ESP LTD EC-258 8 String Electric Guitar. Black Satin
The LTD EC-258 is an affordable and high-quality eight-string guitar designed for players who want to explore the depths of lower pitches in metal, progressive rock, and more. Built with a mahogany body, set-neck construction, and a 26.5" baritone scale, the EC-258 provides the stability and tension needed for extended range tunings, including F# in standard tuning. Its roasted jatoba fingerboard and three-piece Thin U-shaped mahogany neck ensure smooth playability and comfort. Equipped with ESP LH-308 humbuckers, this guitar delivers powerful, clear tones suitable for a wide range of styles. The push-pull tone knob allows for additional versatility by splitting the humbuckers into single-coil mode. Finished in sleek Black Satin with a hardtail LTD fixed bridge, the EC-258 is built to handle the demands of modern music.
Features
- Mahogany body with a sleek Black Satin finish for a professional and modern look
- Roasted jatoba fingerboard with 22 extra-jumbo frets for smooth and comfortable playability
- ESP LH-308 humbuckers for clear, powerful tones, with coil-splitting via the push-pull tone knob
- Set-neck construction for enhanced sustain and easy access to higher frets
- 26.5" baritone scale for optimal string tension in lower tunings
- Hardtail LTD fixed bridge for excellent tuning stability and sustain
Specifications:
General
- Series: EC Series
- Orientation: Right-Hand
- Color: Black Satin
- Country of Origin: N/A
Neck
- Neck Material: 3Pc Mahogany
- Neck Finish: Satin
- Neck Shape: Thin U
- Neck Construction: Set-Neck
- Fingerboard Radius: 400mm
- Fingerboard Material: Roasted Jatoba
- Position Inlays: Dot
- Number of Frets: 22
- Fret Type: Extra-Jumbo
- Nut Width: 54mm
- Nut Type: Molded
Body
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Body Finish: Black Satin
- Body Style: Single Cutaway
- Body Shape: Eclipse
Hardware
- Bridge: LTD Fixed
- Hardware Finish: Black
- Tuners: LTD
- Strap Buttons: Standard
- Strings: D'Addario XL140-8 (.010-.074)
Electronics
- Neck Pickup: ESP LH-308N
- Bridge Pickup: ESP LH-308B (Push/Pull for Coil Split)
- Pickup Configuration: HH
- Controls: Volume, Volume, Master Tone (Push/Pull for Coil Split)
- Switching: 3-Way Toggle Switch
- Electronics: Passive
Measurements
- Scale Length: 26.5" Baritone
Additional Information
- Case: EC 8-String Guitar Form Fit Case (sold separately)