Top Pick ESP LTD EC-01FT – Black

At first glance, the LTD Deluxe EC-01FT appears to be a simple, streamlined take on the single-cutaway ESP Eclipse design, but on closer examination, this guitar has some serious refinements that make it one of the very best choices for players seeking the most hardcore performances imaginable. With its flat-top body and clean electronics layout, there’s nothing to get in the way of everything from intense riffs and huge sizzling power chords to melodic lead lines. It features a comfortable 24.75” scale with a smooth set-thru heel construction, so there’s nothing to impede you as you grab the highest frets.