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Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom Jimi Hendrix™ "Love Drops" Flying V, Left-Handed, Ebony vs ESP LTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic

Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom Jimi Hendrix™ "Love Drops" Flying V, Left-Handed, Ebony
Electric$1,499
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68Overall / 100
ESP LTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic
Electric$1,699
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66Overall / 100

The verdict

The Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom Jimi Hendrix™ "Love Drops" Flying V, Left-Handed, Ebony and ESP LTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic are closely matched overall — 68 to 66 on our estimated score.

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

Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom Jimi Hendrix™ "Love Drops" Flying V, Left-Handed, Ebony wins on
  • Lower price ($1,499 vs $1,699)
ESP LTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic wins on

No standout advantage.

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricInspired by Gibson Custom Jimi Hendrix™ "Love Drops" Flying V, Left-Handed, EbonyLTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic
Overall6866
Build6561
Playability7572
Sound6868
Value6664

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecInspired by Gibson Custom Jimi Hendrix™ "Love Drops" Flying V, Left-Handed, EbonyLTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic
BrandEpiphoneESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country——
Body woodMahoganyAlder
Neck woodOne Piece MahoganyMaple
FretboardLaurelMacassar Ebony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"25.5"
PickupsGibson Custombucker / Gibson CustombuckerESP LS-120 *(Pull to Select) / Seymour Duncan ‘78 Direct Mount *(Push to Select)
Rating——
Price$1,499$1,699
Body FinishGloss—
Body shapeFlying V—
Body StylesFlying V—
BridgeLockTone Tune-O-MaticFloyd Rose 1000SE
Bridge pickupGibson CustombuckerSeymour Duncan ‘78 Direct Mount *(Push to Select)
CaseHardshell with Gold Hardware, Light Blue Interior, and Authentic Hendrix and Inspired by Gibson Custom Logos in GoldST-TE Guitar Form Fit Case
Control KnobsBlack Witch Hat with Reflector Insert—
Controls2 Volume, Master Tone; CTS Potentiometers, Mallory CapacitorPassive
FinishNickelBlack w/ Desert Eagle Graphic
Fretboard inlayMother of Pearl Dot—
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in305mm
Fret Count22—
Headstock1967 Flying V with Inspired by Gibson Custom Double Diamond Etched Logo and Jimi Hendrix Signature Reproduction on Rear—
Headstock InlayEpiphone Logo in Gold on Truss Rod Cover—
JointGlued In, Set Neck; Long Heel—
ModelECJHFVEBNH3L—
Neck pickupGibson CustombuckerESP LS-120 *(Pull to Select)
NutGraph TechLocking
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in43mm nut / 45mm neck width
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft—
Pickguard'67 Flying V 3-ply, White—
Pickup CoversNickel—
Pickup Selector3-way Switchcraft—
ProfileRounded C—
Saddle MaterialNylon—
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in25.5"
Strap Buttons3—
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046—
Switch TipWhite—
TailpieceMaestro Short Vibrola—
Truss rodDual Action—
Truss Rod Cover'67 Flying V 3-ply, White with Epiphone Logo in Gold—
Tuner PlatingNickel—
TunersEpiphone Deluxe with Double Ring Keystone ButtonLTD
Case Included—Y
Construction—Bolt-On
Hardware—Black
Neck profile—GL Original U
Strap Button—Standard

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