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ESP LTD MIRAGE DELUXE '87 Guitar Snow White B-Stock vs ESP LTD PHOENIX-1000 Lefty Guitar Vintage White B-Stock
The MIRAGE DELUXE '87 is a right-handed bolt-on with Floyd Rose tremolo and a brighter, more articulate character suited to fast lead work and aggressive rock/metal. The PHOENIX-1000 is a left-handed neck-thru with a warmer mahogany tone and traditional bridge, better for players who need left-handed setup and prefer sustained, versatile playing across rock and blues.
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ESP LTD MIRAGE DELUXE '87 Guitar Snow White B-Stock
ESP LTD PHOENIX-1000 Lefty Guitar Vintage White B-Stock
Specs side by side
| ESP LTD MIRAGE DELUXE '87 Guitar Snow White B-Stock | ESP LTD PHOENIX-1000 Lefty Guitar Vintage White B-Stock | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $959.20 | $959.20 |
| Brand | ESP LTD | ESP LTD |
| Series | LTD Mirage | LTD Phoenix |
| Body | Single Cutaway | Single Cutaway |
| Body Type | Solid | Solid |
| Scale | 25.5" Scale | 25.5" Scale |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 22 Frets | 22 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Ebony |
| Neck | Maple | Mahogany |
| Bridge | Tremolo | Fixed |
| Year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Condition | Refurbished | Refurbished |
Why choose ESP LTD MIRAGE DELUXE '87 Guitar Snow White B-Stock
- ✓ Floyd Rose 1000 tremolo for aggressive whammy bar effects and tuning stability
- ✓ Brighter, more articulate attack ideal for high-speed lead work and metal
- ✓ Extra thin U-shaped neck with 13.78" radius optimized for rapid finger movements
- ✓ Seymour Duncan Hot Rail and TB-6 with coil splits for tonal versatility
Why choose ESP LTD PHOENIX-1000 Lefty Guitar Vintage White B-Stock
- ✓ Neck-thru-body construction maximizes sustain and resonance
- ✓ Left-handed configuration with reverse headstock for southpaw players
- ✓ Warm, full-bodied mahogany tone suitable for rock, blues, and studio work
- ✓ TonePros locking TOM bridge provides traditional stability without tremolo complexity
Frequently asked questions
Which guitar is better for left-handed players?
Only the PHOENIX-1000 is available in left-handed configuration with a reverse headstock. The MIRAGE DELUXE '87 is right-handed only.
What is the main tonal difference between these guitars?
The MIRAGE DELUXE '87 has a brighter, more articulate attack with alder body construction. The PHOENIX-1000 has a warmer, fuller-bodied tone from mahogany neck-thru construction, making it more versatile across rock and blues.
Which one is better for metal and aggressive lead playing?
The MIRAGE DELUXE '87 is optimized for metal with its Floyd Rose tremolo, thin flat-radius neck, and high-output TB-6 bridge pickup. The PHOENIX-1000 excels in rock and blues but lacks the tremolo system.
How do the tremolo and bridge systems differ?
The MIRAGE DELUXE '87 features a Floyd Rose 1000 floating tremolo for dive bombs and aggressive effects. The PHOENIX-1000 uses a TonePros locking TOM bridge and tailpiece, which is more stable and requires less maintenance but has no tremolo bar.