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ESP Alex Skolnick Lemon Burst vs ESP Maverick Andromeda

ESP Alex Skolnick Lemon Burst
Electric$9,499
No ratings yet
77Overall / 100
ESP Maverick Andromeda
Electric$5,949
No ratings yet
81Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP Maverick Andromeda comes out ahead overall — 81 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 Maverick Andromeda wins on
  • Better playability (81 vs 75)
  • Lower price ($5,949 vs $9,499)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricAlex Skolnick Lemon BurstMaverick Andromeda
Overall7781
Build9193
Playability7581
Sound7174
Value6771

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecAlex Skolnick Lemon BurstMaverick Andromeda
BrandESPESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryJPJP
Body woodMahoganyBlack Cherry
Neck wood1Pc Mahogany3Pc Maple
FretboardRosewoodEbony
Strings66
Frets2227
Scale24.75"25.5"
PickupsSeymour Duncan Alex Skolnick Humbucker Set *(Pull Tone for Split) / Seymour Duncan Alex Skolnick Humbucker SetSeymour Duncan Cool Rails Black Direct Mount / Seymour Duncan Custom 5 Black Direct Mount *(Pull Tone for Split)
Rating——
Price$9,499$5,949
BridgeTonePros Locking TOM & TailpieceFloyd Rose Original
Bridge pickupSeymour Duncan Alex Skolnick Humbucker SetSeymour Duncan Custom 5 Black Direct Mount *(Pull Tone for Split)
CaseEC Guitar Form Fit CaseMH Guitar Form Fit Case
Case IncludedYY
CoaYY
ConstructionSet-NeckBolt-on
ControlsPassiveVolume/Tone(Push/Pull)/3-way Switch
FinishLemon BurstAndromeda
Fretboard radius305mm305mm
HardwareChromeBlack
Neck pickupSeymour Duncan Alex Skolnick Humbucker Set *(Pull Tone for Split)Seymour Duncan Cool Rails Black Direct Mount
Neck profileUThin U
NutBoneLocking
Nut width43mm42mm
Scale length24.75"25.5"
Strap ButtonDunlop StraplokESP Strap Lock
Top woodFlamed Maple—
TunersGroverGotoh Locking

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