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ESP LTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic vs ESP M-200DX Purple Burst

ESP LTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic
Electric$1,699
No ratings yet
66Overall / 100
ESP M-200DX Purple Burst
Electric$399
No ratings yet
80Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP M-200DX Purple Burst comes out ahead overall — 80 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 M-200DX Purple Burst wins on
  • Better build (87 vs 61)
  • Better playability (81 vs 72)
  • Better value (83 vs 64)
  • Lower price ($399 vs $1,699)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricLTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ GraphicM-200DX Purple Burst
Overall6680
Build6187
Playability7281
Sound6868
Value6483

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecLTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ GraphicM-200DX Purple Burst
BrandESPESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country—JP
Body woodAlderPoplar
Neck woodMapleRoasted Maple
FretboardMacassar EbonyRosewood
Strings66
Frets2224
Scale25.5"25.5"
PickupsESP LS-120 *(Pull to Select) / Seymour Duncan ‘78 Direct Mount *(Push to Select)ESP LH-150N *(Pull Tone for Split) / ESP LH-150B *(Pull Tone for Split)
Rating——
Price$1,699$399
BridgeFloyd Rose 1000SETOM w/ String Thru
Bridge pickupSeymour Duncan ‘78 Direct Mount *(Push to Select)ESP LH-150B *(Pull Tone for Split)
CaseST-TE Guitar Form Fit CaseMH Guitar Form Fit Case
Case IncludedYN
ConstructionBolt-OnBolt-On
ControlsPassivePassive
FinishBlack w/ Desert Eagle GraphicPurple Burst
Fretboard radius305mm350mm
HardwareBlackBlack
Neck pickupESP LS-120 *(Pull to Select)ESP LH-150N *(Pull Tone for Split)
Neck profileGL Original UThin U
NutLockingMolded
Nut width43mm nut / 45mm neck width43mm
Scale length25.5"25.5"
Strap ButtonStandardStandard
TunersLTDLTD
Top wood—Poplar Burl

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