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- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Model
- LEC257BLKS
- Dimensions
- 42 x 5 x 18 in
- Weight
- 10 lb
- Color
- Black
- Material
- Stainless Steel
- Top Material Type
- Mahogany Wood
- Warranty
- Limited lifetime warranty.
Features 4
- 7-string Electric Guitar with Mahogany Body
- 2 Humbucking Pickups - Black Satin
- Roasted Jatoba Fingerboard
- Mahogany Neck
Description
Extended range guitars don’t have to cost an arm and a leg to be great. The LTD EC-257 (seven-string) and EC-258 (eight-string) guitars are affordable for just about any musician, and allow you to explore the depths of lower pitches for today’s modern sounds. These guitars feature excellent ESP Designed pickups, comfortable mahogany bodies, three-piece mahogany necks, and roasted jatoba fingerboards with 22 extra-jumbo frets. the EC-257 offers a TOM bridge and tailpiece, while the EC-258 features a hardtail design. Both are available in Black Satin finish.
Specs 29
| Brand | ESP GUITARS |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Top Material Type | Mahogany Wood |
| Body Material | Mahogany |
| Back Material Type | Mahogany Wood |
| Neck Material Type | 3-piece Mahogany |
| Fretboard Material Type | Jatoba Wood |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | H |
| String Material Type | Alloy Steel |
| Hand Orientation | Right |
| Brand Name | ESP GUITARS |
| UPC | 799493261585 |
| Manufacturer | ESP Guitars |
| Model Series | EC-257 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 85 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Instrument | guitar |
| Item Type Name | Solid-Body Electric Guitar |
| Item Weight | 10 pounds |
| Model Name | EC-257 |
| Model Number | LEC257BLKS |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 314793 |
| Body Material Type | Mahogany |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Guitar Bridge System | Tune-O-Matic Bridge, Stopbar Tailpiece |
| Number of Strings | 7 |
| Scale Length | 26.5 inches |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 42"L x 5"W x 18"H |
| Item Dimensions | 42 x 5 x 18 inches |
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It's been great
It came tuned and intonated. It's become my go-to for jamming and bedroom recording. Neck is pretty comfortable and the frets are nice and smooth. The strings it came with were also pretty decent. The picks up work as they should, and the coil split is a nice addition. The tone is overall a little bass heavy but nothing that can't be fixed with a little eq and amp settings adjustment. The finish was also perfect with no blemishes.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2025 by Kyle
Almost perfect, just some quality control issues.
Looks, sounds, and feels awesome. The action was set perfect and it was in tune when i recieved it. The pickup selector switch was broken when it was shipped however and i had to spend an extra 45 bucks to replace it. There was also a small imperfection on the finish on the back of the neck that you can feel while playing.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2020 by Ethan
Excellent 7 string for the price
Flawless finish. Well dressed neck and frets. Excellent bridge. Great low action, easily adjustable. Required only minor intonation twerking out of the box. Pickups sound wayyyy better than expected for being generic LTD. I was going to replace them, however I don't find the need. Cool tap feature is pretty cool at this price point. The neck and frets really impress. Beautiful, rich color on the fretboard, no sharp or goofy high frets. If I had to complain about anything, it would only be that the machine heads could be better. They are quite tight at first, but when they loosen a bit, they feel a little sloppy and imprecise. That being said, the guitar actually stays in tune really well. All in all, I don't see a lot of difference between this guitar and the more expensive, 1000 series. I own several ESP/LTD instruments and once in a great while, I'll get a turd... It's very rare, and this guitar is great.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2021 by The Critic
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thick, Powerful Tone — Perfect for Metal
Absolutely love this guitar. I own Gibsons and Fenders, and honestly, this ESP LTD is quickly becoming one of my favorites — especially when it comes to playing metal. The tone is thick, punchy, and aggressive, just what you want for lower tunings and heavy riffs. The 7-string setup holds tuning great, and the neck feels super comfortable — fast, but still solid. The matte black finish looks killer on stage and in the studio. I was blown away by how well it holds up next to higher-end guitars in my collection. If you're into metal and want a guitar that delivers both tone and playability without breaking the bank, this one’s a beast. Highly recommended.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2025 by Bern
Amazing!
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Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2019 by Master
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I love the finish and the light weight of this guitar. Very meaty sound on the lower frets but the higher frets are hard to reach and sound less vibrant. Most won't need to use them anyway. This is definitley good for a deathcore/djent lover just beginning. I would not recommend using for live shows, unless you install a major pickup upgrade.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2022 by Dakota
Machine heads are not very great
Needed a little adjustments. But sounds and plays great
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2019 by Amazon Customer
Awesome Set Neck 7-String For The Price!
You see lots of cheap brands out there for a 7-string, but NEVER overlook ESP’s LTD line! They have always been the best when it comes to their entry level to the 1000 series compared to their competition. Arrived well packed, matte finish is flawless. After tuning it to pitch, intonation is almost spot on (would take some getting used to D’Addario’s low .59 string, but it STAYS in tune). Neck is nice and has a slight heft, I can’t do thin necks on 7s like they have on the Jackson Dinky 7. Only con are the pickups, but that is personal preference as I ALWAYS replace the stock ones anyway. I would not hesitate on these EC-257s if you’re on a market for a 7-string. Highly recommended!
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