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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

$1,519.20
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ESP LTD SCT-607B Stephen Carpenter Baritone Guitar Black B-Stock

$1,519.20
View 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-StockESP LTD SCT-607B Stephen Carpenter Baritone Guitar Black B-Stock
Price$1,519.20$1,519.20
BrandESP LTDESP LTD
BodyOtherOther
Body TypeSolidSolid
Scale24.75" Scale27" Baritone Scale
Strings67
Frets24 Frets24 Frets
FretboardPau FerroEbony
NeckMapleMaple
Pickup ConfigurationHHHH
BridgeTremoloFixed
Year20242024
ConditionRefurbishedRefurbished

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
Bottom line: Buy the MK-600 if you play standard-tuned thrash metal and value tremolo effects and portability. Buy the SCT-607B if you regularly use drop tunings, need a seventh string, and prioritize maximum low-end clarity and sustain.

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.

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