Aside from the Superstrat guitars the brand is well-known for, ESP LTD also makes LP inspired guitars starting from entry level to mid-range, and if it fits the budget, to check out the more expensive models the brand has to offer. ESP LTD guitars leans towards guitar players who prefers playing aggressive music like heavy metal and thrash metal shown in the design, feel and the sound their guitars can generate.
ESP LTD EC-10 design is simple and ergonomic, not before seen on an entry level LP or in higher model guitars. The difference would be in the scalloped single cutaway body to reach higher frets and scalloped back to play even more comfortably.
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- LP design body is crafted in basswood with bevels on the edges, a scalloped back, and available in different color finishes
- U-shape bolt-on neck made of maple
- 24 fret extra jumbo engineered hardwood fingerboard complimented by inlay dots
- Set of LTD tuners in chrome
- Tom & Tailpiece bridge
- ESP Designed LH-100 humbucker pick-ups placed on the neck and bridge controlled by a toggle switch for pick-ups selection, master volume and master tone
Body and Neck: The slim lightweight LP design body is crafted in basswood with bevels on the edges, a scalloped back, and available in different color finishes without a scratch plate. Basswood as tonewood is associated in making entry level to mid-range guitar models, because it is affordable compared to other wood, and not difficult to work with, that also takes finishes well. Tonally it is balance, giving the guitar fat tones to go with a certain degree of softness and brightness to the end sound.
ESP LTD EC-10 has a U-shape bolt-on neck made in maple, top by a 24 fret extra jumbo engineered hardwood fingerboard complimented by inlay dots. The fingeeboard and maple neck adds warmth and roomy sound for the guitar.
Pick-ups: Main sound source are two passive ESP Designed LH-100 humbucker pick-ups placed on the neck and bridge controlled by a toggle switch for pick-ups selection, master volume and master tone.
Hardware: Tom & Tailpiece bridge and LTD tuners in chrome holds the strings in place, while keeping the guitar in tune.
Final Thoughts: ESP LTD EC-10 is part of the entry level electric guitar line for the brand, together with Viper Series Viper-10, ESP LTD M-10 and ESP LTD F-10 for beginners to advent their skills of playing the guitar on a less expensive approach by not having to spend a large sum of money for a first guitar.
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