Head to head
ESP E-II Horizon NT-7B Hipshot PURPLE SPARKLE vs ESP E-II M-II 7 Baritone Evertune GRANITE SPARKLE
The verdict
The ESP E-II Horizon NT-7B Hipshot PURPLE SPARKLE and ESP E-II M-II 7 Baritone Evertune GRANITE SPARKLE are closely matched overall — 84 to 84 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 PURPLE SPARKLE wins on
No standout advantage.
ESP E-II M-II 7 Baritone Evertune GRANITE SPARKLE wins on
No standout advantage.
Scorecard
| Metric | E-II Horizon NT-7B Hipshot PURPLE SPARKLE | E-II M-II 7 Baritone Evertune GRANITE SPARKLE |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 84 |
| Build | 97 | 97 |
| Playability | 81 | 81 |
| Sound | 71 | 71 |
| Value | 83 | 83 |
Full specifications
| Spec | E-II Horizon NT-7B Hipshot PURPLE SPARKLE | E-II M-II 7 Baritone Evertune GRANITE SPARKLE |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ESP | ESP |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | JP | JP |
| Body wood | Alder | Alder |
| Neck wood | 3Pc Maple | 3Pc Maple |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Ebony |
| Strings | 7 | 7 |
| Frets | 24 | 24 |
| Scale | 27" | 27" |
| Pickups | Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Alnico *(Pull Tone for Voice 2) / Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Ceramic *(Pull Tone for Voice 2) | Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Alnico Black Nickel *(Pull Tone for Voice 2) / Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Ceramic Black Nickel *(Pull Tone for Voice 2) |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | — | — |
| Bridge | Hipshot w/ String Thru | EverTune (F model) |
| Bridge pickup | Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Ceramic *(Pull Tone for Voice 2) | Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Ceramic Black Nickel *(Pull Tone for Voice 2) |
| Case | MH XL GUITAR FORM FIT CASE | MH XL GUITAR FORM FIT CASE |
| Case Included | Y | Y |
| Construction | Neck-Thru | Neck-Thru |
| Controls | Active | Active |
| Finish | Purple Sparkle | Granite Sparkle |
| Fretboard radius | 305mm | 305mm |
| Hardware | Black | Black |
| Neck pickup | Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Alnico *(Pull Tone for Voice 2) | Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Alnico Black Nickel *(Pull Tone for Voice 2) |
| Neck profile | Thin U | Thin U |
| Nut | Bone | Bone |
| Nut width | 48mm | 48mm |
| Scale length | 27" Baritone | 27" Baritone |
| Strap Button | ESP Strap Lock | ESP Strap Lock |
| Tuners | Gotoh Locking | Gotoh Locking |