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Epiphone Crestwood Custom '66, Walnut, Exclusive vs ESP EXL-200 Black

Epiphone Crestwood Custom '66, Walnut, Exclusive
Electric$699
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71Overall / 100
ESP EXL-200 Black
Electric$699
No ratings yet
82Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP EXL-200 Black comes out ahead overall — 82 to 71 on our estimated score.

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

Epiphone Crestwood Custom '66, Walnut, Exclusive wins on

No standout advantage.

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

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricCrestwood Custom '66, Walnut, ExclusiveEXL-200 Black
Overall7182
Build6587
Playability7581
Sound7174
Value7485

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecCrestwood Custom '66, Walnut, ExclusiveEXL-200 Black
BrandEpiphoneESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country—JP
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodMahogany3Pc Maple
FretboardRosewoodRosewood
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.72"24.75"
PickupsMini Humbucker Pro / Mini Humbucker ProESP LH-301N / ESP LH-301B
Rating——
Price$699$699
Body FinishGloss—
Body shapeCrestwood Custom—
BridgeLocktone Tune-O-MaticTOM & Tailpiece
Bridge pickupMini Humbucker ProESP LH-301B
CaseGig bagEXL GUITAR FORM FIT CASE
Control KnobsRadio—
Controls2 volume, 2 toneVolume/Tone(Push/Pull)/Toggle Switch
FinishNickelBlack
Fretboard inlayOval, pearloid—
Fretboard radius305.0mm / 12.01in350mm
Fret Count22—
HeadstockBatwing—
JointGlued in, set neck—
ModelEQCCWLNH—
Mounting RingsBlack—
Neck pickupMini Humbucker ProESP LH-301N
NutGraph TechMolded
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in42mm
Output Jack1/4"—
PickguardWhite—
Pickup Selector3-way toggle—
ProfileSlimTaper C—
Scale length628.0mm / 24.72in24.75"
TailpieceTremotone—
TunersWilkinson, 6 on a plateLTD
Case Included—N
Construction—Set-Neck
Hardware—Black
Neck profile—Thin U
Strap Button—Standard

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