Head to head
ESP E-II Frx Reindeer Blue vs ESP E-II SN-III Ht Tiger Eye Sunburst
The verdict
The ESP E-II SN-III Ht Tiger Eye Sunburst comes out ahead overall — 82 to 79 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
ESP E-II Frx Reindeer Blue wins on
- Lower price ($3,149 vs $3,369)
ESP E-II SN-III Ht Tiger Eye Sunburst wins on
- Better sound (76 vs 68)
Scorecard
| Metric | E-II Frx Reindeer Blue | E-II SN-III Ht Tiger Eye Sunburst |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 82 |
| Build | 93 | 97 |
| Playability | 81 | 78 |
| Sound | 68 | 76 |
| Value | 69 | 72 |
Full specifications
| Spec | E-II Frx Reindeer Blue | E-II SN-III Ht Tiger Eye Sunburst |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ESP | ESP |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | JP | JP |
| Body wood | Mahogany | Alder |
| Neck wood | 3Pc Maple | 3Pc Maple |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Ebony |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 24 | 22 |
| Scale | 25.5" | 25.5" |
| Pickups | EMG 60TW-R Brushed Black Chrome Direct Mount *(Pull Tone for Split) / EMG 81 Brushed Black Chrome Direct Mount | Fishman Fluence Single Width Black / Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Ceramic Black Nickel *(Pull Tone for Voice 2) |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $3,149 | $3,369 |
| Bridge | Floyd Rose Original | Hipshot Fixed w/ String Thru |
| Bridge pickup | EMG 81 Brushed Black Chrome Direct Mount | Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Ceramic Black Nickel *(Pull Tone for Voice 2) |
| Case | FRX Guitar Form Fit Case | ST-1 Guitar Form Fit Case |
| Case Included | Y | Y |
| Construction | Set-Thru | Bolt-On |
| Controls | Active | Active |
| Finish | Reindeer Blue | Tiger Eye Sunburst |
| Fretboard radius | 305mm | 305mm |
| Hardware | Black | Black |
| Neck pickup | EMG 60TW-R Brushed Black Chrome Direct Mount *(Pull Tone for Split) | Fishman Fluence Single Width Black |
| Neck profile | Thin U | Thin U |
| Nut | Locking | Black Bone |
| Nut width | 42mm | 42mm |
| Scale length | 25.5" | 25.5" |
| Strap Button | ESP Strap Lock | ESP Strap Lock |
| Top wood | Flamed Maple | Flamed Maple |
| Tuners | Gotoh Locking | Gotoh Locking |
| Middle pickup | — | Fishman Fluence Single Width Black |