Head to head
ESP E-II Horizon NT-7B Hipshot Black Satin vs ESP LTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic
The verdict
The ESP E-II Horizon NT-7B Hipshot Black Satin comes out ahead overall — 80 to 66 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
ESP E-II Horizon NT-7B Hipshot Black Satin wins on
- Better build (97 vs 61)
- Better playability (81 vs 72)
- Better value (70 vs 64)
ESP LTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic wins on
- Lower price ($1,699 vs $2,626)
Scorecard
| Metric | E-II Horizon NT-7B Hipshot Black Satin | LTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 66 |
| Build | 97 | 61 |
| Playability | 81 | 72 |
| Sound | 68 | 68 |
| Value | 70 | 64 |
Full specifications
| Spec | E-II Horizon NT-7B Hipshot Black Satin | LTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ESP | ESP |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | JP | — |
| Body wood | Alder | Alder |
| Neck wood | 3Pc Maple | Maple |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Macassar Ebony |
| Strings | 7 | 6 |
| Frets | 24 | 22 |
| Scale | 27" | 25.5" |
| Pickups | EMG 85-7H Brushed Black Chrome Direct Mount / EMG 81-7H Brushed Black Chrome Direct Mount | ESP LS-120 *(Pull to Select) / Seymour Duncan ‘78 Direct Mount *(Push to Select) |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $2,626 | $1,699 |
| Bridge | Hipshot Fixed w/ String Thru | Floyd Rose 1000SE |
| Bridge pickup | EMG 81-7H Brushed Black Chrome Direct Mount | Seymour Duncan ‘78 Direct Mount *(Push to Select) |
| Case | MH XL Guitar Form Fit Case | ST-TE Guitar Form Fit Case |
| Case Included | Y | Y |
| Construction | Neck-Thru | Bolt-On |
| Controls | Active | Passive |
| Finish | Black Satin | Black w/ Desert Eagle Graphic |
| Fretboard radius | 305mm | 305mm |
| Hardware | Black | Black |
| Neck pickup | EMG 85-7H Brushed Black Chrome Direct Mount | ESP LS-120 *(Pull to Select) |
| Neck profile | Thin U | GL Original U |
| Nut | Bone | Locking |
| Nut width | 48mm | 43mm nut / 45mm neck width |
| Scale length | 27" Baritone | 25.5" |
| Strap Button | ESP Strap Lock | Standard |
| Tuners | Gotoh Locking | LTD |