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ESP KAMIKAZE-1 Black w/ Graphic vs ESP LTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic

ESP KAMIKAZE-1 Black w/ Graphic
Electric$6,949
No ratings yet
74Overall / 100
ESP LTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic
Electric$1,699
No ratings yet
66Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP KAMIKAZE-1 Black w/ Graphic comes out ahead overall — 74 to 66 on our estimated score.

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

ESP KAMIKAZE-1 Black w/ Graphic wins on
  • Better build (87 vs 61)
ESP LTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic wins on
  • Lower price ($1,699 vs $6,949)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricKAMIKAZE-1 Black w/ GraphicLTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic
Overall7466
Build8761
Playability7272
Sound6868
Value6464

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecKAMIKAZE-1 Black w/ GraphicLTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic
BrandESPESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryJP—
Body woodMapleAlder
Neck woodMapleMaple
FretboardEbonyMacassar Ebony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale25.5"25.5"
PickupsESP SS-120 *(Pull to Select) / Seymour Duncan ‘78 Direct Mount *(Push to Select)ESP LS-120 *(Pull to Select) / Seymour Duncan ‘78 Direct Mount *(Push to Select)
Rating——
Price$6,949$1,699
BridgeFloyd Rose OriginalFloyd Rose 1000SE
Bridge pickupSeymour Duncan ‘78 Direct Mount *(Push to Select)Seymour Duncan ‘78 Direct Mount *(Push to Select)
CaseST-TE Guitar Form Fit CaseST-TE Guitar Form Fit Case
Case IncludedYY
CoaY—
ConstructionBolt-OnBolt-On
ControlsPassivePassive
FinishBlack w/ Kamikaze GraphicBlack w/ Desert Eagle Graphic
Fretboard radius305mm305mm
HardwareBlackBlack
Neck pickupESP SS-120 *(Pull to Select)ESP LS-120 *(Pull to Select)
Neck profileGL Original UGL Original U
NutLockingLocking
Nut width43mm nut / 45mm neck width43mm nut / 45mm neck width
Scale length25.5"25.5"
Strap ButtonESP Strap LockStandard
TunersGotohLTD

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