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ESP E-II Horizon FR-II Gun Metallic Black vs PRS DGT Semi-Hollow

ESP E-II Horizon FR-II Gun Metallic Black
Electric$3,249
No ratings yet
79Overall / 100
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow
Electric—
No ratings yet
69Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP E-II Horizon FR-II Gun Metallic Black comes out ahead overall — 79 to 69 on our estimated score.

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

ESP E-II Horizon FR-II Gun Metallic Black wins on
  • Better build (87 vs 67)
  • Better playability (81 vs 67)
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow wins on

No standout advantage.

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricE-II Horizon FR-II Gun Metallic BlackDGT Semi-Hollow
Overall7969
Build8767
Playability8167
Sound7474
Value6969

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecE-II Horizon FR-II Gun Metallic BlackDGT Semi-Hollow
BrandESPPRS
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryJP—
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck wood3Pc MapleMahogany
FretboardEbonyRosewood
Strings66
Frets2422
Scale25.5"25"
PickupsEMG 89R Brushed Black Chrome Direct-Mount / EMG 81 Brushed Black Chrome Direct-MountDGT / DGT
Rating——
Price$3,249—
BridgeGotoh LockingPRS Patented Tremolo, Gen II
Bridge pickupEMG 81 Brushed Black Chrome Direct-MountDGT
CaseMH GUITAR FORM FIT CASEHardshell Case
Case IncludedY—
ConstructionSet-ThruSet
ControlsMaster Volume(Push/Pull)/Tone/Toggle SwitchTwo Volume Controls w/ Push/Pull Tone Control and 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch
FinishGun Metallic BlackHigh-Gloss Nitro
Fretboard radius305mm10"
HardwareBlackNickel
Neck pickupEMG 89R Brushed Black Chrome Direct-MountDGT
Neck profileThin UDGT
NutLockingPRS
Nut width42mm1 21/32"
Scale length25.5"25"
Strap ButtonESP Strap Lock—
Top woodMapleMaple
TunersGroverPRS 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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