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ESP LTD EX-201 Black Satin Electric Guitar B-Stock vs ESP LTD KH-202 LH Kirk Hammett Signature Series Left Handed Electric B-Stock
The EX-201 is a set-neck workhorse with coil-split versatility suited for hard rock, metal, and blues players seeking tonal range; the KH-202 LH is a left-handed signature model designed specifically for metal and thrash with aggressive output and Floyd Rose tremolo, ideal for performers who play left-handed and prioritize lead work.
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ESP LTD EX-201 Black Satin Electric Guitar B-Stock
ESP LTD KH-202 LH Kirk Hammett Signature Series Left Handed Electric B-Stock
Specs side by side
| ESP LTD EX-201 Black Satin Electric Guitar B-Stock | ESP LTD KH-202 LH Kirk Hammett Signature Series Left Handed Electric B-Stock | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $479.20 | $479.20 |
| Brand | ESP LTD | ESP LTD |
| Series | LTD EX | — |
| Body | Explorer | — |
| Body Type | Solid | Solid |
| Scale | 24.75" Scale | — |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 24 Frets | — |
| Fretboard | Jatoba | Rosewood |
| Neck | Maple | — |
| Pickup Configuration | HH | — |
| Bridge | Fixed | Tremolo |
| Year | 2023 | Unknown |
| Condition | Refurbished | Refurbished |
Why choose ESP LTD EX-201 Black Satin Electric Guitar B-Stock
- ✓ Set-neck construction delivers warm, resonant tone with excellent sustain
- ✓ Master volume coil-split expands range from full humbuckers to single-coil articulation
- ✓ Roasted jatoba fingerboard and thin U-neck reduce fatigue on long sessions
- ✓ Versatile across hard rock, metal, blues, and rock genres
Why choose ESP LTD KH-202 LH Kirk Hammett Signature Series Left Handed Electric B-Stock
- ✓ Left-handed configuration with fully mirrored hardware and locking nut
- ✓ Floyd Rose Special bridge enables aggressive bending, divebombs, and tonal expression
- ✓ 24 extra-jumbo frets and 13.77-inch radius support fast lead work and articulation
- ✓ Kirk Hammett signature design with pre-installed .009-.042 strings, ready to play
Frequently asked questions
Which guitar suits left-handed players?
Only the KH-202 LH is a left-handed model with fully mirrored hardware. The EX-201 is a standard right-handed configuration.
What's the main tonal difference?
The EX-201 offers warm, resonant tones with coil-split flexibility across rock and blues; the KH-202 LH delivers aggressive, high-output tones optimized for metal and thrash with a direct signal path and tight sustain.
Which is better for tremolo effects and dive-bombs?
The KH-202 LH includes a Floyd Rose Special bridge designed for aggressive bending and divebombs. The EX-201 has a traditional bridge without floating tremolo capability.
How do neck profiles compare?
Both feature thin U-contoured necks for speed. The EX-201 uses roasted jatoba with a 350mm radius; the KH-202 LH uses rosewood with a 13.77-inch radius and 24 extra-jumbo frets for lead articulation.