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ESP EC-200DX Charcoal Burst vs ESP PHOENIX-200DX Red Burst

ESP EC-200DX Charcoal Burst
Electric$399
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81Overall / 100
ESP PHOENIX-200DX Red Burst
Electric$499
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81Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP EC-200DX Charcoal Burst and ESP PHOENIX-200DX Red Burst are closely matched overall — 81 to 81 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
  • Better playability (84 vs 78)
  • Lower price ($399 vs $499)
ESP PHOENIX-200DX Red Burst wins on
  • Better sound (74 vs 68)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricEC-200DX Charcoal BurstPHOENIX-200DX Red Burst
Overall8181
Build8787
Playability8478
Sound6874
Value8484

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecEC-200DX Charcoal BurstPHOENIX-200DX Red Burst
BrandESPESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryJPJP
Body woodPoplarPoplar
Neck woodRoasted MapleRoasted Maple
FretboardRosewoodRosewood
Strings66
Frets2422
Scale24.75"25.5"
PickupsESP LH-150N *(Pull Tone for Split) / ESP LH-150B *(Pull Tone for Split)ESP LH-150N / ESP LH-150B
Rating——
Price$399$499
BridgeTOM & TailpieceTOM & Tailpiece
Bridge pickupESP LH-150B *(Pull Tone for Split)ESP LH-150B
CaseEC Guitar Form Fit CasePHOENIX GUITAR FORM FIT CASE
Case IncludedNN
ConstructionBolt-OnBolt-On
ControlsPassiveVolume/Tone(Push/Pull)/Toggle Switch
FinishCharcoal BurstRed Burst
Fretboard radius350mm350mm
HardwareBlackBlack
Neck pickupESP LH-150N *(Pull Tone for Split)ESP LH-150N
Neck profileThin UThin U
NutMoldedMolded
Nut width42mm42mm
Scale length24.75"25.5"
Strap ButtonStandardStandard
Top woodFlamed MapleFlamed Maple
TunersLTDLTD

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