ESP PHOENIX-201 BK
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PHOENIX-201 BK
Product Info
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The Phoenix-201 is a solid choice for players seeking a powerful, well-built guitar at a reasonable price point. The mahogany body and humbucker pickup combo give it a thick, aggressive tone, while the coil-split option offers some tonal flexibility. It's a great option for gigging musicians and serious hobbyists who want a no-nonsense instrument.
Product Description
- ESP PHOENIX-201 BK
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Mahogany
- Neck: Set-in 3-ply mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Neck profile: Thin U
- Fingerboard radius: 350 mm
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Nut width: 42 mm
- 24 XJ frets
- Pickup: 1 ESP LH-150B Humbucker (bridgeSteg)
- Volume control with push/pull function for coil split
- TOM bridge and tailpiece
- LTD machine heads
- Black hardware
- Strings: DAddario XL110
- Colour: Black
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers a warm, resonant tone with excellent sustain.
- • Thin 'U' neck profile offers comfortable playability for various hand sizes.
- • LH-150 humbucker provides aggressive high-gain tones, ideal for rock and metal.
- • Coil-split functionality adds versatility for cleaner, rhythm guitar sounds.
CONS
- • Mahogany construction makes it relatively heavy, potentially fatiguing for some players.
- • Rosewood fretboard might feel a bit 'slick' to players preferring a more textured surface.
- • Hardware, while functional, isn't quite at the level of premium, high-end guitars.
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Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
3-ply Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
1 ESP LH-150B Humbucker
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5")
Frets
24 XJ
Bridge
TOM Bridge and Tailpiece
Weight
Approximately 8.8 lbs (4 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The LH-150 is generally less articulate than a JB, with a slightly more rounded, less aggressive high-end, but still delivers plenty of punch and sustain.
The 'Thin U' profile is generally comfortable, but those with very large hands might find it a little narrow; it's a good fit for most, though.
The coil-split produces a usable, slightly raspy single-coil tone; it's not pristine, but adds a nice touch for rhythm parts and cleans.
