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ESP KH-V Metallic Gold METALLIC GOLD vs ESP LTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic

ESP KH-V Metallic Gold METALLIC GOLD
Electric$1,799
No ratings yet
81Overall / 100
ESP LTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic
Electric$1,699
No ratings yet
66Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP KH-V Metallic Gold METALLIC GOLD comes out ahead overall — 81 to 66 on our estimated score.

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

ESP KH-V Metallic Gold METALLIC GOLD wins on
  • Better build (93 vs 61)
  • Better playability (81 vs 72)
  • Better value (78 vs 64)
ESP LTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic wins on
  • Lower price ($1,699 vs $1,799)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricKH-V Metallic Gold METALLIC GOLDLTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic
Overall8166
Build9361
Playability8172
Sound6868
Value7864

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecKH-V Metallic Gold METALLIC GOLDLTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic
BrandESPESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryJP—
Body woodKorinaAlder
Neck wood3pc MapleMaple
FretboardMacassar EbonyMacassar Ebony
Strings66
Frets2422
Scale25.5"25.5"
PickupsEMG Bone Breaker / EMG Bone BreakerESP LS-120 *(Pull to Select) / Seymour Duncan ‘78 Direct Mount *(Push to Select)
Rating——
Price$1,799$1,699
BridgeTonePros Locking TOM w/ String ThruFloyd Rose 1000SE
Bridge pickupEMG Bone BreakerSeymour Duncan ‘78 Direct Mount *(Push to Select)
CaseV-ALEXI GUITAR FORM FIT CASEST-TE Guitar Form Fit Case
Case IncludedYY
ConstructionNeck-ThruBolt-On
ControlsVolume / Tone / 3-way togglePassive
FinishMetallic GoldBlack w/ Desert Eagle Graphic
Fretboard radius350mm305mm
HardwareGoldBlack
Neck pickupEMG Bone BreakerESP LS-120 *(Pull to Select)
Neck profileExtra Thin UGL Original U
NutMoldedLocking
Nut width42mm43mm nut / 45mm neck width
Scale length25.5"25.5"
Strap ButtonStandardStandard
TunersLTD LockingLTD

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