Head to head
ESP Frx Cast Metal Andromeda II vs ESP Snapper 7 Citron Green
The verdict
The ESP Frx Cast Metal Andromeda II and ESP Snapper 7 Citron Green 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 Snapper 7 Citron Green wins on
- Better sound (73 vs 68)
- Lower price ($4,599 vs $6,699)
Scorecard
| Metric | Frx Cast Metal Andromeda II | Snapper 7 Citron Green |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 81 |
| Build | 93 | 97 |
| Playability | 81 | 78 |
| Sound | 68 | 73 |
| Value | 69 | 71 |
Full specifications
| Spec | Frx Cast Metal Andromeda II | Snapper 7 Citron Green |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ESP | ESP |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | JP | JP |
| Body wood | Alder | Alder |
| Neck wood | 3Pc Maple | Maple |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Honduras Rosewood |
| Strings | 6 | 7 |
| Frets | 24 | 22 |
| Scale | 25.5" | 25.5" |
| Pickups | Bare Knuckle Aftermath Tyger Direct Mount / Bare Knuckle Aftermath Tyger Direct Mount | Seymour Duncan Custom Staggered / Seymour Duncan Custom 5 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $6,699 | $4,599 |
| Bridge | Floyd Rose Original | ESP Flicker-III |
| Bridge pickup | Bare Knuckle Aftermath Tyger Direct Mount | Seymour Duncan Custom 5 |
| Case | FRX Guitar Form Fit Case | ST-1 Guitar Form Fit Case |
| Case Included | Y | Y |
| Coa | Y | Y |
| Construction | Set-Thru | Bolt-On |
| Controls | Passive | Passive |
| Finish | Cast Metal Andromeda II | Citron Green |
| Fretboard radius | 305mm | 240-305mm Compound |
| Hardware | Black Nickel | Chrome |
| Neck pickup | Bare Knuckle Aftermath Tyger Direct Mount | Seymour Duncan Custom Staggered |
| Neck profile | Slim-U | Thin U |
| Nut | Locking | Bone |
| Nut width | 42mm | 46mm |
| Scale length | 25.5" | 25.5" |
| Strap Button | ESP Strap Lock | Standard |
| Tuners | Gotoh Locking | Gotoh Locking |
| Middle pickup | — | Seymour Duncan Custom Staggered |