{"product_id":"esp-ltd-ec-401-vf-fmt-solidbody-2014","title":"ESP LTD 2014 EC-401VF Amber Flame Excellent","description":"\u003cp\u003eNo sales tax for US customers outside California.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe ESP LTD EC-401VF is the flamed maple top version of the EC-401 — a Les Paul format instrument built on ESP's EC platform with the mahogany body and neck, bound rosewood fingerboard, and gold hardware that define the single-cutaway aesthetic. The top is really nice on this one, enhanced by the perfect sunburst.  The 14\" fingerboard radius and thin U neck profile at .815\" at the first fret and .940\" at the twelfth are the modern playability specifications that separate the EC platform from vintage-inspired instruments — flatter radius, slimmer neck, designed for fast playing across the full range rather than period-accurate character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe guitar has been upgraded with Sperzel locking tuners.  The original tuner mounting screw holes have been filled, as seen on in the pics. Sperzel locking tuners are a widely respected upgrade for tuning stability, and the modification is a practical improvement. The bridge humbucker reads a hot 13.69k, while the neck humbucker reads 8.61k, a more moderate voicing that provides a warmer and more articulate complement in the neck position. Gold hardware throughout including Tune-o-matic bridge, stop bar tailpiece, pickup covers, and output jack plate. Pearl flag inlays on the rosewood fingerboard, GraphTech nut, 3-way toggle. Action set at 2\/32\" on both strings at the twelfth fret. Very good to excellent condition. No case — we will pack carefully for shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThere are a few dings here and there - see pics.  The frets show little wear.  The guitar set up perfectly with little effort.  There is room in the truss rod for future neck relief adjustments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"product-spec-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eColor: \u003cspan\u003eAmber Flame\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFinish Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFinish Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWeight: \u003cspan\u003e8lbs 14oz\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eScale Length: \u003cspan\u003e24.75\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli 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none\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy completing your purchase you are agreeing to this shipping policy. Shipments require signature on delivery, no exceptions. Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely. If there is damage, retain all packing materials intact, photograph them immediately, and send the photos to .\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStringed Instruments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Multiple shipping speeds are available for orders on our website — Ground, 2 Day, 3 Day, and Next Day Air Saver. For Reverb orders: customers from any state that is more than a 3 day UPS ground shipment from our shop will get their shipment via UPS 3 day air. Otherwise, ground shipping will be used.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56561441177766,"sku":"G-2303","price":439.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/7527\/4662\/files\/20250815_140740_1.jpg?v=1780416859","url":"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/products\/esp-ltd-ec-401-vf-fmt-solidbody-2014","provider":"Mahar's Vintage Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}