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ESP E-II Eclipse SEE THRU BLACK CHERRY SUNBURST vs PRS DGT Semi-Hollow

ESP E-II Eclipse SEE THRU BLACK CHERRY SUNBURST
Electric$2,099
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80Overall / 100
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow
Electric—
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69Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP E-II Eclipse SEE THRU BLACK CHERRY SUNBURST comes out ahead overall — 80 to 69 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 67)
  • Better playability (81 vs 67)
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow wins on
  • Better sound (74 vs 68)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricE-II Eclipse SEE THRU BLACK CHERRY SUNBURSTDGT Semi-Hollow
Overall8069
Build9767
Playability8167
Sound6874
Value7069

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecE-II Eclipse SEE THRU BLACK CHERRY SUNBURSTDGT Semi-Hollow
BrandESPPRS
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryJP—
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck wood1Pc MahoganyMahogany
FretboardEbonyRosewood
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"25"
PickupsEMG 60 / EMG 81DGT / DGT
Rating——
Price$2,099—
BridgeGotoh TOM & TailpiecePRS Patented Tremolo, Gen II
Bridge pickupEMG 81DGT
CaseEC GUITAR FORM FIT CASEHardshell Case
Case IncludedY—
ConstructionSet-ThruSet
ControlsActiveTwo Volume Controls w/ Push/Pull Tone Control and 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch
FinishSee Thru Black Cherry SunburstHigh-Gloss Nitro
Fretboard radius305mm10"
HardwareBlackNickel
Neck pickupEMG 60DGT
Neck profileThin UDGT
NutBonePRS
Nut width42mm1 21/32"
Scale length24.75"25"
Strap ButtonESP Strap Lock—
Top woodQuilted MapleMaple
TunersGotoh LockingPRS Phase III Locking Tuners w/ Faux Bone Buttons
Fretboard inlay—Moons (Birds Optional)
Fret Wire—PRS Jumbo Fret Wire
Headstock Logo—Signature, Decal
Height Of Fret Crown—.055"
Neck Depth At The 12 1 2 Fret—61/64"
Neck Depth At The 1 2 Fret—27/32"
Neck Width At The Body—2 7/32"
Options—10 Top with Hybrid Hardware
Truss rod—PRS Double-Acting
Truss Rod Cover—"DGT"
Tuning—Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
Width Of Fret Crown—.110"

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