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The ESP LTD EC-401 electric guitar has a set-thru mahogany neck with a thin U-shaped neck contour on a single-cutaway mahogany body. The neck shape and 24 extra jumbo frets make it an extremely playable electric guitar. Loaded with active EMG-81 (bridge position) and 60 (neck position) pickups, this electric guitar has plenty of gain and tonal articulation. The LTD EC-401 includes a 1.65" Earvana compensated nut for improved intonation, and black nickel hardware.

You can choose from a cool black or classic Olympic white finish.
ESP LTD EC-401 Electric Guitar Olympic White
ESP LTD EC-401 Electric Guitar Olympic White

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  • Set-thru mahogany neck
  • 24-3/4" scale
  • Mahogany body
  • Mahogany neck
  • Thin U neck contour
  • Macassar ebony fingerboard
  • 1.65" (42 mm) Earvana compensated nut
  • 24 XJ frets
  • Black nickel hardware
  • Grover tuners
  • Tune-o-matic-style bridge and stopbar tailpiece
  • EMG-81 active (bridge position)/EMG-60 active (neck position) pickups
  • Two volume controls/one master tone control, 3-way toggle switch
  • Case not included

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Limited lifetime warranty on all guitars.
One year warranty on parts and electronics.

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15 Reviews

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Reviewed by 15 customers

  • Definitely glad I bought it

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted3 months ago

    byCraig

    fromLouisville KY

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    This is my first LTD and my first guitar with active pickups. The action was spot on, no adjustments to setup needed.#sweepstakes

  • This guitar is awesome.

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byDaniel

    fromIndianapolis, Indiana

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Excellent guitar. Sounds great, plays well the neck is great for playing fast.

  • I would buy this again

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byDaniel

    fromIndianapolis, Indiana

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    The guitar is awesome. Sounds great plays well. The neck is great for fast playing. Came in tune. The guitar however had some high frets so it could need a minor repair. But certainly can be fixed. ESP might just give you a new one without the issue free of charge.

  • Very Good Quality Guitar!

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byJames M

    fromThe Woodlands, TX

    The ESP LTD EC-401 is a very high quality instrument. I have no buyers remorse. It's better than I expected. I really can't see paying insultingly high prices for a similar "authentic" guitar when this one is reasonably priced and superior. 24 frets, reinforced headstock, EMG pickups, hard poly finish. No "authentic" guitar has those 21st century features. I will probably buy another ESP/LTD eventually. For now, I'm enjoying the EC-401!

  • Look no further, this is the one!

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted6 years ago

    byKyle

    fromUndisclosed

    ESP has done an amazing job with this guitar. The fit and finish from top to bottom, front and back were perfect. I bought mine in the satin desert sage and I absolutely love the color. Pictures don't come close so doing it justice. As far as tone and sustain, this guitar is outstanding. While the active emg pickups may not be for everyone, with heavier gauge strings and the right amp settings this thing throws some seriously heavy tones and has great sustain. The setup out of the box only needed some slight tuning but the intonation was spot on and the action is superb. This guitar is easily deserving of the five star rating I have given it. If you are looking for a sleek single cut guitar, look no further, this is the one!

  • The best

    5

    submitted10 years ago

    byprometheus

    fromMiami FL USA!

    ESP LTD is just as good as the Japanese $2grand Guitars! I have a white one made in Indonesia and its better than Gib LP The 81 &60 pickups cant be beat.

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  • submitted2 years ago

    asked bynathan

    fromknoxville tn

    what is the rear finish on the olympic white one

    what is the rear finish on the olympic white one

    Open Reply - Thomas
    The same as the front.

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byChubbz

    fromColumbus Ohio

    Does this guitar have a belly cut on the back

    Does this guitar have a belly cut on the back

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Yes

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byMarty

    fromSan Diego

    Does this guitar have humbuckers

    Does this guitar have humbuckers

    Open Reply - Ronald
    Yes it does.

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byCharlie

    fromExeter Pa.

    Can you please tell me how much this guitar weighs???

    Can you please tell me how much this guitar weighs???

    Open Reply - Thomas
    All guitars vary depending on the density of the wood. Manufacturers usually only spec size and type of wood. Guitars are generally between 6 and 12 lbs. They can be more. The only way to know the weight of an individual instrument is to weigh it. This will be approximately 8.5 lbs

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byCharlie

    fromReading Pa.

    How much does this guitar weigh?

    How much does this guitar weigh?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    All guitars vary depending on the density of the wood. Manufacturers usually only spec size and type of wood. Guitars are generally between 6 and 12 lbs. They can be more. The only way to know the weight of an individual instrument is to weigh it. This will be approximately 8.5 lbs

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byBenji

    fromundisclosed

    It this the model with the new neck joint. Like the ones on the EC-1000's?

    It this the model with the new neck joint. Like the ones on the EC-1000's?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    Yes it is.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byFulvio

    fromundisclosed

    Hi, I recently bought this one in Olimpia white, do the hardware cane in black or black nickel? Can I have It with the hardware in black?

    Hi, I recently bought this one in Olimpia white, do the hardware cane in black or black nickel? Can I have It with the hardware in black?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Please contact a Sales Agent for Special Order placement

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byNick

    fromIL

    Does it come with an option with a floyd rose?

    Does it come with an option with a floyd rose?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This guitar does not have an option for a floyd rose tremolo.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byallan

    fromNE

    how long is guitar.

    how long is guitar.

    Open Reply - Ronald
    42"

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked bynomdutilisation

    fromSalt Lake City, UT

    Is this Satin Desert Sage really a color? Or is it the Military Green on the ESP website?

    Is this Satin Desert Sage really a color? Or is it the Military Green on the ESP website?

    Open Reply - Charles
    The Desert Sage was it's own distinct color finish which differed from the Military Green Satin on ESP's website.
    Open Reply - Charles
    The Desert Sage was it's own distinct color finish which differed from the Military Green Satin on ESP's website.
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