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Epiphone SG Custom Modern Figured, Translucent Ebony Burst, Exclusive vs ESP EXL-200 Black

Epiphone SG Custom Modern Figured, Translucent Ebony Burst, Exclusive
Electric$699
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73Overall / 100
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 73 on our estimated score.

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

Epiphone SG Custom Modern Figured, Translucent Ebony Burst, Exclusive wins on

No standout advantage.

ESP EXL-200 Black wins on
  • Better build (87 vs 67)
  • Better playability (81 vs 75)
  • Better value (85 vs 76)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricSG Custom Modern Figured, Translucent Ebony Burst, ExclusiveEXL-200 Black
Overall7382
Build6787
Playability7581
Sound7474
Value7685

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecSG Custom Modern Figured, Translucent Ebony Burst, ExclusiveEXL-200 Black
BrandEpiphoneESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country—JP
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodMahogany3Pc Maple
FretboardEbonyRosewood
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsT-Type PRO Neck / T-Type PRO BridgeESP LH-301N / ESP LH-301B
Rating——
Price$699$699
Body FinishGloss—
Body shapeSG—
BridgeLocktone Tune-O-MaticTOM & Tailpiece
Bridge pickupT-Type PRO BridgeESP LH-301B
CaseGig bagEXL GUITAR FORM FIT CASE
Control KnobsKnurled—
Controls2 volume, 2 tone with coil splitting and phaseVolume/Tone(Push/Pull)/Toggle Switch
FinishNickelBlack
Fretboard inlayBlock—
Fretboard radius12 in. | 304.8 mm350mm
Fret Count22—
JointGlued-in, set neck—
ModelEISGMFTENH—
Neck pickupT-Type PRO NeckESP LH-301N
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in42mm
Output Jack1/4"—
Pickup Selector3-way toggle—
Plastic PartsBlack—
ProfileSlimTaper 60s C—
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in24.75"
TailpieceLockTone Stop Bar—
Top woodMaple with flame maple veneer—
TunersGrover Rotomatic, lockingLTD
Weight ReliefNone—
Case Included—N
Construction—Set-Neck
Hardware—Black
Neck profile—Thin U
Nut—Molded
Strap Button—Standard

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