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ESP EC-256 Vintage Gold Satin vs ESP MH-200HT Qm Dark Brown Sunburst

ESP EC-256 Vintage Gold Satin
Electric$599
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80Overall / 100
ESP MH-200HT Qm Dark Brown Sunburst
Electric$649
No ratings yet
82Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP EC-256 Vintage Gold Satin and ESP MH-200HT Qm Dark Brown Sunburst are closely matched overall — 80 to 82 on our estimated score.

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

ESP EC-256 Vintage Gold Satin wins on
  • Lower price ($599 vs $649)
ESP MH-200HT Qm Dark Brown Sunburst wins on
  • Better sound (74 vs 68)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricEC-256 Vintage Gold SatinMH-200HT Qm Dark Brown Sunburst
Overall8082
Build8787
Playability8181
Sound6874
Value8385

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecEC-256 Vintage Gold SatinMH-200HT Qm Dark Brown Sunburst
BrandESPESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryJPJP
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck wood3Pc Mahogany3Pc Maple
FretboardRosewoodRosewood
Strings66
Frets2224
Scale24.75"25.5"
PickupsESP LH-150N *(Pull Tone for Split) / ESP LH-150B *(Pull Tone for Split)ESP LH-301N *(Pull Tone for Split) / ESP LH-301B *(Pull Tone for Split)
Rating——
Price$599$649
BridgeTOM & TailpieceLTD Fixed Bridge w/ String Thru
Bridge pickupESP LH-150B *(Pull Tone 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
FinishVintage Gold SatinDark Brown Sunburst
Fretboard radius350mm350mm
HardwareGoldBlack
Neck pickupESP LH-150N *(Pull Tone for Split)ESP LH-301N *(Pull Tone for Split)
Neck profileThin UExtra Thin U
NutMoldedMolded
Nut width42mm42mm
Scale length24.75"25.5"
Strap ButtonStandardStandard
TunersLTDLTD
Top wood—Quilted Maple

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