Head to head
ESP E-II Horizon HT-II Granite Sparkle vs Schecter Nick Johnston Usa Signature Nitro Finish
The verdict
The ESP E-II Horizon HT-II Granite Sparkle comes out ahead overall — 82 to 67 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 71)
- Better playability (81 vs 72)
- Better sound (74 vs 66)
- Better value (72 vs 58)
- Lower price ($3,099 vs $3,649)
Schecter Nick Johnston Usa Signature Nitro Finish wins on
No standout advantage.
Scorecard
| Metric | E-II Horizon HT-II Granite Sparkle | Nick Johnston Usa Signature Nitro Finish |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 67 |
| Build | 97 | 71 |
| Playability | 81 | 72 |
| Sound | 74 | 66 |
| Value | 72 | 58 |
Full specifications
| Spec | E-II Horizon HT-II Granite Sparkle | Nick Johnston Usa Signature Nitro Finish |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ESP | Schecter |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | JP | — |
| Body wood | Alder | Alder |
| Neck wood | 3Pc Maple | Contoured 4-Bolt Wenge |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Macassar Ebony |
| 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) | Nick Johnston Subatomic Set |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $3,099 | $3,649 |
| Bridge | Hipshot Fixed w/ String Thru | Schecter Vintage 2-Point Tremolo |
| Bridge pickup | Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic 3-Voice Black Nickel Direct-Mount *(Pull Volume for Voice 3 / Pull Tone for Voice 2) | Nick Johnston Subatomic Set |
| Case | MH GUITAR FORM FIT CASE | — |
| Case Included | Y | — |
| Construction | Neck-Thru | Bolt-on |
| Controls | Master Volume(Push/Pull)/Tone(Push/Pull)/Toggle Switch | Master Volume/ Master Tone w. 5-way Slider Switch |
| Finish | Granite Sparkle | — |
| Fretboard radius | 305mm | 14" |
| Hardware | Black | Distressed Chrome |
| Neck pickup | Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico 3-Voice Black Nickel Direct-Mount *(Pull Volume for Voice 3 / Pull Tone for Voice 2) | — |
| Neck profile | Thin U | Custom C Shape w/ vintage satin finish |
| Nut | Bone | GraphTech Black Tusq |
| Nut width | 42mm | 1.67" |
| Scale length | 25.5" | 25.5" |
| Strap Button | ESP Strap Lock | — |
| Tuners | Gotoh Locking | Schecter/Hipshot Staggered Locking Tuners |
| Dexterity | — | Right Handed |
| Fretboard inlay | — | Silver Ring |
| Side Dot Markers | — | Silver |
| Thickness | — | .825" 1st fret- .865" 12th fret |
| Truss rod | — | Spoke Wheel |