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ESP LTD MK-600 Mille Petrozza Guitar Black Satin B-Stock vs ESP LTD SCT-607B Stephen Carpenter Baritone Guitar Black B-Stock
The MK-600 is a 6-string signature model optimized for traditional metal and thrash with fast playability and Floyd Rose tremolo, while the SCT-607B is a baritone 7-string designed for extended-range djent and drop tunings with a longer 27" scale and fixed bridge. Choose the MK-600 for classic metal aggression; choose the SCT-607B if you need lower tunings, a seventh string, and maximum sustain through a fixed bridge system.
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ESP LTD MK-600 Mille Petrozza Guitar Black Satin B-Stock
ESP LTD SCT-607B Stephen Carpenter Baritone Guitar Black B-Stock
Specs side by side
| ESP LTD MK-600 Mille Petrozza Guitar Black Satin B-Stock | ESP LTD SCT-607B Stephen Carpenter Baritone Guitar Black B-Stock | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,519.20 | $1,519.20 |
| Brand | ESP LTD | ESP LTD |
| Body | Other | Other |
| Body Type | Solid | Solid |
| Scale | 24.75" Scale | 27" Baritone Scale |
| Strings | 6 | 7 |
| Frets | 24 Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Pau Ferro | Ebony |
| Neck | Maple | Maple |
| Pickup Configuration | HH | HH |
| Bridge | Tremolo | Fixed |
| Year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Condition | Refurbished | Refurbished |
Why choose ESP LTD MK-600 Mille Petrozza Guitar Black Satin B-Stock
- ✓ Floyd Rose 1000 tremolo for dive bombs and vibrato effects
- ✓ Faster neck with shorter 24.75" scale length
- ✓ Active/passive switching via Fishman Fluence pickups
- ✓ Lighter, more portable 6-string format
Why choose ESP LTD SCT-607B Stephen Carpenter Baritone Guitar Black B-Stock
- ✓ Extended 7-string range for djent, detuned riffs, and sonic depth
- ✓ Baritone 27" scale provides tight, articulate low-end punch
- ✓ Fixed TonePros bridge maximizes sustain and tuning stability
- ✓ Three selectable voices per pickup for tonal versatility across clean to aggressive
Frequently asked questions
Which guitar handles lower drop tunings better?
The SCT-607B excels at extreme drop tunings because its 27" baritone scale and 7-string configuration are purpose-built for low, articulate resonance. The MK-600's 24.75" scale is optimized for standard to one-step-down tunings and retains better clarity in traditional metal ranges.
What is the main difference in bridge design?
The MK-600 features a Floyd Rose 1000 tremolo system allowing pitch bending and vibrato effects. The SCT-607B uses a fixed TonePros locking TOM bridge with string-thru-body design for maximum sustain and tuning stability—no tremolo capability.
Are the pickups the same?
Both use Fishman active/passive systems, but the MK-600 has Fluence Modern Humbuckers (alnico neck, ceramic bridge) while the SCT-607B has Fluence SRC Signature pickups with three selectable voices per pickup including an overwound single-coil character.
Which is better for a player transitioning from 6-string guitar?
The MK-600 requires no adjustment to string count and familiar scale length, making it the natural choice. The SCT-607B demands learning a seventh string and wider fret spacing, suitable only if extended range is essential to your sound.