I wonder why anyone would put a thumbs down to this video. The guy is a nice guy talking about a nice guitar and doing it very nicely. Seems like some people just smash their nuts against the door every morning (as we say in Costa Rica)
I own this guitar in red and I absolutely love it. It feels like a very high end guitar to me. The setup was okay and I had to make a few adjustments but now it plays beautifully. The neck feels thin and fast, with the exception of the back of the neck which can get sticky as mentioned in this video. I do split the coil sometimes and enjoy this beautiful guitar
That was a really good review! You went straight to it and answered every question I could’ve asked. I saw this guitar at a random store today, and as an ESP player, I became interested in it. This review is all I needed. Thank you!
Thanks a lot for the review!!! I've been checking guitars out for quite a bit and I was unsure about what to buy. I found about this model a few days ago and I covers my needs perfectly. This review has just made me sure this is the one I'll buy
Reçue il y a quelques mois pour mes 45 ans...eh oui il n'est jamais trop tard pour se mettre à la guitare. Ma couleur préférée, une prise en main facile et un son vraiment top, je l'adore ❤️
It trips me out seeing someone complaining on this guitar cuz I own it and its powerful. It just comes down to the operator. I'd def pick this than any strat or many other guitars. But some people are to critical
It looks like this axe is perfect for you and that's nice. But it might not be perfect for someone else, and you might encounter people who don't like this axe at all (please don't kill those people :) )
Amazing review! I wish every guitar review would be like this one. Not just about colors and metrics. About feelings. About many things. We are looking for a special guitar. May be this one? Thank you so much! I was thinking. Not anymore. I have to get it. This is my guitar. My special guitar. (c8
I had this guitar, I liked it. But it was a little light feeling for my taste. Also, I play in the classical position so les paul shapes don't really work for me. Great review my friend, I'm binge watching all your vids since I've found you. Our tastes are very similar. Rock on, from Australia.
For sure single cuts are not the best for classical position ! This little LTD has really got something I love within its tone. These LTD pickups are pretty good eventhough the note definition could be a bit better, but they have something special, kind of make me think of some passive EMGs or something.
Nice review. The purple finish does look great, but I'm thinking about snatching up a used cherry burst 256 with an incredibly gorgeous flamed top that I recently came across online. I've got two Schecter C-1 Classics and I've been wanting to swap out the pickups in one of them. The JB / Jazz set sounds awesome, but I'd rather have one with a different sound as opposed to having them both sound identical. I figure I can use the Seymour Duncans from that Schecter to upgrade the 256 and switch up the sound on that C-1 Classic with something different. It seems like that JB set would be the perfect upgrade for the 256, although the stock pickups sound pretty decent here. I haven't settled on what I would want to use as replacements in the Schecter yet. They're offering a really nice hardshell case with that 256 as well, the only thing I'd have left to upgrade would be swapping the stock tuners out for locking tuners and possibly having a new nut installed. I'm still not sure, but it's definitely tempting. Great video, I always appreciate your insight and attention to detail.
Thanks ! Those cherry burst EC 256 are not easy to find ! According to what you're gonna play a set of SD Distorsion / Jazz or Distorsion / '59 could sound pretty well in an EC 256 or a Schecter as well. But the stock pickups are really interesting, it's just a matter of taste :)
I had the ec-1000 and it’s a great guitar. I wasn’t crazy about the XJ frets. I know a lot of guitars have them and people love them but they aren’t as good if you have a tight grip or if you like the action really low. After playing Fenders the XJ frets feel like railroad tracks
I bought the satin black one, tore out the factory picks and threw them in the bin, they just didn’t have the definition I was looking for, I put in the Nazgul/Sentient set and it sounds absolutely amazing. Out of 14 other guitars, this one is my favorite next to my Viper 400.
@@ToroKchannel I just received it yesterday. I'm pretty unhappy with how dull and weak it sounds which is why I'm googling now to see if others have had the same negative experience. It sounds boxy, compressed and it maxes out if I pluck the strings too hard. I have a cheap strat with single coils to compare it with and the strat sounds way better with old strings, the eclipse has brand new strings that sound great so long as I don't plug it into an amp. I should return it
Glad you highlighted the color issue, seems to be different with all colors. Not a deal breaker but can be deceiving at times. Can see how some people would be a little annoyed with the difference tho.
Well yes it still surprises me cos it doesn't look like a classic color shade variation due to the wood. It truly looks like they decided to change the color at some point. I wish I had the other color just to compare them side by side, but I could order 10 of them and never receive the ESP website version :)
I don't know how to turn a Gibson into a Chibson, but I can tell you that EC stands for Eclipse, the ESP model that's the grand mother of this one. 256 just means that this is a 200 series, with mahogany body and made in Indonesia :)
@@ToroKchannel Well thank you 😊 now I know 😁 I'm upgrading the tuners to locking Gotoh hardware... the pups? hmmm good as is, especially when a good EQ is implemented! 😁
I'm going to have a black color one in my possession tomorrow, but it seems people who will demo this guitar treated as a metal guitar when it's just as good at rock and roll.
It's not because of the guitar but because of me, I'm mainly a metal player so I mainly play metal :) Now yes, this LTD will sound very good for rock'n'roll too ! Hope you'll have fun with yours.
I got this guitar a few years back and the colour is the one shown on the ESP website, but the fretboard is the same kind of darkness as the one you have. I was under the impression I'd get the kind of purple you got when I ordered based on the photos from the Andertons website, but I didn't. It didn't bother me enough at the time to send it back though. I think the colour is just inconsistent and it's a bit of a lottery which you'll get, to be honest. Also, the back of the body and neck on my ESP are black whereas yours appears to be purple.
thanks for your comment and informations. I can confirm that the back of mine is purple. In fact I love that dark purple color but I wonder how the other color would look like in person - but no, I won't buy a second one ! ;)
I’ve been looking at that guitar for yours but never could grab one in a shop (I live in Belgium). I do realize the body looks quite thin… could measure how deep it is ? And could you inform us about the weight ?
I think the pickups in the LTD will be better for this kind of heavy stuff, but as far as the playability goes, it will be a draw. The benton might have a little advantage if you intend on shredding cos it doesn't have a neck heel. 2 very good guitars anyway !
The set up out of the box was pretty good, I just had to clean the frets up and set the guitar in tune. Now, as far as the color goes, man, I just recommend you just go for the one you prefer, that's a matter of personal taste :)
Hi, the neck looks darker on this vid rather than on the pictures on Thomann website. How does it look in real life ? More like in your vid (darker) or more like on Thomann ? Thanks
In my real life, it looks like on my vid :) Now you must know that there are different shades of purple running on this axe, and since Thomann has not updated their pics, I really don't know what you will get if you order one.
Hard question cos' both are very good ! As far as the tone goes, with its EMG Fat 55, the Benton has a serious advantage eventhough the LTD pickups are not bas at all. But I really enjoy the big Xtra jumbo frets that the LTD offers. You also have to consider the chape of the neck : C on the Benton and U on the LTD with pretty wide shoulders. You should watch the comparison video I've made between this 2, it couls help you decide : th-cam.com/video/SEhknYu4XDg/w-d-xo.html
Hmm isn't the guitar bit too bassy or is it settings? Even bridge pickup sounds quite bassy to me. I want something for 80's classical metal like Metal Church, Armored saint, Crimson glory. I thought of LTD M-200 but I don't want another guitar with FR and this one looks fine but the bassy tones are so annoying.
Yes it sounds bassy, the setup is stock (same height on the low E and high E side). Now, on the M-200 or MH-200, you've got the same pickups but with no metal cap and that will make them sound way brighter and closer to what you're looking for. Now if you wanna go 80's, I think you should go for a set of Seymour Duncan Distorsion (SH-6) pickups, at least for the bridge pup :)
How does this compare to a Harley Benton at around the same price range? I'm 35 and have always played a little on and off but sold all my gear years ago, I want something affordable but best bang for my buck :) thanks for the video
I've made a video comparison between this EC-256 and the Harley Benton SC-550 Plus that's in the same price range so I hope it will answer your question :) th-cam.com/video/SEhknYu4XDg/w-d-xo.html
I'm 38 been drumming 23 yrs but the HB reviews for dbl cut sg customs with gotoh hardware which is huge step up but reviews are amazing. Rad colors, prob incredible SG or LP from Germany to ur door bout $275. I'd say esps pickups are lil better than their roswells but it's subjective
Don't worry, I've been a noob too :) I think installing a whammy bar on a hardtail guitar is never a good idea. A good whammy bar is expensive, installing it is out of reach for most people so you will have to go to a luthier and if you want to sell it in a couple of years, it will be very hard to find a buyer. If you want this kind of guitar with a Floyd Rose, you should try and find an LTD EC-1000 FR on the used market. A Kramer Assault Plus FR can also be a good deal if you want a single cut with FR.
Someone please help me decide ASAP!! This or an Epiphone Les Paul Custom Pro Made in China. Both priced almost the same used from where I am. Please asap someone help me decide.
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I wonder why anyone would put a thumbs down to this video. The guy is a nice guy talking about a nice guitar and doing it very nicely. Seems like some people just smash their nuts against the door every morning (as we say in Costa Rica)
"some people just smash their nuts against the door every morning"... It already hurts when I read this ! Thanks a lot for your appreciation, man !
The Opinion of an Idiot does'nt count, thanks for the reveiw
Jealousy that's all it is 👍🏼
I’ve watched multiple videos for this guitar and no one has played it clean which is what I wanted to hear most. Thanks!
You're welcome !
I own this guitar in red and I absolutely love it. It feels like a very high end guitar to me. The setup was okay and I had to make a few adjustments but now it plays beautifully. The neck feels thin and fast, with the exception of the back of the neck which can get sticky as mentioned in this video. I do split the coil sometimes and enjoy this beautiful guitar
I bought this guitar in cobalt blue it’s my first electric guitar and I’m loving it.
Same here, though in satin black.
That was a really good review! You went straight to it and answered every question I could’ve asked. I saw this guitar at a random store today, and as an ESP player, I became interested in it. This review is all I needed. Thank you!
thanks to you !
Probably the best review of this guitar out there, you convinced me to buy it, good job man
Thanks ! Pretty sure you will enjoy it :)
but is this guitar better than epiphone les paul studio
@@yaya-gh1bn For metal obviously yes
I used to have this same guitar years ago with active pick ups and I loved it.
Thanks a lot for the review!!! I've been checking guitars out for quite a bit and I was unsure about what to buy. I found about this model a few days ago and I covers my needs perfectly. This review has just made me sure this is the one I'll buy
Hope you'll enjoy your EC-256 !
Ordered mine today. Great video.
The colour varies ... Some are darker and some are lighter... Same with the pattern... Every guitar is unique
Don't tell this to me I might order a second one ! :D
Now I have to get the purple one to place next to the Cherry 🍒 Burst EC256! 😂
Great review! I have a EC-1000 and I love it. The coil splitting on this one is a nice touch, I’m thinking about picking up one of these bad boys.
Thanks !
An excellent, thorough review. Thank you!
Thanks !
Reçue il y a quelques mois pour mes 45 ans...eh oui il n'est jamais trop tard pour se mettre à la guitare. Ma couleur préférée, une prise en main facile et un son vraiment top, je l'adore ❤️
Tu as raison, il n'est jamais trop tard ! Ravi qu'elle te plaise, amuse-toi bien avec cette jolie LTD :)
Thanks for an awesome review! Got myself one today 🥳
My pleasure ! Hope you'll enjoy yours ;)
It trips me out seeing someone complaining on this guitar cuz I own it and its powerful. It just comes down to the operator. I'd def pick this than any strat or many other guitars. But some people are to critical
It looks like this axe is perfect for you and that's nice. But it might not be perfect for someone else, and you might encounter people who don't like this axe at all (please don't kill those people :) )
I also own it and I have a question if it also makes noises while splitting the coils, or do I have bad grounding?
Amazing review!
I wish every guitar review would be like this one.
Not just about colors and metrics. About feelings. About many things.
We are looking for a special guitar. May be this one?
Thank you so much! I was thinking. Not anymore.
I have to get it. This is my guitar.
My special guitar.
(c8
Thanks ! It's a very good axe, if you it you won't regret :)
I had this guitar, I liked it. But it was a little light feeling for my taste. Also, I play in the classical position so les paul shapes don't really work for me. Great review my friend, I'm binge watching all your vids since I've found you. Our tastes are very similar. Rock on, from Australia.
For sure single cuts are not the best for classical position ! This little LTD has really got something I love within its tone. These LTD pickups are pretty good eventhough the note definition could be a bit better, but they have something special, kind of make me think of some passive EMGs or something.
Oh la belle guitare !
Je me garde cette vidéo bien au chaud !
Merci Camarade :) je crois qu'elle te plairait malgré un manche non satiné.
@@ToroKchannel ;)
Thanks for very nice review, It helped me so lot, Now i will hit the like and subscribe as it deserve.
Thanks !!
Nice review. The purple finish does look great, but I'm thinking about snatching up a used cherry burst 256 with an incredibly gorgeous flamed top that I recently came across online. I've got two Schecter C-1 Classics and I've been wanting to swap out the pickups in one of them. The JB / Jazz set sounds awesome, but I'd rather have one with a different sound as opposed to having them both sound identical. I figure I can use the Seymour Duncans from that Schecter to upgrade the 256 and switch up the sound on that C-1 Classic with something different. It seems like that JB set would be the perfect upgrade for the 256, although the stock pickups sound pretty decent here. I haven't settled on what I would want to use as replacements in the Schecter yet. They're offering a really nice hardshell case with that 256 as well, the only thing I'd have left to upgrade would be swapping the stock tuners out for locking tuners and possibly having a new nut installed. I'm still not sure, but it's definitely tempting. Great video, I always appreciate your insight and attention to detail.
Thanks ! Those cherry burst EC 256 are not easy to find ! According to what you're gonna play a set of SD Distorsion / Jazz or Distorsion / '59 could sound pretty well in an EC 256 or a Schecter as well. But the stock pickups are really interesting, it's just a matter of taste :)
thank you for this very complete review
thanks to you :)
Nice playing as always. I am a fan I have 2 ECs.
Thanks !
I have one of these in Lemon drop and its a really good guitar
I had the ec-1000 and it’s a great guitar. I wasn’t crazy about the XJ frets. I know a lot of guitars have them and people love them but they aren’t as good if you have a tight grip or if you like the action really low. After playing Fenders the XJ frets feel like railroad tracks
I guess it depends upon how soft or hard you play :)
I bought the satin black one, tore out the factory picks and threw them in the bin, they just didn’t have the definition I was looking for, I put in the Nazgul/Sentient set and it sounds absolutely amazing. Out of 14 other guitars, this one is my favorite next to my Viper 400.
If you want a great note definition, I understand that you changed those LTD pickups ! But yes, it's a very nice guitar to play.
@@ToroKchannel I just received it yesterday. I'm pretty unhappy with how dull and weak it sounds which is why I'm googling now to see if others have had the same negative experience. It sounds boxy, compressed and it maxes out if I pluck the strings too hard. I have a cheap strat with single coils to compare it with and the strat sounds way better with old strings, the eclipse has brand new strings that sound great so long as I don't plug it into an amp. I should return it
5:26 dude your a pretty good song writer lots of layers. You definitely caught my ear here very Moody.
Thanks ! I try my best making interesting songs, not only for demoing a guitar, but for my own musician pleasure :)
Cant wait for the comparison then ;)
me too :-D hyped to hear the pros and cons HB vs ESP LTD
Well guys, this far I have barely started comparing these two bu I think it's gonna be very interesting cos' theses are two very different guitars.
So so pretty in purple 💜
Very Nice!
Thanks !
Glad you highlighted the color issue, seems to be different with all colors. Not a deal breaker but can be deceiving at times. Can see how some people would be a little annoyed with the difference tho.
Well yes it still surprises me cos it doesn't look like a classic color shade variation due to the wood. It truly looks like they decided to change the color at some point. I wish I had the other color just to compare them side by side, but I could order 10 of them and never receive the ESP website version :)
Ordered mine today. Great video.
Thanks ! What color did you chose ?
@@ToroKchannel Vintage Natural
The way you say Flaw 😯
yes it sounds a bit french :)
I got a 256 is ands its an awesome guitar!!.
As is, it's rockin... upgrade the pups & it'll turn a Gibson into a Chipson! 😁 Would you happen to know what EC 256 stands for? 😁
I don't know how to turn a Gibson into a Chibson, but I can tell you that EC stands for Eclipse, the ESP model that's the grand mother of this one. 256 just means that this is a 200 series, with mahogany body and made in Indonesia :)
@@ToroKchannel Well thank you 😊 now I know 😁 I'm upgrading the tuners to locking Gotoh hardware... the pups? hmmm good as is, especially when a good EQ is implemented! 😁
I'm going to have a black color one in my possession tomorrow, but it seems people who will demo this guitar treated as a metal guitar when it's just as good at rock and roll.
It's not because of the guitar but because of me, I'm mainly a metal player so I mainly play metal :) Now yes, this LTD will sound very good for rock'n'roll too ! Hope you'll have fun with yours.
I got this guitar a few years back and the colour is the one shown on the ESP website, but the fretboard is the same kind of darkness as the one you have. I was under the impression I'd get the kind of purple you got when I ordered based on the photos from the Andertons website, but I didn't. It didn't bother me enough at the time to send it back though. I think the colour is just inconsistent and it's a bit of a lottery which you'll get, to be honest. Also, the back of the body and neck on my ESP are black whereas yours appears to be purple.
thanks for your comment and informations. I can confirm that the back of mine is purple. In fact I love that dark purple color but I wonder how the other color would look like in person - but no, I won't buy a second one ! ;)
@@ToroKchannel I have coblat blue and it's great...
@@SHADMAN94690 I have no doubt about it !
Mine become blue 😂
Great review!
Thanks !
I’ve been looking at that guitar for yours but never could grab one in a shop (I live in Belgium).
I do realize the body looks quite thin… could measure how deep it is ? And could you inform us about the weight ?
I'm surprised you're not finding it in a shop in Belgium. It's not that thin, it's 39mm thick. Mine is 3.3 kgs.
Lololoool i thought the same 😂. The tone is balanced very well and it's sounds somehow very professionell, like a high end guitar 🤔👌😂
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we're on the same page ! ;)
@@ToroKchannel 😄👍
I’m looking for a cheap guitar for D standard mastodon type stuff. Would you recommend this or a Harley Benton sc custom?
I think the pickups in the LTD will be better for this kind of heavy stuff, but as far as the playability goes, it will be a draw. The benton might have a little advantage if you intend on shredding cos it doesn't have a neck heel. 2 very good guitars anyway !
I' am torn between the blue and this, which one you recommend? How was the set up out from the box aside from the one you saw?
The set up out of the box was pretty good, I just had to clean the frets up and set the guitar in tune. Now, as far as the color goes, man, I just recommend you just go for the one you prefer, that's a matter of personal taste :)
Did you say the string action height was 75 or 175? Do you speak in mils (thousandths of an inch)??
On the high E my action is 1,75 mm (millimeters)
thanks for the in-depth review! This LTD looks stunning and is very affordable! How much does it weigh?
Thanks to you ! Mine is 3.3 kgs (7.2 lb)
@@ToroKchannel thanks!
Hi, the neck looks darker on this vid rather than on the pictures on Thomann website. How does it look in real life ? More like in your vid (darker) or more like on Thomann ? Thanks
In my real life, it looks like on my vid :) Now you must know that there are different shades of purple running on this axe, and since Thomann has not updated their pics, I really don't know what you will get if you order one.
@@ToroKchannel Ok thanks mate really apreciate the quick answer
In your opinion is better this or the Harley benton sc 550 plus with emgs?
Hard question cos' both are very good ! As far as the tone goes, with its EMG Fat 55, the Benton has a serious advantage eventhough the LTD pickups are not bas at all. But I really enjoy the big Xtra jumbo frets that the LTD offers. You also have to consider the chape of the neck : C on the Benton and U on the LTD with pretty wide shoulders. You should watch the comparison video I've made between this 2, it couls help you decide : th-cam.com/video/SEhknYu4XDg/w-d-xo.html
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Hmm isn't the guitar bit too bassy or is it settings? Even bridge pickup sounds quite bassy to me. I want something for 80's classical metal like Metal Church, Armored saint, Crimson glory. I thought of LTD M-200 but I don't want another guitar with FR and this one looks fine but the bassy tones are so annoying.
Yes it sounds bassy, the setup is stock (same height on the low E and high E side). Now, on the M-200 or MH-200, you've got the same pickups but with no metal cap and that will make them sound way brighter and closer to what you're looking for. Now if you wanna go 80's, I think you should go for a set of Seymour Duncan Distorsion (SH-6) pickups, at least for the bridge pup :)
This isn't what you are looking for, your most likely going to end up with a bolt in neck, high output pickups or EMG's
How does this compare to a Harley Benton at around the same price range? I'm 35 and have always played a little on and off but sold all my gear years ago, I want something affordable but best bang for my buck :) thanks for the video
I've made a video comparison between this EC-256 and the Harley Benton SC-550 Plus that's in the same price range so I hope it will answer your question :) th-cam.com/video/SEhknYu4XDg/w-d-xo.html
I'm 38 been drumming 23 yrs but the HB reviews for dbl cut sg customs with gotoh hardware which is huge step up but reviews are amazing. Rad colors, prob incredible SG or LP from Germany to ur door bout $275. I'd say esps pickups are lil better than their roswells but it's subjective
i broke its machine head.
Is grover 406c locking tuner compatible with it????
grover 406C should be ok :)
Is that good idea to use Flyod rose on it?
you mean : installing a floyd rose on this guitar that comes with a hard tail ?
@@ToroKchannel install tremolo whammy bar. sorry Sir I'm noob. is that good idea or worth to do that? Because i love too hear tremolo effect too
Don't worry, I've been a noob too :) I think installing a whammy bar on a hardtail guitar is never a good idea. A good whammy bar is expensive, installing it is out of reach for most people so you will have to go to a luthier and if you want to sell it in a couple of years, it will be very hard to find a buyer. If you want this kind of guitar with a Floyd Rose, you should try and find an LTD EC-1000 FR on the used market. A Kramer Assault Plus FR can also be a good deal if you want a single cut with FR.
@@ToroKchannel thanks for nice suggestion sir. That guitar sound superb. But I play left handed 😔
Is it 2021 color?
No this guitar was made in 2020. Don’t know if the 2021 color will be different.
Someone please help me decide ASAP!!
This or an Epiphone Les Paul Custom Pro Made in China. Both priced almost the same used from where I am.
Please asap someone help me decide.
QC and built quality are better on LTD. For me it's a no brainer :)
They're both good lower end brands. I'd say go play them and see which one feels better to you
I hear some megadeth influence in this video
You're right :)