Head to head
ESP D-320E NATURAL SATIN vs ESP J-310E NATURAL SATIN
The verdict
The ESP D-320E NATURAL SATIN and ESP J-310E NATURAL SATIN are closely matched overall — 82 to 82 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
ESP D-320E NATURAL SATIN wins on
No standout advantage.
ESP J-310E NATURAL SATIN wins on
No standout advantage.
Scorecard
| Metric | D-320E NATURAL SATIN | J-310E NATURAL SATIN |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 82 |
| Build | 96 | 96 |
| Playability | 78 | 78 |
| Sound | 68 | 68 |
| Value | 81 | 81 |
Full specifications
| Spec | D-320E NATURAL SATIN | J-310E NATURAL SATIN |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ESP | ESP |
| Type | Acoustic | Acoustic |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | JP | JP |
| Body wood | Ovangkol | Sapelle |
| Neck wood | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Roasted Jatoba | Roasted Jatoba |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 20 | 20 |
| Scale | 25.5" | 25.5" |
| Pickups | Fishman Sonicore | Fishman Sonicore |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | — | — |
| Bridge | Roasted Jatoba Bridge w/ Graphtech Nubone Saddle | Roasted Jatoba Bridge w/ Graphtech Nubone Saddle |
| Bridge pickup | Fishman Sonicore | Fishman Sonicore |
| Case | - | - |
| Case Included | N | N |
| Construction | Set-Neck | Set-Neck |
| Controls | Active | Active |
| Finish | Natural Satin | Natural Satin |
| Fretboard radius | 350mm | 350mm |
| Hardware | Black | Black |
| Neck profile | Thin U | Thin U |
| Nut | Graphtech Nubone | Graphtech Nubone |
| Nut width | 43mm | 43mm |
| Scale length | 25.5" | 25.5" |
| Strap Button | Standard | Standard |
| Top wood | Solid Red Cedar | Solid Sitka Spruce |
| Tuners | LTD | LTD |