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ESP EC-201FT Lh See Thru Black Cherry vs ESP GL-200K Black

ESP EC-201FT Lh See Thru Black Cherry
Electric$499
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77Overall / 100
ESP GL-200K Black
Electric$699
No ratings yet
81Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP GL-200K Black comes out ahead overall — 81 to 77 on our estimated score.

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

ESP EC-201FT Lh See Thru Black Cherry wins on
  • Lower price ($499 vs $699)
ESP GL-200K Black wins on
  • Better sound (74 vs 60)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricEC-201FT Lh See Thru Black CherryGL-200K Black
Overall7781
Build8787
Playability8178
Sound6074
Value8084

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecEC-201FT Lh See Thru Black CherryGL-200K Black
BrandESPESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryJPJP
Body woodMahoganyBasswood
Neck wood3Pc MahoganyMaple
FretboardRosewoodRosewood
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"25.5"
PickupsESP LH-150B *(Pull Volume for Split)ESP LS-120 / ESP LH-150B
Rating——
Price$499$699
BridgeTOM w/ String ThruFloyd Rose Special
Bridge pickupESP LH-150B *(Pull Volume for Split)ESP LH-150B
CaseEC Guitar Form Fit CaseST-TE GUITAR FORM FIT CASE
Case IncludedNN
ConstructionSet-NeckBolt-On
ControlsPassiveVolume(Push/Pull)
FinishSee Thru Black CherryBlack
Fretboard radius350mm350mm
HardwareBlackBlack
Neck profileThin UThin U
NutMoldedLocking
Nut width43mm43mm
Scale length24.75"25.5"
Strap ButtonStandardStandard
TunersLTDLTD
Neck pickup—ESP LS-120

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