ESP LTD EC256 FM

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  • Опубликовано: 2 фев 2025

Комментарии • 426

  • @KeganVanSickle
    @KeganVanSickle 3 года назад +57

    The 256 series is such a bang for your buck series. Great looking guitars, play well, sound great, solid choice! Killer demo Jonathan!

  • @politefan6271
    @politefan6271 3 года назад +53

    Jonathan you're such a great guy, player and reviewer I just love you and your videos so much. God bless you greatly :)

  • @dc4l923
    @dc4l923 3 года назад +5

    When I bought mine there were little to no videos about it and especially during the peak of the pandemic, Amazon was selling out. Glad I got mine when I did. I’ll never get rid of this one.

  • @macuse2008
    @macuse2008 2 года назад +14

    Love to see these playing anything besides metal. Sounds great! Almost strat like

  • @andres.g
    @andres.g 3 года назад +33

    With this guy all guitars sounds like a heaven

  • @ctothegiles
    @ctothegiles 3 года назад +6

    I've owned 2 of the EC-256's and still have them. I've also owned a few of the expensive "Name Brand" LP's. I can honestly say these are amazing and love mine way more than the "Name Brand" LP's! The pickups to me sound great I've never even thought of changing them out. The split coil sounds so good for that blues, country, rock, sound, and humbuckers sound amazing for rock to metal sounds.Usually in this price range they skimp out on the tuners but this guitar the tuners are great! Total value!

  • @armin6204
    @armin6204 3 года назад +14

    Not only your playing is great, also your recording sound is a pleasure to listen to. Thx Jon!

  • @williamanderson2203
    @williamanderson2203 8 месяцев назад +2

    Fantastic review, as always. You're review of both the EC 256 FM and the Harley Benton FLT 90 Blast (black) sealed the deal on both for me. I bought a lemon drop EC 256 FM (used off of Reverb) and a HB FLT 90 Blast (black, just like the one you reviewed). Great playing, and keep up the excellent work. I literally watch you review and demo guitars all day.

  • @pedro150.
    @pedro150. 3 года назад +5

    I've had my EC-256FM in sunburst for 2 years, my first guitar. It was an excellent purchase. Absolutely no regrets. Great video as always Jonathan!

  • @Mike-jg3lc
    @Mike-jg3lc 11 месяцев назад +3

    Just wanted to say thanks again for your review. Owned it for a month now and can't say enough good things about it.

  • @dwaynebuckner6987
    @dwaynebuckner6987 10 месяцев назад +4

    Wow! Great guitar playing! I’m 60 years old and a beginning guitar player. l purchased this guitar ( different color) and it arrives to me on Wednesday 😁 and I can’t wait to get it into my hands and noodle around with it.

  • @the11thfret
    @the11thfret 3 года назад +4

    The lick you do at 3:42 to 3:44 is super cool, perfectly done! Loved the video!!

  • @chriscartledge-fn4qt
    @chriscartledge-fn4qt 7 дней назад +1

    Jon, you are a world-class musician. Great video!

  • @Jordan-ot7qf
    @Jordan-ot7qf Год назад +2

    Incredible playing. Nice to meet you.
    Thanks for the demo and review. I’ll be receiving mine this week! 👍

  • @jacobpugh4096
    @jacobpugh4096 4 месяца назад +2

    Great playing as always, Jonathan! Thanks for this demo and review. I just picked one of these up used. I have three of the Micheal Kelly Patriot, which I love. But, this LTD is something different. The contoured back with the belly cut makes it so comfortable to play. And, I am really enjoying the pickups. There are just so many great tones available. Thank you!!

  • @hemipirate
    @hemipirate 3 года назад +5

    Jonathan, watching your videos has a certain ASMR effect; very relaxing. Thanks for the great content.

  • @stephanematis
    @stephanematis 3 года назад +5

    My older Viper (think SG) 256 with P90s had essentially the same neck and it feels excellent. ESP LTD is amazing at making great value instruments. And as always, your playing is excellent Jonathan.
    And thanks to Davis Guitars, I really do hope they are seeing additional "foot traffic" for their support. This is a very positive way to bring attention to themselves.

  • @marcdelauttre9538
    @marcdelauttre9538 7 дней назад +1

    Hello, you play extremely well. I came across your video to find out if I was ever going to buy this LTD model, and so I ordered it! thank you for the quality of your work. Greetings from France

  • @__dk__
    @__dk__ 3 года назад +7

    That looks amazing, and I bet it looks even better in person. Sounds terrific!

    • @JonIsJustTooLoud
      @JonIsJustTooLoud  3 года назад +1

      It does!✌🤓

    • @linzgilbank1750
      @linzgilbank1750 3 года назад +2

      If you're thinking about getting this guitar i would pull the trigger, I got mine 3 days ago and I cant believe it quality of it, I cant find any faults or issues and the colours are even better in person, this guitar punches well above it weight

  • @icu469
    @icu469 11 месяцев назад +1

    Best demo on YT for this guitar. Lovely tones & playing

  • @rickcrow9471
    @rickcrow9471 Месяц назад +1

    Love you're choice of notes and amazing sense of melody glad I got to check you out just was checking out the guitar and got to hear some great playing

  • @Ross-sx8jd
    @Ross-sx8jd 10 месяцев назад +1

    Good to see you again. I love your style. I have owned an EC256 and wish I still did. Great guitar for the price. thanks brother, keep up the good work

  • @tha_dadalorian
    @tha_dadalorian 2 года назад +2

    Your phrasings are just so good man. Thank you for your content.

  • @therollband1290
    @therollband1290 2 года назад +7

    This guy could make any guitar sound good

  • @terrencethebald9978
    @terrencethebald9978 3 года назад +3

    I love the 256 series, affordable and play O SO NICE! I have the satin black EC, and just ordered the Viper-256QM. It will be here Thursday and then I will make love to it. Musical Love. Just like you did in this video, with this EC. Awesome playing man!

  • @Mike-jg3lc
    @Mike-jg3lc Год назад +1

    Have one coming tomorrow. Love your review and playing.

  • @mitcharney1
    @mitcharney1 3 года назад +5

    Thorough review. Johnathan really lets you know what a guitar is about.

  • @DaipayanKarmakar
    @DaipayanKarmakar 3 года назад +12

    You're so soothing to hear.

  • @donbourbon
    @donbourbon 3 года назад +3

    Great demo and irresistible fusion vibes! \M/

  • @lodrezzon
    @lodrezzon 3 года назад +1

    Truly, you never fail to impress. One of your best solos yet!

    • @JonIsJustTooLoud
      @JonIsJustTooLoud  3 года назад

      Thank you Allan✌️❤️

    • @lodrezzon
      @lodrezzon 3 года назад +1

      @@JonIsJustTooLoud After hearing you play the Harley Benton Fusion Pro 2 (Ocean Turquoise), I bought that guitar. Now after hearing you play this one, I purchased this one too. I should either say thanks for the great demos, or I should avoid your channel if I ever want to retire!

    • @JonIsJustTooLoud
      @JonIsJustTooLoud  3 года назад

      @@lodrezzon lol!! Watch and subscribe my channel… leave your wallet and cards with the wife!😂

  • @deltawhiskey1398
    @deltawhiskey1398 2 года назад +2

    These guitars are a great bang for your buck....excellent review Jon!...your playing always reminds me of Neal Schon.

  • @MarlonKingShow
    @MarlonKingShow 3 года назад +4

    Awesome playing dude. Just bought one just for some fun. Surprisingly great for riff work. Standard pickups are pretty hot. Now watching reviews to congratulate myself haha. Well recommended.

  • @jackcollins5818
    @jackcollins5818 3 года назад +4

    I have the very same guitar cobalt blue and everything I'm loving it I've had it over 2 years

  • @PedroDVC
    @PedroDVC 3 года назад +1

    Soon as I've listened to this man play... I subscribed! Excellent playing man!

  • @wy837
    @wy837 3 года назад +1

    Great review! You seem very happy and it makes the videos even better!

  • @carpathus
    @carpathus 3 года назад +2

    Just casually stopped on by and boom, instant GAS! Great playing Jonathan.

  • @TheAndybow1964
    @TheAndybow1964 3 года назад +4

    I have the reliced sunburst version. Superb guitar great feel and tonal range. Your playing really helped highlight how good it is. I also have a Gibson Les Paul tribute but for some reason it's the LTD that tends to be in my hands more.

  • @ThePelekatMan
    @ThePelekatMan 3 года назад +6

    Nice video! Really loved your playing style & expression thru the solo 🔥🔥🔥

  • @richbc517
    @richbc517 2 года назад +1

    Love your honest review..i just bought one cant wait to put my hands on it

  • @loaked3000
    @loaked3000 Год назад +1

    I got one that was jacked up, brand new. The bridge pot was bad right out the box. The truss rod needed an entire full turn and quarter of relief before it was in the norm. There was a small crack in the neck binding about 3mm long right where the nut meets the fretboard. The neck pickup was set to its lowest point and had to be raised almost 3mm to be within speck, the bridge pickup however was spot on. The fretboard has like black where the frets go, looks like a fret board has years of grim buildup even after cleaning it thoroughly. I feel like I am missing more stuff, but that's what you get when order a guitar on amazon.... I went ahead and replaced all 3 pots, new wiring, replaced the stock tuners with locking as yes this guitar does have issues with the bottom strings staying in tune and the lockers seemed to help a lot, and have spent hours trying to get a good setup. After all the drama, I absolutely LOVE this guitar. Aside from the dirty looking fretboard it really is a beauty in this blue finish and honestly plays and sounds fantastic if you can get it dialed in right.

    • @JonIsJustTooLoud
      @JonIsJustTooLoud  Год назад

      Thanks for sharing

    • @loaked3000
      @loaked3000 Год назад +1

      @@JonIsJustTooLoud Great video btw, thanks for letting me vent in your comments lol

  • @doomliger
    @doomliger 3 года назад +6

    I love it how jonathan brings the facts with his experience. - ''neck width and girth do make a difference in tone, in contrary to what people think.'' - Enjoy the smack down and bring the baseball bat necks.

  • @williamconway4460
    @williamconway4460 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for reviewing the LTD ESP es 256 . . . .I just purchased the guitar in black . . . .and had a version of the LTD ESP es 1000 . . . .Oddly . . .I found the pick ups on the 256 much nicer than the 1000 . . . .You played the 256 well in your review and the stats were right on point . . . .It's a great guitar and I look forward to seeing more of your videos . . .take care . . .

  • @tomdameek
    @tomdameek 3 года назад +1

    Oh I’m a sucker for a blue guitar Jon. €433 for such a guitar. It’s such a golden era for gear. Just beautiful, lovely tones and I thought you were gonna bust those strings, you were n fire in the intro. Cheers Jon 👍❤️👍

  • @glen7695
    @glen7695 3 года назад +1

    Beautiful tone Jon. Really nice solo development and chops!

    • @JonIsJustTooLoud
      @JonIsJustTooLoud  3 года назад

      Thank you✌️❤️

    • @glen7695
      @glen7695 3 года назад

      @@JonIsJustTooLoud What kind of amp or amp modeling device is used here.

  • @Phil91580
    @Phil91580 Год назад +2

    This guy is FANTASTIC.

  • @richszmal1653
    @richszmal1653 3 года назад +7

    The ltd ec series are my favorite single cut guitars.

    • @JonIsJustTooLoud
      @JonIsJustTooLoud  3 года назад

      ✌🤓

    • @HevyDev
      @HevyDev 3 года назад

      I'm with you there. Though i'm not a fan of single-cuts, i just love the Eclipse series. I think of getting that cobalt beauty from the video)

  • @Sm00thR0ckS
    @Sm00thR0ckS 2 года назад +1

    That was a great guitar solo! Btw I just ordered the same guitar. Thanks for the fantastic review!

  • @kamilchosta5526
    @kamilchosta5526 3 года назад +2

    I bought my EC 256 Snow White as my first electric guitar 10 months ago. Worth every penny :) And I agree, it's very bright, especially with split coil, but you can dial in some EQ to get warmer tones as well :)

  • @dm3917
    @dm3917 2 года назад +2

    Exquisite playing, this should be called Jon is just TOO awesome !

  • @Ryan_Haydon84
    @Ryan_Haydon84 3 года назад +3

    I just bought a used EC 401 last month with EMG pickups for less than the cost of a new 256 and it’s amazing!! Needless to say my Epi Les Paul hasn’t been getting as much playing time 😆

  • @driveandsurvive
    @driveandsurvive 3 года назад +2

    So good, So so good, You are an incredible player.

  • @therooster6071
    @therooster6071 2 года назад +1

    I’m buying whatever your selling. Badass video and playing. I’ve seen you other video on the vintage maple top. Just as awesome. Keep ‘em coming. New subscriber. 😊

    • @JonIsJustTooLoud
      @JonIsJustTooLoud  2 года назад

      Awesome! Thank you! Welcome to the channel! ✌❤

  • @phoenixdoglover9403
    @phoenixdoglover9403 3 года назад +1

    That opening improvisation brought a smile to my face. It's a different style of worship music, for sure! ;-) As for the guitar, the split coil feature seems like it would be really useful. I have a Gretsch 5220, same LP body style, and I would love a split coil ability when I want a more penetrating tone. Thanks!

  • @supercraig2009
    @supercraig2009 3 года назад +1

    Wow....superb playing. I need the ESP to learn and play like that. You inspire me 😃

    • @JonIsJustTooLoud
      @JonIsJustTooLoud  3 года назад +1

      You can do it!

    • @supercraig2009
      @supercraig2009 3 года назад

      @@JonIsJustTooLoud How long you been a guitar player...you make it look so easy 😃

  • @mikestroud9969
    @mikestroud9969 Год назад +1

    Good one Jonathan. They are great guitars. Love the 1000 series with Emg active pickups. ❤️👍💯🎸🎸🙏

  • @ishaanrtiwari5663
    @ishaanrtiwari5663 3 года назад +1

    Great review sir! Currently waiting for mine to arrive.

  • @anthgee296
    @anthgee296 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for another great review.

  • @badchihuahuamusic7031
    @badchihuahuamusic7031 7 месяцев назад +1

    I luv it, I bought it. Accurate assesment 🎉

  • @HigzyTeflon
    @HigzyTeflon 3 года назад +2

    My (Made in Indonesia -2020) LTD EC-256 looks, feels and sounds incredible especially considering its price point. Mind you, I did upgrade the bridge humbucker to Seymour Duncan Invader. The neck PU remains original as I actually like the way it sounds. It inspires me to play more than any other guitar I have owned.

  • @thenathanimal2909
    @thenathanimal2909 3 года назад +3

    Great playing man

  • @edwinmartinez9787
    @edwinmartinez9787 Год назад +2

    You are smoking it great playing

  • @dtaboso
    @dtaboso Год назад +1

    Playing the way this man plays, even the cheapest domer or squier sounds good.

  • @raul11577
    @raul11577 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for the review!! 😉👍

  • @Barbarapape
    @Barbarapape 3 года назад +4

    I have a ESP Ltd MH-53 with the same pickups, and replaced them with Alnico 2's this made a big difference to the overbright sound of the guitar.
    As Jonathan said, lightweight construction and thin necks don't go well with bright pickups, if like me you want some body and warmth to your sound.
    ESP Ltd's are great guitars if you go for a midrange or higher models, entry level ones are still good to learn on, and far easier to play than Fenders.

  • @rockngpa5094
    @rockngpa5094 3 года назад +1

    Try to ordered this blue ax today and it’s out of stock till mid June ‘21 , but purples came in with Sweetwater today so I grab me the purple guitar... Can’t wait till it lands in my hands 🙌

    • @JonIsJustTooLoud
      @JonIsJustTooLoud  3 года назад +1

      Awesome ❤️❤️

    • @rockngpa5094
      @rockngpa5094 3 года назад

      How do you get this fusion tone???

    • @rockngpa5094
      @rockngpa5094 3 года назад

      I had no idea I have to use all 3 dials to dial it in , still learning and having major fun , later.

  • @ChezzOnBass
    @ChezzOnBass 3 года назад +1

    Thanks so much for sharing your info and your awesome soul through this guitar. God's love to you.

  • @Bottna
    @Bottna 9 месяцев назад +1

    Such a great guitar! Alot bang for the buck.

  • @markpell8979
    @markpell8979 11 месяцев назад +1

    I also have an Epi LP and Schecter PT with splittable humbuckers and my Ltd 256 has a more distinctive and useful single coil sound than either of those. That surprised me. I like playing it as much or more than either too. Very easy to play and pretty comfortable on a strap. I play standing up mostly and I can wear a 256 for a couple hours without getting sore. A Les Paul usually has me moving the strap around after a while.

  • @davidportnoy3237
    @davidportnoy3237 2 года назад +1

    I bought one of these just to display because I think in 25yrs they will be a sought after guitar, and I believe the value of the blue and purple one's will 5x in value because they made fewer in those colors and they look better 😀.

  • @rubentrevino6288
    @rubentrevino6288 2 года назад +1

    I have vintage natural and I decided I'm gonna buy the remaining 3 color to complete the set of 4, excellent value for the money 💰💰💰💰💰

  • @John-q4f1r
    @John-q4f1r 9 месяцев назад +1

    Been playing guitar for 60 years, owned all kinds of guitars, this LTD 256 never cease s to amaze me❤

  • @GuitarAddict101
    @GuitarAddict101 3 года назад +5

    The ESP designed pickups are actually good enough that wouldn't want to swap them. I believe they are manufactured by a Korean manufacturer called G&B. Also, nice playing!

    • @JonIsJustTooLoud
      @JonIsJustTooLoud  3 года назад

      Thanks for the headsup...✌♥

    • @rafaor2920
      @rafaor2920 2 месяца назад

      Think this is an Indonesia made guitar

  • @mohdshamsaiman
    @mohdshamsaiman 3 года назад +1

    thank you, Jonathan. I'm thinking of having this esp ltd myself.. awesome vid btw.

  • @ryanherrera9171
    @ryanherrera9171 3 года назад +1

    Fantastic review!

  • @ingvarr2008
    @ingvarr2008 3 года назад +1

    Verry Gud!Thanks The Presentasion!Guitars Universal Music!👍💥💣

  • @gven5029
    @gven5029 3 года назад +2

    I've got a LEFTY ec 256 4 years ago, in dark brown sunburst. The finish quality was superb. A couple of the inlays weren't glued right, plus it needed some fret leveling. Besides that the guitar sounded great, although the neck pickup was a little muddy to my ears , sometimes. As is, it's a very beautiful and quality guitar. After a year I decided to put a pair of USED Seymour Duncan's JB-59 and locking tuners. After this upgrade the guitar went to a different level. Now I have split coils, series-parallel, out of phase...so many different tones. It feels like a 1000 euros guitar, and plays like one. Overall it cost me around 700 euro's, including the fretwork and luthier fee and now I think I have a much more expensive guitar. For me it's much better than an epiphone or a cheap Gibson guitar.
    Only one thing I'm curious about. Compared to the Ec 1000... how is the quality? Why anyone should buy the ec 1000 if you can have the upgraded ec 256 with less money?
    If you ask me, the ec 256 are much greater guitars than the epiphones. Buy one and you won't regret it.

  • @stevehill5018
    @stevehill5018 Год назад +1

    Nice job Jonathon.

  • @madcap47764
    @madcap47764 3 года назад +1

    I dig your jams brother

  • @konradcalifornia4704
    @konradcalifornia4704 3 года назад +4

    beautifully played (2nd theme)

  • @arpitsaxena9249
    @arpitsaxena9249 3 года назад +2

    Excellent tones!
    Planning to buy this with my first salary 🤞

  • @waynecribb4922
    @waynecribb4922 2 года назад

    Great review as always.

  • @runnningonempty
    @runnningonempty 3 года назад +2

    BEST ELECTRIC GUITAR FOR THE MONEY PERIOD! buy one used install your favorite pickuos...I played one for years before my Les Paul and PRS guitars came about..

  • @thetruly1730
    @thetruly1730 3 года назад +1

    great licks great reviewHELLO FROM TEXAS

  • @LG2TK
    @LG2TK 2 года назад +1

    Mind=blown. Sir, you've won the internet (proceeds to bow)

  • @twinborn6028
    @twinborn6028 3 года назад +4

    So incredibly excited for this guitar, I play metal mostly and the only electric guitar I own is a Fender Stratocaster 60th anniversary, it's a very high quality instrument but I dont find the necks shape to fit me well, I work in a guitar shop and the lemon drop version of this showed up a week ago and I couldn't keep my eyes off it. I'm buying it soon, cant keep my eyes off it or my hands at work 🤣

    • @JonIsJustTooLoud
      @JonIsJustTooLoud  3 года назад +1

      Lol nice✌️❤️

    • @leonarddaneman810
      @leonarddaneman810 3 года назад

      The Lemon Drop finish is commanding top dollar. I love it too. I dipped into the LTD 256 at half the price, a Faded Cherry . . . after setting it up it is a perfectly made guitar. The first electric I played was a 60's Gold Top . . . wow . . . like butter. Does the 256 match up? Well, no . . . unless you replace the 10's with 9's . . . maybe.

  • @brCharlieNagy
    @brCharlieNagy Год назад +1

    very tasteful playing, sir :-)

  • @nated7635
    @nated7635 2 года назад +1

    Ahhh I’m torn on this or a epiphone les Paul trad for my first electric. I’ve always played acoustic and I love the les Paul body. Not sure which to get. I like classic rock and some post hardcore music

  • @marvinarmado6897
    @marvinarmado6897 Год назад +2

    Hi Jon im about to buy this guitar but Im also considering the michael kelly patriot decree. Which would you suggest? I more into rock and metal. 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

  • @sleepy4x
    @sleepy4x 3 года назад +4

    I got this in faded cherry sunburst. Beautiful. I like the light weight and the body shaping at the backside. The pickups are ok. I like that they are not high output and that they have the coil split. Neck is very nice. and has good playability. Les Pauls always felt a bit clumsy for me. Not this. Your demo encouraged me to get this guitar.

  • @danieljames7037
    @danieljames7037 2 года назад +1

    I just started playing 5 months ago. My first guitar was a gift ( Jackson) I didn't like the way it felt and it is a metal guitar. I finally bought a black ec 256 and I love it! It is a all around guitar. Maybe one day I can be like Jimmy Page. lol

  • @linzgilbank1750
    @linzgilbank1750 3 года назад +2

    I got mine about 3 days ago, I just wanted a guitar to mess around with and take away with me if I went out of town or camping or whatever instead of taking my more expensive guitars. Im genuinely surprised by the quality of this inexpensive guitar, ive gone over it and I'm struggling to find any faults or build problems. The guitar seems to be staying in tune, the pickup selector is sturdy and the volume and tone controls are fitted well, it plays great straight out of the box. If I had to be super picky I'd say the pick-ups need to be changed at some point but in all honesty theyre nice for self branded pick-ups. This guitar punches well above its weight in my opinion, on top of that the guitar looks really nice, the flamed maple top is even better in person

  • @joeantolak4629
    @joeantolak4629 2 года назад +1

    Nailed it

  • @radhakrishnanr1426
    @radhakrishnanr1426 Год назад +1

    I have an esp electric guitar for repairing.what can I do.but I like esp 256.very good tone.thank you.

  • @Arfonfree
    @Arfonfree 3 года назад +1

    I just got one of these... I think mine is on the dark side; not as bright as some others, at least in the humbucker mode. I keep the tone controls cranked all the way up. (usually)

  • @twinborn6028
    @twinborn6028 3 года назад +4

    I made a down payment for the lemon drop version of this guitar, very excited

  • @ritupabankotoky
    @ritupabankotoky 2 года назад +1

    Very good review. ❤️

  • @mylogify
    @mylogify 3 года назад +2

    Awesome playing! Just a 2 month beginner here and as my first guitar :).

    • @JonIsJustTooLoud
      @JonIsJustTooLoud  3 года назад

      That’s a nice 1st guitar!!✌️❤️

    • @guitarhub90
      @guitarhub90 3 года назад +1

      So how was the guitar? Any quality issue?

    • @mylogify
      @mylogify 3 года назад

      @@guitarhub90 It's great!

  • @Gee-no
    @Gee-no 2 года назад +3

    Some of your chords have a Holdsworth like tone/sound. With a little Phil Keaggy thrown in. Good stuff.

  • @omarsharif927
    @omarsharif927 3 года назад +1

    I love the eclipse. They feel great unlike a regular les paul.

  • @lk7496
    @lk7496 Год назад +1

    I have one, I really like it. Plays great, sounds good enough. I wasn't a fan of the nut or the tuners so I changed them. Not a fan of the inlays.