Head to head
ESP Alex Skolnick Lemon Burst vs ESP M-II Ctm Fr Black Aqua C-Burst
The verdict
The ESP M-II Ctm Fr Black Aqua C-Burst comes out ahead overall — 85 to 77 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
ESP Alex Skolnick Lemon Burst wins on
No standout advantage.
ESP M-II Ctm Fr Black Aqua C-Burst wins on
- Better build (98 vs 91)
- Better playability (81 vs 75)
- Better sound (82 vs 71)
- Better value (75 vs 67)
- Lower price ($7,799 vs $9,499)
Scorecard
| Metric | Alex Skolnick Lemon Burst | M-II Ctm Fr Black Aqua C-Burst |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 85 |
| Build | 91 | 98 |
| Playability | 75 | 81 |
| Sound | 71 | 82 |
| Value | 67 | 75 |
Full specifications
| Spec | Alex Skolnick Lemon Burst | M-II Ctm Fr Black Aqua C-Burst |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ESP | ESP |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | JP | JP |
| Body wood | Mahogany | Honduras Mahogany |
| Neck wood | 1Pc Mahogany | 3Pc Maple |
| Fretboard | Rosewood | Ebony |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 22 | 24 |
| Scale | 24.75" | 25.5" |
| Pickups | Seymour Duncan Alex Skolnick Humbucker Set *(Pull Tone for Split) / Seymour Duncan Alex Skolnick Humbucker Set | EMG 66TW Brushed Black Chrome Direct Mount *(Pull Tone for Single Coil Mode) / EMG 57TW Brushed Black Chrome Direct Mount *(Pull Volume for Single Coil Mode) |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $9,499 | $7,799 |
| Bridge | TonePros Locking TOM & Tailpiece | Floyd Rose Original |
| Bridge pickup | Seymour Duncan Alex Skolnick Humbucker Set | EMG 57TW Brushed Black Chrome Direct Mount *(Pull Volume for Single Coil Mode) |
| Case | EC Guitar Form Fit Case | MH Guitar Form Fit Case |
| Case Included | Y | Y |
| Coa | Y | Y |
| Construction | Set-Neck | Set-Thru |
| Controls | Passive | Volume(Push/Pull)/Tone(Push/Pull)/3-way Switch |
| Finish | Lemon Burst | Black Aqua C-Burst |
| Fretboard radius | 305mm | 305mm |
| Hardware | Chrome | Black Nickel |
| Neck pickup | Seymour Duncan Alex Skolnick Humbucker Set *(Pull Tone for Split) | EMG 66TW Brushed Black Chrome Direct Mount *(Pull Tone for Single Coil Mode) |
| Neck profile | U | Thin U |
| Nut | Bone | Locking |
| Nut width | 43mm | 42mm |
| Scale length | 24.75" | 25.5" |
| Strap Button | Dunlop Straplok | ESP Strap Lock |
| Top wood | Flamed Maple | Solid Flamed Maple |
| Tuners | Grover | Gotoh Locking |