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ESP LTD Alexi-200 Guitar Gloss Black vs ESP LTD Alexi-200 Electric Guitar in Black B-Stock
Both are the same Alexi-200 model with identical core specs and tone character, but Product B is B-Stock inventory offered at a lower price with a roasted Jatoba fingerboard instead of rosewood. Choose Product A if you want a new instrument with standard rosewood, or Product B if you're budget-conscious and comfortable with B-Stock condition and the slightly different fingerboard wood.
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ESP LTD Alexi-200 Electric Guitar in Black B-Stock
Specs side by side
| ESP LTD Alexi-200 Guitar Gloss Black | ESP LTD Alexi-200 Electric Guitar in Black B-Stock | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $639.00 | $639.20 |
| Brand | ESP LTD | ESP LTD |
| Body | Explorer | Single Cutaway |
| Body Type | Solid | Solid |
| Scale | 25.5" Scale | — |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 24 Frets | — |
| Fretboard | Jatoba | Rosewood |
| Neck | Maple | — |
| Pickup Configuration | H | HH |
| Bridge | Tremolo | Tremolo |
| Year | 2023 | Unknown |
| Condition | Refurbished | Refurbished |
Why choose ESP LTD Alexi-200 Guitar Gloss Black
- ✓ Brand new condition with full warranty
- ✓ Rosewood fingerboard (traditional choice)
- ✓ Detailed specification coverage in description
Why choose ESP LTD Alexi-200 Electric Guitar in Black B-Stock
- ✓ B-Stock pricing discount over new
- ✓ Roasted Jatoba fingerboard (more stable, unique character)
- ✓ Same professional-grade Alexi-200 playability and tone
Frequently asked questions
What's the actual difference between these two guitars?
Both are the Alexi-200 with the same body, neck profile, scale length, pickup, and bridge. The main differences are Product A is new condition with a rosewood fingerboard, while Product B is B-Stock (may have minor cosmetic damage) with a roasted Jatoba fingerboard.
Does fingerboard wood affect tone or playability?
Roasted Jatoba is more stable and slightly harder than rosewood, which can affect sustain and feel very subtly, but the primary tone comes from the mahogany body and LH-301B pickup in both models. The difference is negligible for most players.
What does B-Stock mean?
B-Stock typically means the item is a returned or display model with possible cosmetic imperfections but full mechanical and electrical functionality. It's discounted because it's not sealed new, but plays and sounds identical.
Is this guitar suitable for beginners?
No—both models are rated for intermediate to professional skill levels. The thin neck, high output, and aggressive voicing are designed for experienced metal and hard rock players, not beginners.