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ESP MH-200HT Qm Dark Brown Sunburst vs ESP TE-201 BLACK SATIN

ESP MH-200HT Qm Dark Brown Sunburst
Electric$649
No ratings yet
82Overall / 100
ESP TE-201 BLACK SATIN
Electric$499
No ratings yet
77Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP MH-200HT Qm Dark Brown Sunburst comes out ahead overall — 82 to 77 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
  • Better sound (74 vs 60)
  • Better value (85 vs 80)
ESP TE-201 BLACK SATIN wins on
  • Lower price ($499 vs $649)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricMH-200HT Qm Dark Brown SunburstTE-201 BLACK SATIN
Overall8277
Build8787
Playability8181
Sound7460
Value8580

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecMH-200HT Qm Dark Brown SunburstTE-201 BLACK SATIN
BrandESPESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryJPJP
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck wood3Pc Maple3Pc Maple
FretboardRosewoodRoasted Jatoba
Strings66
Frets2424
Scale25.5"25.5"
PickupsESP LH-301N *(Pull Tone for Split) / ESP LH-301B *(Pull Tone for Split)ESP LH-150B *(Pull Volume for Split)
Rating——
Price$649$499
BridgeLTD Fixed Bridge w/ String ThruLTD Fixed Bridge w/ String Thru
Bridge pickupESP LH-301B *(Pull Tone for Split)ESP LH-150B *(Pull Volume for Split)
CaseMH GUITAR FORM FIT CASEST-TE GUITAR FORM FIT CASE
Case IncludedNN
ConstructionBolt-OnBolt-On
ControlsVolume/Tone(Push/Pull)/3-way SwitchPassive
FinishDark Brown SunburstBlack Satin
Fretboard radius350mm350mm
HardwareBlackBlack
Neck pickupESP LH-301N *(Pull Tone for Split)—
Neck profileExtra Thin UThin U
NutMoldedMolded
Nut width42mm42mm
Scale length25.5"25.5"
Strap ButtonStandardStandard
Top woodQuilted Maple—
TunersLTDLTD

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