Head to head
ESP M-II Ctm Fr Black Aqua C-Burst vs Jackson USA Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT7
The verdict
The ESP M-II Ctm Fr Black Aqua C-Burst comes out ahead overall — 85 to 71 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
ESP M-II Ctm Fr Black Aqua C-Burst wins on
- Better build (98 vs 71)
- Better playability (81 vs 75)
- Better sound (82 vs 74)
- Better value (75 vs 61)
Jackson USA Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT7 wins on
- Lower price ($5,350 vs $7,799)
Scorecard
| Metric | M-II Ctm Fr Black Aqua C-Burst | USA Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT7 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 71 |
| Build | 98 | 71 |
| Playability | 81 | 75 |
| Sound | 82 | 74 |
| Value | 75 | 61 |
Full specifications
| Spec | M-II Ctm Fr Black Aqua C-Burst | USA Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT7 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ESP | Jackson |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | JP | — |
| Body wood | Honduras Mahogany | Caramelized Basswood |
| Neck wood | 3Pc Maple | Caramelized Quartersawn Maple |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Caramelized Flame Maple |
| Strings | 6 | 7 |
| Frets | 24 | 24 |
| Scale | 25.5" | 26.5" |
| Pickups | EMG 66TW Brushed Black Chrome Direct Mount *(Pull Tone for Single Coil Mode) / EMG 57TW Brushed Black Chrome Direct Mount *(Pull Volume for Single Coil Mode) | Bare Knuckle Ragnarok / Bare Knuckle Ragnarok |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $7,799 | $5,350 |
| Bridge | Floyd Rose Original | Hipshot® 7 - Fixed .175 |
| Bridge pickup | EMG 57TW Brushed Black Chrome Direct Mount *(Pull Volume for Single Coil Mode) | Bare Knuckle Ragnarok |
| Case | MH Guitar Form Fit Case | — |
| Case Included | Y | — |
| Coa | Y | — |
| Construction | Set-Thru | Bolt-On with Graphite Reinforcement and Scarf Joint |
| Controls | Volume(Push/Pull)/Tone(Push/Pull)/3-way Switch | Volume, Tone (with Push/Pull Select Feature) |
| Finish | Black Aqua C-Burst | Satin Silver |
| Fretboard radius | 305mm | 20" (508 mm) |
| Hardware | Black Nickel | — |
| Neck pickup | EMG 66TW Brushed Black Chrome Direct Mount *(Pull Tone for Single Coil Mode) | Bare Knuckle Ragnarok |
| Neck profile | Thin U | — |
| Nut | Locking | Graph Tech TUSQ XL |
| Nut width | 42mm | 1.75" (44.45 mm) |
| Scale length | 25.5" | 26.5" (673 mm) |
| Strap Button | ESP Strap Lock | — |
| Top wood | Solid Flamed Maple | — |
| Tuners | Gotoh Locking | Hipshot® Open-Gear Locking |
| Body Finish | — | Satin |
| Body shape | — | Juggernaut |
| Commodity Code | — | 9207901000 |
| Control Knobs | — | Hipshot® O-ring |
| Fret Size | — | Jumbo Stainless |
| Hardware Finish | — | Black |
| Headstock | — | Jackson® AT-1 4x3 (4 Over/3 Under) |
| Included Accessories | — | Strings, Pick-tin, Bulb strap |
| Neck Binding | — | None |
| Neck Finish | — | Hand-Rubbed Urethane |
| Neck Plate | — | 4-Bolt (recessed screws) |
| Orientation | — | Right-Hand |
| Pickguard | — | None |
| Pickup Covers | — | Covered Carbon Fiber (Laser Etched) |
| Position Inlays | — | Offset Maple Dot |
| Product Name | — | USA Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT7, Caramelized Flame Maple Fingerboard, Satin Silver |
| Saddle Height Wrench | — | Yes |
| Series | — | Artist Signature |
| Strap Buttons | — | Dunlop® Dual-Locking |
| String Nut | — | Graph Tech TUSQ XL |
| Switching | — | 5-Position Blade: Position 1. Full Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Two Inside Coils, Position 3. Both Full Humbucking Pickups, Position 4. Two Outer Coils, Position 5. Full Neck Pickup |
| Switch Tip | — | Black |
| Truss rod | — | Dual-Action |
| Truss Rod Nut | — | Heel-Mount Truss Rod Adjustment Wheel |