Ltd Ec-256 Vintage Gold Satin
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The essentials to know about the LTD EC-256 Vintage Gold Satin guitar
The essentials to know about the LTD EC-256 Vintage Gold Satin guitar
- Les Paul-style format: familiar feel, classic looks, and reliable performance for both the stage and the studio.
- Set-neck mahogany body and neck: warm attack, generous sustain, and a “solid” feel under the fingers.
- 2 passive LH-150 pickups: a range spanning rounded cleans to thick overdrive, with good pick dynamics.
- Coil split via the tone control: more nuance and versatility for switching from humbucker tones to more open textures.
Manufacturer Information
LTD Guitars
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An EC designed for the modern "single cut" spirit
The EC-256 belongs to the world of timeless single-cut guitars, offering a modern, performance-oriented approach. Its Vintage Gold Satin finishing highlights an elegant and understated aesthetic, while its construction (mahogany and set neck) serves a clear purpose: to provide an instrument inspired by the classics, but adapted to today’s needs in terms of comfort and tonal versatility.
Which guitarists and styles is it for?
This 6-string electric guitar is equally suited to motivated beginners, intermediate players looking for their first "real" stage guitar, and experienced musicians seeking an effective and accessible instrument. Its Les Paul format and 2-pickup configuration make it at home in rock, hard rock, blues, pop and metal (from thick rhythm tones to singing leads), while remaining convincing for carefully crafted clean sounds thanks to the coil-split.
The sound
The combination of a mahogany body and set mahogany neck delivers a tonal signature known for its warmth, prominent mids and flattering sustain, particularly appreciated for overdriven playing and solos. The two LH-150 passive pickups deliver a consistent, dynamic sound: the neck pickup favors round, thick textures, while the bridge pickup emphasizes attack and precision for riffs. The 3-way selector lets you switch quickly from one register to another, while the tone control with pickup coil-split broadens the tonal palette for clearer, sharper sounds when you need more space in the mix.
Recommended compatible accessories
To complete your EC-256, you can choose reliable, universal accessories: guitar picks (depending on your attack), a guitar strap, a tuner (clip-on or pedal) and a stand for storage at home or at rehearsal.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | HH | Scalloped | Simple |
| Category | Single cut | Body | Mahogany |
| Format | Type LP / Singlecut | Bridge / tailpiece | Tune-o-Matic |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Nbre of pickups | 2 |
| Neck | Glued mahogany | Neck Pickup | LH-150 |
| Radius | 350 mm | Bridge pickup | LH-150 |
| Nut Width | 42 mm | Electronics | Passive |
| Fingerboard | Grilled Jatoba | Selector | 3-position |
| Nbrs of frets | 22 | Settings | 2x volume, Tone with split mic |
| Scale (mm) | 628 mm | Color | Gold |
| Tuning pegs | LTD | Finishing | Satin |
| Scale length | 24.75" / 628 mm | Controls | 2 x volume, tone with pickup split |
| Number of frets | 22 | Number of strings | 6 |
| Number of pickups | 2 | ||
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Questions frequently asked
Is the LTD EC-256 Vintage Gold Satin suitable for rock and metal?
The two passive LH-150 pickups and mahogany body favor thick rhythms and leads with sustain. The bridge pickup provides more attack for riffs, while the neck pickup offers a rounder tone.
Is the coil split feature useful on this guitar?
The coil split tone allows for clearer and sharper sounds. This feature expands possibilities for refined clean tones and helps to better stand out in the mix.
What is the scale length of the EC-256?
The scale length is 628 mm, or 24.75 inches.
Is the neck of the LTD EC-256 comfortable to play?
Its set mahogany neck is paired with a 42 mm nut and a 350 mm radius. The roasted jatoba fingerboard has 22 frets. This configuration matches the single cut format announced for this model.
What accessories should be considered with this electric guitar?
A guitar strap, picks, a clip-on or pedal tuner, and a stand are recommended compatible accessories. The instrument features a Tune-o-Matic bridge.
