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ESP Alexi Arrowhead Se Black w/Yellow Pinstripe vs ESP LTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic

ESP Alexi Arrowhead Se Black w/Yellow Pinstripe
Electric$1,899
No ratings yet
76Overall / 100
ESP LTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic
Electric$1,699
No ratings yet
66Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP Alexi Arrowhead Se Black w/Yellow Pinstripe comes out ahead overall — 76 to 66 on our estimated score.

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

ESP Alexi Arrowhead Se Black w/Yellow Pinstripe wins on
  • Better build (87 vs 61)
  • Better playability (81 vs 72)
  • Better value (73 vs 64)
ESP LTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic wins on
  • Better sound (68 vs 60)
  • Lower price ($1,699 vs $1,899)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricAlexi Arrowhead Se Black w/Yellow PinstripeLTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic
Overall7666
Build8761
Playability8172
Sound6068
Value7364

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecAlexi Arrowhead Se Black w/Yellow PinstripeLTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic
BrandESPESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryJP—
Body woodAlderAlder
Neck wood3Pc MapleMaple
FretboardMacassar EbonyMacassar Ebony
Strings66
Frets2422
Scale25.5"25.5"
PickupsEMG HZ FH-2ESP LS-120 *(Pull to Select) / Seymour Duncan ‘78 Direct Mount *(Push to Select)
Rating——
Price$1,899$1,699
BridgeFloyd Rose 1000Floyd Rose 1000SE
Bridge pickupEMG HZ FH-2Seymour Duncan ‘78 Direct Mount *(Push to Select)
CaseV-ALEXI GUITAR FORM FIT CASEST-TE Guitar Form Fit Case
Case IncludedYY
ConstructionNeck-ThruBolt-On
ControlsVolumePassive
FinishBlack w/Yellow PinstripeBlack w/ Desert Eagle Graphic
Fretboard radius350mm305mm
HardwareGoldBlack
Neck profileThin UGL Original U
NutLockingLocking
Nut width42mm43mm nut / 45mm neck width
Scale length25.5"25.5"
Strap ButtonStandardStandard
TunersGroverLTD
Neck pickup—ESP LS-120 *(Pull to Select)

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