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ESP E-II M-II See Thru Black vs ESP HEX-6 Black Satin

ESP E-II M-II See Thru Black
Electric$2,889
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79Overall / 100
ESP HEX-6 Black Satin
Electric$1,999
No ratings yet
82Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP HEX-6 Black Satin 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 See Thru Black wins on

No standout advantage.

ESP HEX-6 Black Satin wins on
  • Better value (79 vs 69)
  • Lower price ($1,999 vs $2,889)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricE-II M-II See Thru BlackHEX-6 Black Satin
Overall7982
Build9393
Playability8181
Sound6871
Value6979

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecE-II M-II See Thru BlackHEX-6 Black Satin
BrandESPESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryJPJP
Body woodAlderMahogany
Neck wood3Pc Maple3Pc Maple
FretboardEbonyMacassar Ebony
Strings66
Frets2424
Scale25.5"25.5"
PickupsEMG 81 Black / EMG 81 BlackFishman 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$2,889$1,999
BridgeFloyd Rose OriginalTonePros Locking TOM w/ String Thru
Bridge pickupEMG 81 BlackFishman 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
FinishSee Thru BlackBlack Satin
Fretboard radius305mm350mm
HardwareBlackBlack
Neck pickupEMG 81 BlackFishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Alnico Black Nickel Direct-Mount *(Pull Volume for Voice 2)
Neck profileThin UThin U
NutLockingMolded
Nut width42mm42mm
Scale length25.5"25.5"
Strap ButtonESP Strap LockStandard
Top woodFlamed Maple—
TunersGotoh LockingLTD Locking

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