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ESP LTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic vs ESP VIPER-256 SEE THRU BLACK CHERRY

ESP LTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic
Electric$1,699
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66Overall / 100
ESP VIPER-256 SEE THRU BLACK CHERRY
Electric$599
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81Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP VIPER-256 SEE THRU BLACK CHERRY comes out ahead overall — 81 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 VIPER-256 SEE THRU BLACK CHERRY wins on
  • Better build (87 vs 61)
  • Better playability (84 vs 72)
  • Better value (84 vs 64)
  • Lower price ($599 vs $1,699)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricLTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ GraphicVIPER-256 SEE THRU BLACK CHERRY
Overall6681
Build6187
Playability7284
Sound6868
Value6484

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecLTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ GraphicVIPER-256 SEE THRU BLACK CHERRY
BrandESPESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country—JP
Body woodAlderMahogany
Neck woodMaple3Pc Mahogany
FretboardMacassar EbonyRoasted Jatoba
Strings66
Frets2224
Scale25.5"24.75"
PickupsESP LS-120 *(Pull to Select) / Seymour Duncan ‘78 Direct Mount *(Push to Select)ESP Designed LH-150N / ESP Designed LH-150B
Rating——
Price$1,699$599
BridgeFloyd Rose 1000SETOM & Tailpiece
Bridge pickupSeymour Duncan ‘78 Direct Mount *(Push to Select)ESP Designed LH-150B
CaseST-TE Guitar Form Fit CaseVIPER GUITAR FORM FIT CASE
Case IncludedYN
ConstructionBolt-OnSet-Neck
ControlsPassivePassive
FinishBlack w/ Desert Eagle GraphicSEE THRU BLACK CHERRY
Fretboard radius305mm350mm
HardwareBlackBlack
Neck pickupESP LS-120 *(Pull to Select)ESP Designed LH-150N
Neck profileGL Original UThin U
NutLockingMolded
Nut width43mm nut / 45mm neck width42mm
Scale length25.5"24.75"
Strap ButtonStandardStandard
TunersLTDLTD

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