Head to head
ESP M-II Ctm Fr Black Aqua C-Burst vs PRS Private Stock 35th Anniversary Dragon
The verdict
The ESP M-II Ctm Fr Black Aqua C-Burst comes out ahead overall — 85 to 69 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 67)
- Better playability (81 vs 67)
- Better sound (82 vs 74)
- Better value (75 vs 69)
PRS Private Stock 35th Anniversary Dragon wins on
No standout advantage.
Scorecard
| Metric | M-II Ctm Fr Black Aqua C-Burst | Private Stock 35th Anniversary Dragon |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 69 |
| Build | 98 | 67 |
| Playability | 81 | 67 |
| Sound | 82 | 74 |
| Value | 75 | 69 |
Full specifications
| Spec | M-II Ctm Fr Black Aqua C-Burst | Private Stock 35th Anniversary Dragon |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ESP | PRS |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | JP | — |
| Body wood | Honduras Mahogany | African Ribbon Mahogany |
| Neck wood | 3Pc Maple | Chalteccoco |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Ziricote |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 24 | 22 |
| Scale | 25.5" | 25" |
| 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) | TCI / TCI |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $7,799 | — |
| Bridge | Floyd Rose Original | PRS Stoptail |
| Bridge pickup | EMG 57TW Brushed Black Chrome Direct Mount *(Pull Volume for Single Coil Mode) | TCI |
| Case | MH Guitar Form Fit Case | — |
| Case Included | Y | — |
| Coa | Y | — |
| Construction | Set-Thru | Set |
| Controls | Volume(Push/Pull)/Tone(Push/Pull)/3-way Switch | Volume and Push/Pull Tone Control w/ 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch |
| Finish | Black Aqua C-Burst | — |
| Fretboard radius | 305mm | 10" |
| Hardware | Black Nickel | Smoked Black |
| Neck pickup | EMG 66TW Brushed Black Chrome Direct Mount *(Pull Tone for Single Coil Mode) | TCI |
| Neck profile | Thin U | Pattern |
| Nut | Locking | — |
| Nut width | 42mm | — |
| Scale length | 25.5" | 25" |
| Strap Button | ESP Strap Lock | — |
| Top wood | Solid Flamed Maple | Carved Figured Maple |
| Tuners | Gotoh Locking | PRS Tweaked Phase III Locking |
| Fretboard inlay | — | 35th Anniversary Dragon |
| Truss Rod Cover | — | Ziricote with Dragon Flame Inlay |