LMH200BLK vs LPHOENIX201BLK — Compare
ESP LTD MH-200 Electric Guitar in Black vs ESP LTD Phoenix-201 Electric Guitar in Black
The MH-200 offers dual humbuckers with a bolt-on neck and Floyd Rose tremolo for dynamic playing, while the Phoenix-201 features a set-neck design with a single bridge pickup and coil-split versatility for sustained tone and studio use. Choose the MH-200 for aggressive styles requiring tremolo effects; pick the Phoenix-201 for players prioritizing sustain, upper-fret access, and tonal flexibility without a whammy bar.
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ESP LTD Phoenix-201 Electric Guitar in Black
Specs side by side
| ESP LTD MH-200 Electric Guitar in Black | ESP LTD Phoenix-201 Electric Guitar in Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $649.00 | $599.00 |
| Brand | ESP LTD | ESP LTD |
| Series | LTD MH | LTD Phoenix |
| Body | Single Cutaway | — |
| Body Type | Solid | — |
| Scale | 25.5" Scale | 25.5" Scale |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 24 Frets | 22 Frets |
| Fretboard | Rosewood | Rosewood |
| Neck | Maple | Mahogany |
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On | Set-Neck |
| Bridge | Floyd Rose Licensed | Tune-O-Matic / Stopbar |
| Year | 2018 | Unknown |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose ESP LTD MH-200 Electric Guitar in Black
- ✓ Dual humbuckers (neck and bridge) provide fuller tone options and more traditional metal/hard rock voicing
- ✓ Floyd Rose tremolo system enables dive bombs and creative effects unavailable on Phoenix-201
- ✓ 24 extra-jumbo frets give slightly more high-end reach than Phoenix-201's 22 frets
- ✓ Bolt-on construction keeps weight lower and offers easier neck replacement if needed
Why choose ESP LTD Phoenix-201 Electric Guitar in Black
- ✓ Set-neck construction delivers enhanced sustain and improved upper-fret access versus bolt-on design
- ✓ Coil-split push-pull pot adds tonal flexibility, from single-coil spank to full humbucker warmth
- ✓ Tune-o-matic bridge with tailpiece ensures rock-solid tuning stability without tremolo maintenance
- ✓ Rosewood fingerboard provides traditional feel and appearance preferred by many rock players
Frequently asked questions
Which guitar has better upper-fret access?
The Phoenix-201's set-neck construction provides superior access to frets higher up the neck compared to the MH-200's bolt-on design. Both have identical 25.5-inch scale lengths and similar thin U neck profiles, but set-neck engineering bridges the body-to-neck transition more smoothly.
Does either guitar work well for studio recording?
Both are studio-capable, but the Phoenix-201 edges ahead due to its set-neck sustain and coil-split versatility for layering different tones without re-recording. The MH-200's Floyd Rose tremolo can introduce unwanted pitch shifts in studio takes unless locked down carefully.
Can I get single-coil tones from either guitar?
Only the Phoenix-201 offers single-coil-like tones via its push-pull coil-split volume control. The MH-200 features only dual humbuckers with no coil-split option, so tones remain firmly in the humbucker territory.
Which fingerboard material is more durable?
Both use quality woods—the MH-200 pairs roasted jatoba (extremely stable and low-maintenance) with the Phoenix-201's traditional rosewood. Jatoba is more resistant to humidity changes; rosewood requires occasional conditioning but offers classic playability feel.