I have one stock, and I wouldn't change a thing, for me it's just fine but only for me, value for money quality is perfect for a working man, axe , other companies not so good 👍 👍👍👍👍👍esp pretty much is a solid product in my experience
So I just got one in black cherry, looking at changes but it an amazing guitar. I will do the neck as you said, I would love to change to 1 volume and 2 push pull tone knobs, but not that level yet.
Got one for free a while ago, it just sat for a few years. I finally totally went through it; Duncan JB/Jazz pickups, new electronics, Hipshot tuners and bridge and made a bone nut for it. It's one of my favorites now.
That is some video! I hate plastic switches too. Could you tell me what do you think about frets' durability? My current cheap Gretsch is albost flat from bendong around 10-14fret. I don't love so much to spend money on refretting in close future. I know V100s have the same issue So how are Ec256?
I have the same LTD (right handed). As of now, it has Seymour Duncan JB/59, Gotoh Magnum Locking Tuners and GraphTech nut. Its an amazing guitar! As a stock machine its pretty good, but with some quality upgrades in turns into an amazing instrument. I got it as a Demo from Sweetwater for $400, so for about $550 total invested.
What type Graphtech nut did you replace it with? Im having issues with stock and keeping it in tune. Thinking of changing the nut. Is there one that is easy to change out and fits? Was it difficult to switch out?
How are the frets when it comes to durability? I wanted to buy a Vintage v100 but quaility of frets is just offensive to customers. They're soft like butter and changing them would cost like half of the used guitar's price.
@@vonJanoloff Can't really comment on frets as I have other guitars I regularly use. I guess they compare to anything Jackson or Ibanez offer in this price range.
I had this guitar and it was great but I really didn’t like the gloss on the neck either, but I like it on the body. It just felt like paint. The finish on the neck of my Gibson is totally different. It doesn’t feel like laquer. Don’t know how to describe it. I feel the finish but it still feels like wood.
I got the 256 sunburst....its a greeeeat guitar. As far as tuners, I rarely have to retune the guitar and I play it often. Saw a comparison video between 256 and a gibson and you couldnt tell a damn diff. 256 is a sick guitar for the price. I wouldn't go with satin finish. But thats cause i dont like that flat spray can look. ESP ec model guitars put all other single cut les paul style guitars on check....Gibson and all.
Hello mate - new sub; very much enjoyed the laid-back style. I'm with you regarding the neck - a satin finish lets you feel the wood (pardon the expression there!) so much better, and with none of the sticking. But the back? That's just aesthetics really - it adds nothing to the playing experience or the sound. Personally I'd leave it, as it shows that the neck has been changed from gloss. Mind you, if you have nothing better to do in your spare time, it could be fun, I guess. I came across this because someone offered me one of these guitars at £300 and I was seeing what people thought. Great video - all the best from London
I have 2 of these, great value for sure. Would a treble bleed soldered on the stock 500K pots give you the roll-off that 300K post give 'naturally'? I also agree about the tuners--great for cheapies. Great video!
Funny you didn't change the tuners, because I saw another video where the dude tried 2 different sets of upgraded tuners and put the original ones back on because it stayed in better tune.
I myself prefer 250-300k because they are not as bright. With that said: my supplier does not always give me the option. As much as I like (prefer) linear for the roll off, the audio pots from cts don't have too dramatic of a curve and are not too dramtic for me to work with. Hope that helps.
Hi, good video. Im thinking to buy this LTD but White one. I already have Seymour Duncan Hot Rotted Set JB/Jazz and Alnico 2 Pro Slash in 2 cheat guitars. So i thinking to buy 2x LTD put the 2 set in 1-1 and enjoy the "sound" Would it be worthy to do that? Thank you and have a nice day.
Hey Adam, Jb and jazz are my fav combo set and if you have them already.. why not. You can always put it back if you don't like it. The main thing about these models is the foundation is solid. So upgrading the electronics isn't wasted.
@@GuitarCrate You making your LTD entirely satin...😁 7:19 👀 I like the idea but want to see someone else do it first! 😂 I also do like the mahogany furniture 🪑 look though!😁
@@GuitarCrate You making your LTD entirely satin...😁 7:19 👀 I like the idea but want to see someone else do it first! 😂 I also do like the mahogany furniture 🪑 look though!😁
@@fordhammie this guitar was made satin, the same way the neck was done, on back and sides but the top was left glossy. It was stunning enough that someone offered a price worth selling it. So I would say the venture was worth it.
Great question. It creates less friction and less surface space that touches the hand. This will are a more noticeable difference when hands perspire or in humid climates. Not everyone will prefer satin finish.
@@GuitarCrate Well, I live in Barcelona, Spain (humid climate), my hands perspire a lot and I have an LTD-EC256... How do I degloss the neck? Thank you and best regards!
@@davideivid82 Disclaimer: doing this as effect the value of the guitar. There is always a risk of damage. With the said this is the video on how I did the neck of that guitar. ruclips.net/video/Pre6ueomoK4/видео.html
Love to see this deglossed, awesome job
I have one stock, and I wouldn't change a thing, for me it's just fine but only for me, value for money quality is perfect for a working man, axe , other companies not so good 👍 👍👍👍👍👍esp pretty much is a solid product in my experience
So I just got one in black cherry, looking at changes but it an amazing guitar. I will do the neck as you said, I would love to change to 1 volume and 2 push pull tone knobs, but not that level yet.
Interesting you show so much love to an every level guitar.
Excited to receive mine in satin black today 🤘
Got one for free a while ago, it just sat for a few years. I finally totally went through it; Duncan JB/Jazz pickups, new electronics, Hipshot tuners and bridge and made a bone nut for it. It's one of my favorites now.
Amen. Great testimony
Better than a Gibson
heck yea, I just ordered one to be my main while I'm living abroad
Just bought pone, spot on no probs and great Quality
That is some video! I hate plastic switches too.
Could you tell me what do you think about frets' durability? My current cheap Gretsch is albost flat from bendong around 10-14fret. I don't love so much to spend money on refretting in close future. I know V100s have the same issue
So how are Ec256?
I have the same LTD (right handed). As of now, it has Seymour Duncan JB/59, Gotoh Magnum Locking Tuners and GraphTech nut. Its an amazing guitar! As a stock machine its pretty good, but with some quality upgrades in turns into an amazing instrument. I got it as a Demo from Sweetwater for $400, so for about $550 total invested.
Awesome! Yea hardware is an easy upgrade if you have a good foundation.
What type Graphtech nut did you replace it with? Im having issues with stock and keeping it in tune. Thinking of changing the nut. Is there one that is easy to change out and fits? Was it difficult to switch out?
Tusq 6642. Had to add a shim underneath to get the height perfect.
How are the frets when it comes to durability? I wanted to buy a Vintage v100 but quaility of frets is just offensive to customers. They're soft like butter and changing them would cost like half of the used guitar's price.
@@vonJanoloff Can't really comment on frets as I have other guitars I regularly use. I guess they compare to anything Jackson or Ibanez offer in this price range.
I had this guitar and it was great but I really didn’t like the gloss on the neck either, but I like it on the body. It just felt like paint. The finish on the neck of my Gibson is totally different. It doesn’t feel like laquer. Don’t know how to describe it. I feel the finish but it still feels like wood.
Great video and a killer guitar
...just got an EC-256FM, I too will be doing the whole shabang minus the level and crowning.
I got the 256 sunburst....its a greeeeat guitar. As far as tuners, I rarely have to retune the guitar and I play it often. Saw a comparison video between 256 and a gibson and you couldnt tell a damn diff. 256 is a sick guitar for the price. I wouldn't go with satin finish. But thats cause i dont like that flat spray can look. ESP ec model guitars put all other single cut les paul style guitars on check....Gibson and all.
Hello mate - new sub; very much enjoyed the laid-back style. I'm with you regarding the neck - a satin finish lets you feel the wood (pardon the expression there!) so much better, and with none of the sticking.
But the back? That's just aesthetics really - it adds nothing to the playing experience or the sound. Personally I'd leave it, as it shows that the neck has been changed from gloss.
Mind you, if you have nothing better to do in your spare time, it could be fun, I guess.
I came across this because someone offered me one of these guitars at £300 and I was seeing what people thought.
Great video - all the best from London
I have 2 of these, great value for sure. Would a treble bleed soldered on the stock 500K pots give you the roll-off that 300K post give 'naturally'? I also agree about the tuners--great for cheapies. Great video!
Funny you didn't change the tuners, because I saw another video where the dude tried 2 different sets of upgraded tuners and put the original ones back on because it stayed in better tune.
I have it for 3 years, tuners are awesome on these
Do you recall if the pots that fit the EC-256 are standard short shaft pots? Also, The 3-way switch - was it a short or long?
I used long shaft pots on everything and then if it's too long take an extra nut and use it to set the shift depth.
On the CTS pots, you prefer audio taper or linear?
I myself prefer 250-300k because they are not as bright. With that said: my supplier does not always give me the option. As much as I like (prefer) linear for the roll off, the audio pots from cts don't have too dramatic of a curve and are not too dramtic for me to work with. Hope that helps.
Hi,
good video.
Im thinking to buy this LTD but White one.
I already have Seymour Duncan Hot Rotted Set JB/Jazz and Alnico 2 Pro Slash in 2 cheat guitars. So i thinking to buy 2x LTD put the 2 set in 1-1 and enjoy the "sound"
Would it be worthy to do that?
Thank you and have a nice day.
Hey Adam,
Jb and jazz are my fav combo set and if you have them already.. why not. You can always put it back if you don't like it. The main thing about these models is the foundation is solid. So upgrading the electronics isn't wasted.
@@GuitarCrate Thank you very much. Have anice day and good luck.
Bye
Great rig… any update on the ltd satin back/neck? :)
Sorry what update are you looking for?
@@GuitarCrate You making your LTD entirely satin...😁 7:19 👀 I like the idea but want to see someone else do it first! 😂 I also do like the mahogany furniture 🪑 look though!😁
@@GuitarCrate You making your LTD entirely satin...😁 7:19 👀 I like the idea but want to see someone else do it first! 😂 I also do like the mahogany furniture 🪑 look though!😁
@@fordhammie this guitar was made satin, the same way the neck was done, on back and sides but the top was left glossy. It was stunning enough that someone offered a price worth selling it. So I would say the venture was worth it.
Deglossing the neck makes the playing faster or more comfortable?
Great question. It creates less friction and less surface space that touches the hand. This will are a more noticeable difference when hands perspire or in humid climates. Not everyone will prefer satin finish.
@@GuitarCrate Well, I live in Barcelona, Spain (humid climate), my hands perspire a lot and I have an LTD-EC256... How do I degloss the neck? Thank you and best regards!
@@davideivid82
Disclaimer: doing this as effect the value of the guitar. There is always a risk of damage.
With the said this is the video on how I did the neck of that guitar.
ruclips.net/video/Pre6ueomoK4/видео.html
i broke its machine head.
Is grover 406c locking tuner compatible with it????
Sorry. I do not know if they are compatible without modification.
Where did you find the chrome switch tip ❓❓❓ 🚬😎 💨💨
Chrome tips are around in general. But the metal switch that fit on an sea threaded switch craft switch came from wd music.