Head to head
ESP EC-1000 Baritone Lh Charcoal Metallic Satin vs ESP LTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic
The verdict
The ESP EC-1000 Baritone Lh Charcoal Metallic Satin comes out ahead overall — 82 to 66 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
ESP EC-1000 Baritone Lh Charcoal Metallic Satin wins on
- Better build (93 vs 61)
- Better playability (81 vs 72)
- Better value (79 vs 64)
- Lower price ($1,299 vs $1,699)
ESP LTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic wins on
No standout advantage.
Scorecard
| Metric | EC-1000 Baritone Lh Charcoal Metallic Satin | LTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 66 |
| Build | 93 | 61 |
| Playability | 81 | 72 |
| Sound | 71 | 68 |
| Value | 79 | 64 |
Full specifications
| Spec | EC-1000 Baritone Lh Charcoal Metallic Satin | LTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ESP | ESP |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | JP | — |
| Body wood | Mahogany w/ Maple Cap | Alder |
| Neck wood | 3Pc Mahogany | Maple |
| Fretboard | Macassar Ebony | Macassar Ebony |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 24 | 22 |
| Scale | 27" | 25.5" |
| Pickups | Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Alnico Black Nickel Direct-Mount *(Pull Tone for Voice 2) / Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Ceramic Black Nickel Direct-Mount *(Pull Tone for Voice 2) | ESP LS-120 *(Pull to Select) / Seymour Duncan ‘78 Direct Mount *(Push to Select) |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $1,299 | $1,699 |
| Bridge | TonePros Locking TOM w/ String Thru | Floyd Rose 1000SE |
| Bridge pickup | Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Ceramic Black Nickel Direct-Mount *(Pull Tone for Voice 2) | Seymour Duncan ‘78 Direct Mount *(Push to Select) |
| Case | EC XL Guitar Form Fit Case | ST-TE Guitar Form Fit Case |
| Case Included | N | Y |
| Construction | Set-Thru | Bolt-On |
| Controls | Active | Passive |
| Finish | Charcoal Metallic Satin | Black w/ Desert Eagle Graphic |
| Fretboard radius | 350mm | 305mm |
| Hardware | Black | Black |
| Neck pickup | Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Alnico Black Nickel Direct-Mount *(Pull Tone for Voice 2) | ESP LS-120 *(Pull to Select) |
| Neck profile | Thin U | GL Original U |
| Nut | Molded | Locking |
| Nut width | 42mm | 43mm nut / 45mm neck width |
| Scale length | 27" Baritone | 25.5" |
| Strap Button | Standard | Standard |
| Tuners | LTD Locking | LTD |
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