Head to head
ESP E-II Horizon Fr Reindeer Blue vs ESP XJ-2 Ht Snow White
The verdict
The ESP XJ-2 Ht Snow White comes out ahead overall — 84 to 79 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
ESP E-II Horizon Fr Reindeer Blue wins on
No standout advantage.
ESP XJ-2 Ht Snow White wins on
- Better sound (77 vs 68)
- Better value (81 vs 69)
- Lower price ($1,699 vs $2,789)
Scorecard
| Metric | E-II Horizon Fr Reindeer Blue | XJ-2 Ht Snow White |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 84 |
| Build | 93 | 97 |
| Playability | 81 | 78 |
| Sound | 68 | 77 |
| Value | 69 | 81 |
Full specifications
| Spec | E-II Horizon Fr Reindeer Blue | XJ-2 Ht Snow White |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ESP | ESP |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | JP | JP |
| Body wood | Mahogany | Swamp Ash |
| Neck wood | 3Pc Maple | 3Pc Roasted Maple |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Macassar Ebony |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 24 | 22 |
| Scale | 25.5" | 25.5" |
| Pickups | Seymour Duncan Sentient *(Pull Tone for Split) / Seymour Duncan Pegasus *(Pull Tone for Split) | Fishman Fluence Modern 3-Voice Humbucker Alnico Brushed Stainless *(Pull Volume for Voice 3) / Fishman Fluence Modern 3-Voice Humbucker Ceramic Brushed Stainless *(Pull Volume for Voice 3) |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $2,789 | $1,699 |
| Bridge | Floyd Rose Original | Hipshot w/ String Thru |
| Bridge pickup | Seymour Duncan Pegasus *(Pull Tone for Split) | Fishman Fluence Modern 3-Voice Humbucker Ceramic Brushed Stainless *(Pull Volume for Voice 3) |
| Case | MH Guitar Form Fit Case | XJ GUITAR FORM FIT CASE |
| Case Included | Y | N |
| Construction | Set-Thru | Bolt-On |
| Controls | Passive | Master Volume(Push/Pull)/Toggle Switch |
| Finish | Reindeer Blue | Snow White |
| Fretboard radius | 305mm | 350mm |
| Hardware | Black | Black |
| Neck pickup | Seymour Duncan Sentient *(Pull Tone for Split) | Fishman Fluence Modern 3-Voice Humbucker Alnico Brushed Stainless *(Pull Volume for Voice 3) |
| 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 | Standard |
| Top wood | Quilted Maple | — |
| Tuners | Gotoh Locking | LTD Locking |