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ESP Eclipse Custom Purple Peel vs ESP Maverick Andromeda

ESP Eclipse Custom Purple Peel
Electric$6,899
No ratings yet
80Overall / 100
ESP Maverick Andromeda
Electric$5,949
No ratings yet
81Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP Eclipse Custom Purple Peel and ESP Maverick Andromeda are closely matched overall — 80 to 81 on our estimated score.

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

ESP Eclipse Custom Purple Peel wins on

No standout advantage.

ESP Maverick Andromeda wins on
  • Better sound (74 vs 68)
  • Lower price ($5,949 vs $6,899)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricEclipse Custom Purple PeelMaverick Andromeda
Overall8081
Build9793
Playability8181
Sound6874
Value7071

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecEclipse Custom Purple PeelMaverick Andromeda
BrandESPESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryJPJP
Body woodMahogany w/ Maple CapBlack Cherry
Neck woodHonduras Mahogany3Pc Maple
FretboardEbonyEbony
Strings66
Frets2227
Scale24.75"25.5"
PickupsEMG JH ‘HET’ Set Brushed Chrome / EMG JH ‘HET’ Set Brushed ChromeSeymour Duncan Cool Rails Black Direct Mount / Seymour Duncan Custom 5 Black Direct Mount *(Pull Tone for Split)
Rating——
Price$6,899$5,949
BridgeTonePros Locking TOM & Gotoh TailpieceFloyd Rose Original
Bridge pickupEMG JH ‘HET’ Set Brushed ChromeSeymour Duncan Custom 5 Black Direct Mount *(Pull Tone for Split)
CaseEC Guitar Form Fit CaseMH Guitar Form Fit Case
Case IncludedYY
CoaYY
ConstructionSet-NeckBolt-on
ControlsActiveVolume/Tone(Push/Pull)/3-way Switch
FinishPurple PeelAndromeda
Fretboard radius305mm305mm
HardwareChromeBlack
Neck pickupEMG JH ‘HET’ Set Brushed ChromeSeymour Duncan Cool Rails Black Direct Mount
Neck profileThin UThin U
NutGraphiteLocking
Nut width42mm42mm
Scale length24.75"25.5"
Strap ButtonESP Strap LockESP Strap Lock
TunersGotoh LockingGotoh Locking

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