Ltd Eclipse EC-400 QM Vintage Burst

An Eclipse Designed for Performance in the LTD Range

The Eclipse series embodies the "single cut" Les Paul-style interpretation at LTD, with a focus on modern playing: fast access to riffs, generous sustain, and electronics built to cut through dense mixes. This EC-400 QM positions itself as a versatile and powerful 6-string electric guitar, ideal for those who want an instrument ready to record and play loud, without compromising reliability.

For Whom and Which Styles?

With its active pickups and mahogany construction, the LTD Eclipse EC-400 QM is primarily aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking a clear response and excellent gain handling. It excels in metal (thrash, metalcore, death), hard rock, and modern rock, while remaining effective for defined clean tones on the neck pickup. Its shorter scale length (24.6" / 625 mm) promotes a flexible feel under the fingers, ideal for bends and vibratos.

Powerful Tone: The Mahogany + Active EMG Balance

The mahogany body provides a dense tonal foundation, with rich mids and natural sustain, especially appreciated in a Les Paul format. On the electronics side, the EMG 81 at the bridge delivers a tight attack, controlled low end, and razor-sharp precision in palm-muting, perfect for fast rhythms and highly articulated saturated chords. The EMG 85 at the neck, rounder in tone, offers a thick and singing grain for solos, with strong presence in the mix. The 2 volume + 1 tone controls and 3-position selector switch allow quick shifts from creamy leads to cutting rhythms, all while maintaining a decidedly modern signature.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To get the most out of this 6-string electric guitar, you can plan for a 10-46 string set (original gauge), a quality 6.35 mm jack cable, and a 9V battery (essential for powering the active electronics). A selection of plectrums and a strap complete a simple and effective setup for rehearsals and live performance.

Technical specifications

Category	Single cut	Original Strings	10-46
Format	Les Paul	Body	Mahogany
Nbr of strings	6	Bridge / tailpiece	Tune-o-Matic
Neck	Glued mahogany	Nbre of pickups	2
Neck format	Thin U	Neck Pickup	EMG 85
Radius	350 mm	Bridge pickup	EMG 81
Nut Width	42 mm	Electronics	Active
Fingerboard	Rosewood	Selector	3-position
Nbrs of frets	22	Settings	2 x volume and 1 x tone
Scale (mm)	625 mm	Color	Brown
Tuning pegs	Lockings	Colours	Tiger Sunburst

Shape	Les Paul	Bridge/Tailpiece	Tune-o-Matic
Body wood	Mahogany	Tuners	Locking
Finish	Tiger Sunburst	Number of pickups	2
Neck wood	Set Mahogany	Controls	2 x Volume and 1 x Tone
Neck shape	Thin U	Selector switch	3-position
Number of frets	22	Number of strings	6
Scale length	24.6" / 625 mm	Original strings gauge	10-46
Hardware color	Black