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ESP EC-201 Lh BLACK SATIN vs PRS DGT Semi-Hollow

ESP EC-201 Lh BLACK SATIN
Electric$599
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78Overall / 100
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow
Electric—
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69Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP EC-201 Lh BLACK SATIN comes out ahead overall — 78 to 69 on our estimated score.

Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.

ESP EC-201 Lh BLACK SATIN wins on
  • Better build (87 vs 67)
  • Better playability (84 vs 67)
  • Better value (81 vs 69)
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow wins on
  • Better sound (74 vs 60)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricEC-201 Lh BLACK SATINDGT Semi-Hollow
Overall7869
Build8767
Playability8467
Sound6074
Value8169

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecEC-201 Lh BLACK SATINDGT Semi-Hollow
BrandESPPRS
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryJP—
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck wood3Pc MahoganyMahogany
FretboardRoasted JatobaRosewood
Strings66
Frets2422
Scale24.75"25"
PickupsESP LH-150B *(Pull Volume for Split)DGT / DGT
Rating——
Price$599—
BridgeTOM & TailpiecePRS Patented Tremolo, Gen II
Bridge pickupESP LH-150B *(Pull Volume for Split)DGT
CaseEC GUITAR FORM FIT CASEHardshell Case
Case IncludedN—
ConstructionSet-NeckSet
ControlsPassiveTwo Volume Controls w/ Push/Pull Tone Control and 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch
FinishBlack SatinHigh-Gloss Nitro
Fretboard radius350mm10"
HardwareBlackNickel
Neck profileThin UDGT
NutMoldedPRS
Nut width42mm1 21/32"
Scale length24.75"25"
Strap ButtonStandard—
TunersLTDPRS Phase III Locking Tuners w/ Faux Bone Buttons
Fretboard inlay—Moons (Birds Optional)
Fret Wire—PRS Jumbo Fret Wire
Headstock Logo—Signature, Decal
Height Of Fret Crown—.055"
Neck Depth At The 12 1 2 Fret—61/64"
Neck Depth At The 1 2 Fret—27/32"
Neck pickup—DGT
Neck Width At The Body—2 7/32"
Options—10 Top with Hybrid Hardware
Top wood—Maple
Truss rod—PRS Double-Acting
Truss Rod Cover—"DGT"
Tuning—Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
Width Of Fret Crown—.110"

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