All user reviews of 2/5 for the LTD EC-50

The EC50 is part of the LTD line that ESP offers. These are geared towards those who are looking for an entry level guitar and cannot afford the MIJ ESP models, or even the higher model LTDs. The guitar featres a bolt-on neck, 24.75'' scale, basswood body, maple neck, rosewood fretboard, 24 extra jumbo frets, two humbuckers, TOM style hardtail bridge, dot inlays and has a center inlay at the 12th fret.

UTILIZATION

The fit and finish on this is pretty bad. For one, there's a big gap in the neck pocket. To me, this is pretty unacceptable, even if it is meant to be a budget model. The body itself isn't bad since it's made with a CNC machine, but the finish is pretty bad. You can see runs in it, and it's not nearly up to the standards of the higher LTD series. The fretwork on this is pretty bad, too. They don't seem to make an effort to truly bevel the ends and crown the frets so they're perfectly even. I found certain frets that were lower than others, and this makes it fret out when bending with lower action.

SOUNDS

The pickups in this thing are pretty awful. They sound dull and lifeless regardless as to what you EQ the amp with. However, given how cheap the guitar is, that's somewhat to be expected. The guitar itself doesn't resonate that much, and it's made out of basswood. While I do like basswood, I don't feel a guitar made in the EC style body shape should be made out of basswood. It may be a looks thing, but it simply doesn't seem to fit the image of what the guitar should sound like. The bolt-on neck doesn't do it any favors, either. Even with a pickup swap, you're still pissing in the wind when it comes to trying to make these sound great.

OVERALL OPINION

If you're looking at one of these, I recommend avoiding them. They're not great guitars, and the flaws outweigh the price point. I recommend trying to either buy a higher number LTD such as the EC1000 or simply buy used. That should get you the best deal out of all, and it'll save you the hassle of trying to make a dead piece of wood sound good.

<span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; color: #516681; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;">One of the great strengths of LTD is also to have an incredible propensity to revisit and completely update the myths of the guitar and chamfers <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a class="tooltip0" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #516681; text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.woodbrass.com/Cutaway">Cutaway</a></span> marked for a modern, ESP humbuckers for a huge sound very current ... The EC series has everything to please the modern guitarists!

- Body <a class="tooltip0" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #516681; text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.woodbrass.com/Basswood"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Basswood</span></a> .
- Bolt 24 frets maple.
- Rosewood, <a class="tooltip0" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #516681; text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.woodbrass.com/Frettes"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Frets</span></a> Jumbo.
- Marked with "points" pearlescent inlaid with model name at 12th fret.
- 2 micros ESP LH-150.
- Mechanical oil bath.
- Stop Bar Tailpiece and <a class="tooltip0" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #516681; text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.woodbrass.com/Chevalet"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Bridge</span></a> Tune-O-Matic.
- Chrome hardware.</span>

UTILIZATION

The handle is thicker than average.

The shape is perfect, ideal for sitting or standing.

When seated, the weight imbalance a bit ... and the edge of the upper body of the guitar weighs a little on the chest.

The original sound was not too bad but I wanted to play Kirk Hammett, I quickly mounted EMG active.

SOUNDS

I play with POD 2 Mesa Boogie simulator big or small vox amp that simulates distos also good.
I sound mushy, greasy, good for rhythm.

Like the bottom of the guitar (micro acute) for heavy rhythm and I rarely use the microphone from the top except for some light parts or chorus slightly saturated.

OVERALL OPINION

For over 3 years that I played with.

It is too heavy in weight. The sound is good, trashy, heavy but not very subtle.

I like the aesthetics of this guitar and its two active pickups (which skews a bit of my decision).

Money right now but I will buy rather Cort for even cheaper.