Head to head
ESP SN-1007HT Baritone Fire Blast vs Gibson ES-335, Satin Vintage Natural
The verdict
The ESP SN-1007HT Baritone Fire Blast comes out ahead overall — 83 to 76 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
ESP SN-1007HT Baritone Fire Blast wins on
- Better build (97 vs 91)
- Better playability (81 vs 75)
- Better value (80 vs 66)
- Lower price ($1,699 vs $2,799)
Gibson ES-335, Satin Vintage Natural wins on
No standout advantage.
Scorecard
| Metric | SN-1007HT Baritone Fire Blast | ES-335, Satin Vintage Natural |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 76 |
| Build | 97 | 91 |
| Playability | 81 | 75 |
| Sound | 71 | 68 |
| Value | 80 | 66 |
Full specifications
| Spec | SN-1007HT Baritone Fire Blast | ES-335, Satin Vintage Natural |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ESP | Gibson |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | JP | US |
| Body wood | Swamp Ash | 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple |
| Neck wood | 5Pc Roasted Maple/Purple Heart | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Macassar Ebony | Rosewood |
| Strings | 7 | 6 |
| Frets | 24 | 22 |
| Scale | 27" | 24.75" |
| Pickups | Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Alnico Black *(Pull Tone for Voice 2) / Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Ceramic Black *(Pull Tone for Voice 2) | Calibrated T-Type Rhythm / Calibrated T-Type Lead |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $1,699 | $2,799 |
| Bridge | Hipshot Fixed w/ String Thru | ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic |
| Bridge pickup | Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Ceramic Black *(Pull Tone for Voice 2) | Calibrated T-Type Lead |
| Case | ST-1 XL Form Fit Case | Hard Shell Case |
| Case Included | N | — |
| Construction | Bolt-On | — |
| Controls | Active | 2 Volumes, 2 Tones & Toggle Switch |
| Finish | Fire Blast | Nickel |
| Fretboard radius | 300-400mm Compound | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Hardware | Black | — |
| Neck pickup | Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Alnico Black *(Pull Tone for Voice 2) | Calibrated T-Type Rhythm |
| Neck profile | Thin U | — |
| Nut | Black Bone | Graph Tech |
| Nut width | 48mm | 43.05mm / 1.7in |
| Scale length | 27" Baritone | 628.65mm / 24.75in |
| Strap Button | Standard | — |
| Tuners | LTD Locking | Vintage Deluxe w/ Keystone Buttons |
| Accessories | — | Gibson Accessory Kit |
| Back | — | 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple |
| Binding | — | Single-ply Cream |
| Body Finish | — | Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Body shape | — | ES-335 |
| Body Styles | — | ES |
| Bracing | — | Spruce |
| Centerblock | — | Maple |
| Control Knobs | — | Black Top Hats with Silver Reflector |
| End Of Board Width | — | 57.4mm / 2.26in |
| Fretboard inlay | — | Acrylic Dots |
| Fret Count | — | 22 |
| Model | — | ES35S00NSNH1 |
| Pickguard | — | Black 5-ply |
| Profile | — | Rounded C |
| String gauges | — | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| Switch Tip | — | Cream |
| Tailpiece | — | Aluminum Stop Bar |
| Top wood | — | 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple |