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ESP PHOENIX-200DX Red Burst vs ESP VIPER-256 SEE THRU BLACK CHERRY

ESP PHOENIX-200DX Red Burst
Electric$499
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81Overall / 100
ESP VIPER-256 SEE THRU BLACK CHERRY
Electric$599
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81Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP PHOENIX-200DX Red Burst and ESP VIPER-256 SEE THRU BLACK CHERRY 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 PHOENIX-200DX Red Burst wins on
  • Better sound (74 vs 68)
  • Lower price ($499 vs $599)
ESP VIPER-256 SEE THRU BLACK CHERRY wins on
  • Better playability (84 vs 78)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricPHOENIX-200DX Red BurstVIPER-256 SEE THRU BLACK CHERRY
Overall8181
Build8787
Playability7884
Sound7468
Value8484

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecPHOENIX-200DX Red BurstVIPER-256 SEE THRU BLACK CHERRY
BrandESPESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryJPJP
Body woodPoplarMahogany
Neck woodRoasted Maple3Pc Mahogany
FretboardRosewoodRoasted Jatoba
Strings66
Frets2224
Scale25.5"24.75"
PickupsESP LH-150N / ESP LH-150BESP Designed LH-150N / ESP Designed LH-150B
Rating——
Price$499$599
BridgeTOM & TailpieceTOM & Tailpiece
Bridge pickupESP LH-150BESP Designed LH-150B
CasePHOENIX GUITAR FORM FIT CASEVIPER GUITAR FORM FIT CASE
Case IncludedNN
ConstructionBolt-OnSet-Neck
ControlsVolume/Tone(Push/Pull)/Toggle SwitchPassive
FinishRed BurstSEE THRU BLACK CHERRY
Fretboard radius350mm350mm
HardwareBlackBlack
Neck pickupESP LH-150NESP Designed LH-150N
Neck profileThin UThin U
NutMoldedMolded
Nut width42mm42mm
Scale length25.5"24.75"
Strap ButtonStandardStandard
Top woodFlamed Maple—
TunersLTDLTD

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