Eko ST 401 MN White

The S-Style Silhouette Reimagined by Eko

With the ST451 HSS, Italian manufacturer Eko takes the familiar lines of the S-style electric guitar and combines them with features designed for modern use. The double cutaway, three pickups and tremolo preserve the hallmarks of this vintage silhouette, while the locking tuners and ergonomic neck joint add a more contemporary dimension.

The ST451 is positioned as an accessible model without being limited to a first-learning guitar. Its appeal lies in the combination of lightweight construction and sufficiently versatile electronics to support musical progression. The Transparent White finishing completes this balance between timeless looks and contemporary presentation.

An Electric Guitar for Learning, Progressing and Exploring Multiple Styles

The Eko ST451 is equally suited to beginner guitarists looking for their first electric guitar and intermediate musicians wanting several tonal characters in a single instrument. Experienced guitarists can also appreciate its familiar configuration, enhanced by the bridge pickup split. There is no need to choose from the outset between the response of a single-coil and that of a humbucker: both approaches are combined here.

This configuration is suitable for styles ranging from pop and rock to blues and funk. The single-coil pickups are ideal for working on clear chords and articulate rhythms, while the bridge humbucker lends itself to more powerful riffs and saturated solos. The tremolo provides an additional way to shape a sustained note or add movement to a phrase.

The lightweight paulownia body is a valuable advantage during extended practice sessions. The double cutaway and contoured body/neck joint make it easier to reach the upper part of the neck: an important benefit when exercises, melodies and improvisations begin to move beyond the first positions.

From Traditional Tones to More Powerful Attacks

The ST451's sonic character is primarily based on its three pickups in an HSS configuration. The two single-coil pickups retain the spirit of S-style tones, with a clear response and defined attack. They are particularly effective for bringing out the nuances of playing with a clean tone or light overdrive, without always imposing the thickness of a humbucker.

At the bridge, the humbucker delivers a denser and more powerful register, suited to parts that require greater presence. Its push/pull split, located on the second tone knob, makes it possible to recreate a single-coil configuration in this position. The change therefore affects more than just the output level: it also opens up another way of approaching attacks, chords and nuances.

The 5-way selector provides access to the various pickup combinations. Used together with the split, it broadens the available tonal palette without complicating operation. The tone controls can be used to adjust the brightness according to the song, amplifier settings or the desired place in a mix. This flexibility is particularly useful when moving from a discreet accompaniment to a more prominent part.

In terms of construction, paulownia has been chosen for its light weight and resonant character. The bolt-on neck and roasted maple key complete this design, with a playing feel enhanced by the key's satin touch. On an electric guitar, the pickups, amplification and settings remain decisive: this wood combination primarily provides a lightweight and responsive foundation for the electronics' different voices.

Finally, the tremolo-equipped bridge allows expressive variations to be added, while the locking tuners help keep the strings secure at the tuners and contribute to tuning stability. As with any guitar equipped with a tremolo, careful string installation and appropriate setup remain important to make full use of this feature.

Technical specifications

Body type	Solid	Original Strings	10 - 46
Electronics: microphone configuration	HSS	Scalloped	Double
Neck: finish	Satin Finish	Body	Paulownia
Fretboard: side markers	Yes	Types of frets	Medium Jumbo
Type of tuners	Locking	Pickguard	3-ply tortoise
Category	ST	Vibrato	2 post tremolo
Truss Rod	Double-action	Nbre of pickups	3
Strings	Metal	Neck Pickup	Simple Eko vintage
Nbr of strings	6	Middle pickup	Simple Eko vintage
Neck	Roasted maple	Bridge pickup	Humbucker Eko vintage
Neck format	C low profile	Electronics	Passive
Radius	14 "	Selector	5-position
Nut Width	42 mm	Settings	Push-Pull, 2x tone, 1 Volume
Fingerboard	Roasted maple	Color	White
Marker	Point	Colours	Transparent White
Nbrs of frets	22	Finishing	Glossy
Scale (mm)	648 mm	Origin	China
Tuning pegs	Locking Diecast

Format	S-style electric guitar	Tuners	locking
Wood	paulownia	Number of pickups	3
Construction	lightweight double-cutaway body	Pickup configuration	HSS
Neck material	roasted maple	Tone controls	2 knobs
Assembly	five-point bolt-on neck	Split control	push/pull on the second tone knob
Body/neck joint	ergonomic	Split function	single-coil operation of the bridge pickup
Key material	roasted maple	Brand	Eko
Key finishing	satin	Model	ST451 HSS
Bridge	bridge block with tremolo	Instrument type	electric guitar