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ESP LTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic vs ESP M-1 Custom '87 Lh METALLIC GOLD

ESP LTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic
Electric$1,699
No ratings yet
66Overall / 100
ESP M-1 Custom '87 Lh METALLIC GOLD
Electric$1,199
No ratings yet
76Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP M-1 Custom '87 Lh METALLIC GOLD comes out ahead overall — 76 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
  • Better sound (68 vs 60)
ESP M-1 Custom '87 Lh METALLIC GOLD wins on
  • Better build (87 vs 61)
  • Better playability (81 vs 72)
  • Better value (73 vs 64)
  • Lower price ($1,199 vs $1,699)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricLTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ GraphicM-1 Custom '87 Lh METALLIC GOLD
Overall6676
Build6187
Playability7281
Sound6860
Value6473

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecLTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ GraphicM-1 Custom '87 Lh METALLIC GOLD
BrandESPESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country—JP
Body woodAlderAlder
Neck woodMaple3Pc Maple
FretboardMacassar EbonyMacassar Ebony
Strings66
Frets2224
Scale25.5"25.5"
PickupsESP LS-120 *(Pull to Select) / Seymour Duncan ‘78 Direct Mount *(Push to Select)Seymour Duncan Distortion *(Pull Volume for Split)
Rating——
Price$1,699$1,199
BridgeFloyd Rose 1000SEFloyd Rose 1000
Bridge pickupSeymour Duncan ‘78 Direct Mount *(Push to Select)Seymour Duncan Distortion *(Pull Volume for Split)
CaseST-TE Guitar Form Fit CaseMH GUITAR FORM FIT CASE LH
Case IncludedYN
ConstructionBolt-OnNeck-Thru
ControlsPassivePassive
FinishBlack w/ Desert Eagle GraphicMetallic Gold
Fretboard radius305mm350mm
HardwareBlackGold
Neck pickupESP LS-120 *(Pull to Select)—
Neck profileGL Original UExtra Thin U
NutLockingLocking
Nut width43mm nut / 45mm neck width43mm
Scale length25.5"25.5"
Strap ButtonStandardStandard
TunersLTDLTD

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