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ESP LTD EC-Black Metal Electric Guitar Black Satin B-Stock vs ESP LTD Surveyor '87 Lefty Electric Bass Black
These are completely different instruments: the ESP LTD EC-Black Metal is a six-string electric guitar built for metal and aggressive genres, while the ESP LTD Surveyor '87 is a left-handed four-string bass designed for funk, jazz, and studio work. Choose the guitar if you play lead or rhythm metal; choose the bass if you need a left-handed precision bass for vintage-voiced funk and jazz applications.
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ESP LTD EC-Black Metal Electric Guitar Black Satin B-Stock
ESP LTD Surveyor '87 Lefty Electric Bass Black
Specs side by side
| ESP LTD EC-Black Metal Electric Guitar Black Satin B-Stock | ESP LTD Surveyor '87 Lefty Electric Bass Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $799.20 | $999.00 |
| Brand | ESP LTD | ESP LTD |
| Series | LTD Black Metal | — |
| Body | Single Cutaway | — |
| Body Type | Solid | Solid |
| Scale | 24.75" Scale | 34" Scale |
| Strings | 6 | 4 |
| Frets | 24 Frets | 21 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Ebony |
| Neck | Mahogany | Maple |
| Neck Construction | — | Bolt-On |
| Pickup Configuration | HH | — |
| Bridge | Fixed | Fixed |
| Year | 2021 | 2023 |
| Condition | Refurbished | New |
Why choose ESP LTD EC-Black Metal Electric Guitar Black Satin B-Stock
- ✓ Set-thru mahogany construction delivers excellent sustain and stability for heavy riffing
- ✓ Seymour Duncan Blackened Black Winter pickup provides aggressive output with articulate definition
- ✓ 24.75-inch scale and Eclipse body shape optimized for standard tuning and metal techniques
- ✓ Glow-in-the-dark fretboard markers aid visibility during stage and studio work
Why choose ESP LTD Surveyor '87 Lefty Electric Bass Black
- ✓ Left-handed configuration with comfortable 42mm molded nut width and responsive ergonomics
- ✓ Seymour Duncan Vintage P and Jazz pickup pairing delivers authentic vintage tone with smooth definition
- ✓ Bolt-on maple neck and alder body provide stable tuning and immediate dynamic response
- ✓ 21 extra-jumbo frets accommodate both smooth legato lines and aggressive articulation
Frequently asked questions
Can I use the guitar for non-metal genres?
The EC-Black Metal is not ideal for jazz, country, or folk; its dark, aggressive character and high-gain voicing are optimized for metal and hard rock. The Surveyor '87 bass is designed specifically for funk and jazz applications.
What's the key construction difference?
The EC-Black Metal uses set-thru mahogany construction (neck and body glued together) for maximum sustain, while the Surveyor '87 uses bolt-on construction (neck bolted to body) for stable tuning and articulate response. Set-thru generally favors sustain; bolt-on favors dynamic clarity.
Are these instruments at the same skill level?
Both require intermediate to professional skill, but for different reasons: the EC-Black Metal rewards precise high-gain technique and metal playing, while the Surveyor '87 suits musicians comfortable with vintage bass voicing and both smooth and aggressive articulation.
What about fretboard comfort and playability?
The EC-Black Metal has a 350mm radius for fast, familiar playing on a guitar neck; the Surveyor '87 has a 400mm radius and 21 extra-jumbo frets optimized for bass left-hand ergonomics and wide dynamic range. The bass nut width (42mm) is also specifically designed for left-handed comfort.