🇯🇵ESP2014–presentStill in productionAlso known as: EC-256, EC256
For sale now:626 listings
Price range:$300–$649
Most common:good
About the ESP LTD EC-256
The ESP LTD EC-256 was introduced by ESP in 2014 and remains in production today. ESP has been building instruments in Japan since 1975. You may also see this listed as "EC-256", "EC256" — they refer to the same instrument.
Buying Guide
1Play the guitar unplugged first — if it resonates and sustains well acoustically, it'll likely sound good amplified.
2Check the frets for wear. Flat spots and divots mean a fret level or refret may be needed ($200-400).
3Plug in and test every pickup position, and roll the tone and volume knobs through their full range to check for crackling.