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ESP M-200FM See Thru Black vs ESP PHOENIX-200DX Red Burst

ESP M-200FM See Thru Black
Electric$599
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80Overall / 100
ESP PHOENIX-200DX Red Burst
Electric$499
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81Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP M-200FM See Thru Black and ESP PHOENIX-200DX Red Burst are closely matched overall — 80 to 81 on our estimated score.

Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.

ESP M-200FM See Thru Black wins on

No standout advantage.

ESP PHOENIX-200DX Red Burst wins on
  • Better sound (74 vs 68)
  • Lower price ($499 vs $599)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricM-200FM See Thru BlackPHOENIX-200DX Red Burst
Overall8081
Build8787
Playability8178
Sound6874
Value8384

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecM-200FM See Thru BlackPHOENIX-200DX Red Burst
BrandESPESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryJPJP
Body woodMahoganyPoplar
Neck woodMapleRoasted Maple
FretboardRosewoodRosewood
Strings66
Frets2422
Scale25.5"25.5"
PickupsESP LH-150N *(Pull Tone for Split) / ESP LH-150B *(Pull Tone for Split)ESP LH-150N / ESP LH-150B
Rating——
Price$599$499
BridgeFR by Floyd RoseTOM & Tailpiece
Bridge pickupESP LH-150B *(Pull Tone for Split)ESP LH-150B
CaseMH Guitar Form Fit CasePHOENIX GUITAR FORM FIT CASE
Case IncludedNN
ConstructionBolt-OnBolt-On
ControlsPassiveVolume/Tone(Push/Pull)/Toggle Switch
FinishSee Thru BlackRed Burst
Fretboard radius350mm350mm
HardwareBlackBlack
Neck pickupESP LH-150N *(Pull Tone for Split)ESP LH-150N
Neck profileExtra Thin UThin U
NutLockingMolded
Nut width43mm42mm
Scale length25.5"25.5"
Strap ButtonStandardStandard
Top woodFlamed MapleFlamed Maple
TunersLTDLTD

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