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ESP MH-200HT Qm Dark Brown Sunburst vs ESP PHOENIX-200DX Red Burst

ESP MH-200HT Qm Dark Brown Sunburst
Electric$649
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82Overall / 100
ESP PHOENIX-200DX Red Burst
Electric$499
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81Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP MH-200HT Qm Dark Brown Sunburst and ESP PHOENIX-200DX Red Burst are closely matched overall — 82 to 81 on our estimated score.

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

ESP MH-200HT Qm Dark Brown Sunburst wins on

No standout advantage.

ESP PHOENIX-200DX Red Burst wins on
  • Lower price ($499 vs $649)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricMH-200HT Qm Dark Brown SunburstPHOENIX-200DX Red Burst
Overall8281
Build8787
Playability8178
Sound7474
Value8584

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecMH-200HT Qm Dark Brown SunburstPHOENIX-200DX Red Burst
BrandESPESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryJPJP
Body woodMahoganyPoplar
Neck wood3Pc MapleRoasted Maple
FretboardRosewoodRosewood
Strings66
Frets2422
Scale25.5"25.5"
PickupsESP LH-301N *(Pull Tone for Split) / ESP LH-301B *(Pull Tone for Split)ESP LH-150N / ESP LH-150B
Rating——
Price$649$499
BridgeLTD Fixed Bridge w/ String ThruTOM & Tailpiece
Bridge pickupESP LH-301B *(Pull Tone for Split)ESP LH-150B
CaseMH GUITAR FORM FIT CASEPHOENIX GUITAR FORM FIT CASE
Case IncludedNN
ConstructionBolt-OnBolt-On
ControlsVolume/Tone(Push/Pull)/3-way SwitchVolume/Tone(Push/Pull)/Toggle Switch
FinishDark Brown SunburstRed Burst
Fretboard radius350mm350mm
HardwareBlackBlack
Neck pickupESP LH-301N *(Pull Tone for Split)ESP LH-150N
Neck profileExtra Thin UThin U
NutMoldedMolded
Nut width42mm42mm
Scale length25.5"25.5"
Strap ButtonStandardStandard
Top woodQuilted MapleFlamed Maple
TunersLTDLTD

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