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ESP EC-256 Candy Apple Red Satin vs ESP LTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic

ESP EC-256 Candy Apple Red Satin
Electric$599
No ratings yet
80Overall / 100
ESP LTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic
Electric$1,699
No ratings yet
66Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP EC-256 Candy Apple Red Satin comes out ahead overall — 80 to 66 on our estimated score.

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

ESP EC-256 Candy Apple Red Satin wins on
  • Better build (87 vs 61)
  • Better playability (81 vs 72)
  • Better value (83 vs 64)
  • Lower price ($599 vs $1,699)
ESP LTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic wins on

No standout advantage.

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricEC-256 Candy Apple Red SatinLTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic
Overall8066
Build8761
Playability8172
Sound6868
Value8364

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecEC-256 Candy Apple Red SatinLTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic
BrandESPESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryJP—
Body woodMahoganyAlder
Neck wood3Pc MahoganyMaple
FretboardRosewoodMacassar Ebony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"25.5"
PickupsESP LH-150N *(Pull Tone for Split) / ESP LH-150B *(Pull Tone for Split)ESP LS-120 *(Pull to Select) / Seymour Duncan ‘78 Direct Mount *(Push to Select)
Rating——
Price$599$1,699
BridgeTOM & TailpieceFloyd Rose 1000SE
Bridge pickupESP LH-150B *(Pull Tone for Split)Seymour Duncan ‘78 Direct Mount *(Push to Select)
CaseEC Guitar Form Fit CaseST-TE Guitar Form Fit Case
Case IncludedNY
ConstructionSet-NeckBolt-On
ControlsPassivePassive
FinishCandy Apple Red SatinBlack w/ Desert Eagle Graphic
Fretboard radius350mm305mm
HardwareBlackBlack
Neck pickupESP LH-150N *(Pull Tone for Split)ESP LS-120 *(Pull to Select)
Neck profileThin UGL Original U
NutMoldedLocking
Nut width42mm43mm nut / 45mm neck width
Scale length24.75"25.5"
Strap ButtonStandardStandard
TunersLTDLTD

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