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ESP E-II Horizon NT-II Blue Purple Gradation vs PRS DGT Semi-Hollow

ESP E-II Horizon NT-II Blue Purple Gradation
Electric$2,849
No ratings yet
80Overall / 100
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow
Electric—
No ratings yet
69Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP E-II Horizon NT-II Blue Purple Gradation comes out ahead overall — 80 to 69 on our estimated score.

Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.

ESP E-II Horizon NT-II Blue Purple Gradation wins on
  • Better build (97 vs 67)
  • Better playability (81 vs 67)
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow wins on
  • Better sound (74 vs 68)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricE-II Horizon NT-II Blue Purple GradationDGT Semi-Hollow
Overall8069
Build9767
Playability8167
Sound6874
Value7069

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecE-II Horizon NT-II Blue Purple GradationDGT Semi-Hollow
BrandESPPRS
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryJP—
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck wood3Pc MapleMahogany
FretboardEbonyRosewood
Strings66
Frets2422
Scale25.5"25"
PickupsEMG 66TW Brushed Black Chrome *(Pull Volume for Single Coil Mode) / EMG 57TW Brushed Black Chrome *(Pull Tone for Single Coil Mode)DGT / DGT
Rating——
Price$2,849—
BridgeGotoh TOM & TailpiecePRS Patented Tremolo, Gen II
Bridge pickupEMG 57TW Brushed Black Chrome *(Pull Tone for Single Coil Mode)DGT
CaseMH Guitar Form Fit CaseHardshell Case
Case IncludedY—
ConstructionNeck-ThruSet
ControlsActiveTwo Volume Controls w/ Push/Pull Tone Control and 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch
FinishBlue Purple FadeHigh-Gloss Nitro
Fretboard radius305mm10"
HardwareBlack NickelNickel
Neck pickupEMG 66TW Brushed Black Chrome *(Pull Volume for Single Coil Mode)DGT
Neck profileThin UDGT
NutBonePRS
Nut width42mm1 21/32"
Scale length25.5"25"
Strap ButtonESP Strap Lock—
Top woodQuilted MapleMaple
TunersGotoh LockingPRS Phase III Locking Tuners w/ Faux Bone Buttons
Fretboard inlay—Moons (Birds Optional)
Fret Wire—PRS Jumbo Fret Wire
Headstock Logo—Signature, Decal
Height Of Fret Crown—.055"
Neck Depth At The 12 1 2 Fret—61/64"
Neck Depth At The 1 2 Fret—27/32"
Neck Width At The Body—2 7/32"
Options—10 Top with Hybrid Hardware
Truss rod—PRS Double-Acting
Truss Rod Cover—"DGT"
Tuning—Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
Width Of Fret Crown—.110"

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