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ESP Ron Wood Electric Guitar in Black vs ESP SNAPPER-7 Brass Black Electric Guitar
The Ron Wood is a classic rock and blues workhorse with warm, vintage character and a versatile humbucker-single-coil setup, while the SNAPPER-7 is a modern extended-range instrument designed for metal and progressive music with articulate pickups and seven strings. Choose the Ron Wood for traditional rock styles; choose the SNAPPER-7 if you need drop tunings and extended range.
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Specs side by side
| ESP Ron Wood Electric Guitar in Black | ESP SNAPPER-7 Brass Black Electric Guitar | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4,349.00 | $4,599.00 |
| Brand | ESP | ESP |
| Series | — | ESP Original |
| Body | — | Other |
| Body Type | Solid | Solid |
| Scale | 25.5" Scale | 25.5" Scale |
| Strings | 6 | 7 |
| Frets | 22 Frets | 22 Frets |
| Fretboard | Maple | Rosewood |
| Neck | Maple | Maple |
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On | Bolt-On |
| Bridge | String-Through Body | Tremolo |
| Year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose ESP Ron Wood Electric Guitar in Black
- ✓ Signature model handcrafted by ESP Custom Shop in Japan with proven touring pedigree
- ✓ Warm, full tone with classic bite—ideal for blues, rock, and rhythm work
- ✓ Humbucker-single-coil pairing offers versatile coverage from smooth leads to cutting rhythm
Why choose ESP SNAPPER-7 Brass Black Electric Guitar
- ✓ Seven-string configuration with 25.5" scale for extended range and drop tunings
- ✓ Seymour Duncan SSL-5-7 and SH-14-7 pickups deliver articulate highs and controlled lows
- ✓ Compound fingerboard radius and locking Gotoh tuners ensure stability and intonation across all seven strings
Frequently asked questions
Which guitar is better for metal?
The SNAPPER-7 is purpose-built for metal with its seven-string configuration, aggressive Seymour Duncan pickups, and extended range for drop tunings. The Ron Wood is not ideal for metal and is designed for classic rock and blues.
How do the pickup configurations differ?
The Ron Wood pairs an ESP LH-200 humbucker (neck) with an ESP TS-120 single-coil (bridge) for warm vintage tones and classic bite. The SNAPPER-7 uses three Seymour Duncan pickups (SSL-5-7 neck and middle, SH-14-7 bridge) for articulate highs and controlled lows across extended range.
Which is better for traditional rock and blues?
The Ron Wood is the clear choice—it's a signature model tied to decades of Rolling Stones touring, features a rounded U-shaped neck for familiar feel, and its warm, full tone with smooth leads is explicitly designed for classic rock and blues.
How many strings does each have and what scale length?
Both share a 25.5" scale length and bolt-on construction. The Ron Wood is a standard six-string, while the SNAPPER-7 is a seven-string instrument for extended range and lower tunings.