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ESP LTD Alexi Hexed Lh Purple Fade w/ Pinstripes vs ESP LTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic

ESP LTD Alexi Hexed Lh Purple Fade w/ Pinstripes
Electric$1,799
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66Overall / 100
ESP LTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic
Electric$1,699
No ratings yet
66Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP LTD Alexi Hexed Lh Purple Fade w/ Pinstripes and ESP LTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic are closely matched overall — 66 to 66 on our estimated score.

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

ESP LTD Alexi Hexed Lh Purple Fade w/ Pinstripes wins on
  • Better playability (81 vs 72)
ESP LTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic wins on
  • Better sound (68 vs 60)
  • Lower price ($1,699 vs $1,799)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricLTD Alexi Hexed Lh Purple Fade w/ PinstripesLTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic
Overall6666
Build6161
Playability8172
Sound6068
Value6464

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecLTD Alexi Hexed Lh Purple Fade w/ PinstripesLTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic
BrandESPESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country——
Body woodAlderAlder
Neck wood3Pc MapleMaple
FretboardMacassar EbonyMacassar Ebony
Strings66
Frets2422
Scale25.5"25.5"
PickupsEMG HZ FH-2 BlackESP LS-120 *(Pull to Select) / Seymour Duncan ‘78 Direct Mount *(Push to Select)
Rating——
Price$1,799$1,699
BridgeFloyd Rose 1000Floyd Rose 1000SE
Bridge pickupEMG HZ FH-2 BlackSeymour Duncan ‘78 Direct Mount *(Push to Select)
CaseV-Alexi Form Fit Case LHST-TE Guitar Form Fit Case
Case IncludedYY
ConstructionNeck-ThruBolt-On
ControlsPassivePassive
FinishPurple Fade w/ PinstripesBlack w/ Desert Eagle Graphic
Fretboard radius350mm305mm
HardwareChromeBlack
Neck profileThin UGL Original U
NutLockingLocking
Nut width42mm43mm nut / 45mm neck width
Scale length25.5"25.5"
Strap ButtonStandardStandard
TunersGroverLTD
Neck pickup—ESP LS-120 *(Pull to Select)

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