ESP LTD EC-256 BLK

Bought this beauty a month ago to be my 2nd guitar to play less aggressive style music and clean sounds. My first guitar (Ibaneze RGIB6-BK with active EMG pickups) was not suitable for this. And believe it or not this Les Paul can produce clean and dirty sounds and everything even with passive pick-ups OMG :). My black aggressive baritone sits unused for a month already.

Pros:
- Beautiful clean channel sound with coil-split knob pulled out
wide range growl in bridge humbucker mode with long enough sustain (can I describe it wet? but thats different, it is richer compared to dry-ish EMG81 signal)
- decent quality of everything - this is ESP
- price!
Cons:
Just to write here something - the guitar is quite heavy and you will need a strap lock or you drop it some day.
It gone loose 2 times in a month I catched it fortunately.

I recently purchased an electric guitar along with its hardshell case, and I’m absolutely thrilled with both! The guitar delivers an exceptional sound that truly stands out. Its rich, vibrant tone is perfect for a wide range of genres, from crisp cleans to heavy, distorted riffs. The playability is fantastic—smooth fretwork, a comfortable neck, and responsive pickups make every note a joy to play. The build quality is top-notch, with a sleek finish and reliable hardware that ensures it stays in tune even during intense sessions.
The included case is equally impressive. It’s sturdy, well-padded, and provides excellent protection for the guitar, whether I’m storing it at home or taking it on the road. The case’s design is both practical and stylish, with ample storage for accessories like cables and picks. Together, this guitar and case are a perfect combo—outstanding sound, reliable performance, and peace of mind knowing my instrument is safe. Highly recommend to any guitarist looking for quality and value!

I am really pleased with all the things this guitar offers, such as versatility, excellent sound and good quality.

The guitar came in good packaging and didn't have any factory mistakes. Using the tuners, volume and tone knobs feels good and sturdy. The cable-jack is a bit loose, but it isn't a big issue. I think the guitar strings are 10s, they give off a nice tone.

The finish I think is beautiful, the gold hardware gives it a more vintage vibe and the black paint is good too. The paintjob is a magnet for fingerprints and dust tho. This is a minor thing, not to worry about.

This guitar has LH-150 pickups wich in my opinion sound excellent and warm. Using the coil tap feature you can get more clearer tones. This makes it a very versatile guitar.

Like I said earlier, this is the perfect guitar for me, I haven't had any problems with it. I recommend it, it is the most bang for your buck guitar you can get.