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ESP Frx Cast Metal Andromeda II vs ESP Maverick Andromeda

ESP Frx Cast Metal Andromeda II
Electric$6,699
No ratings yet
79Overall / 100
ESP Maverick Andromeda
Electric$5,949
No ratings yet
81Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP Frx Cast Metal Andromeda II and ESP Maverick Andromeda are closely matched overall — 79 to 81 on our estimated score.

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

ESP Frx Cast Metal Andromeda II wins on

No standout advantage.

ESP Maverick Andromeda wins on
  • Better sound (74 vs 68)
  • Lower price ($5,949 vs $6,699)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricFrx Cast Metal Andromeda IIMaverick Andromeda
Overall7981
Build9393
Playability8181
Sound6874
Value6971

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecFrx Cast Metal Andromeda IIMaverick Andromeda
BrandESPESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryJPJP
Body woodAlderBlack Cherry
Neck wood3Pc Maple3Pc Maple
FretboardEbonyEbony
Strings66
Frets2427
Scale25.5"25.5"
PickupsBare Knuckle Aftermath Tyger Direct Mount / Bare Knuckle Aftermath Tyger Direct MountSeymour Duncan Cool Rails Black Direct Mount / Seymour Duncan Custom 5 Black Direct Mount *(Pull Tone for Split)
Rating——
Price$6,699$5,949
BridgeFloyd Rose OriginalFloyd Rose Original
Bridge pickupBare Knuckle Aftermath Tyger Direct MountSeymour Duncan Custom 5 Black Direct Mount *(Pull Tone for Split)
CaseFRX Guitar Form Fit CaseMH Guitar Form Fit Case
Case IncludedYY
CoaYY
ConstructionSet-ThruBolt-on
ControlsPassiveVolume/Tone(Push/Pull)/3-way Switch
FinishCast Metal Andromeda IIAndromeda
Fretboard radius305mm305mm
HardwareBlack NickelBlack
Neck pickupBare Knuckle Aftermath Tyger Direct MountSeymour Duncan Cool Rails Black Direct Mount
Neck profileSlim-UThin U
NutLockingLocking
Nut width42mm42mm
Scale length25.5"25.5"
Strap ButtonESP Strap LockESP Strap Lock
TunersGotoh LockingGotoh Locking

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