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ESP LTD Iron Cross Left-Handed Electric Guitar in Snow White with Black Stripes vs ESP LTD SCT-607B Stephen Carpenter Fluence Black Guitar Open Box
The Iron Cross is a classic 6-string metal platform with aggressive single-coil EMG tone and 24.75-inch scale, while the SCT-607B is a 7-string baritone with piezo-blended Fluence pickups and 27-inch scale for extreme drop tunings and djent. Choose the Iron Cross for traditional thrash and hard rock; choose the SCT-607B for extended-range, modern metal and djent applications.
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ESP LTD Iron Cross Left-Handed Electric Guitar in Snow White with Black Stripes
ESP LTD SCT-607B Stephen Carpenter Fluence Black Guitar Open Box
Specs side by side
| ESP LTD Iron Cross Left-Handed Electric Guitar in Snow White with Black Stripes | ESP LTD SCT-607B Stephen Carpenter Fluence Black Guitar Open Box | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,599.00 | $1,583.00 |
| Brand | ESP LTD | ESP LTD |
| Series | LTD James Hetfield | LTD Stephen Carpenter |
| Body | — | Single Cutaway |
| Body Type | Solid | Solid |
| Scale | 24.75" Scale | 27" Baritone Scale |
| Strings | 6 | 7 |
| Frets | 22 Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Ebony |
| Neck | Mahogany | Maple |
| Neck Construction | Set-Neck | — |
| Pickup Configuration | Active HH | — |
| Bridge | Tune-O-Matic / Stopbar | Fixed |
| Year | 2022 | 2023 |
| Condition | New | Used |
Why choose ESP LTD Iron Cross Left-Handed Electric Guitar in Snow White with Black Stripes
- ✓ Iconic James Hetfield signature model with proven thrash metal pedigree
- ✓ Fast, comfortable 24.75-inch scale with buttery mahogany neck and ebony fingerboard
- ✓ High-output EMG JH pickups deliver thick, punchy mid-range attack and sustain
- ✓ Left-handed configuration with proper ergonomic nut width and string spacing
Why choose ESP LTD SCT-607B Stephen Carpenter Fluence Black Guitar Open Box
- ✓ Extended 7-string range with 27-inch baritone scale built for extreme tunings and djent
- ✓ Neck-thru construction maximizes sustain and upper-fret access across all strings
- ✓ Piezo-blended Fluence pickups offer noise-controlled, articulate tones in high-gain contexts
- ✓ Tight low-end response engineered specifically for modern heavy and progressive metal
Frequently asked questions
What is the main tuning difference between these guitars?
The Iron Cross is a standard 6-string guitar with 24.75-inch scale suited for standard to half-step-down tunings. The SCT-607B is a 7-string baritone with 27-inch scale designed for extreme drop tunings like drop A or lower, common in djent and modern metal.
How do the pickup systems differ?
The Iron Cross uses active EMG JH pickups with a thick, punchy character emphasizing sustain and mid-range attack. The SCT-607B uses piezo-blended Fishman Fluence SRC pickups with noise-controlled response optimized for articulate high-gain and clean tones across multiple dynamics.
Is the SCT-607B suitable for left-handed players?
The SCT-607B is only available in right-handed configuration. The Iron Cross is specifically a left-handed model with proper ergonomic nut width and string spacing for left-handed players.
Which guitar offers more sustain and resonance?
The SCT-607B's neck-thru construction and longer baritone scale provide more inherent sustain and resonance than the Iron Cross's set-neck design. However, the Iron Cross's EMG pickups and TonePros hardware also deliver exceptional sustain in a traditional platform.