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ESP LTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic vs ESP LTD Vulture Olympic White

ESP LTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic
Electric$1,699
No ratings yet
66Overall / 100
ESP LTD Vulture Olympic White
Electric$1,599
No ratings yet
71Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP LTD Vulture Olympic White comes out ahead overall — 71 to 66 on our estimated score.

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

ESP LTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic wins on

No standout advantage.

ESP LTD Vulture Olympic White wins on
  • Better build (67 vs 61)
  • Better playability (81 vs 72)
  • Better value (69 vs 64)
  • Lower price ($1,599 vs $1,699)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricLTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ GraphicLTD Vulture Olympic White
Overall6671
Build6167
Playability7281
Sound6868
Value6469

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecLTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ GraphicLTD Vulture Olympic White
BrandESPESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country——
Body woodAlderMahogany
Neck woodMaple3Pc Mahogany
FretboardMacassar EbonyMacassar Ebony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale25.5"24.75"
PickupsESP LS-120 *(Pull to Select) / Seymour Duncan ‘78 Direct Mount *(Push to Select)EMG JH ‘HET’ Set Black Chrome / EMG JH ‘HET’ Set Black Chrome
Rating——
Price$1,699$1,599
BridgeFloyd Rose 1000SETonePros Locking TOM & Tailpiece
Bridge pickupSeymour Duncan ‘78 Direct Mount *(Push to Select)EMG JH ‘HET’ Set Black Chrome
CaseST-TE Guitar Form Fit CaseVulture Form Fit Case
Case IncludedYY
ConstructionBolt-OnSet-Neck
ControlsPassiveActive
FinishBlack w/ Desert Eagle GraphicOlympic White
Fretboard radius305mm350mm
HardwareBlackBlack
Neck pickupESP LS-120 *(Pull to Select)EMG JH ‘HET’ Set Black Chrome
Neck profileGL Original UThin U
NutLockingMolded
Nut width43mm nut / 45mm neck width42mm
Scale length25.5"24.75"
Strap ButtonStandardStandard
TunersLTDLTD Locking

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