Head to head
ESP E-II Horizon HT-II Granite Sparkle vs Schecter Solo Custom Exotic
The verdict
The ESP E-II Horizon HT-II Granite Sparkle comes out ahead overall — 82 to 71 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 75)
- Better value (72 vs 61)
- Lower price ($3,099 vs $3,379)
Schecter Solo Custom Exotic wins on
No standout advantage.
Scorecard
| Metric | E-II Horizon HT-II Granite Sparkle | Solo Custom Exotic |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 71 |
| Build | 97 | 71 |
| Playability | 81 | 75 |
| Sound | 74 | 74 |
| Value | 72 | 61 |
Full specifications
| Spec | E-II Horizon HT-II Granite Sparkle | Solo Custom Exotic |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ESP | Schecter |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | JP | — |
| Body wood | Alder | Mahogany |
| Neck wood | 3Pc Maple | 3 Piece Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Ebony |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 24 | 22 |
| Scale | 25.5" | 24.75" |
| 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) | Pasadena w/ Figured Maple Bobbin / Pasadena Plus w/ Figured Maple Bobbin |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $3,099 | $3,379 |
| Bridge | Hipshot Fixed w/ String Thru | Hipshot Lightweight Locking Tune-O-Matic w/ stop tail piece |
| Bridge pickup | Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic 3-Voice Black Nickel Direct-Mount *(Pull Volume for Voice 3 / Pull Tone for Voice 2) | Pasadena Plus w/ Figured Maple Bobbin |
| Case | MH GUITAR FORM FIT CASE | — |
| Case Included | Y | — |
| Construction | Neck-Thru | Deep Tenon Set Neck |
| Controls | Master Volume(Push/Pull)/Tone(Push/Pull)/Toggle Switch | 2 Volume/ 2 Tone (Pull To Tap)/ 3-way Toggle Switch |
| Finish | Granite Sparkle | — |
| Fretboard radius | 305mm | 14" |
| Hardware | Black | Gold |
| Neck pickup | Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico 3-Voice Black Nickel Direct-Mount *(Pull Volume for Voice 3 / Pull Tone for Voice 2) | Pasadena w/ Figured Maple Bobbin |
| Neck profile | Thin U | Custom C |
| Nut | Bone | GraphTech TUSQ |
| Nut width | 42mm | 1.688" |
| Scale length | 25.5" | 24.75" |
| Strap Button | ESP Strap Lock | — |
| Tuners | Gotoh Locking | Hipshot Locking Open Gear Tuners |
| Binding | — | Vintage Cream Fingerboard Binding "“ Natural body, top and side binding |
| Dexterity | — | Right Handed |
| Fretboard inlay | — | Pearloid Split Crown w/ Koa Centers |
| Side Dot Markers | — | Pearloid Dots |
| Thickness | — | .820" at 1st fret to .920" at 12th fret |
| Top Contour | — | Beveled |
| Top Material | — | Figured Maple w/ Koa Overlay |
| Truss rod | — | Dual Action |