carved mahogany body. Hope this helps!
I bought my my EC-256 used on a closeout a couple years back when my music store was moving to a larger location. Was planning on a guitar from shall we say the value brand of the competitor most known for the single cut solid body. From the moment I picked it up, it felt like it was almost crafted for my hands. The fit and finish are far higher than what I was accustomed to in this price range. Buying my second this weekend as the GC exclusive Cherry Sunburst is on sale for super cheap.
Hey Ben, That's awesome! Thanks for sharing your comments here and we're exited to hear how happy you were with this purchase!
I have to say its been interesting the last couple hours checking out the differences between my trusty old '09 256AVB and the newly arrived '18 FM Cherry Sunburst. I like the change to the tulip-style tuner buttons over the old kidneys both in form and function. Same with the speed knobs over the top hat knobs. Those are both changes I will be making to my '09. The only change I didn't care for was moving the EC-256 from being part of the 12th fret inlay to the truss rod cover. I thought it was kind of cool as it was. There's a bit different feel between the satin and gloss necks, but yet very familiar at the same time. The finish on the '18 is perfect and I've been looking for flaws. The veneer top has some 3Dness to it. You'd be forgiven for thinking this is a far more expensive instrument than it is. I paid $299 both times. Now I just need to get my hands on a 256 Gold Top to complete the collection.
Hey Ben, Thanks for pointing out all those details. Glad to hear about the changes you like as well as the ones you don't like. Hope you can finish your collection!
I bought 256FM LD as my first guitar after very-very long pause. I was thinking about Epiphone LP or Yamaha, but I'm here! Sure, this is the right choice.
Hi Vladimir, Thanks for sharing your story. That is great to hear and we are so happy you chose one of our products. We really hope you like it!
I just bought a new see-thru dark cherry sunburst ec-256fm. Since that color is no longer on the website here, I assume it's been discontinued. I'm just curious when LTD stopped making them. I'm just trying to date which year mine was made. Is there a way to see what year my new AXE was made? Just curious.
Hi Phatmanswingin, please contact our customer service team and they can help you if you give them some photos and serial number. THeir email is customerservice@espguitars.com . I believe this model is an exclusive that we make for GC, so it is not on our site but you can still purchase them from GC.
Hi, I saw a ltd ec-256 similar as this one, but it looks like orange. I found that guitar is a special edition to UK. I want to know if is possible to get that guitar now
Like the Apettite for Destruction Les Paul Slash
Hi Carlos, We don't produce an orange model for this series currently. The only available colors are on our website.
I bought my 256FM and its been a dream come true. I was at the time debating between an Epiphone Les Paul and the 256FM and boy did i made the right choice! The thing looks awesome and plays excellent. I definitely will be buying another ESP guitar in the future.
Hi Fuzzface2018, Thanks for posting your review here. We're happy to hear how much you like your new guitar! Thanks for choosing ESP!
Wanted to buy this one from ProAudioStar too (like M-200) but given poor experience with M-200 (see comment in M-200 pink thread) didn't go for it.
Which LTD eclipse version is as thick as JH Iron Cross? Thanks.
Hi Maxim, Sorry about your experience with this dealer. I replied to your other comment. Please contact the dealer to help you solve your issue with damages. For our EC series, all our EC-256, EC-400, EC-401, EC-1000 have the same body shape/thickness as the JH Iron Cross. Our standard body thickness for these is 50mm. But we have a couple models with "traditional or full thickness" of 60mm. Those models are the EC-1000T (Traditional Thickness).
Is this jatoba fretboard (like specs say) or rosewood (like vido says)? Thanks.
Hi Maxim, We used to use rosewood for most of our instruments until last year when there was a significant change in trade laws for rosewood. Since then we've changed our fingerboard materials from rosewood. This model is currently being built and sold with a Jatoba fingerboard. The video was probably made before we made this change.
I wish you offered a maple fretboard. Love these guitars.
I love my LTD EC-256FM in Lemon Drop
but take note, the color is not like the photo shows (IMO due to Lighting from Camera Flash or Photo Studio), it's like a Gibson 'Honey Burst' on an LP. The 256 FM has everything I've wanted on a guitar and at a lot lower cost than for an EPI with the same features.