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Epiphone ES-335, Dark Walnut, Exclusive vs ESP EXL-200 Black

Epiphone ES-335, Dark Walnut, Exclusive
Electric$649
No ratings yet
68Overall / 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 68 on our estimated score.

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

Epiphone ES-335, Dark Walnut, Exclusive wins on
  • Lower price ($649 vs $699)
ESP EXL-200 Black wins on
  • Better build (87 vs 61)
  • Better playability (81 vs 75)
  • Better sound (74 vs 68)
  • Better value (85 vs 72)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricES-335, Dark Walnut, ExclusiveEXL-200 Black
Overall6882
Build6187
Playability7581
Sound6874
Value7285

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecES-335, Dark Walnut, ExclusiveEXL-200 Black
BrandEpiphoneESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country—JP
Body wood5-ply maple/poplarMahogany
Neck woodMahogany3Pc Maple
FretboardRosewoodRosewood
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsAlnico Classic PRO / Alnico Classic PROESP LH-301N / ESP LH-301B
Rating——
Price$649$699
BindingSingle-ply top and back—
Body FinishGloss—
Body shapeES-335—
BridgeLockTone Tune-O-MaticTOM & Tailpiece
Bridge pickupAlnico Classic PROESP LH-301B
CaseGig bagEXL GUITAR FORM FIT CASE
CenterblockMaple—
Control KnobsBlack Top Hats with silver inserts—
Controls2 volume, 2 toneVolume/Tone(Push/Pull)/Toggle Switch
FinishNickelBlack
Fretboard inlayBlock—
Fretboard radius12 in. | 304.8 mm350mm
Fret Count22—
JointGlued in, set neck—
ModelEIE35BDWNH—
Neck pickupAlnico Classic PROESP LH-301N
Output Jack1/4"—
Pickup CoversNickel—
Pickup Selector3-way toggle—
ProfileSlimTaper 60s C—
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in24.75"
TailpieceLockTone Stop Bar—
TunersGrover RotomaticLTD
Case Included—N
Construction—Set-Neck
Hardware—Black
Neck profile—Thin U
Nut—Molded
Nut width—42mm
Strap Button—Standard

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