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Epiphone Adam Jones Les Paul Custom Art Collection: Korin Faught’s “Sensation”, Antique Silverburst vs ESP EXL-200 Black

ESP EXL-200 Black
Electric$699
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82Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP EXL-200 Black comes out ahead overall — 82 to 70 on our estimated score.

Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.

Epiphone Adam Jones Les Paul Custom Art Collection: Korin Faught’s “Sensation”, Antique Silverburst wins on

No standout advantage.

ESP EXL-200 Black wins on
  • Better build (87 vs 65)
  • Better playability (81 vs 75)
  • Better sound (74 vs 68)
  • Better value (85 vs 73)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricAdam Jones Les Paul Custom Art Collection: Korin Faught’s “Sensation”, Antique SilverburstEXL-200 Black
Overall7082
Build6587
Playability7581
Sound6874
Value7385

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecAdam Jones Les Paul Custom Art Collection: Korin Faught’s “Sensation”, Antique SilverburstEXL-200 Black
BrandEpiphoneESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years
CountryJP
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck wood3-piece Maple with Volute3Pc Maple
FretboardEbonyRosewood
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsEpiphone Probucker Custom Reverse Mounted / Seymour Duncan DistortionESP LH-301N / ESP LH-301B
Rating
Price$699$699
Binding7-ply Top, 5-ply Back and Headstock, Single-ply Fretboard
Body FinishGloss
Body shapeLes Paul
Body StylesLes Paul
BridgeEpiphone LockTone Tune-O-MaticTOM & Tailpiece
Bridge pickupSeymour Duncan DistortionESP LH-301B
CaseProtector Series Hardshell CaseEXL GUITAR FORM FIT CASE
Control CoversBlack with Gold Hot Stamp
Control KnobsBlack Speed with Nickel Dial Pointers
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS Potentiometers, Orange Drop CapacitorsVolume/Tone(Push/Pull)/Toggle Switch
FinishNickelBlack
Fretboard inlayBlock
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in350mm
Fret Count22
Headstock60s Kalamazoo
Headstock InlayModern Epiphone Logo in Mother of Pearl, Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl, Gold Artwork on Back of Headstock
Jack Plate CoverNickel Plated Metal
JointGlued In, Set Neck
ModelEILPCAJV5ASBNH3
Mounting RingsBlack
Neck pickupEpiphone Probucker Custom Reverse MountedESP LH-301N
NutGraph TechMolded
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in42mm
Output Jack1/4"
PickguardNone
Pickup CoversNickel (Neck Pickup Only)
Pickup Selector3-Way Toggle
ProfileAdam Jones Custom Profile
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in24.75"
Strap Buttons2 - Bottom and Shoulder (PosiLock Buttons)
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipChrome
SwitchwasherBlack; Rhythm/Treble in Silver Hot Stamp
TailpieceEpiphone LockTone Stop Bar
Top woodMaple
Truss rod2-Way Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover2-Ply Bell, Les Paul Custom
Tuner PlatingChrome
TunersVintage-style Chrome, 16:1 RatioLTD
Case IncludedN
ConstructionSet-Neck
HardwareBlack
Neck profileThin U
Strap ButtonStandard

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