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ESP 30TH Anniversary KH-3 Spider Black w/ Graphic vs ESP Snapper 7 Citron Green

ESP 30TH Anniversary KH-3 Spider Black w/ Graphic
Electric$5,799
No ratings yet
78Overall / 100
ESP Snapper 7 Citron Green
Electric$4,599
No ratings yet
81Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP Snapper 7 Citron Green 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
  • Better playability (84 vs 78)
ESP Snapper 7 Citron Green wins on
  • Better build (97 vs 87)
  • Better sound (73 vs 68)
  • Lower price ($4,599 vs $5,799)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric30TH Anniversary KH-3 Spider Black w/ GraphicSnapper 7 Citron Green
Overall7881
Build8797
Playability8478
Sound6873
Value6871

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec30TH Anniversary KH-3 Spider Black w/ GraphicSnapper 7 Citron Green
BrandESPESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryJPJP
Body woodAlderAlder
Neck wood3Pc MapleMaple
FretboardRosewoodHonduras Rosewood
Strings67
Frets2422
Scale24.75"25.5"
PickupsEMG KH Bone Breaker Set / EMG KH Bone Breaker SetSeymour Duncan Custom Staggered / Seymour Duncan Custom 5
Rating——
Price$5,799$4,599
BridgeFloyd Rose OriginalESP Flicker-III
Bridge pickupEMG KH Bone Breaker SetSeymour Duncan Custom 5
CaseEC Guitar Form Fit CaseST-1 Guitar Form Fit Case
Case IncludedYY
CoaYY
ConstructionNeck-ThruBolt-On
ControlsActivePassive
FinishBlack w/ Spider GraphicCitron Green
Fretboard radius305mm240-305mm Compound
HardwareBlackChrome
Neck pickupEMG KH Bone Breaker SetSeymour Duncan Custom Staggered
Neck profileExtra Thin UThin U
NutLockingBone
Nut width42mm46mm
Scale length24.75"25.5"
Strap ButtonESP Strap LockStandard
TunersGotohGotoh Locking
Middle pickup—Seymour Duncan Custom Staggered

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