Head to head
ESP EC-200DX Charcoal Burst vs ESP M-200DX Blue Burst
The verdict
The ESP EC-200DX Charcoal Burst and ESP M-200DX Blue Burst are closely matched overall — 81 to 80 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
ESP EC-200DX Charcoal Burst wins on
No standout advantage.
ESP M-200DX Blue Burst wins on
No standout advantage.
Scorecard
| Metric | EC-200DX Charcoal Burst | M-200DX Blue Burst |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 80 |
| Build | 87 | 87 |
| Playability | 84 | 81 |
| Sound | 68 | 68 |
| Value | 84 | 83 |
Full specifications
| Spec | EC-200DX Charcoal Burst | M-200DX Blue Burst |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ESP | ESP |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | JP | JP |
| Body wood | Poplar | Poplar |
| Neck wood | Roasted Maple | Roasted Maple |
| Fretboard | Rosewood | Rosewood |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 24 | 24 |
| Scale | 24.75" | 25.5" |
| Pickups | ESP LH-150N *(Pull Tone for Split) / ESP LH-150B *(Pull Tone for Split) | ESP LH-150N *(Pull Tone for Split) / ESP LH-150B *(Pull Tone for Split) |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $399 | $399 |
| Bridge | TOM & Tailpiece | TOM w/ String Thru |
| Bridge pickup | ESP LH-150B *(Pull Tone for Split) | ESP LH-150B *(Pull Tone for Split) |
| Case | EC Guitar Form Fit Case | MH Guitar Form Fit Case |
| Case Included | N | N |
| Construction | Bolt-On | Bolt-On |
| Controls | Passive | Passive |
| Finish | Charcoal Burst | Blue Burst |
| Fretboard radius | 350mm | 350mm |
| Hardware | Black | Black |
| Neck pickup | ESP LH-150N *(Pull Tone for Split) | ESP LH-150N *(Pull Tone for Split) |
| Neck profile | Thin U | Thin U |
| Nut | Molded | Molded |
| Nut width | 42mm | 43mm |
| Scale length | 24.75" | 25.5" |
| Strap Button | Standard | Standard |
| Top wood | Flamed Maple | Poplar Burl |
| Tuners | LTD | LTD |