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Unbeatable Value with ESP Style





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Grab the ESP LTD Eclipse EC-256FM solidbody electric guitar for a huge value in a rock-ready instrument. You'll find the fast playability, flexible tone, and quality construction of the Eclipse EC-256FM far surpasses most guitars in this price range. You'll get rich, snappy tone from the mahogany body topped with flame maple. And the set-neck design gives you sustain for days. A pair of ESP humbucking pickups gives you a great foundation for a wide variety of styles, plus the extra versatility of push-pull coil splitting for single-coil tones. When you need a great, hard-rockin' guitar at a great price, you can count on the ESP LTD Eclipse EC-256FM solidbody electric guitar.





ESP's Eclipse body style blends classic looks with modern performance





Nothing screams hard rock like ESP's timeless Eclipse body style. The extra mass of this single-cutaway design gives the Eclipse EC-256FM truly epic sustain; whereas its slightly arched top provides you with comfortable hand positioning, no matter your picking style. Add to that a super-sharp cutaway, which gives you open access to the Eclipse EC-256FM's upper frets, and you're ready for unobstructed playing freedom.





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Set-neck construction gives you exceptional sustain





The set-in mahogany neck on the ESP LTD Eclipse EC-256FM provides a more solid connection to the body than you get with a bolt-on neck design. That means better vibrational transfer from the neck to the body, which results in faster attack and longer-lasting sustain. Plug in the Eclipse EC-256, turn your amplifier up, and you'll see exactly what we mean.





LTD: huge value with ESP quality





ESP’s LTD marque was created to bring a more affordable version of the classic designs and quality of ESP guitars to a new market. The entire ESP LTD line of instruments features premium tonewoods, quality pickups, and solid hardware for a lifetime of use. An exacting eye for detail and quality means that every instrument is ready to rock when it leaves the factory. An impressive list of signature axes by some of today’s biggest guitar and bass heroes shows the popularity and respect commanded by the ESP LTD marque. Sweetwater is proud to carry such a distinguished line of musical instruments.





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ESP LTD Eclipse EC-256FM Solidbody Electric Guitar Features:


Classic-looking electric guitar with exceptional sustain and aggressive tone


Push-pull coil splitting gives you access to both single-coil and humbucking tones


Dual ESP humbucking pickups give you wide-ranging tone


TOM bridge/tailpiece gives you dependable tuning stability and intonation


Set-neck construction gives you long-lasting sustain and excellent articulation