ESSC is an acronym for Enhanced Split Single Coil. It's the latest innovation that is an easily affordable optional extra on our wonderful 59+ LPS humbucker. More than a Fender sound with sharp twang, has a lot of a P-90 in it too. It's loud and dynamic and has the attack and chirpy highs of a great single coil that is distinctly different to the full humbucker sound. Press the knob and you've just changed guitars without even blinking. Our Blog article has more details.