Ltd Esp ec256 FM Honey

LTD EC-256 FM Honey Burst is a single-cutaway electric guitar from ESP’s LTD series, offering a classic Les Paul/Eclipse-inspired design with a flamed maple top in a bright, glossy Honey Burst finish.
Body and Construction
• Body: Mahogany with a flamed maple top (FM designation). It features a single-cutaway shape with ergonomic belly cut and forearm contour for comfortable play over long sessions.
• Finish: Gloss Honey Burst (or similar transparent burst) that beautifully showcases the flame maple figuring. This is a standard high-gloss polyurethane finish with no relicing, aging, distressing, or worn effects — a clean, vibrant, and polished look.
• Construction: Set-neck (glued-in) joint for strong sustain and resonance.
• Scale Length: 24.75”.
Neck and Fingerboard
• Neck: 3-piece mahogany with a Thin U profile. This provides a comfortable, fast-playing feel that works well for various playing styles.
• Fingerboard: rosewood with a 350mm radius.
• Frets: 22 extra-jumbo frets for smooth bending and playing.
• Nut Width: 42mm.
• Inlays: Pearloid ESP flag inlays.
• Headstock: Bound, with matching finish elements and reliable tuners.
Electronics and Hardware
• Pickups: ESP Designed LH-150 humbuckers (neck and bridge) — balanced, versatile pickups with good output, clarity, and midrange punch suited for rock, blues, and heavier styles.
• Controls: Individual volume knobs for each pickup, master tone knob with push-pull function for coil-splitting (converting humbuckers to single-coil mode for added tonal variety), and a 3-way toggle switch.
• Bridge: Tune-o-matic style adjustable bridge with stopbar tailpiece.
• Hardware: Typically nickel or gold, depending on the specific variant, paired with solid tuning machines.
Overall Notes
The mahogany body and neck combined with the maple top deliver warm, sustaining tones with solid low-end and articulate highs. The coil-split expands versatility beyond classic thick humbucker sounds into brighter, single-coil-like territory.
This model (non-aged version) emphasizes a premium visual appeal through the glossy flamed top without any intentional wear, making it ideal for players who want classic styling and modern playability at an accessible price point. It is built in Indonesia and known for good value, reliable build quality, and stage-ready performance.
Weights are generally comfortable and well-balanced. The guitar suits rock, blues, metal, and studio work well thanks to its tonewood combination and electronics.