A Guitar worth the Money! ESP LTD EC-256 Reviewed!

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The Eclipse series by ESP is a very well known guitar by guitarists worldwide. The LTD EC series is an affordable eclectic guitar for beginner and even intermediate guitar players. EC-256 comes in 6 amazing color options for you to choose from and they really do look stunning. With a robust built, great tone and amazing finish this guitar definitely makes it to the list of recommended electric guitars under 40k in India.
0:00 - Intro
0:57 - Colors
3:45 - Specs
5:55 - Electronics
9:18 - Clean Tone
11:45 - Crunch Tone
12:43 - High Gain Tone
13:42 - Final Verdict
17:07 - Profile shots
Guitar played by Jobin Mathew, our resident guitar tutor in Mumbai. You can reach out for online Guitar classes and offline guitar classes in Mumbai and Pune.
Equipment used:
Guitars: ESP LTD EC256 and 256FM
Amp: Blackstar idcore 20 v3
Mics: Samson C02 Matched pair
Camera: Sony A7 iii
Lapel: Rode Smartlav+
Thank you for your continued support throughout all these years. We are happy to have found a profound relations with our customers and we hope to keep up the customer service intact throughout years to come.
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[@JohnsmusicIn]

Link to buy: EC256: www.johnsmusic.in/products/esp-ltd-ec-256-electric-guitar EC256FM: www.johnsmusic.in/products/esp-ltd-ec-256fm-6-string-electric-guitar Left handed EC256: www.johnsmusic.in/products/esp-ltd-ec-256fm-6-string-electric-guitar-1

[@everlastexposures4061]

I bought this guitar back in 2017 in college for $400 and it was amazing out of the box. I added a JB SH-4 Pickup in the bridge, new pots, and gotoh tuners and this things plays like a $3k guitar now. It's great. Still making mods and it just keeps getting better.

[@MookieZerang]

Love the review, lovely comparison of clean and dirty tones. Thank you.

[@OmmyThestral]

Thank you for this review! It was very complete :)

[@TheMountainDemon]

Nice review! It's nice to have all of the info and not have it take forever to get through the details. I've lost track of just how many LTD's I've owned. They are always hands-down the best bang for the buck. Thanks for the deep-dive on these!

[@JohnsmusicIn]

Glad we helped 😊

[@acousticmagnum5200]

Wow, very impressive review! Very detailed and informative. Thanks

[@garcemac]

Love you brother. Greetings from Canada.

[@projectrandom2440]

I have the black cherry one which I think they discontinued awhile back, but the guitar is amazing. The neck is thin which is great if you don't have big hands. It's a whole lotta guitar for the price, highly recommend.

[@coconuckle]

I have the white, and it’s amazing. This is definitely worth the money.

[@SiddharthShukla3]

Great review and playing, how does this compare to Revstar RSE20?

[@joseortis1098]

Great video. Thank you

[@JohnsmusicIn]

Thank you for subscribing 🙂

[@mitullahaik]

Great video ..💯 Do you guys sell epiphone guitars specifically talking about this.....Jerry Cantrell Les Paul

[@HellaSooner]

I love your reviews! Great job, guys! ❤

[@JohnsmusicIn]

Thank you

[@mylogify]

For some people, might not find a suitable fretboard oil for the Roasted Jatoba, it's known by some people, I also use it, it's a boiled flaxseed oil, makes it so nice. I highly recommend.

[@rcranky64]

I have the cobalt blue I’ve had it for about a year I think it’s an incredible value for the money paid about US$550 ….really solid fit and finish and everything is really really high-quality I’m happy with it so far

[@JohnsmusicIn]

Yea indeed! Incredible option at this price!

[@kingthunder2801]

Awesome, I'm saving for the same one! Part of me was going to go for the 1000, but I just love the feel of the 256.

[@rcranky64]

@@kingthunder2801 you wont regret it

[@JohnsmusicIn]

We are going to vouch for the Ec256 for sure. Not that Cort CR250 is a bad option. But ec256 is way better. And with some pick-up upgrades in the future, you are set all the way!

[@matt79hz]

Is it the lighter blue in a lot of pics, or more royal blue in some other pics ? Thanks.

[@guitarwizard1989]

I have a cherry burst 256 and I love it. I put some Alnico 5 magnet humbuckers in it and it is just a great guitar. Ive also slapped a bone nut on mine. Its drawbacks are the fret ends on mine are a bit sharp and around the 20th fret there is a high fret. Aside from that its such a good guitar.

[@Joenoblocks]

Just had a Dean MDX and traded it in for a snow white 256 and man am I happy I did it 😁

[@Low.Key.Music01]

The vintage natural really catches my eyes

[@bosanceros1377]

Great and underrated review

[@user-fx8yn2ez5h]

thx. sir. in spanish: me ayuda mucho ver estos viejos por que dan una real muestra de lo que se debe hacer para mostrar una guitarra, y dar a entender sus detalles, y por otra parte como es que realmente suena. muchas gracias. Saludos desde Chile!

[@JohnsmusicIn]

Gracias Señor !

[@finaljesus]

i have the gloss black ec-256 but mine came with active emg gold 81/85 pickups with an 18 volt wiring harness it also came with Gotoh magnum locking tuners the person that had it before me did some major upgrades lol i couldn’t be more happier with it i love my 256 thank you for this video i really enjoyed it seeing all the different colors was awesome

[@lt7601]

Does it have a battery compartment since the original pickup are passive ?

[@finaljesus]

@@lt7601 no it doesn’t the batteries are in the control cavity all lose with some foam to protect them

[@lt7601]

@@finaljesus do you think it's worth getting the 256 with EMG upgrades or go for the EC-401 ?

[@finaljesus]

@@lt7601 when I got mine it came with everything as I mentioned I would get the 256 with the emg upgrades and I only paid $425.00 at my local pawn shop so it was a steal all the hardware and pickups are gold they are not cheap so getting the upgraded emg’s would be an awesome deal i hope I answered your question

[@ruitravanca9059]

What is your feedback about guitar Sire L7 compare to ESP 256? Thanks

[@cheems7447]

Hey so i am looking to buy my second electric guitar and my budget is like 60k... So any good suggestions? And what are your thoughts on Fender Squier Contemporary Strat (FR HH)

[@fabiostinco]

estava com dificuldade para escolher a cor, depois desse vídeo escolhi a gloss black, e preto dela bem profundo e refletido me lembra de uma guitarra que eu tinha a strinberg lps 230

[@random2059]

ap ko dekh ke Egyptian musician lagta hai aise hee 😆 just fun part ....U are really great 👍

[@supercraig2009]

I snagged an almost new in mint condition a year ago off Ebay in Black with Gold Hardware off Ebay $350 Great quality. Just needed to learn to play

[@user-xc7uw5hp4c]

What is the price of Cobalt blue and purple colour

[@RobertLittke]

Great review, thank you.can you tell me what amp you were running it through here?

[@JohnsmusicIn]

Thank you. The amp used is Blackstar IDcore 20 watts

[@kamikaze1213]

I have the satin black, I threw EMG’s into and I love it. My new go to.

[@lt7601]

Does it have a battery compartment since the original pickup are passive ?

[@kamikaze1213]

@@lt7601 nope. Just fits right into the cavity like all my other EMG guitars. Plenty of room.

[@lt7601]

@@kamikaze1213 Is it worth getting the 256 with EMG or go for the EC-401 ?

[@kamikaze1213]

@@lt7601 yeah of course. It’s a solid guitar. I still play it all the time.

[@karaokecenter408]

why its distorting in clean tone?

[@tonyhoodlass1846]

Local music shop has Lemon Drop so going to buy it tomorrow, thanks for a Great review

[@JohnsmusicIn]

Glad we helped !

[@tonyhoodlass1846]

Yep thanks

[@nickt3169]

@@tonyhoodlass1846how’re you liking it?

[@someenchilada]

Mine is actually a see through green. Maybe it’s an older one, I don’t see it too much on the internet

[@thorjel2860]

Do you guys have goldtop

[@paninosatanic6665]

it seems to me that snow white and lemon drop have a much darker fingerboard than the other guitars. Maybe they are older version

[@williamanderson2203]

I have a lemon drop and it's from somewhere around 2013...maybe? I bought it used off Reverb and I think that color has been discontinued. Mine has a rosewood fret board so that may be why the lemon drop is darker.

[@guyuslife7306]

What is first electric guitar should I buy as someone’s who want to learn solo. Budget is around 60k Never played electric guitar just acoustic guitar with friends.

[@JohnsmusicIn]

Check out this! www.johnsmusic.in/products/cort-g300-pro-electric-guitar

[@shahrukhakhtar7977]

Now when I am trying to buy it all the better colors are already sold off. I searched few shops in mumbai pune and even delhi. 😢

[@jrjewelmusic]

Shop location?

[@enace8595]

Can you pls recommend me 2 guitars one in the budget of 5000 rs and another in 7000 rs....size dreadnaught...thank you

[@JohnsmusicIn]

We do not have much recommendations around 5k Around 7-8k u can choose Yamaha F280

[@joelmenezes1797]

Where is your music store in Mumbai? Please reply.. i am from Mumbai!!

[@JohnsmusicIn]

We are located in Kalyan Kindly google Johns music Kalyan and you will find all details.

[@snw9959]

Pls review esp Ltd f-10 pls pslpspslsls

[@guyuslife7306]

Cort 300 or ec256 I am confused?

[@JohnsmusicIn]

G300 pro has better specs since it’s also at a higher price range. 1. Seymour Duncan pickups 2. Stainless steel frets 3. Locking tuners In case budget is around 40k, ec256 is the best.

[@mylogify]

A bit more than 3.5 Kg's, like 3.8-3.9ish... Nice review!

[@outcast6103]

How's the neck is it chunky or slim?

[@JohnsmusicIn]

Neither of both Tbh It’s right in between.

[@thorpenator9148]

Nice C shape. Similar to a Strat. Great guitars

[@mrtn2842]

Got the crappy purple one , no way does my purple look as bright as yours … my purple (approx 2yrs old) has a lot of black over spray over purple , so unless it’s really bright in the room to show off that purple, my guitar looks black with low lighting .. Besides that mess up paint job my EC256 is a blast to spend time on… That push-pull toggle switch is awesome as well for that tele tone.

[@mrtn2842]

One more thing … them guitar parts on the ec256 are from Schecter guitars because Schecter purchased LTD from ESP , I’m thinking about couple years ago I believe .. check with PMTK on here , they mentioned it also.

[@cosmic_JAV]

​@@mrtn2842 I just read that scheter owns esp now, and didn't know when happened. But after buying a cheap ec200qm, and i am a esp kinda guy, more specifically LTD guy. For the price can't beat the tones, or the looks.

[@ParthaGhosh-bc2uc]

Where are you located?

[@JohnsmusicIn]

We are located in Mumbai and pune

[@udayanmustafi3963]

🎸

[@slyacec2606]

how to order in sikkim?

[@JohnsmusicIn]

All the links are given in the description. We deliver pan India.

[@slyacec2606]

i want to order 256 COBALT model with hardcase

[@slyacec2606]

but couldnt see any hardcase

[@JohnsmusicIn]

Sure Please reach us on 8879948999 and we can guide you to your purchase

[@petruccifanboi]

Just playing palm muted power chords is no way to demonstrate the sound of the guitar. Gotta play some lead lines , some slightly palm muted, slightly ringing arpeggiated chords with overdrive , a heavy riff to demonstrate low end tone, a screaming lick with bends to demonstrate tone on higher register and sustain .

[@JohnsmusicIn]

Sorry we did not meet your expectations. Here is a an amazing demo of the the same guitar. We honestly couldn’t surpass this. So did the the best we could. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eH2soJltZaZjjJo

[@michaelwillis2198]

Did you seriously say the tuning stability is better on a fixed than a floyd. Lol not true at all. It is easier to change strings but not at all better tuning stability

[@naturalianoss]

Gi

[@runnningonempty]

he said ru pee's

[@revolutionday1]

Damn- either these pickups, or the amp are complete dogshit and are in desperate need of an upgrade!

[@jasonabraham7673]

What is hocustic guitar 😂