Review & Demo LTD EC-256 Guitar? Is it Versatile?

I recently started playing my LTD EC-256 guitar again which prompted to review and Demo the Guitar? I hope you enjoy the review and Demo,.
Larry Martins has been playing guitar for many years and has had the honor of playing in Agnostic Front, Warzone, NJ Finest, Sticks and Stones, Sacred Death and Slack. Currently he plays with Shadow Gravity. Shadow Gravity is a partnership with Dave Antal.
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[@williekenk]

I’ve had mine for a couple years, and I like the feel so much that I’ve decided to make some upgrades instead of continuing to try to find one that I like better. I do have a few disagreements though. The tuners are fine, a solid B in my mind. They hold tune nicely, but they can be a little jumpy. Also the neck is set, but NOT set through. That would be insanely awesome at this price point. You are totally right about the pickups being dark. Not the leader in clarity, but definitely a cool and unique sound. I’m also surprised you didn’t touch on the coil split on this. That does offer a very different take on the sound. Still dark, but absolutely a different and very usable tone. I think that needs to be mentioned when it comes to versatility. Hard to beat for the price, especially as a mod platform.

[@larrymartins3014]

All good for sure!!!! I like what you say. The thing about the dark sound which I do like so I use the guitar for specific purposes like doom stuff. What’s always interesting about the sound is how transfers in various rigs. I don’t use plugins so my amp and speakers are bringing out a darker doom sound. It’s awesome that our individual gear is creating awesome sound with varying gear. Stay well.

[@jimihendriks82]

Great review Larry! That guitar seems to be a pretty good deal. It looks really cool and sounds good! 🤘🤘🤘

[@larrymartins3014]

Thank man.thank you for the support. Glad you liked the review.

[@user-sm3le8lq4q]

One of the best all around guitar I've owned in 60 years, and I've own them all!🎉

[@BelarisRainey]

Nice review brother! I'll definitely keep an eye on this guitar. Overall it seems like a well performing piece and I really like the darker sound of the pick ups, especially for my second love: Dooooooom 🤘🏻😈🤘🏻

[@larrymartins3014]

Sounds like we have some things in common. DOOOOM! Anyway thank you for the supper and I’m glad you found the review helpful.

[@adamantiuscloudcat1799]

I was thinking on buying this for doom drone precisely but not sure if the pickups would do. I was thinking on adding two awesome pickups from MOJO called hellbend.

[@reaverofsouls]

Grabbed up a Cherry Burst about a month ago. Love it so far.

[@larrymartins3014]

Nice!!!!!

[@EXSENTRIX]

It's my most favorite guitar ever. It's affordable and metal af! I'm on my second 256 satin black model right now.

[@larrymartins3014]

Awesome!!!!

[@aleksandr8809]

nice review man! i have 7 string version of same guitar (ec-257) and everything you said is true to my instrument as well. i would just add that it's pretty lightweight for mahogany body guitar.

[@larrymartins3014]

Regarding the weight, I must say I didn’t even think of that one. Thank you watching and thank you for the. Support.

[@clowncorpse7230]

Cool vid bro I like the Eclipse series my friend has a 7 string version with EMG’s,I have an old discontinued LTD Vortex V 401-DX with EMG 81’s & Floyd rose that I just fitted a new trem on

[@larrymartins3014]

Thanks.That all sounds like some awesome gear.honey are doing well.

[@pistolpaul1]

Nice guitar Larry, good review. I wanted to buy a b stock Gary Holt replica single cut, always by LTD, but someone else has been faster than me. Now that I've watched your review I'm even more into having my first single cut. I guess I'll buy a brand new one... Stay Metal mate 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@larrymartins3014]

Thank you. Stay metal, hmm is there anything else. 😀🎵👽☠️

[@dylanvalorfall]

Awesome video!

[@larrymartins3014]

Thank you very much and thank for subscribing to my channel.

[@albertmarkethinkpr1325]

I had this guitar and unfortunately I parted ways with it in favor of the EC 1000T. I feel that the 200 series from LTD is a solid choice but if you are used with better appointments the LTD 1000 and Deluxe series are a better bang for the buck.

[@Trollberg]

nice job- are you familiar with Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK2 guitar Modern Ash FR6 ? how do they compare to Black Winter SD pickups? my style lean towards black metal

[@larrymartins3014]

Hi sorry for the delay. Personally I don’t think there’s too much difference. The Jackson pickups in their higher end models are damn good. With that said I’m a fan of black winter pick ups. I put one in my PRS. They are great and very loud. I would say as a fan of black metal the way the black winters can cut through a mix can be very beneficial.

[@BulletRohmance]

Great review man! I’m glad you like your guitar. I have the purple EC-256 and honestly, it never stated it tune until I changed the nut and tuners, and the pickups are very dark like you said, but they seem muddy and I can’t wait to rid them out lol

[@larrymartins3014]

Hello. Sorry you had some trouble with that guitar. Sounds like you have some pick up work ahead of you.

[@BulletRohmance]

@@larrymartins3014 the only upgrade I have left is to install EMGs in it

[@SHEERRAA]

It's amazing! I use it as my new guita for my channel :))

[@larrymartins3014]

What’s your Channel, happy to subscribe and support.

[@SHEERRAA]

@@larrymartins3014 exactly the one i wrote my comment with :D

[@larrymartins3014]

See what happens when I’m at work and I’m multi tasking. Oops!

[@larrymartins3014]

I have officially signed to your channel.

[@SHEERRAA]

@@larrymartins3014 thank you so much, great video btw :)

[@user-nk8ww9ce9k]

Changing the pickups out. Just not feeling it.

[@adamantiuscloudcat1799]

Depends on what you want. I want to change the pickups for something more dense and filthy. 😊

[@user-nk8ww9ce9k]

@@adamantiuscloudcat1799 Im looking into the Arcane. I need something with less midrange and honk.

[@nvjohansson9741]

It looks like a pretty thin body, is there any neck dive on it?

[@larrymartins3014]

No. I have not experienced any neck dive. (Thankfully)

[@nvjohansson9741]

@@larrymartins3014 Thanks bro. 👍🏻

[@williekenk]

I have one and it definitely has some neck dive, but nothing that couldn’t be resolved with a thicker strap.

[@larrymartins3014]

I didn’t have any issues but maybe my strap was just right? At least everything is in line for me.

[@nvjohansson9741]

@@larrymartins3014 Thx Larry. 🤘🏻

[@Deadlygunter]

I just picked one up for $200 🤘🏻

[@larrymartins3014]

Nice price. I hope you enjoy it!!!!!!

[@nikolavikainen6979]

Got one today for 170€💪

[@larrymartins3014]

Nice!!!!! How you liking it?

[@nikolavikainen6979]

@@larrymartins3014 my first guitar at that price range i used to have a js30, 2 cheap crap strats, ltd mmv-9, the cheapest epiphone lp and a harley benton so i'm liking this very much

[@prs149]

I shred on mine

[@larrymartins3014]

Thank you for watching. I’m glad you are enjoying the guitar