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ESP LTD EX-201 Electric Guitar - Black Satin Demo

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Mahogany Body, 3-piece Maple Neck, Roasted Jatoba Fretboard, and 1 Humbucking Pickup - Black Satin
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There are indentations appearing at the front of the point of the bass side fin and, also, at the tip of the headstock. There is a shiny spot that appears at the waist on the front of the body, on the treble side; there are also scratches in several places on the back of the neck. There may also be fine blemishes on various parts of the instrument that are not photographed. These blemishes do not show well in photos, if at all. This guitar has no accessories.

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Harness the Firepower of ESP LTD

For a rock-ready guitar at a great value, get your hands on the ESP LTD EX-201 solidbody electric guitar. Boasting one of ESP's most menacing body styles, the EX-201 is loaded with a formidable LH-150 humbucking pickup — with a bridge pickup this savage, it's all you need for crushing high-gain riffs. And when you need some sonic contrast, pull up on the volume control for split-coil mode to tap into single-coil-style pickup tone. Complete with a Thin "U" neck profile and 24 extra-jumbo frets for fast, precise playability, Sweetwater guitarists are sure the ESP LTD EX-201 will exceed your expectations.

Menacing looks with modern performance

Nothing screams metal like ESP's EX body style. The extra mass of this design gives the EX-201 truly epic sustain. Add to that a super-sharp cutaway, which gives you open access to the EX-201's upper frets, and you're ready for unobstructed playing freedom.

Set-neck construction

The set-in mahogany neck on the ESP LTD EX-201 provides a more solid connection to the body than you sometimes get with a bolt-on neck design. This translates to better vibrational transfer from the neck to the body, which results in a faster attack and a longer-lasting sustain. Plug in the EX-201, turn your amplifier up, and you'll see exactly what we mean.

ESP LTD: a huge value with ESP quality

ESP LTD guitars were created to bring a more affordable version of the classic designs and quality of ESP guitars to a new market. The entire ESP LTD line of instruments features premium tonewoods, quality pickups, and solid hardware for a lifetime of use. An exacting eye for detail and quality means that every instrument is ready to rock when it leaves the factory. An impressive list of signature guitars by some of today's biggest guitar heroes shows the popularity and respect held by ESP LTD. If you're looking for the perfect rock or metal instrument, then you need to check out ESP LTD guitars.

ESP LTD EX-201 Solidbody Electric Guitar Features:

  • Exceptional sustain and aggressive tone with a menacing look
  • ESP-designed humbucking pickup delivers rock-ready tone
  • Push-pull coil-splitting gives you access to both single-coil and humbucking tones
  • TOM bridge/tailpiece give you dependable tuning stability and intonation
  • Set-neck construction enhances sustain and articulation

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Tech Specs

  • General
  • Number of Strings 6
  • Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
  • Body
  • Body Type Solidbody
  • Body Shape LTD EX-201
  • Body Material Mahogany
  • Body Finish Satin
  • Color Black
  • Neck
  • Neck Material 3-piece Maple
  • Neck Shape Thin U
  • Neck Joint Set Neck
  • Radius 13.7"
  • Fingerboard Material Roasted Jatoba
  • Fingerboard Inlay Dots
  • Number of Frets 24, Extra Jumbo
  • Scale Length 24.75"
  • Nut Width 1.653"
  • Nut Material Molded Plastic
  • Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece Tune-O-Matic Bridge with Stopbar Tailpiece
  • Tuners LTD
  • Electronics
  • Bridge Pickup ESP Designed LH-150B Humbucker
  • Controls 1 x master volume (push/pull coil-split)
  • Miscellaneous
  • Strings D'Addario, .010-.046
  • Case/Gig Bag Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: LEX201BLKS

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This is a nice guitar!

This is a very cool relatively inexpensive guitar of this type. I myself purchased this guitar from another retailer and I find it to be a great guitar with great sound and feel. This is a good looking x-plorer design and it is fully functional and has a tone control. The ex201 is equally cool and stripped down. This can be a very cool guitar, for sure. Keep an eye on the points to avoid chipping.
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Music background: Player

An absolute riff machine!

I always wanted an explorer or similarly shaped guitar, but for some reason never bought one until now. This guitar definitely surpassed my expectations, I really wasn't expecting the pickup it comes with to sound so good. It sounds incredible no matter how much gain is used, but really sounds fantastic with a high gain amplifier. I currently use a Peavey Invective MH boosted with a Boss SD-1 through an Orange 4x12 cab and man does it sound great. I don't typically go for guitars with only one pickup, but I'm glad I went for this one. Another thing to mention is that it stays in tune exceptionally well, especially for not having locking tuners. When I just want to riff out, this is the guitar I grab first now, absolutely love it.
by Tyler from Buckhannon, West Virginia on

It’s definitely a metal guitar

I bought mine off reverb but since there aren't many reviews I thought I would write one for once.
It's a fantastic guitar but I will say for the price it feels like there was a slight lack of quality control but that could just be mine.
Pros: The stock pickup is killer and its design is sleek. The neck feels incredibly comfortable and very easy to access higher frets especially for an explorer shape. The push-pull knob to split the coil is a nice feature but I don't use it much. The frets came in great condition and aren't sharp while also being easy to fret with how large they are.
Cons: the tuners are a little cheap and I had to tighten them myself after it arrived. Again, could have just been mine but still would have expected a little better for a guitar that's priced at $599 retail. Additionally, the body is incredibly light. While some might find this to be good my personal preference, and perhaps others too, might find that to be a little underwhelming.
It's smaller than a traditional epiphone or Gibson explorer, which is to be expected, but I just wish it had a little more density. Not a huge deal to me but I wanted to mention it.

Ultimately a great guitar if you can find one at a decent price.
by Nik Graves on
Music background: Guitarist
See also: Solid Body Guitars, ESP, ESP Solidbody Guitars
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