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ESP E-II Luke Kilpatrick Black vs ESP HEX-6 Black Satin

ESP E-II Luke Kilpatrick Black
Electric$3,199
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80Overall / 100
ESP HEX-6 Black Satin
Electric$1,999
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82Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP E-II Luke Kilpatrick Black and ESP HEX-6 Black Satin are closely matched overall — 80 to 82 on our estimated score.

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

ESP E-II Luke Kilpatrick Black wins on

No standout advantage.

ESP HEX-6 Black Satin wins on
  • Better value (79 vs 70)
  • Lower price ($1,999 vs $3,199)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricE-II Luke Kilpatrick BlackHEX-6 Black Satin
Overall8082
Build9793
Playability8181
Sound6871
Value7079

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecE-II Luke Kilpatrick BlackHEX-6 Black Satin
BrandESPESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryJPJP
Body woodMahogany w/ Maple CapMahogany
Neck wood3Pc Maple3Pc Maple
FretboardEbonyMacassar Ebony
Strings66
Frets2424
Scale25.5"25.5"
PickupsEMG 60 Brushed Black Chrome / EMG 81 Brushed Black ChromeFishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Alnico Black Nickel Direct-Mount *(Pull Volume for Voice 2) / Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Ceramic Black Nickel Direct-Mount *(Pull Volume for Voice 2)
Rating——
Price$3,199$1,999
BridgeGotoh TOM w/ String ThruTonePros Locking TOM w/ String Thru
Bridge pickupEMG 81 Brushed Black ChromeFishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Ceramic Black Nickel Direct-Mount *(Pull Volume for Voice 2)
CaseMH Guitar Form Fit CaseV-Alexi Guitar Form Fit Case
Case IncludedYY
ConstructionNeck-ThruNeck-Thru
ControlsActiveActive
FinishBlackBlack Satin
Fretboard radius305mm350mm
HardwareBlackBlack
Neck pickupEMG 60 Brushed Black ChromeFishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Alnico Black Nickel Direct-Mount *(Pull Volume for Voice 2)
Neck profileThin UThin U
NutBoneMolded
Nut width42mm42mm
Scale length25.5"25.5"
Strap ButtonESP Strap LockStandard
TunersGotoh LockingLTD Locking

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