Eko LS 300 Stealth Matte Black

The spirit of a rock classic, reimagined by Eko

With the LS300 Stealth Matte Black, Italian manufacturer Eko revisits the design codes of a silhouette that has been part of rock history for nearly seventy years. Its single-cutaway shape, recognisable by its single cutaway, follows the tradition of LP-style electric guitars. The carved body retains this characteristic relief, while the satin Black finish gives it a more understated, contemporary look.

Within Eko's range, this LS300 serves as an accessible gateway to this world. It favours a familiar configuration, with two humbuckers and separate controls, rather than complex electronics that take time to master. The objective is clear: to offer new guitarists an instrument that captures the key visual and sonic references of blues-rock, while asserting its own personality with this Stealth version.

A first electric guitar for exploring blues and rock

The Eko LS300 electric guitar is primarily aimed at beginners who want to practise their first chords, riffs and solos on an instrument with a rock character. The neck's C profile offers a familiar feel, suited to a wide range of hand sizes. The laurel key complements this comfort-oriented design, while the cutaway facilitates access to the upper part of the neck.

Its musical territory ranges from blues to hard rock, including pop-rock accompaniment and more forceful riffs. It allows players to discover both the nuances of a clean sound and the character of crunch or the energy of overdrive. Intermediate guitarists can also take advantage of its classic configuration to explore the differences between the neck and bridge pickups, or learn to shape their sound directly from the guitar.

Two humbuckers for a full sound and generous overdrive

The character of the LS300 largely comes from its two humbucking pickups. Compared with the usual single-coil pickups, this configuration favours a higher output level and a rounder, denser, fuller sound. It is particularly well suited to overdriven tones, where chords gain thickness and melodic lines gain presence. The humbucker design also reduces sensitivity to hum and certain surrounding electrical interference.

The 3-way selector provides access to three complementary tonal colours. The bridge pickup delivers a more incisive attack, useful for making riffs stand out and adding bite to rhythm parts. The neck pickup favours a fuller low-end register, making it well suited to blues phrases and solos with a softer tone. In the middle position, combining both pickups offers another option for varying accompaniment without changing the amplifier settings.

Each pickup has its own volume and tone control. This layout makes it possible to prepare different balances between the two pickups, then switch from one to the other using the selector. Rolling back the tone helps soften the treble; adjusting the volume controls the level sent to the amplifier and, depending on its response, the amount of overdrive. These controls provide a good starting point for learning to add nuance to your playing without relying solely on effects.

The construction combines a poplar body, a maple neck and a laurel key. Together, these form the instrument's mechanical foundation, while the humbuckers provide most of its amplified character. The Tune-o-Matic-style bridge offers individual contact points for the strings and allows their intonation to be adjusted. Sustain and accuracy will also depend on the overall setup, the strings used and playing technique.

Technical specifications

Body type	Solid	Tuning pegs	Diecast
Electronics: microphone configuration	HH	Original Strings	Eko 10/46
Neck: finish	Satin Finish	Scalloped	Simple
Fretboard: side markers	Yes	Body	Poplar
Type of tuners	Die-cast	Pickguard	1-ply
Category	Single cut	Bridge / tailpiece	Tune-o-Matic, Stop-bar
Truss Rod	Double-action	Nbre of pickups	2
Strings	Metal	Neck Pickup	Humbucker
Nbr of strings	6	Bridge pickup	Humbucker
Nets	White	Electronics	Passive
Neck	Maple	Selector	3-position
Neck format	C low profile	Settings	2x volume, 2x tone
Radius	14 "	Headstock	Matched with the body color
Nut Width	42 mm	Color	Black
Fingerboard	Laurel	Colours	Stealth Matte Black
Marker	Pearl block	Finishing	Satin
Nbrs of frets	22	Origin	China
Scale (mm)	630 mm	Hardware	Black

Instrument type	electric guitar	Key material	laurel
Format	LP-style, single cut	Bridge type	Tune-o-Matic
Cutaway	single	Pickup configuration	two humbucking pickups
Body material	poplar	Volume controls	two controls, one per pickup
Body top shape	arched and carved	Tone controls	two controls, one per pickup
Finishing name	Stealth Matte Black	Selector combinations	neck pickup, both pickups together, bridge pickup
Finishing appearance	satin	Brand	Eko
Neck material	maple	Model	LS300
Neck profile	C	Variation	Stealth Matte Black