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ESP HORIZON-II Ht Sugilite vs ESP Maverick Andromeda

ESP HORIZON-II Ht Sugilite
Electric$6,899
No ratings yet
80Overall / 100
ESP Maverick Andromeda
Electric$5,949
No ratings yet
81Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP HORIZON-II Ht Sugilite 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 HORIZON-II Ht Sugilite 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
MetricHORIZON-II Ht SugiliteMaverick Andromeda
Overall8081
Build9793
Playability8181
Sound6874
Value7071

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecHORIZON-II Ht SugiliteMaverick Andromeda
BrandESPESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryJPJP
Body woodHonduras MahoganyBlack Cherry
Neck wood3Pc Maple3Pc Maple
FretboardEbonyEbony
Strings66
Frets2427
Scale25.5"25.5"
PickupsSeymour Duncan ’59 Chrome Direct Mount / Seymour Duncan JB Chrome Direct MountSeymour Duncan Cool Rails Black Direct Mount / Seymour Duncan Custom 5 Black Direct Mount *(Pull Tone for Split)
Rating——
Price$6,899$5,949
BridgeHipshot Fixed w/ String ThruFloyd Rose Original
Bridge pickupSeymour Duncan JB Chrome Direct MountSeymour Duncan Custom 5 Black Direct Mount *(Pull Tone for Split)
CaseMH Guitar Form Fit CaseMH Guitar Form Fit Case
Case IncludedYY
CoaYY
ConstructionSet-ThruBolt-on
ControlsVolume/Tone/3-way ToggleVolume/Tone(Push/Pull)/3-way Switch
FinishSugiliteAndromeda
Fretboard radius305mm305mm
HardwareBlackBlack
Neck pickupSeymour Duncan ’59 Chrome Direct MountSeymour Duncan Cool Rails Black Direct Mount
Neck profileThin UThin U
NutGraphiteLocking
Nut width42mm42mm
Scale length25.5"25.5"
Strap ButtonESP Strap LockESP Strap Lock
Top woodMaple—
TunersGotoh LockingGotoh Locking

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