Head to head
ESP E-II SN-III Ht Tiger Eye Sunburst vs ESP KH-2 Neck Thru Black
The verdict
The ESP E-II SN-III Ht Tiger Eye Sunburst comes out ahead overall — 82 to 77 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
ESP E-II SN-III Ht Tiger Eye Sunburst wins on
- Better build (97 vs 87)
- Better sound (76 vs 68)
- Better value (72 vs 67)
- Lower price ($3,369 vs $5,399)
ESP KH-2 Neck Thru Black wins on
No standout advantage.
Scorecard
| Metric | E-II SN-III Ht Tiger Eye Sunburst | KH-2 Neck Thru Black |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 77 |
| Build | 97 | 87 |
| Playability | 78 | 81 |
| Sound | 76 | 68 |
| Value | 72 | 67 |
Full specifications
| Spec | E-II SN-III Ht Tiger Eye Sunburst | KH-2 Neck Thru Black |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ESP | ESP |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | JP | JP |
| Body wood | Alder | Alder |
| Neck wood | 3Pc Maple | 3Pc Maple |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Rosewood |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 22 | 24 |
| Scale | 25.5" | 25.5" |
| Pickups | Fishman Fluence Single Width Black / Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Ceramic Black Nickel *(Pull Tone for Voice 2) | EMG KH Bone Breaker Set Limited Edition / EMG KH Bone Breaker Set Limited Edition |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $3,369 | $5,399 |
| Bridge | Hipshot Fixed w/ String Thru | Floyd Rose Original |
| Bridge pickup | Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Ceramic Black Nickel *(Pull Tone for Voice 2) | EMG KH Bone Breaker Set Limited Edition |
| Case | ST-1 Guitar Form Fit Case | MH Guitar Form Fit Case |
| Case Included | Y | Y |
| Construction | Bolt-On | Neck-Thru |
| Controls | Active | Active |
| Finish | Tiger Eye Sunburst | Black |
| Fretboard radius | 305mm | 305mm |
| Hardware | Black | Black |
| Middle pickup | Fishman Fluence Single Width Black | — |
| Neck pickup | Fishman Fluence Single Width Black | EMG KH Bone Breaker Set Limited Edition |
| Neck profile | Thin U | Extra Thin U |
| Nut | Black Bone | Locking |
| Nut width | 42mm | 42mm |
| Scale length | 25.5" | 25.5" |
| Strap Button | ESP Strap Lock | ESP Strap Lock |
| Top wood | Flamed Maple | — |
| Tuners | Gotoh Locking | Gotoh |
| Coa | — | Y |