Head to head
ESP E-II M-II Black Natural Burst vs ESP E-II SN-III Ht Tiger Eye Sunburst
The verdict
The ESP E-II SN-III Ht Tiger Eye Sunburst comes out ahead overall — 82 to 79 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
ESP E-II M-II Black Natural Burst wins on
No standout advantage.
ESP E-II SN-III Ht Tiger Eye Sunburst wins on
- Better sound (76 vs 68)
- Lower price ($3,369 vs $4,199)
Scorecard
| Metric | E-II M-II Black Natural Burst | E-II SN-III Ht Tiger Eye Sunburst |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 82 |
| Build | 93 | 97 |
| Playability | 81 | 78 |
| Sound | 68 | 76 |
| Value | 69 | 72 |
Full specifications
| Spec | E-II M-II Black Natural Burst | E-II SN-III Ht Tiger Eye Sunburst |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ESP | ESP |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | JP | JP |
| Body wood | Alder | Alder |
| Neck wood | 3Pc Maple | 3Pc Maple |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Ebony |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 24 | 22 |
| Scale | 25.5" | 25.5" |
| Pickups | Bare Knuckle Aftermath Black Battleworn Direct Mount / Bare Knuckle Aftermath Black Battleworn Direct Mount | Fishman Fluence Single Width Black / Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Ceramic Black Nickel *(Pull Tone for Voice 2) |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $4,199 | $3,369 |
| Bridge | Floyd Rose Original SE | Hipshot Fixed w/ String Thru |
| Bridge pickup | Bare Knuckle Aftermath Black Battleworn Direct Mount | Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Ceramic Black Nickel *(Pull Tone for Voice 2) |
| Case | MH Guitar Form Fit Case | ST-1 Guitar Form Fit Case |
| Case Included | Y | Y |
| Construction | Set-Thru | Bolt-On |
| Controls | Passive | Active |
| Finish | Black Natural Burst | Tiger Eye Sunburst |
| Fretboard radius | 305mm | 305mm |
| Hardware | Gold | Black |
| Neck pickup | Bare Knuckle Aftermath Black Battleworn Direct Mount | Fishman Fluence Single Width Black |
| Neck profile | Thin U | Thin U |
| Nut | Locking | Black Bone |
| Nut width | 42mm | 42mm |
| Scale length | 25.5" | 25.5" |
| Strap Button | ESP Strap Lock | ESP Strap Lock |
| Top wood | Quilted Maple | Flamed Maple |
| Tuners | Gotoh Locking | Gotoh Locking |
| Middle pickup | — | Fishman Fluence Single Width Black |