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ESP E-II Horizon FR-7 BLACK vs ESP M-II Ctm Fr Black Aqua C-Burst

ESP E-II Horizon FR-7 BLACK
Electric—
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81Overall / 100
ESP M-II Ctm Fr Black Aqua C-Burst
Electric$7,799
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85Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP M-II Ctm Fr Black Aqua C-Burst comes out ahead overall — 85 to 81 on our estimated score.

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

ESP E-II Horizon FR-7 BLACK wins on
  • Better value (81 vs 75)
ESP M-II Ctm Fr Black Aqua C-Burst wins on
  • Better build (98 vs 93)
  • Better sound (82 vs 68)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricE-II Horizon FR-7 BLACKM-II Ctm Fr Black Aqua C-Burst
Overall8185
Build9398
Playability8181
Sound6882
Value8175

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecE-II Horizon FR-7 BLACKM-II Ctm Fr Black Aqua C-Burst
BrandESPESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryJPJP
Body woodAlderHonduras Mahogany
Neck wood3Pc Maple3Pc Maple
FretboardEbonyEbony
Strings76
Frets2424
Scale25.5"25.5"
PickupsEMG 707 / EMG 707EMG 66TW Brushed Black Chrome Direct Mount *(Pull Tone for Single Coil Mode) / EMG 57TW Brushed Black Chrome Direct Mount *(Pull Volume for Single Coil Mode)
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Price—$7,799
BridgeFloyd Rose OriginalFloyd Rose Original
Bridge pickupEMG 707EMG 57TW Brushed Black Chrome Direct Mount *(Pull Volume for Single Coil Mode)
CaseMH GUITAR FORM FIT CASEMH Guitar Form Fit Case
Case IncludedYY
ConstructionNeck-ThruSet-Thru
ControlsActiveVolume(Push/Pull)/Tone(Push/Pull)/3-way Switch
FinishBlackBlack Aqua C-Burst
Fretboard radius305mm305mm
HardwareBlackBlack Nickel
Neck pickupEMG 707EMG 66TW Brushed Black Chrome Direct Mount *(Pull Tone for Single Coil Mode)
Neck profileThin UThin U
NutLockingLocking
Nut width48mm42mm
Scale length25.5"25.5"
Strap ButtonESP Strap LockESP Strap Lock
TunersGotoh LockingGotoh Locking
Coa—Y
Top wood—Solid Flamed Maple

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