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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 fundamentally different instruments: Product A is a left-handed electric guitar built for heavy metal and high-gain genres, while Product B is a left-handed bass guitar designed for jazz, funk, and studio work. Choose the guitar if you play metal and hard rock; choose the bass if you play jazz, funk, or need a low-end instrument.
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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 |
| 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
- ✓ Aggressive tonal character with dark articulation ideal for metal and djent
- ✓ Set-thru mahogany construction provides excellent sustain and stability
- ✓ Seymour Duncan Blackened Black Winter pickup delivers high-gain clarity and controlled output
- ✓ 24.75-inch scale with 13.78-inch radius suits standard and drop tunings
Why choose ESP LTD Surveyor '87 Lefty Electric Bass Black
- ✓ Vintage-voiced dual Seymour Duncan pickups (P and Jazz) deliver warm, articulate bass tones
- ✓ Left-handed configuration with 34-inch scale and 42mm nut width provides classic precision bass feel
- ✓ Alder body and bolt-on maple neck offer responsive dynamics and reliable intonation
- ✓ Macassar ebony fingerboard with 21 extra-jumbo frets supports smooth legato and dynamic playing
Frequently asked questions
Are these the same instrument type?
No. Product A is an electric guitar with a 24.75-inch scale designed for metal and high-gain genres. Product B is a bass guitar with a 34-inch scale designed for jazz, funk, and studio work. They serve completely different functions.
Which is better for metal and djent?
Product A is purpose-built for metal and djent with its aggressive Seymour Duncan Blackened Black Winter pickup, dark tonal character, and set-thru mahogany construction that excels with high-gain distortion.
Which is suitable for jazz and funk?
Product B is designed specifically for jazz and funk with its vintage-voiced dual Seymour Duncan pickups, warm midrange clarity, and responsive dynamics that suit both fingerstyle and pick techniques.
Why does Product B specify left-handed?
Product B is a left-handed bass guitar with reversed body and hardware configuration for left-handed players. Product A's description does not explicitly specify left or right-handed orientation in the provided details.