Head to head
ESP LTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic vs Harley Benton SC-200Mini BK
The verdict
The ESP LTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic and Harley Benton SC-200Mini BK are closely matched overall — 66 to 68 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 63)
Harley Benton SC-200Mini BK wins on
- Better playability (78 vs 72)
- Better value (78 vs 64)
- Lower price ($119 vs $1,699)
Scorecard
| Metric | LTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic | SC-200Mini BK |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 68 |
| Build | 61 | 58 |
| Playability | 72 | 78 |
| Sound | 68 | 63 |
| Value | 64 | 78 |
Full specifications
| Spec | LTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic | SC-200Mini BK |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ESP | Harley Benton |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | — | — |
| Body wood | Alder | Poplar |
| Neck wood | Maple | Maple |
| Fretboard | Macassar Ebony | Roseacer |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 22 | — |
| Scale | 25.5" | 22.01" |
| Pickups | ESP LS-120 *(Pull to Select) / Seymour Duncan ‘78 Direct Mount *(Push to Select) | 2 Humbuckers |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $1,699 | $119 |
| Bridge | Floyd Rose 1000SE | — |
| Bridge pickup | Seymour Duncan ‘78 Direct Mount *(Push to Select) | — |
| Case | ST-TE Guitar Form Fit Case | — |
| Case Included | Y | — |
| Construction | Bolt-On | — |
| Controls | Passive | — |
| Finish | Black w/ Desert Eagle Graphic | Black high gloss |
| Fretboard radius | 305mm | 350 mm (13.78") |
| Hardware | Black | — |
| Neck pickup | ESP LS-120 *(Pull to Select) | — |
| Neck profile | GL Original U | Modern C |
| Nut | Locking | ABS |
| Nut width | 43mm nut / 45mm neck width | 43 mm (1.69") |
| Scale length | 25.5" | 559 mm (22.01") |
| Strap Button | Standard | — |
| Tuners | LTD | — |
| Ex Factory Stringing | — | HB .009 - .042 |
| Total Length | — | 90 cm |
| Width | — | 30 cm |