Ltd EC-400VF

[jacksoncsplayer]

I usually try to buy American guitars, but I have to tell you about this Korean made Ltd i bought. I walked into a local shop here in Myrtle Beach and saw this axe hanging on the wall and it looked quite nice, so I walked over picked it up and began playing it. Upon first playing it I couldn't believe I liked it so much, so I plugged it in and BAM !!! that thing screamed! Warm rich tones out of the neck position and the bridge pickup sounded like Heaven. It' has duncans from the factory, a solid flame top, and a 3 piece mahogany back. After eye fucking it for blemishes, cracks, or any other signs of poor build quality (which I found none of) I bought it and brought it home thinking I would grow tired of it quickly. Well this thing blew my mind and the playability factor of this thing is incredible. Nice neck profile, it weighs in around 8.5 lbs and has the tonal balls of Godzilla. A wonderful suprise in a low price point guitar. I have certainly prejudged and now I wonder how many gems i've passed up along my journey. Here it is!

[Cygnus X1]

Flamey, nice cutout, and those inlays look sweet.
It's a fett find!

Play the life out of it...it needs some character to give it mojo.

[scotty]

I really want one of those. I have a EC-400 in black with EMGs bot I really want a VF model.

[jacksoncsplayer]

I really want one of those. I have a EC-400 in black with EMGs bot I really want a VF model.

It blew me away with the quality and price, i'm very pleased. It wont be long before they go to laminate tops, so hop on one while you can.

Marc

[Thrust]

I've been pretty much resistant to buy anything made in Korea, China, etc., however, after playing one of my friends EC400at, I'm about to change my stance. They are "killer" guitars and the only eclipse in ESP's lineup (that I'm aware of) that uses a thick piece of mahogany, ala Les Paul. His sounded incredibly thick and had a nice neck.

[chrisolson]

I've played a couple of those guitars - they were VERY nice. Better than Epi to be sure in terms of fit & finish, hardware, and overall quality. These are a thicker-bodied guitar than the 1000 series - more like a real LP. I agre - if you like LP's, jump on one of these. You won't be disappointed.

[iced_earth]

Sweet guitar ... and that's a good looking flame top. Sounds like you found a keeper!

[Bengal]

Nice looking top on that one...

[jacksoncsplayer]

Nice looking top on that one...

Thanks Scott, the neck is superb! Alittle dirty in the pic, but it is a steal at those prices.

Marc

[Bengal]

Marc,
Did I miss it? What did you pay for it?

That really is a top Les Paul lovers would kill for...

[goodwood]

the playability factor of this thing is incredible. Nice neck profile, it weighs in around 8.5 lbs and has the tonal balls of Godzilla. A wonderful suprise in a low price point guitar. I have certainly prejudged and now I wonder how many gems i've passed up along my journey.

I love that guitar. The ESP/LTD guitars are some of my favourites. I have come close to trying for one like yours a few times now. I currently have 4 LTD guitars with one being for sale ONLY because another one is 'in the wings' so to speak. I have yet to pick up a fixed bridge LTD that didn't impress me.
Here are my current 4...
EC400
EC400AT
H-1000
Viper 1000

[jacksoncsplayer]

Dude that 400 AT is awsome, I am truly impressed as well with the LTDs.

[goodwood]

Dude that 400 AT is awsome, I am truly impressed as well with the LTDs.

I love the 400 AT too. They were quite common and really not that expensive before they were discontinued. Everyone is impressed by it in person whether or not they know anything about guitars. The fit & finish so to speak is awesome...as you know from your 400VF.