I got the same EC 256 in Cobalt blue. It’s my first electric guitar and I love it. Last year, I was advised to get the usual Tele or strat, as i was a beginner, but i wanted to seek out my options. This guitar is versatile but, not for beginners, which showed its longevity as i progress as a guitarist.
I would take one of these over a tele or start if I was starting out. Those guitars have such specific tones, and this having a cool tap gives you more versatility
It’s also my first guitar I have the cobalt blue also….. I’ve had it for a about three years and dropped it so I had to have it repaired but it is an incredible value sounds amazing looks incredible to fit finish amazing. . I love that dark brown Sunburst that’s really really sharp too
Eclipses are really good. I bought an LTD Deluxe recently, and surprisingly I've been playing it more than any of my other guitars, including my main Ibanez Prestige.
The 256 series are really good for the money. I had one of the original vintage black with relic. I liked it a lot. Ended up changing the pickups. Ltd are the very best bang for the buck.
Duder I clicked on this video because I also have a LTD 256 eclipse and I absolutely love it. Then you pulled out the 256 viper with an invader in it! BRO I put a invader in my 256 eclipse years ago lol I thought that was pretty cool. Love the videos.
Just got an iron cross and had a lot of “authentic” fanatics ask why I got a poor copy of a les Paul, however esp imo sounds better than any Gibson. Awesome review!
Played a few LTDs in bands and upgraded to a Gibson Les Paul which is waaay better in every aspect. I find people say shit about Gibson without actually ever owning one for any length of time. Granted they are friggin heavy but only pussy's complain about that lol. USA Fender Strats aren't far behind in weight especially after playing for an hour or two, but not many people seem to mention that.
@@meagainokay7673 Gibson doesn't make it better If you're a bad guitar player. But if you're a good guitar player any guitar will sound great. Thousands of famous guitarists have used budget guitars for a, reason. Don't pretend to be the lord of knowledge baby.
Man thats a beautiful finish! I have the EC 256 in cherry sunburst and fucking hell, most beautiful guitar I've ever owned! Found out they make a "vintage natural" finish on this model and I wouldn't mind owning another one if the finish looks beautiful! Lol
Great review, I bought one of these as my first guitar in purple, back in April. I know nothing about guitars or playing, but it's a lovely instrument.
I picked up the Opaque Black version for 299 and spent about 30 minutes setting it up. Intonation was very close. I'm putting on a Babicz TOM bridge and a string butler. I figured on swapping the nut but saw no point. I always let it sit in the box for 24 hours first but learned to open the box just to loosen the strings first if I cannot get it shipped with the strings already loosened. I don't know how many people do that but I've found that if the weather from the shipping point to my home is a fair difference, it helps with the setup.
hey Tayler i just got mine at a local pawn shop black with gold hardware gold emg pickups active and gotoh megnum locking tuners thank you for the review sounds awesome through your rig
I've had an LTD Eclipse 256 since around 2012. Never had any issues with it. Never felt the need to upgrade anything on it. It sounds great out of the box. I adjusted the intonation and action, but that's what I do with every guitar I own. Maybe consider upgrading the tuning machines if you play in drop tuning. Other than that, the hardware and electronics are great. Mine has a rosewood fretboard and it was made in Vietnam.
Agreed... Epiphone and or Gibson got a "NOGO" for not having a volute set in place! This LTD with Burstbuckers or SD 59's and it'll rival 3500.00 guitars hands down! No actors or singers driving up this model either! Let's consider this to be ESPs bad ass Squier (LTD)😁
I bought a used MH-350 several years ago and it's an absolute winner. You can't go wrong with the mid range LTD guitars, especially if you can find a used one for a good price.
Totally. I have an mh250 from like 15 years ago.. set neck, floyd rose, and emgs (upgrade from previous owner) snagged it for $200. Still use to this day!
Hey Taylor I just bought an EC-256 the other night! Same color as yours except instead of the black going around the edge of the body it's the orange sunburst color all the way through. I ordered some Hipshot locking tuners with the UMP plates and some Dunlop Straplocks. The toggle switch and the jack are a little loose but I can either fix them or replace them no big deal. The action's a little high for my taste but now that it's had a couple of days for the neck to adjust to room temp and humidity I'll start tweaking that truss rod while I'm waiting on my tuners and straplocks to get here. Plays and sounds great. I thought I was going to have to replace the pickups but hell they sound pretty damn good. The only thing that slightly bothers me is that push/pull pot is kind of hard to pull up with those style of knobs (which I want to keep because they look good on the guitar). I think maybe later on down the road I'll just replace all three pots and make each volume knob a push/push pot (so I don't have to pull up on them) to control the pickups separately. That'll have to wait though because I already have a project guitar I need to finish up before I tear into anything else (I gotta quit procrastinating and get it done). Glad you put up this video. I've been watching for one ever since at the right price and I finally got it.........
Dark Brown Sunbirst? Idk but either Tony got the Cream of the Crop of the Brown Burst or ESP changed that color as the online's look darker? I'm infactuated with this color as its a Classic Look, but i want the same finish as Tony's.
guess what! i got a bargain on the EXACT same guitar, used and unscathed. it plays like a dream. it's my introduction to xj frets and that's a revelation to me. effortless fretting; chords just flow out. nicely wide neck; great overall feel, weight and balance. i do think the clean sound of the pickups is too dark and listless, but the right amount of gain just makes them shine. i use a fender pugilist distortion on a vox amp to let it sing like a siren: imagine clapton's woman tone.
Another great Vid Taylor. Your one of the better youtube guitar guys. I really enjoy the channel. Keep it up! BTW ESP and LTD RULE! Been playing ESP since 1988 and own numerous ESP Japan as well as LTD's.
@@TaylorDanley cool. Pro audio star is an excellent place for deals for sure. Iv scored a few nice "used" guitars fro. Them also. I spoke to the guy I deal with there and he said they call then used but all they are is customer returns. Someone may not be happy with the color after all etc. I just picked up a white 256 for $379 from them. Looking forward to next vid. Peace...
You can tell the Indonesian ones by the twelfth fret, they have the regular inlay, where the Vietnam ones have the “EC-256” inlay. I’ve got a cherryburst Indo, LOVE it! 😁👍
I have a Gibson and a Fender and have been looking for a Les Paul style guitar for a while. Can’t decide on Burny, Edwards, Orville, Tokai. I overlooked ESP for some reason. Think I need to check this thing out.
I just picked one up in orange flame on eBay for $209 plus shipping and tax. It appears to be new and the plastic was still on the pickups. It came with a gig bag too. I almost feel guilty. NOT! I loved your playing and presentation.
Bought a couple a few months ago (cobalt blue/lemon drop) and they're great & very lightweight, the pickups are made by g&b which are also used in the PRS se range which sound great, the x2 jumbo frets are matter of taste & i've noticed you can buy them used at low prices & they're a mirror image of a jackson monarkh.
I got the same one in black. It is an awesome guitar for the money. I'm thinking about moding int a little bit, throw in a het set and turning it into an Iron Cross. But as time goes by I am more and more reluctant to do anything to it...
I got a white 256 from a pawn shop in great condition and did exactly that turned it into an iron cross. It turned out great and looks cool hanging beside my Black Ltd James hetfield Snakebyte. Cheers
most of the items ive seen you video and review are very affordable.... and good quality for the price... how about a review on the Laney IRT45H? if you haven't already...
Very nice, considering getting one these for my son who is (unfortunately) a lefty like myself. He's been looking at the Epiphone LP's but I think the EC range would suit him better as they feel a bit slimmer. I've just bought a pre-owned EC401-OW which is effing beautiful. In fact, I much prefer it to an EC1000 that I owned a couple of years ago.
I got a LTD 256 in a buy out deal on a amp and other stuff that was what I was really after. It was a faded worn fake finish that really did look fake. But it is a great guitar for almost free. I cleaned it up a while back and put a set of the super light Billy Gibbons strings on it just to try them on something. Not so sure about the Reverend Billy strings but it is a good guitar.
Awesome video, I’ll probably save up for one down the line to put in b standard, I like how the aesthetic of the black satin finish goes with the doom metal and death metal I tend to listen to... anyways keep on rockin brotha 🤘🏻💀🤘🏻
I just got one of these today used from someone that didnt play it. Paid under 300 for it. In my rig it sounds amazing, like i dont know if im going to swap the pickups or anything. It is amazing and i have some really nice name brand guitars and this one feels and plays really great
Good video man. The 256 is a solid guitar for anyone on a budget as long as you buy used. (Though I'm not gonna lie, I cringed a bit when I saw you alt picking master of puppets.)
I own the ESP LTD TE200 in the black&white finish. I played it with the stock pickups for almost a year and it was quite decent. The guitar feels nice. Later I decided to make some upgrade on it, so I installed the Seymour Duncan Nazgul and Sentient pickups into it. Now its a straight killer, and my number 1 instrument ! Perfect
Man a great review... Thank you❤️ But just one clarification needed. Are the volume control knobs set up as a les paul... The upper knob for the neck and the lower knob for volume? Please confirm...
Love the EC guitars,I've owned a few of them and a snow white Eclipse II. I've had lower end Gibson guitars and epiphone LPs. The neck on these ESPs with the 24 3/4 scale are just to die for to me. That 256 looks like a steal for the money they go for.
Great channel. How about a video on how you achieve a good mix with your backing tracks and guitar volumes. It would seem that you have a great mix. Thanks .
Great video. I bought this guitar because of this video. I will change the tuners. Can you recommend any locking tuners for this guitar? Greetings from Switzerland 🇨🇭
I traded a gibson sg voodoo for an ltd ec1000 when I was like 17. Probably a stupid move lol but that ec1000 was so sick and has ultimately become my favorite brand since then
If you enjoyed it more, than it was a good move 🤷♂️ I sold an sg when I was a teenager and still kind of regret it. In fairness though, I'm 99% sure it was fake.
@@TaylorDanley I regret it for sure. Definitely wasn't fake and it was with me through 2 bands, a tour and endless live shows and recordings. But I did love the eclipse, it played absolutely incredibly. But, it was sunburst with zebra pick ups, wasn't as metal as the voodoo haha
If anyone wants a sort of representation of what can be done with this guitar, in our channel we have songs in which all the guitars have been recorded with an LTD-ec256 🤘🏿
ESP rules... they are a cut above...from the 256 ☝️ you cannot go wrong, spend what you want but the 256, 401 and EC 1000 are incredible...the E2c just insane and the custom shops go nuts. Enjoy a well made guitar that's consistent.
Got a beautiful used 256 and sounds and plays better than $3,000.00 I've owned, prs , gibson, Vintage, fender, even the coil tap sounds like a strat but with no loss of volume like other high end brands with coul tap'! Best value I've ever owned😮
Good video. I was in atlanta a couple yesrs ago and played one made in Vietnam. I'm a long time Gibson guy. Or was. Have owmed several Gibsons from LPs, LP studio light, SGs, Flying Vs, and I like Gibsons, and think many people give them crap for no reason, but I have to say the LTD256 I played was very nice. I would have replaced the nut with a compensating nut, maybe put my fav pickup in the bridge which is a dimarzio super 3. Loved your engle live patch. Very cool. Great review.
Thanks! I agree, the nut is the weak point on this guitar fir sure. The pickups are cool with me because I have a lot of guitars with really hi gain output pups, so having something dialed back a little is a nice change
@@TaylorDanley Mine had a faulty tuner. I had no way to send it back since I live in central america. I bought a set of Hipshot locking tuners and that thing plays great. Stays in tune and I just love it. I'm planning to upgrade pups in the near future but I haven't made my mind just yet.
Not gonna lie, I grew up a Gibson guy and bought a Les Paul around 2008. I absolutely love that guitar, but that being said I'll be the first person to tell you Gibson even from the time I got one has let their standards really go. I got a Viper-256 and I absolutely love it. I own a Jackson and a Dean and the LTD plays absolutely fantastic. The neck feels great. I don't know how they cram so much value into that price point. My buddy has a PRS and I won't say my LTD is "better" but I will say I prefer to play my LTD
I have a viper 400 m its a decent guitar though it has developed fret sprout. I have a EC 200 on the way I had an ec1000 but as beautiful as it looked i sold it in favor of a cheeper model
I am playing guitar for like 10 years (on and off xD = 5 years) and I am 16 years old which means I can't afford expensive guitars and I bought this 2 years ago and I absolutely love this guitar! I changed the pickups, the tuner etc. and I don't see the point pf upgrading at the moment.
Almost a year later, but how do you feel about it now? I'm thinking of making a jump over from my Fenders and try one of these, but I've had one of the older 256 but I never bonded with it. But I still feel the need to get one!
Really a good video!!! Congratulations!!! Can you help me make a choice? I'm undecided between a ltd 256fm and an epiphone les paul stadard plus top pro. Can you give me an advice? Thank you and greetings from Naples!!!
IMO the Epiphone Les Paul is a great guitar; however, can lack in quality control...hit or miss. ESP guitars are great guitars and seems they pay more attention to detail...quality control.
Metal take on a Les Paul. Nice guitar. You know you can buy a gold pickup cover for the Viper aftermarket. In fact, I'll bet if you contact ESP, they would sell you the oem cover.
Thank you sir for this review. I am gonna buy a electric guitar and I am confused between LTD ec256 and Cort cr250. Can you tell me what should I buy?? I mainly play rock and metal and need some clean tone also.. Thank You..
I have that Cort guitar but i would go with LTD. Cort feels too old school - smaller frets, no coil tap and slightly wider neck. Not a bad guitar though.
When you say you bought it used for a cheap price...what was that price because I’m in the same boat with the same exact guitar! The guy is offering me $350 for it. Good deal?
1 year later update here:th-cam.com/video/E4c70eMtKIc/w-d-xo.html
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whats the exact colour of the guitar cause i cant fin i t
Is the fretboard finished or unfinished...?
I have a Chinese one...is Indonesian better quality?
just bought this one, my first guitar ever. so happy that this will last me a long time. best quarantine buy. now the journey of self teaching
Taylor Danley just ordered this guitar, thanks for the review. You got a subscription from me too dude!. -/;)
0:56 "We want you to know that youve been warned" LOL!!! The guitar looks nice !!!
🙌😂 glad you appreciate that
I got the same EC 256 in Cobalt blue. It’s my first electric guitar and I love it. Last year, I was advised to get the usual Tele or strat, as i was a beginner, but i wanted to seek out my options. This guitar is versatile but, not for beginners, which showed its longevity as i progress as a guitarist.
I would take one of these over a tele or start if I was starting out. Those guitars have such specific tones, and this having a cool tap gives you more versatility
Never sell it.
It’s also my first guitar I have the cobalt blue also….. I’ve had it for a about three years and dropped it so I had to have it repaired but it is an incredible value sounds amazing looks incredible to fit finish amazing. . I love that dark brown Sunburst that’s really really sharp too
Eclipses are really good. I bought an LTD Deluxe recently, and surprisingly I've been playing it more than any of my other guitars, including my main Ibanez Prestige.
Haha funny you say that. I have a prestige that spends most of its life in a case 🤷♂️ great guitar, I just never play it.
I have mine with EMG 81-85. And I love it. Definitely the upgrade the needs. Excellent channel.
Thanks! That's my preferred pick up combo as well!
The 256 series are really good for the money. I had one of the original vintage black with relic. I liked it a lot. Ended up changing the pickups. Ltd are the very best bang for the buck.
Yeah, I'm a big fan! I just like the aesthetic.
@@TaylorDanley they Are great guitars, especially for the money.
I have had this guitar for 2 years and I didn't know about the coil tap, lol
Thanks mate
😂 no problem! 🙌
I owned my PRS custom 24 for 20 years before I learned it had coil tap. 🤣 I was selling it and the guy who came over to buy it showed me.
' lets get a rig and plug this thing in' .
- comes back with a fricking spaceship
iI just bought the Cobalt Blue one today. I am very happy with it thanks to this review!
🙌no prob. Congrats!
Duder I clicked on this video because I also have a LTD 256 eclipse and I absolutely love it. Then you pulled out the 256 viper with an invader in it! BRO I put a invader in my 256 eclipse years ago lol I thought that was pretty cool. Love the videos.
Just got an iron cross and had a lot of “authentic” fanatics ask why I got a poor copy of a les Paul, however esp imo sounds better than any Gibson. Awesome review!
Played a few LTDs in bands and upgraded to a Gibson Les Paul which is waaay better in every aspect. I find people say shit about Gibson without actually ever owning one for any length of time. Granted they are friggin heavy but only pussy's complain about that lol. USA Fender Strats aren't far behind in weight especially after playing for an hour or two, but not many people seem to mention that.
@@meagainokay7673 I've had four Gibsons, they're alright but not worth the cost
@@meagainokay7673 overpriced brand for snobs. Invest in amps over guitar brands all the time.
@@meagainokay7673 Gibson doesn't make it better If you're a bad guitar player.
But if you're a good guitar player any guitar will sound great.
Thousands of famous guitarists have used budget guitars for a, reason.
Don't pretend to be the lord of knowledge baby.
Man thats a beautiful finish! I have the EC 256 in cherry sunburst and fucking hell, most beautiful guitar I've ever owned! Found out they make a "vintage natural" finish on this model and I wouldn't mind owning another one if the finish looks beautiful! Lol
Great review, I bought one of these as my first guitar in purple, back in April. I know nothing about guitars or playing, but it's a lovely instrument.
That mark iv patch and your live patch sounded killer! Congrats on the new used guitar, I love my EC-1000 Fluence.
Thanks! 🙌
I picked up the Opaque Black version for 299 and spent about 30 minutes setting it up. Intonation was very close. I'm putting on a Babicz TOM bridge and a string butler. I figured on swapping the nut but saw no point.
I always let it sit in the box for 24 hours first but learned to open the box just to loosen the strings first if I cannot get it shipped with the strings already loosened. I don't know how many people do that but I've found that if the weather from the shipping point to my home is a fair difference, it helps with the setup.
hey Tayler i just got mine at a local pawn shop black with gold hardware gold emg pickups active and gotoh megnum locking tuners thank you for the review sounds awesome through your rig
I've had an LTD Eclipse 256 since around 2012. Never had any issues with it. Never felt the need to upgrade anything on it. It sounds great out of the box. I adjusted the intonation and action, but that's what I do with every guitar I own. Maybe consider upgrading the tuning machines if you play in drop tuning. Other than that, the hardware and electronics are great. Mine has a rosewood fretboard and it was made in Vietnam.
Yeah, I'd say the tuners are the thing that needs attention, other than that its great
Same here I was really surprised by the toggle switch quality of my EC-257. Nice review 👍
I've got one with lemon drop finish and it's amazing. You can't find anything better at this price range.
I agree!
Same I wanted to buy in this color (dark brown sunburst ) but wasn't available at the time so went with lemon drop , and it's a beauty 😍
The gold tone knobs look awesome, love this guitar, a great alternative to an Epiphone, better actually imo!
Agreed... Epiphone and or Gibson got a "NOGO" for not having a volute set in place! This LTD with Burstbuckers or SD 59's and it'll rival 3500.00 guitars hands down!
No actors or singers driving up this model either!
Let's consider this to be ESPs bad ass Squier (LTD)😁
I bought a used MH-350 several years ago and it's an absolute winner. You can't go wrong with the mid range LTD guitars, especially if you can find a used one for a good price.
Totally. I have an mh250 from like 15 years ago.. set neck, floyd rose, and emgs (upgrade from previous owner) snagged it for $200. Still use to this day!
Great review. Sweet playing. Thanks.
🙌🤘
My snow white version is on the way from Sweetwater, can hardly wait!
Hey Taylor I just bought an EC-256 the other night! Same color as yours except instead of the black going around the edge of the body it's the orange sunburst color all the way through. I ordered some Hipshot locking tuners with the UMP plates and some Dunlop Straplocks. The toggle switch and the jack are a little loose but I can either fix them or replace them no big deal. The action's a little high for my taste but now that it's had a couple of days for the neck to adjust to room temp and humidity I'll start tweaking that truss rod while I'm waiting on my tuners and straplocks to get here. Plays and sounds great. I thought I was going to have to replace the pickups but hell they sound pretty damn good. The only thing that slightly bothers me is that push/pull pot is kind of hard to pull up with those style of knobs (which I want to keep because they look good on the guitar). I think maybe later on down the road I'll just replace all three pots and make each volume knob a push/push pot (so I don't have to pull up on them) to control the pickups separately. That'll have to wait though because I already have a project guitar I need to finish up before I tear into anything else (I gotta quit procrastinating and get it done). Glad you put up this video. I've been watching for one ever since at the right price and I finally got it.........
Awesome! I'm actually in the process of following this up with a vid on upgrading the tuners.
I got mine! Looks and sounds great same finish too.
🤘
Dark Brown Sunbirst? Idk but either Tony got the Cream of the Crop of the Brown Burst or ESP changed that color as the online's look darker? I'm infactuated with this color as its a Classic Look, but i want the same finish as Tony's.
Oops...Taylors guitar color...i want same finish
I got the cherry burst brand new on sale at guitar center a few months ago for $300 bucks!! Well worth it.
I have the LTD 256 in Cobalt blue sweet!!!
guess what! i got a bargain on the EXACT same guitar, used and unscathed. it plays like a dream. it's my introduction to xj frets and that's a revelation to me. effortless fretting; chords just flow out. nicely wide neck; great overall feel, weight and balance. i do think the clean sound of the pickups is too dark and listless, but the right amount of gain just makes them shine. i use a fender pugilist distortion on a vox amp to let it sing like a siren: imagine clapton's woman tone.
Another great Vid Taylor. Your one of the better youtube guitar guys. I really enjoy the channel. Keep it up! BTW ESP and LTD RULE! Been playing ESP since 1988 and own numerous ESP Japan as well as LTD's.
Thanks, that means a lot! I'm a big fan of LTD as well, I think this is my 4th! 🤘🤘
@@TaylorDanley cool. Pro audio star is an excellent place for deals for sure. Iv scored a few nice "used" guitars fro. Them also. I spoke to the guy I deal with there and he said they call then used but all they are is customer returns. Someone may not be happy with the color after all etc. I just picked up a white 256 for $379 from them. Looking forward to next vid. Peace...
is this the dark brown sunburst colorway? the flame top on it looks gorgeous!
Yep!
You can tell the Indonesian ones by the twelfth fret, they have the regular inlay, where the Vietnam ones have the “EC-256” inlay.
I’ve got a cherryburst Indo, LOVE it! 😁👍
🤔 interesting... never noticed that!
Yep, just checked mine and it does have the ec-256 on the 12
I have a Gibson and a Fender and have been looking for a Les Paul style guitar for a while. Can’t decide on Burny, Edwards, Orville, Tokai. I overlooked ESP for some reason. Think I need to check this thing out.
I just picked one up in orange flame on eBay for $209 plus shipping and tax. It appears to be new and the plastic was still on the pickups. It came with a gig bag too. I almost feel guilty. NOT! I loved your playing and presentation.
👀 What?! Now I feel ripped off, lol. Thanks for the comment 🙌
Bought a couple a few months ago (cobalt blue/lemon drop) and they're great & very lightweight, the pickups are made by g&b which are also used in the PRS se range which sound great, the x2 jumbo frets are matter of taste & i've noticed you can buy them used at low prices & they're a mirror image of a jackson monarkh.
I got the last year the black mate 256 esp and sounds amazing
They're great guitars!
I got the same one in black. It is an awesome guitar for the money. I'm thinking about moding int a little bit, throw in a het set and turning it into an Iron Cross. But as time goes by I am more and more reluctant to do anything to it...
I got a white 256 from a pawn shop in great condition and did exactly that turned it into an iron cross. It turned out great and looks cool hanging beside my Black Ltd James hetfield Snakebyte. Cheers
Sound's great ,I also ordered it [Snow white color]
Gold hardware? That combo gives me chills.
Hi is this darksunburst color?
most of the items ive seen you video and review are very affordable.... and good quality for the price... how about a review on the Laney IRT45H? if you haven't already...
Very nice, considering getting one these for my son who is (unfortunately) a lefty like myself. He's been looking at the Epiphone LP's but I think the EC range would suit him better as they feel a bit slimmer. I've just bought a pre-owned EC401-OW which is effing beautiful. In fact, I much prefer it to an EC1000 that I owned a couple of years ago.
They're cool guitars!
I got a LTD 256 in a buy out deal on a amp and other stuff that was what I was really after. It was a faded worn fake finish that really did look fake. But it is a great guitar for almost free. I cleaned it up a while back and put a set of the super light Billy Gibbons strings on it just to try them on something. Not so sure about the Reverend Billy strings but it is a good guitar.
Awesome video, I’ll probably save up for one down the line to put in b standard, I like how the aesthetic of the black satin finish goes with the doom metal and death metal I tend to listen to... anyways keep on rockin brotha 🤘🏻💀🤘🏻
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Just bought this exact guitar today for less then $600 and love it
I recently bought the same one and so far I'm loving it even though I'm a beginner
Great first choice! They're really cool guitars.
Wow that’s a lot of courage
@@Insomnia_tic how so?
I just got one of these today used from someone that didnt play it. Paid under 300 for it. In my rig it sounds amazing, like i dont know if im going to swap the pickups or anything. It is amazing and i have some really nice name brand guitars and this one feels and plays really great
Good video man. The 256 is a solid guitar for anyone on a budget as long as you buy used.
(Though I'm not gonna lie, I cringed a bit when I saw you alt picking master of puppets.)
Thanks! Idk why people get so offended by that 😂
I was waiting you to play some classic rock n roll licks with that guitar because it looks more for that haha
🤷♂️🙈
10:20 That riff sounds amazing! Have you recorded it?. Song name?.
I just got mine today for 200 brand fucking new. Not shit on it. Super stoked. Esp makes the good shit
I own the ESP LTD TE200 in the black&white finish. I played it with the stock pickups for almost a year and it was quite decent. The guitar feels nice. Later I decided to make some upgrade on it, so I installed the Seymour Duncan Nazgul and Sentient pickups into it. Now its a straight killer, and my number 1 instrument ! Perfect
Nice! I like that set!
Man a great review... Thank you❤️
But just one clarification needed. Are the volume control knobs set up as a les paul... The upper knob for the neck and the lower knob for volume? Please confirm...
Oddly I think it's actually, top to bottom - bridge, neck, tone.
Thank u❤️
Oh btw... Can we alter the wiring of the volume pods to make it similar to a les paul? Upper for neck and lower for bridge?
Love the EC guitars,I've owned a few of them and a snow white Eclipse II. I've had lower end Gibson guitars and epiphone LPs. The neck on these ESPs with the 24 3/4 scale are just to die for to me. That 256 looks like a steal for the money they go for.
Yeah, I think they are a killer deal! Especially this one!!
I have one in Cherry Burst. Great axe!
I agree!
new to guitar this was the guitar i choose to start my learning adventures
Good choice!
@@TaylorDanley same color and everything this video was very helpful thank you
@@skimask5049 🙌🤘
Mine EC 256 is matte black, Nergal like... 👍
I have the older Chinese one in Cherry burst, really great for that price, going to put some Duncans in it
Great channel. How about a video on how you achieve a good mix with your backing tracks and guitar volumes. It would seem that you have a great mix.
Thanks
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Thanks! 🙌 I get this request a bunch, and am working on it. For some reason it's a harder video to make than I thought it would be.
@@TaylorDanley thanks
I got the ec1000 more than 10 years ago and it's still one of the best guitars I own.
Great video.
I bought this guitar because of this video.
I will change the tuners.
Can you recommend any locking tuners for this guitar?
Greetings from Switzerland 🇨🇭
I have a 256 and put Seyour Duncan Nazguls in it...has a badass tone
NGD! Nice playing, beautiful guitar 🤘
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If you haven't already... Would love to see you review a Harley Benton guitar😁 I was pretty amazed at how good mine was for a mere $205AUS.
No I haven't! I've been eyeballing those new headless models though! 🤔
I own the ec 256 matte black and put a SD Invader in it, so smooth to play and brutal sounding 🤘🏻
I have a Viper-300 circa 2005.
This in matte black is the most beautiful thing ever
I traded a gibson sg voodoo for an ltd ec1000 when I was like 17. Probably a stupid move lol but that ec1000 was so sick and has ultimately become my favorite brand since then
If you enjoyed it more, than it was a good move 🤷♂️ I sold an sg when I was a teenager and still kind of regret it. In fairness though, I'm 99% sure it was fake.
@@TaylorDanley I regret it for sure. Definitely wasn't fake and it was with me through 2 bands, a tour and endless live shows and recordings. But I did love the eclipse, it played absolutely incredibly. But, it was sunburst with zebra pick ups, wasn't as metal as the voodoo haha
If anyone wants a sort of representation of what can be done with this guitar, in our channel we have songs in which all the guitars have been recorded with an LTD-ec256 🤘🏿
Picked up this guitar recently for an unbeatable price, put some Lace Sabertooths in and locking tuners! Hot damn what a guitar!🤘🏼
Nice. That's what I would suggest people upgrade immediately after purchase. Everything else is pretty solid
Also, lol on the user name, love it 🙌
Taylor Danley thank ya sir! 🤘🏼🤣
It’s not used , pro audio star is like an outlet for returns/open box items
ESP rules... they are a cut above...from the 256 ☝️ you cannot go wrong, spend what you want but the 256, 401 and EC 1000 are incredible...the E2c just insane and the custom shops go nuts. Enjoy a well made guitar that's consistent.
Got a beautiful used 256 and sounds and plays better than $3,000.00 I've owned, prs , gibson, Vintage, fender, even the coil tap sounds like a strat but with no loss of volume like other high end brands with coul tap'! Best value I've ever owned😮
Good video. I was in atlanta a couple yesrs ago and played one made in Vietnam. I'm a long time Gibson guy. Or was. Have owmed several Gibsons from LPs, LP studio light, SGs, Flying Vs, and I like Gibsons, and think many people give them crap for no reason, but I have to say the LTD256 I played was very nice. I would have replaced the nut with a compensating nut, maybe put my fav pickup in the bridge which is a dimarzio super 3.
Loved your engle live patch. Very cool.
Great review.
Thanks! I agree, the nut is the weak point on this guitar fir sure. The pickups are cool with me because I have a lot of guitars with really hi gain output pups, so having something dialed back a little is a nice change
@@TaylorDanley Mine had a faulty tuner. I had no way to send it back since I live in central america. I bought a set of Hipshot locking tuners and that thing plays great. Stays in tune and I just love it. I'm planning to upgrade pups in the near future but I haven't made my mind just yet.
Thanks for the feedback! That's the route I was gonna go as well.
Dirty tones are punchy... But is it any good for clean tones? Kindly help me out...
Not gonna lie, I grew up a Gibson guy and bought a Les Paul around 2008. I absolutely love that guitar, but that being said I'll be the first person to tell you Gibson even from the time I got one has let their standards really go. I got a Viper-256 and I absolutely love it. I own a Jackson and a Dean and the LTD plays absolutely fantastic. The neck feels great. I don't know how they cram so much value into that price point. My buddy has a PRS and I won't say my LTD is "better" but I will say I prefer to play my LTD
I have a viper 400 m its a decent guitar though it has developed fret sprout. I have a EC 200 on the way I had an ec1000 but as beautiful as it looked i sold it in favor of a cheeper model
Can you tell me the Color & Year? I Love that color...classic. I am looking for that exact same. Thanks
I just bought an EC1000 and I'll take that over a Gibson everyday. Pure awesomeness 🤘
Thanks for patches.
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I fucking love my Gibson SG, The Hawk and Les Paul. Absolutely great guitars.
Is this guitar worth the money? I am thinking of buying it this month.
I am playing guitar for like 10 years (on and off xD = 5 years) and I am 16 years old which means I can't afford expensive guitars and I bought this 2 years ago and I absolutely love this guitar! I changed the pickups, the tuner etc. and I don't see the point pf upgrading at the moment.
Almost a year later, but how do you feel about it now?
I'm thinking of making a jump over from my Fenders and try one of these, but I've had one of the older 256 but I never bonded with it.
But I still feel the need to get one!
I'm glad you asked because I am making a follow up video soon!
Spoiler: its great, but could use some better tuners.
@@TaylorDanley Ah cool, looking forward to it :)
ESP LTD 256 guitar fretboard finished or unfinished...?
This Axe fx3 is very good
Would you recommend a pickup upgrade on this guitar?
What model was that viper. I want that thing lol
Nice guitar, but the eletronics are good? I've this question about this guitar.
Dark brown sunburst?
Yes!
I’ve got an ec 500 with emgs but I no longer like the actu e pickups I’m thinking to buy a 256 and put some Gibson dirty fingers in it or Duncan’s
I didn’t even know the logo changed but why doe the old one looks better lol
Really a good video!!! Congratulations!!! Can you help me make a choice? I'm undecided between a ltd 256fm and an epiphone les paul stadard plus top pro. Can you give me an advice? Thank you and greetings from Naples!!!
🙌 I'm not a fan of the epiphone stuff, but that's just my preference! You gotta do what's best for you!
@@TaylorDanley thank you so much for your advice!!!!
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IMO the Epiphone Les Paul is a great guitar; however, can lack in quality control...hit or miss. ESP guitars are great guitars and seems they pay more attention to detail...quality control.
Metal take on a Les Paul. Nice guitar.
You know you can buy a gold pickup cover for the Viper aftermarket. In fact, I'll bet if you contact ESP, they would sell you the oem cover.
Yeah it's one of those things that I say I should do, and then forget about lol. I dont play that guitar very often.
@@TaylorDanley Yep, I hear ya. :D
My only question would be would the cover actually fit over those big ass slug sized pole pieces on the Invader.
Yeah, good question... they're massive!
Is a upgrade to SD Pearly Gates a waste of money on this guitar?
What was the country of manufacture brother???
What is the last song you play :o Sounds really cool
Thank you sir for this review. I am gonna buy a electric guitar and I am confused between LTD ec256 and Cort cr250. Can you tell me what should I buy?? I mainly play rock and metal and need some clean tone also.. Thank You..
I'd go with the Ltd for the simple fact that it is more known so it would be easier to sell if you wanted to one day.
I have that Cort guitar but i would go with LTD. Cort feels too old school - smaller frets, no coil tap and slightly wider neck. Not a bad guitar though.
You wanna know who is best tho? SCHECTER. Check out the C1 Platinum $600 new and kicks ass.
@@deadspeak1126 I want les paul style guitar
@@deadspeak1126 Thx, I am thinking to give Schecter a chance next time when I'm buying a guitar.
Damn bro that thing is cleeeaaaan. Great choice and the stock pickups sound great too!
🙌 I love it!
When you say you bought it used for a cheap price...what was that price because I’m in the same boat with the same exact guitar! The guy is offering me $350 for it. Good deal?
I bet corrosion of conformity would sound killer with your rig and tone
wish the best epiphone sg g400 or esp ltd ec256