Head to head
ESP M-II Ctm Fr Black Aqua C-Burst vs Schecter SLS C-1 FR-S
The verdict
The ESP M-II Ctm Fr Black Aqua C-Burst comes out ahead overall — 85 to 70 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 61)
- Better sound (82 vs 68)
- Better value (75 vs 70)
Schecter SLS C-1 FR-S wins on
No standout advantage.
Scorecard
| Metric | M-II Ctm Fr Black Aqua C-Burst | SLS C-1 FR-S |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 70 |
| Build | 98 | 61 |
| Playability | 81 | 81 |
| Sound | 82 | 68 |
| Value | 75 | 70 |
Full specifications
| Spec | M-II Ctm Fr Black Aqua C-Burst | SLS C-1 FR-S |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ESP | Schecter |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | JP | — |
| Body wood | Honduras Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Neck wood | 3Pc Maple | Maple 3-pc |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Ebony |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 24 | 24 |
| Scale | 25.5" | 25.5" |
| 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) | Sustainiac / Schecter USA Brimstone™ |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $7,799 | — |
| Bridge | Floyd Rose Original | Floyd Rose 1000 Series |
| Bridge pickup | EMG 57TW Brushed Black Chrome Direct Mount *(Pull Volume for Single Coil Mode) | Schecter USA Brimstone™ |
| Case | MH Guitar Form Fit Case | — |
| Case Included | Y | — |
| Coa | Y | — |
| Construction | Set-Thru | Set Neck Deep Insert Joint |
| Controls | Volume(Push/Pull)/Tone(Push/Pull)/3-way Switch | Volume/Tone/Intensity/3-Way (Pickup) Switch/2-Way On-Off Sustainiac Switch/3-Way Sustainiac Mode Switch (Fundamental-Mix-Harmonic) |
| Finish | Black Aqua C-Burst | — |
| Fretboard radius | 305mm | 12"-16" |
| Hardware | Black Nickel | Black Nickel |
| Neck pickup | EMG 66TW Brushed Black Chrome Direct Mount *(Pull Tone for Single Coil Mode) | Sustainiac |
| Neck profile | Thin U | Ultra Thin "C" |
| Nut | Locking | Floyd Rose |
| Nut width | 42mm | 1.625 |
| Scale length | 25.5" | 25.5" |
| Strap Button | ESP Strap Lock | — |
| Top wood | Solid Flamed Maple | — |
| Tuners | Gotoh Locking | Grover |
| Battery Compartment | — | Battery Compartment BT-002 |
| Binding | — | Natural |
| Dexterity | — | Right Handed |
| Fretboard inlay | — | White Dots |
| Guitar Colors | — | Aqua Burst |
| Knobs | — | Metal Knurled w/ Set Screw |
| Thickness | — | 1st Fret- 0.748" (19mm) - 12th Fret- 0.787" (20mm) |
| Top Contour | — | Arched Top |
| Top Material | — | Flamed Maple Veneer |
| Truss rod | — | 2-Way Adjustable Rod w/ Heel Access 5/32" (4mm) Allen Nut |