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ESP LTD EC-400 Electric Guitar in See Thru Black Sunburst
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The store is open 10am - 6pm Monday to Saturday and 11am - 5pm Sunday and bank holidays.
The stock information shows the quantity of units that are available to purchase at the Guildford store and the quantity of units that are available at our off-site Guildford warehouse. These stock levels are updated in real time.
Our Click and Collect service is available at our Guildford store from 10am - 6pm Monday to Saturday, and 11am - 5pm on Sunday. You can either choose click and collect as your delivery option online or, during store opening hours, call our sales team at 01483 456777 to place a 10% deposit.
If you have placed your order online, you will receive a confirmation email of your order and a separate follow-up text or email to confirm when your item is ready for collection.
Please do not come to the store before you have received the follow-up message, as your order may not yet be ready at the store.
If the only available stock is in our off-site warehouse it can be brought to the store location for you to try - you just need to contact the store within opening hours. Please note any requests received after 3.30pm will not arrive at the store until the following morning.
Please be aware that, unless you have paid a deposit to reserve the item, it will continue to be free, both online and in-store, for another customer to buy. Therefore we would advise you to place a 10% deposit by either using the on-line click and collect service or calling us 01483 456777.
SKU: 10024090
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Product Description
The ESP LTD EC-400 is a sleek, modern single-cut built for players who want crushing high-gain tones, rock-solid tuning stability and fast, effortless playability. With its set-thru mahogany neck, quilted maple top and EMG active pickups, this EC-400 is a serious workhorse for hard rock and metal, wrapped up in a stunning See Thru Black Sunburst finish.
Combining a comfortable 24.75 inch scale with a Thin U neck profile and extra-jumbo frets, the EC-400 feels instantly familiar and encourages fluid lead work as well as tight, controlled rhythm playing. The mahogany body delivers the thick, sustaining tone you would expect, while the quilted maple top adds snap and definition so your riffs stay clear even under heavy distortion. Locking hardware and a tried-and-tested TOM bridge and tailpiece keep everything stable, gig after gig.
At the heart of this guitar is the legendary EMG 81 and 85 active humbucker pairing. From razor-sharp palm mutes to saturated, singing leads, these pickups provide the clarity, punch and output demanded by modern players. With independent volume controls for each pickup and a shared tone control, you can quickly dial in everything from tight rhythm sounds to smooth, vocal neck tones.
Visually, the EC-400 makes a strong statement. The See Thru Black Sunburst finish shows off the quilted maple top, while black hardware and mother of pearl script inlays complete the aggressive, high-end aesthetic. Whether you are hitting the stage, the studio or the rehearsal room, this is a guitar that looks as serious as it sounds.
EMG 81/85 Active Pickups
The EMG 81 in the bridge and EMG 85 in the neck deliver high-output, ultra-tight tones that excel with high-gain amps and pedals. Expect precise attack, focused lows and singing sustain, with low noise and excellent note separation for complex chords and fast riffing.
Mahogany Body with Quilted Maple Top
A solid mahogany body provides warmth, depth and natural sustain, while the quilted maple top adds brightness and definition. This classic combination gives you a powerful, full-bodied sound that stays articulate, ideal for heavy riffing and soaring solos alike.
Thin U Neck and Extra-Jumbo Frets
The three-piece mahogany neck features ESP’s Thin U profile and a 350 mm radius rosewood fingerboard with 22 extra-jumbo frets. The result is a fast, comfortable playing experience that makes big bends, legato runs and intricate chord shapes feel effortless.
Set-Thru Construction and Locking Hardware
Set-thru neck construction enhances sustain and upper-fret access, letting your notes ring out clearly across the entire fingerboard. Paired with LTD locking tuners and a TOM bridge with tailpiece, the EC-400 offers reliable tuning stability and solid intonation under aggressive playing styles.
Features
- EMG 81/85 Active Humbuckers - High-output active pickups provide tight, articulate tones with plenty of punch, perfect for modern metal, hard rock and precise high-gain rhythm work.
- Mahogany Body with Quilted Maple Top - The mahogany back delivers thick, sustaining tone while the quilted maple top adds clarity and bite, giving you a balanced sound that cuts through a mix.
- Thin U Neck Profile with Extra-Jumbo Frets - A fast, slim neck and large frets make for smooth playability, easy string bending and confident control across the entire 24.75 inch scale.
- Set-Thru Neck and LTD Locking Tuners - Enhanced sustain and upper-fret access from the set-thru design, combined with locking tuners for quick string changes and stable tuning during heavy playing.
Specifications
Body
- Body Wood: Mahogany
- Top Wood: Quilted Maple
- Body Type: Solidbody
- Finish: See Thru Black Sunburst
Neck
- Construction: Set-Thru
- Neck Wood: 3-piece Mahogany
- Scale Length: 24.75 inch
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 350 mm
- Neck Profile: Thin U
- Frets: 22 Extra-Jumbo
- Nut Width: 42 mm
- Nut: Moulded
- Fingerboard Inlays: Mother of Pearl Script
Hardware
- Colour: Black
- Bridge: TOM and Tailpiece
- Tuners: LTD Locking
- Hardware Type: Standard
Electronics
- Pickups: EMG 85 (Neck), EMG 81 (Bridge)
- Pickup Type: Active Humbuckers
- Controls: Volume (Neck), Volume (Bridge), Tone
- Switching: Toggle Switch
Miscellaneous
- Orientation: Right Handed
- Strings: D’Addario XL110 (.010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046)
- Number of Strings: 6
