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ESP EC-201FT Lh See Thru Black Cherry vs ESP MH-200HT Qm Dark Brown Sunburst

ESP EC-201FT Lh See Thru Black Cherry
Electric$499
No ratings yet
77Overall / 100
ESP MH-200HT Qm Dark Brown Sunburst
Electric$649
No ratings yet
82Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP MH-200HT Qm Dark Brown Sunburst comes out ahead overall — 82 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 $649)
ESP MH-200HT Qm Dark Brown Sunburst wins on
  • Better sound (74 vs 60)
  • Better value (85 vs 80)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricEC-201FT Lh See Thru Black CherryMH-200HT Qm Dark Brown Sunburst
Overall7782
Build8787
Playability8181
Sound6074
Value8085

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecEC-201FT Lh See Thru Black CherryMH-200HT Qm Dark Brown Sunburst
BrandESPESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryJPJP
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck wood3Pc Mahogany3Pc Maple
FretboardRosewoodRosewood
Strings66
Frets2224
Scale24.75"25.5"
PickupsESP LH-150B *(Pull Volume for Split)ESP LH-301N *(Pull Tone for Split) / ESP LH-301B *(Pull Tone for Split)
Rating——
Price$499$649
BridgeTOM w/ String ThruLTD Fixed Bridge w/ String Thru
Bridge pickupESP LH-150B *(Pull Volume for Split)ESP LH-301B *(Pull Tone for Split)
CaseEC Guitar Form Fit CaseMH GUITAR FORM FIT CASE
Case IncludedNN
ConstructionSet-NeckBolt-On
ControlsPassiveVolume/Tone(Push/Pull)/3-way Switch
FinishSee Thru Black CherryDark Brown Sunburst
Fretboard radius350mm350mm
HardwareBlackBlack
Neck profileThin UExtra Thin U
NutMoldedMolded
Nut width43mm42mm
Scale length24.75"25.5"
Strap ButtonStandardStandard
TunersLTDLTD
Neck pickup—ESP LH-301N *(Pull Tone for Split)
Top wood—Quilted Maple

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