Head to head
ESP E-II Horizon HT-II Granite Sparkle vs ESP Ron Wood Black
The verdict
The ESP E-II Horizon HT-II Granite Sparkle comes out ahead overall — 82 to 75 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
ESP E-II Horizon HT-II Granite Sparkle wins on
- Better build (97 vs 91)
- Better playability (81 vs 72)
- Better sound (74 vs 68)
- Better value (72 vs 65)
- Lower price ($3,099 vs $4,349)
ESP Ron Wood Black wins on
No standout advantage.
Scorecard
| Metric | E-II Horizon HT-II Granite Sparkle | Ron Wood Black |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 75 |
| Build | 97 | 91 |
| Playability | 81 | 72 |
| Sound | 74 | 68 |
| Value | 72 | 65 |
Full specifications
| Spec | E-II Horizon HT-II Granite Sparkle | Ron Wood Black |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ESP | ESP |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | JP | JP |
| Body wood | Alder | Alder |
| Neck wood | 3Pc Maple | Maple |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Maple |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 24 | 22 |
| Scale | 25.5" | 25.5" |
| Pickups | Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico 3-Voice Black Nickel Direct-Mount *(Pull Volume for Voice 3 / Pull Tone for Voice 2) / Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic 3-Voice Black Nickel Direct-Mount *(Pull Volume for Voice 3 / Pull Tone for Voice 2) | ESP LH-200 / ESP TS-120 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $3,099 | $4,349 |
| Bridge | Hipshot Fixed w/ String Thru | Traditional Flat-Mount w/ String Thru |
| Bridge pickup | Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic 3-Voice Black Nickel Direct-Mount *(Pull Volume for Voice 3 / Pull Tone for Voice 2) | ESP TS-120 |
| Case | MH GUITAR FORM FIT CASE | ST-TE Guitar Form Fit Case |
| Case Included | Y | Y |
| Construction | Neck-Thru | Bolt-On |
| Controls | Master Volume(Push/Pull)/Tone(Push/Pull)/Toggle Switch | Passive |
| Finish | Granite Sparkle | Black |
| Fretboard radius | 305mm | 240mm |
| Hardware | Black | Chrome |
| Neck pickup | Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico 3-Voice Black Nickel Direct-Mount *(Pull Volume for Voice 3 / Pull Tone for Voice 2) | ESP LH-200 |
| Neck profile | Thin U | U |
| Nut | Bone | Bone |
| Nut width | 42mm | 42mm |
| Scale length | 25.5" | 25.5" |
| Strap Button | ESP Strap Lock | ESP Strap Lock |
| Tuners | Gotoh Locking | Gotoh |
| Coa | — | Y |