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ESP KAMIKAZE-1 Black w/ Graphic vs ESP Maverick Andromeda

ESP KAMIKAZE-1 Black w/ Graphic
Electric$6,949
No ratings yet
74Overall / 100
ESP Maverick Andromeda
Electric$5,949
No ratings yet
81Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP Maverick Andromeda comes out ahead overall — 81 to 74 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

No standout advantage.

ESP Maverick Andromeda wins on
  • Better build (93 vs 87)
  • Better playability (81 vs 72)
  • Better sound (74 vs 68)
  • Better value (71 vs 64)
  • Lower price ($5,949 vs $6,949)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricKAMIKAZE-1 Black w/ GraphicMaverick Andromeda
Overall7481
Build8793
Playability7281
Sound6874
Value6471

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecKAMIKAZE-1 Black w/ GraphicMaverick Andromeda
BrandESPESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryJPJP
Body woodMapleBlack Cherry
Neck woodMaple3Pc Maple
FretboardEbonyEbony
Strings66
Frets2227
Scale25.5"25.5"
PickupsESP SS-120 *(Pull to Select) / Seymour Duncan ‘78 Direct Mount *(Push to Select)Seymour Duncan Cool Rails Black Direct Mount / Seymour Duncan Custom 5 Black Direct Mount *(Pull Tone for Split)
Rating——
Price$6,949$5,949
BridgeFloyd Rose OriginalFloyd Rose Original
Bridge pickupSeymour Duncan ‘78 Direct Mount *(Push to Select)Seymour Duncan Custom 5 Black Direct Mount *(Pull Tone for Split)
CaseST-TE Guitar Form Fit CaseMH Guitar Form Fit Case
Case IncludedYY
CoaYY
ConstructionBolt-OnBolt-on
ControlsPassiveVolume/Tone(Push/Pull)/3-way Switch
FinishBlack w/ Kamikaze GraphicAndromeda
Fretboard radius305mm305mm
HardwareBlackBlack
Neck pickupESP SS-120 *(Pull to Select)Seymour Duncan Cool Rails Black Direct Mount
Neck profileGL Original UThin U
NutLockingLocking
Nut width43mm nut / 45mm neck width42mm
Scale length25.5"25.5"
Strap ButtonESP Strap LockESP Strap Lock
TunersGotohGotoh Locking

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