Skip to content
GuitarBase
Head to head

ESP 30TH Anniversary KH-3 Spider Black w/ Graphic vs ESP LTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic

ESP 30TH Anniversary KH-3 Spider Black w/ Graphic
Electric$5,799
No ratings yet
78Overall / 100
ESP LTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic
Electric$1,699
No ratings yet
66Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP 30TH Anniversary KH-3 Spider Black w/ Graphic comes out ahead overall — 78 to 66 on our estimated score.

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

ESP 30TH Anniversary KH-3 Spider Black w/ Graphic wins on
  • Better build (87 vs 61)
  • Better playability (84 vs 72)
ESP LTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic wins on
  • Lower price ($1,699 vs $5,799)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric30TH Anniversary KH-3 Spider Black w/ GraphicLTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic
Overall7866
Build8761
Playability8472
Sound6868
Value6864

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec30TH Anniversary KH-3 Spider Black w/ GraphicLTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic
BrandESPESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryJP—
Body woodAlderAlder
Neck wood3Pc MapleMaple
FretboardRosewoodMacassar Ebony
Strings66
Frets2422
Scale24.75"25.5"
PickupsEMG KH Bone Breaker Set / EMG KH Bone Breaker SetESP LS-120 *(Pull to Select) / Seymour Duncan ‘78 Direct Mount *(Push to Select)
Rating——
Price$5,799$1,699
BridgeFloyd Rose OriginalFloyd Rose 1000SE
Bridge pickupEMG KH Bone Breaker SetSeymour Duncan ‘78 Direct Mount *(Push to Select)
CaseEC Guitar Form Fit CaseST-TE Guitar Form Fit Case
Case IncludedYY
CoaY—
ConstructionNeck-ThruBolt-On
ControlsActivePassive
FinishBlack w/ Spider GraphicBlack w/ Desert Eagle Graphic
Fretboard radius305mm305mm
HardwareBlackBlack
Neck pickupEMG KH Bone Breaker SetESP LS-120 *(Pull to Select)
Neck profileExtra Thin UGL Original U
NutLockingLocking
Nut width42mm43mm nut / 45mm neck width
Scale length24.75"25.5"
Strap ButtonESP Strap LockStandard
TunersGotohLTD

More 30TH Anniversary KH-3 Spider Black w/ Graphic comparisons