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ESP Maverick Andromeda vs ESP Snakebyte Black Satin

ESP Maverick Andromeda
Electric$5,949
No ratings yet
81Overall / 100
ESP Snakebyte Black Satin
Electric$6,149
No ratings yet
80Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP Maverick Andromeda and ESP Snakebyte Black Satin are closely matched overall — 81 to 80 on our estimated score.

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

ESP Maverick Andromeda wins on
  • Better sound (74 vs 68)
  • Lower price ($5,949 vs $6,149)
ESP Snakebyte Black Satin wins on

No standout advantage.

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricMaverick AndromedaSnakebyte Black Satin
Overall8180
Build9397
Playability8181
Sound7468
Value7170

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecMaverick AndromedaSnakebyte Black Satin
BrandESPESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryJPJP
Body woodBlack CherryMahogany
Neck wood3Pc Maple1Pc Mahogany
FretboardEbonyEbony
Strings66
Frets2722
Scale25.5"24.75"
PickupsSeymour Duncan Cool Rails Black Direct Mount / Seymour Duncan Custom 5 Black Direct Mount *(Pull Tone for Split)EMG JH ‘HET’ Set Brushed Black Chrome / EMG JH ‘HET’ Set Brushed Black Chrome
Rating——
Price$5,949$6,149
BridgeFloyd Rose OriginalTonePros Locking TOM & Tailpiece
Bridge pickupSeymour Duncan Custom 5 Black Direct Mount *(Pull Tone for Split)EMG JH ‘HET’ Set Brushed Black Chrome
CaseMH Guitar Form Fit CaseSnakebyte Form Fit Case
Case IncludedYY
CoaYY
ConstructionBolt-onSet-Neck
ControlsVolume/Tone(Push/Pull)/3-way SwitchActive
FinishAndromedaBlack Satin
Fretboard radius305mm305mm
HardwareBlackBlack
Neck pickupSeymour Duncan Cool Rails Black Direct MountEMG JH ‘HET’ Set Brushed Black Chrome
Neck profileThin UThin U
NutLockingBone
Nut width42mm42mm
Scale length25.5"24.75"
Strap ButtonESP Strap LockESP Strap Lock
TunersGotoh LockingGotoh Locking

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