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ESP M-II Dx Blue Lava vs ESP Maverick Andromeda

ESP M-II Dx Blue Lava
Electric$5,699
No ratings yet
81Overall / 100
ESP Maverick Andromeda
Electric$5,949
No ratings yet
81Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP M-II Dx Blue Lava and ESP Maverick Andromeda are closely matched overall — 81 to 81 on our estimated score.

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

ESP M-II Dx Blue Lava wins on
  • Lower price ($5,699 vs $5,949)
ESP Maverick Andromeda wins on

No standout advantage.

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricM-II Dx Blue LavaMaverick Andromeda
Overall8181
Build9393
Playability8181
Sound7474
Value7171

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecM-II Dx Blue LavaMaverick Andromeda
BrandESPESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryJPJP
Body woodRoasted AlderBlack Cherry
Neck wood3Pc Maple3Pc Maple
FretboardEbonyEbony
Strings66
Frets2427
Scale25.5"25.5"
PickupsSeymour Duncan ’59 Black Nickel Direct Mount *(Pull Tone for Split) / Seymour Duncan JB Black Nickel Direct Mount *(Pull Tone for Split)Seymour Duncan Cool Rails Black Direct Mount / Seymour Duncan Custom 5 Black Direct Mount *(Pull Tone for Split)
Rating——
Price$5,699$5,949
BridgeFloyd Rose OriginalFloyd Rose Original
Bridge pickupSeymour Duncan JB Black Nickel Direct Mount *(Pull Tone for Split)Seymour Duncan Custom 5 Black Direct Mount *(Pull Tone for Split)
CaseMH Guitar Form Fit CaseMH Guitar Form Fit Case
Case IncludedYY
CoaYY
ConstructionBolt-onBolt-on
ControlsVolume/Tone(Push/Pull)/3-way SwitchVolume/Tone(Push/Pull)/3-way Switch
FinishBlue LavaAndromeda
Fretboard radius305mm305mm
HardwareBlackBlack
Neck pickupSeymour Duncan ’59 Black Nickel Direct Mount *(Pull Tone for Split)Seymour Duncan Cool Rails Black Direct Mount
Neck profileThin UThin U
NutLockingLocking
Nut width42mm42mm
Scale length25.5"25.5"
Strap ButtonESP Strap LockESP Strap Lock
TunersGotoh LockingGotoh Locking

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