ESP LTD EC-400 Eclipse Electric Guitar - Mahogany, EMG 81/85 | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls

The ESP LTD EC-400 is a single-cut electric guitar built for high-gain rock and metal, pairing a solid mahogany body with the legendary EMG 81/85 active humbucker set. Its thick, resonant voice and long sustain make it a natural fit for chugging rhythms and soaring leads alike. This is a serious instrument for intermediate and professional players who want ESP quality without the custom-shop price tag.

Product Overview

The EC-400 is anchored by a solid mahogany Eclipse body with a gently arched top, finished here in a striking See-Thru Black Sunburst gloss. Mahogany is prized for its warm, resonant character, and the single-cutaway design adds mass that translates directly into sustain and low-end authority. The slightly arched top also improves playing comfort across styles.

A 3-piece mahogany neck joins the body with a set-through construction, blending the sustain of a neck-through with the punch of a set neck. The Thin U profile is fast and comfortable for extended playing, while the rosewood fingerboard carries 22 extra-jumbo frets over a modern 13.77-inch radius — a flatter radius that favors low action, aggressive bends, and shred-friendly technique. The 24.75-inch scale length keeps string tension relaxed for easy vibrato and drop tunings.

Electronics are where this ESP LTD guitar earns its reputation. The active EMG 81 in the bridge and EMG 85 in the neck have defined high-gain guitar tone since the 1980s, and the EC-400 wires them to a simple, effective control layout of two volumes, one tone, and a 3-way toggle. Hardware is equally focused: a TonePros locking TOM-style bridge and tailpiece for rock-solid intonation and sustain, paired with LTD locking tuners for tuning stability on stage and in the studio.

Ideal For

• Playing aggressive rhythm and lead metal that demands tight low-end and cutting high-gain clarity
• Upgrading from an entry-level guitar to a professional-grade single-cut with active pickups
• Performing live where LTD locking tuners and a TonePros bridge keep tuning and intonation dead-on set after set
• Recording consistent, high-output tones thanks to the noise-free EMG 81/85 pairing
• Exploring the best metal guitar under a mid-tier budget without sacrificing tonewoods or hardware

Key Features

Mahogany Eclipse Single-Cut Body The solid mahogany body with arched top delivers a warm, resonant foundation and the extra mass needed for epic sustain, while the deep cutaway opens up easy access to all 22 frets.

EMG 81/85 Active Humbucker Set Arguably the most iconic active pickup pairing in metal, the ceramic-loaded EMG 81 bridge pickup provides thunderous growl and searing high-end cut, while the EMG 85 neck pickup adds thick, singing overdrive that shines at high volume.

Set-Through Mahogany Neck The 3-piece mahogany neck with a Thin U profile and set-through joint combines fast playability with maximum sustain and seamless upper-fret access.

Modern Fingerboard and Fretwork A rosewood fingerboard with a 13.77-inch radius and 22 extra-jumbo frets is purpose-built for low action, fluid bends, and fast lead playing.

TonePros Bridge and LTD Locking Tuners The TOM-style TonePros locking bridge and tailpiece deliver precise intonation and enhanced sustain, and the LTD locking tuners provide slip-free tuning stability for the stage and studio.

What's Included

• ESP LTD EC-400 electric guitar in See-Thru Black Sunburst
• Case or gig bag sold separately — ask us about protective options
• Manufacturer warranty

Technical Specifications

Get Your Hands on This Eclipse EC-400 Today

Come experience the ESP LTD EC-400 in person at No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls, where you can plug in and feel the sustain and high-gain punch for yourself. Our team is happy to walk you through the EMG 81/85 tones and dial in the setup that fits your style. Contact No Limit Guitar Co or visit our website to check availability and make this metal machine yours.