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ESP LTD GH-600 Gary Holt Guitar Black B-Stock 0513 vs ESP LTD SD-2 Sammy Duet Guitar B-Stock
The GH-600 offers dual EMG pickups for versatile tonal range across heavy and melodic passages, while the SD-2 features a single Seymour Duncan Blackouts for brutal, focused articulation. Choose the GH-600 if you want neck/bridge pickup switching flexibility; pick the SD-2 if you prefer stripped-down simplicity and maximum aggression from one killer bridge pickup.
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ESP LTD GH-600 Gary Holt Guitar Black B-Stock 0513
Specs side by side
| ESP LTD GH-600 Gary Holt Guitar Black B-Stock 0513 | ESP LTD SD-2 Sammy Duet Guitar B-Stock | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,359.00 | $1,359.20 |
| Brand | ESP LTD | ESP LTD |
| Series | LTD Gary Holt | LTD Sammy Duet |
| Body | Single Cutaway | — |
| Body Type | Solid | Solid |
| Scale | 24.75" Scale | 24.75" Scale |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 22 Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Ebony |
| Neck | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Pickup Configuration | Active HH | — |
| Bridge | Tremolo | Fixed |
| Year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Condition | Refurbished | Refurbished |
Why choose ESP LTD GH-600 Gary Holt Guitar Black B-Stock 0513
- ✓ Dual EMG humbuckers (81R bridge, 89R neck) provide warm versatility alongside aggressive bite
- ✓ Thin U neck contour with set-thru construction optimizes upper-fret access and sustain
- ✓ 24.75-inch scale with Floyd Rose tremolo handles extreme dive-bombs and tuning stability
- ✓ High-output, noise-free active electronics suit both heavy riffing and melodic passages
Why choose ESP LTD SD-2 Sammy Duet Guitar B-Stock
- ✓ Single Seymour Duncan Blackouts Metal pickup delivers brutal, focused articulation without compromise
- ✓ Neck-thru mahogany construction maximizes sustain and eliminates fret-access limitations
- ✓ Straightforward single master volume pot means intentional, no-nonsense tone control
- ✓ Floyd Rose 1000 SE with locking nut and sealed tuning machines ensure rock-solid pitch stability
Frequently asked questions
Which guitar has better upper-fret playability?
Both feature extra thin U-profile necks and 24 extra-jumbo frets on 350mm radius fingerboards. The SD-2's neck-thru construction theoretically offers marginally better upper-fret access with zero limitations; the GH-600's set-thru design is still excellent but slightly different in feel. Both excel for lead work.
Can I use either for studio and live metal equally well?
Yes. The GH-600's dual EMG pickups provide more tonal range for layering different rhythm and lead tones in the studio. The SD-2's single Blackouts Metal pickup is equally tour-ready and recording-ready but commits you to one aggressive voice—ideal if that's your signature tone.
What's the key electronics difference?
The GH-600 has two active EMGs with separate neck/bridge controls, letting you blend warm and aggressive tones. The SD-2 has one active Seymour Duncan Blackouts Metal with a single master volume—simpler, more direct, and optimized purely for cutting aggression.
Which construction style sustains longer?
The SD-2's neck-thru mahogany design typically yields marginally longer sustain than the GH-600's set-thru approach, though both are excellent. The difference is minimal in practice; both will handle drop tunings and extended playing.