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ESP EC-400QM See Thru Black Sunburst vs ESP LTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic

ESP EC-400QM See Thru Black Sunburst
Electric$899
No ratings yet
81Overall / 100
ESP LTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic
Electric$1,699
No ratings yet
66Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP EC-400QM See Thru Black Sunburst comes out ahead overall — 81 to 66 on our estimated score.

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

ESP EC-400QM See Thru Black Sunburst wins on
  • Better build (93 vs 61)
  • Better playability (81 vs 72)
  • Better value (78 vs 64)
  • Lower price ($899 vs $1,699)
ESP LTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic wins on

No standout advantage.

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricEC-400QM See Thru Black SunburstLTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic
Overall8166
Build9361
Playability8172
Sound6868
Value7864

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecEC-400QM See Thru Black SunburstLTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic
BrandESPESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryJP—
Body woodMahoganyAlder
Neck wood3Pc MahoganyMaple
FretboardRosewoodMacassar Ebony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"25.5"
PickupsEMG 85 Black / EMG 81 BlackESP LS-120 *(Pull to Select) / Seymour Duncan ‘78 Direct Mount *(Push to Select)
Rating——
Price$899$1,699
BridgeTOM & TailpieceFloyd Rose 1000SE
Bridge pickupEMG 81 BlackSeymour Duncan ‘78 Direct Mount *(Push to Select)
CaseEC GUITAR FORM FIT CASEST-TE Guitar Form Fit Case
Case IncludedNY
ConstructionSet-ThruBolt-On
ControlsVolume/Volume/Tone/Toggle SwitchPassive
FinishSee Thru Black SunburstBlack w/ Desert Eagle Graphic
Fretboard radius350mm305mm
HardwareBlackBlack
Neck pickupEMG 85 BlackESP LS-120 *(Pull to Select)
Neck profileThin UGL Original U
NutMoldedLocking
Nut width42mm43mm nut / 45mm neck width
Scale length24.75"25.5"
Strap ButtonStandardStandard
Top woodQuilted Maple—
TunersLTD LockingLTD

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