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ESP E-II Arrow Snow White vs ESP XJ-2 Ht Snow White

ESP E-II Arrow Snow White
Electric$2,799
No ratings yet
79Overall / 100
ESP XJ-2 Ht Snow White
Electric$1,699
No ratings yet
84Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP XJ-2 Ht Snow White comes out ahead overall — 84 to 79 on our estimated score.

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

ESP E-II Arrow Snow White wins on

No standout advantage.

ESP XJ-2 Ht Snow White wins on
  • Better sound (77 vs 68)
  • Better value (81 vs 69)
  • Lower price ($1,699 vs $2,799)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricE-II Arrow Snow WhiteXJ-2 Ht Snow White
Overall7984
Build9397
Playability8178
Sound6877
Value6981

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecE-II Arrow Snow WhiteXJ-2 Ht Snow White
BrandESPESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryJPJP
Body woodAlderSwamp Ash
Neck wood3Pc Maple3Pc Roasted Maple
FretboardEbonyMacassar Ebony
Strings66
Frets2422
Scale25.5"25.5"
PickupsEMG 85 Black / EMG 81 BlackFishman Fluence Modern 3-Voice Humbucker Alnico Brushed Stainless *(Pull Volume for Voice 3) / Fishman Fluence Modern 3-Voice Humbucker Ceramic Brushed Stainless *(Pull Volume for Voice 3)
Rating——
Price$2,799$1,699
BridgeFloyd Rose OriginalHipshot w/ String Thru
Bridge pickupEMG 81 BlackFishman Fluence Modern 3-Voice Humbucker Ceramic Brushed Stainless *(Pull Volume for Voice 3)
CaseV-Alexi Guitar Form Fit CaseXJ GUITAR FORM FIT CASE
Case IncludedYN
ConstructionNeck-ThruBolt-On
ControlsActiveMaster Volume(Push/Pull)/Toggle Switch
FinishSnow WhiteSnow White
Fretboard radius305mm350mm
HardwareBlackBlack
Neck pickupEMG 85 BlackFishman Fluence Modern 3-Voice Humbucker Alnico Brushed Stainless *(Pull Volume for Voice 3)
Neck profileThin UThin U
NutLockingBlack Bone
Nut width42mm42mm
Scale length25.5"25.5"
Strap ButtonESP Strap LockStandard
TunersGotoh LockingLTD Locking

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