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LTD EC-401

LP-Shaped Guitar from LTD belonging to the Standard EC series

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Published on 01/06/10 at 07:56
Best value: Excellent
Made in Indonesia
Fixed bridge, Tune-o-Matic.
Bolt on Mahogany, item by "flags", Rosewood.
24 frets, EMG 81 (neck) and 60 (bridge)
Three pots, two volume control and a tone.

UTILIZATION

<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span> The neck is super comfortable, made for fast games, the slides very well painted.
<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span> Having played on a Start copy so far, the weight of this guitar (Les Paul shape) has caused me some concern. It is indeed quite heavy compared to what I experienced before. Despite a massive head, the ergonomics are excellent, both for the game than sitting upright.
<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span> Like all Les Paul, access to acute're excellent.
<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span> The pickups are good, so the resulting sound is excellent too.

SOUNDS

<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span> The major advantage of this guitar is its sound. The EMG 81 is a total killer when it comes to Metal / Hard Rock. It is most accurate, the output level is extra. For other styles, the 60 should be enough.
<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span> The sound varies, in fact, for an ESP LTD, the Eclipse 401 is still quite versatile, we can easily switch sounds crystallin, fats, passing through the saturated (for the fans)
<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span> So the guitar is carved for metalheads, Hard rocker ... (Whether to call them)

OVERALL OPINION

<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span> I had this guitar a week ago. Not having tested in store, I doubted a little before trying it. After use, I do not regret my choice.
<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span> I played a few guitars before this one (Lag, Ibanez, multiple copies ...) and I much prefer my LTD, it goes without saying ...
<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span> The feature I like most about this guitar is certainly its sound. The neck suits me well. Only problem, his weight, because let's face it us, it is heavy.
<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span> THE price / quality ratio is excellent, when we see what she has in her stomach.
<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span> I certainly would do that choice.