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ESP E-II Eclipse SEE THRU BLACK CHERRY SUNBURST vs ESP LTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic

ESP E-II Eclipse SEE THRU BLACK CHERRY SUNBURST
Electric$2,099
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80Overall / 100
ESP LTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic
Electric$1,699
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66Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP E-II Eclipse SEE THRU BLACK CHERRY SUNBURST comes out ahead overall — 80 to 66 on our estimated score.

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

ESP E-II Eclipse SEE THRU BLACK CHERRY SUNBURST wins on
  • Better build (97 vs 61)
  • Better playability (81 vs 72)
  • Better value (70 vs 64)
ESP LTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic wins on
  • Lower price ($1,699 vs $2,099)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricE-II Eclipse SEE THRU BLACK CHERRY SUNBURSTLTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic
Overall8066
Build9761
Playability8172
Sound6868
Value7064

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecE-II Eclipse SEE THRU BLACK CHERRY SUNBURSTLTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic
BrandESPESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryJP—
Body woodMahoganyAlder
Neck wood1Pc MahoganyMaple
FretboardEbonyMacassar Ebony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"25.5"
PickupsEMG 60 / EMG 81ESP LS-120 *(Pull to Select) / Seymour Duncan ‘78 Direct Mount *(Push to Select)
Rating——
Price$2,099$1,699
BridgeGotoh TOM & TailpieceFloyd Rose 1000SE
Bridge pickupEMG 81Seymour Duncan ‘78 Direct Mount *(Push to Select)
CaseEC GUITAR FORM FIT CASEST-TE Guitar Form Fit Case
Case IncludedYY
ConstructionSet-ThruBolt-On
ControlsActivePassive
FinishSee Thru Black Cherry SunburstBlack w/ Desert Eagle Graphic
Fretboard radius305mm305mm
HardwareBlackBlack
Neck pickupEMG 60ESP LS-120 *(Pull to Select)
Neck profileThin UGL Original U
NutBoneLocking
Nut width42mm43mm nut / 45mm neck width
Scale length24.75"25.5"
Strap ButtonESP Strap LockStandard
Top woodQuilted Maple—
TunersGotoh LockingLTD

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