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ESP 30TH Anniversary KH-3 Spider Black w/ Graphic vs ESP Maverick Andromeda

ESP 30TH Anniversary KH-3 Spider Black w/ Graphic
Electric$5,799
No ratings yet
78Overall / 100
ESP Maverick Andromeda
Electric$5,949
No ratings yet
81Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP Maverick Andromeda comes out ahead overall — 81 to 78 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
  • Lower price ($5,799 vs $5,949)
ESP Maverick Andromeda wins on
  • Better build (93 vs 87)
  • Better sound (74 vs 68)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric30TH Anniversary KH-3 Spider Black w/ GraphicMaverick Andromeda
Overall7881
Build8793
Playability8481
Sound6874
Value6871

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec30TH Anniversary KH-3 Spider Black w/ GraphicMaverick Andromeda
BrandESPESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryJPJP
Body woodAlderBlack Cherry
Neck wood3Pc Maple3Pc Maple
FretboardRosewoodEbony
Strings66
Frets2427
Scale24.75"25.5"
PickupsEMG KH Bone Breaker Set / EMG KH Bone Breaker SetSeymour Duncan Cool Rails Black Direct Mount / Seymour Duncan Custom 5 Black Direct Mount *(Pull Tone for Split)
Rating——
Price$5,799$5,949
BridgeFloyd Rose OriginalFloyd Rose Original
Bridge pickupEMG KH Bone Breaker SetSeymour Duncan Custom 5 Black Direct Mount *(Pull Tone for Split)
CaseEC Guitar Form Fit CaseMH Guitar Form Fit Case
Case IncludedYY
CoaYY
ConstructionNeck-ThruBolt-on
ControlsActiveVolume/Tone(Push/Pull)/3-way Switch
FinishBlack w/ Spider GraphicAndromeda
Fretboard radius305mm305mm
HardwareBlackBlack
Neck pickupEMG KH Bone Breaker SetSeymour Duncan Cool Rails Black Direct Mount
Neck profileExtra Thin UThin U
NutLockingLocking
Nut width42mm42mm
Scale length24.75"25.5"
Strap ButtonESP Strap LockESP Strap Lock
TunersGotohGotoh Locking

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