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ESP LTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic vs ESP PHOENIX-1000 Lh VINTAGE WHITE

ESP LTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic
Electric$1,699
No ratings yet
66Overall / 100
ESP PHOENIX-1000 Lh VINTAGE WHITE
Electric$1,199
No ratings yet
80Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP PHOENIX-1000 Lh VINTAGE WHITE 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 PHOENIX-1000 Lh VINTAGE WHITE wins on
  • Better build (93 vs 61)
  • Better playability (78 vs 72)
  • Better value (77 vs 64)
  • Lower price ($1,199 vs $1,699)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricLTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ GraphicPHOENIX-1000 Lh VINTAGE WHITE
Overall6680
Build6193
Playability7278
Sound6868
Value6477

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecLTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ GraphicPHOENIX-1000 Lh VINTAGE WHITE
BrandESPESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country—JP
Body woodAlderMahogany
Neck woodMaple3Pc Mahogany
FretboardMacassar EbonyMacassar Ebony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale25.5"25.5"
PickupsESP LS-120 *(Pull to Select) / Seymour Duncan ‘78 Direct Mount *(Push to Select)Seymour Duncan Phat Cat Neck / Seymour Duncan Custom
Rating——
Price$1,699$1,199
BridgeFloyd Rose 1000SETonePros Locking TOM & Tailpiece
Bridge pickupSeymour Duncan ‘78 Direct Mount *(Push to Select)Seymour Duncan Custom
CaseST-TE Guitar Form Fit CasePHOENIX GUITAR FORM FIT CASE LH
Case IncludedYN
ConstructionBolt-OnNeck-Thru
ControlsPassivePassive
FinishBlack w/ Desert Eagle GraphicVintage White
Fretboard radius305mm350mm
HardwareBlackGold
Neck pickupESP LS-120 *(Pull to Select)Seymour Duncan Phat Cat Neck
Neck profileGL Original UThin U
NutLockingMolded
Nut width43mm nut / 45mm neck width42mm
Scale length25.5"25.5"
Strap ButtonStandardStandard
TunersLTDLTD Locking

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