Head to head
Epiphone Brendon Small Ghosthorse Explorer (Incl. EpiLite Case), Galaktikon Burst vs ESP LTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic
Electric$799
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The verdict
The Epiphone Brendon Small Ghosthorse Explorer (Incl. EpiLite Case), Galaktikon Burst comes out ahead overall — 71 to 66 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
Epiphone Brendon Small Ghosthorse Explorer (Incl. EpiLite Case), Galaktikon Burst wins on
- Better playability (78 vs 72)
- Better sound (74 vs 68)
- Better value (75 vs 64)
- Lower price ($799 vs $1,699)
ESP LTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic wins on
No standout advantage.
Scorecard
| Metric | Brendon Small Ghosthorse Explorer (Incl. EpiLite Case), Galaktikon Burst | LTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 66 |
| Build | 61 | 61 |
| Playability | 78 | 72 |
| Sound | 74 | 68 |
| Value | 75 | 64 |
Full specifications
| Spec | Brendon Small Ghosthorse Explorer (Incl. EpiLite Case), Galaktikon Burst | LTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Epiphone | ESP |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | — | — |
| Body wood | Mahogany | Alder |
| Neck wood | Mahogany | Maple |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Macassar Ebony |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 24 | 22 |
| Scale | 24.72" | 25.5" |
| Pickups | Gibson USA Burstbucker / Gibson Burstbucker 2 | ESP LS-120 *(Pull to Select) / Seymour Duncan ‘78 Direct Mount *(Push to Select) |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $799 | $1,699 |
| Binding | Single-ply White | — |
| Body Finish | Gloss | — |
| Body shape | Explorer | — |
| Body Styles | Explorer | — |
| Bridge | Floyd Rose® FRT-1000 | Floyd Rose 1000SE |
| Bridge pickup | Gibson Burstbucker 2 | Seymour Duncan ‘78 Direct Mount *(Push to Select) |
| Case | EpiLite™ | ST-TE Guitar Form Fit Case |
| Control Covers | Black; PVC | — |
| Control Knobs | Knurled Metal | — |
| Controls | 2 Volume with coil splitting push/pull | Passive |
| Finish | Nickel | Black w/ Desert Eagle Graphic |
| Fretboard inlay | Dot; Icarus Spaceship at 12th fret | — |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in | 305mm |
| Fret Count | 24 | — |
| Headstock | Explorer, with Galakticon Icarus Spaceship Medallion, Floyd Rose Tool Holder and Brendon Small signature on back | — |
| Headstock Inlay | Historic Epiphone logo in Mother of Pearl | — |
| Joint | Glued in; Contoured Heel joint | — |
| Model | EDBSEGKBNF3 | — |
| Mounting Rings | Black; PVC | — |
| Neck pickup | Gibson USA Burstbucker | ESP LS-120 *(Pull to Select) |
| Nut | Floyd Rose® Locking Nut R5 | Locking |
| Nut width | 44.45mm / 1.75in | 43mm nut / 45mm neck width |
| Output Jack | 1/4" Epiphone heavy duty | — |
| Pickup Covers | Nickel | — |
| Pickup Selector | 3-way Epiphone toggle | — |
| Plastic Parts | Black; PVC | — |
| Profile | SlimTaper | — |
| Scale length | 628.0mm / 24.72in | 25.5" |
| Strap Buttons | 2 - bottom and shoulder | — |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 | — |
| Switch Tip | Black | — |
| Top wood | Figured Maple Veneer | — |
| Truss rod | Dual Action | — |
| Truss Rod Cover | 2-ply Bell | — |
| Tuner Plating | Nickel | — |
| Tuners | Grover® Mini Rotomatic® 18:1 | LTD |
| Case Included | — | Y |
| Construction | — | Bolt-On |
| Hardware | — | Black |
| Neck profile | — | GL Original U |
| Strap Button | — | Standard |
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