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LTD JR-208 vs Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT6QM

Reasons to Get
LTD JR-208 over Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT6QM

Release Year
2020 vs 2019
From a more recent year
Frets Height
Taller vs Shorter
Easier to press down strings and bend them
Neck Profile
Thin U vs Speed
Comfortable neck with more grip
Pickup Mods
Coil Split vs Multi-Voicing
Splits humbuckers into single coil pickups
Strings
8 vs 6
Allows you to play lower notes
Neck Thickness at 1st Fret
0.787'' (20mm) vs 0.775'' (19.7mm)
More comfortable open chords for big hands
Neck Thickness at 12th Fret
0.866'' (22mm) vs 0.835'' (21.2mm)
More comfortable at higher frets for big hands
Nut Width
2.126'' (54mm) vs 1.688'' (42.9mm)
Less likely to mute strings by accident and more space for fingerstyle
Scale Length
27'' (685.8mm) vs 25.5'' (647.7mm)
Lower action and brighter natural tone
Fretboard Radius
15.75'' (400.1mm) vs 20'' (508mm)
More curved fretboard helpful to play chords without muting strings

Reasons to Get
Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT6QM over ESP LTD JR-208

Decorative Top
Quilt Maple vs None
Finished with beautiful natural wood patterns
Neck Profile
Speed vs Thin U
Thin and flat neck for playing fast
Pickup Mods
Multi-Voicing vs Coil Split
Changes the voice (tones or gain) of the pickups
Strings
6 vs 8
Narrower neck and fewer strings to change
Switch Positions
5 vs 3
More tone options
Locking Tuners
Yes vs None
Easier to change strings
Neck Thickness at 1st Fret
0.775'' (19.7mm) vs 0.787'' (20mm)
More comfortable open chords for small hands
Neck Thickness at 12th Fret
0.835'' (21.2mm) vs 0.866'' (22mm)
More comfortable at higher frets for small hands
Nut Width
1.688'' (42.9mm) vs 2.126'' (54mm)
Favors small hands, easier bar chords and other shapes
Luminescent Sidedots
Yes vs None
Assists you when playing in dark environments
Strap Lock
Yes vs None
Protects your guitar from dropping by locking the strap
Scale Length
25.5'' (647.7mm) vs 27'' (685.8mm)
Easier bending, shorter fret separation and warmer natural tone
Fretboard Radius
20'' (508mm) vs 15.75'' (400.1mm)
Flatter fretboard makes it easier to play single notes and bend
Value Score
75 vs 71
Better price/quality relationship

Other Key Differences
LTD JR-208 vs Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT6QM

Bridge Pickup
ESP Designed LH-308B vs Jackson Uncovered MM1
Different Bridge Pickup
Neck Pickup
ESP Designed LH-308N vs Jackson Uncovered MM1
Different Neck Pickup
Body Wood
Mahogany vs Basswood
Different Body Wood
Fretboard Wood
Jatoba vs Maple
Different Fretboard Wood
Headstock
4-4 vs 3-3
Different Headstock

Shared Features
LTD JR-208 vs Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT6QM

Neck Wood
Maple
Same Neck Wood
Nut Material
Plastic
Same Nut Material
Body Type
Solid Body
Feedback free
Volume Knobs
1
Same volume control
Tone Knobs
1
Same tone control
Pickups
HH
High output without hum
Number of Frets
24
Same maximum octave
Paint Finish
Poly
Resistant paint that ages well
Bridge
Fixed
Good sustain and needs no set-up
Pickups Power
Passive
Cleaner sound and no battery needed
Neck Joint
Bolt-On
Allows you to detach and swap the neck
Type of Frets
XL Jumbo vs Jumbo
You won't feel the fretboard when pressing down the strings

Common Weaknesses

  • Neck-Through Build
  • Weight Relief
  • Stays in Tune (Evertune)
  • High-Quality Nut
  • High-Quality Frets
  • Compound Radius Fretboard
  • From a High-Quality-Standards Country
  • Top Pickup Brand
  • 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • Active/Passive Preamp

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Which One is Better Overall?

After going through our comparison algorithm, the results show that the Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT6QM is probably the better product overall with its final score of 70 compared to the ESP LTD JR-208's 66 score, although not by a lot.

The Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT6QM wins when it comes to sound, build quality, value for the money. On the other hand, the ESP LTD JR-208 has the upper hand when it comes to.

If you got small hands, you'll probably feel more comfortable playing the Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT6QM.

Which One is Better for Beginners?

If you're looking for your first guitar to learn how to play, the Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT6QM is the better choice.

The Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT6QM meets 5 out of our 8 criteria items for beginner friendliness, while the ESP LTD JR-208 meets only 4. This takes into account the type of frets, scale length, nut width, bridge type, fretboard radius, and neck profile to determine the easiest combination for new players.

New Player Friendliness

ESP LTD JR-208
  • Comfortable shape
  • Easy-to-use bridge
  • Tall frets
  • Comfortable neck
  • Comfortable fretboard
  • Narrow nut
  • Short scale
  • Locking tuners

New Player Friendliness

Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT6QM
  • Comfortable shape
  • Easy-to-use bridge
  • Locking tuners
  • Tall frets
  • Comfortable neck
  • Comfortable fretboard
  • Narrow nut
  • Short scale

Nevertheless, when it comes to choosing an instrument, you should pick the one more compatible with your personal style. Still, below we'll try you to give you our results as objectively as it's possible to help you decide.

ESP LTD JR-208 Overview

  • From ESP LTD's 2020 Signature series
  • Javier Reyes Signature
  • Made in Indonesia
  • 8 strings
  • 27"'' scale
  • 15.75" Fretboard Radius
  • Mahogany body
  • Maple neck
  • Roasted Jatoba fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: ESP Designed LH-308B (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: ESP Designed LH-308N (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • LTD Fixed Bridge w/ string thru bridge
  • Thin U Bolt-On neck
  • 24 XL Jumbo frets
  • LTD tuners
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Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT6QM Overview

  • From Jackson's 2019 Artist Signature series
  • Misha Mansoor Signature
  • Made in Indonesia
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 20" Fretboard Radius
  • Quilt Maple top
  • Basswood body
  • Caramelized Maple neck
  • Caramelized Maple fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Jackson Uncovered MM1 (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Jackson Uncovered MM1 (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 5-way Switch
  • Jackson HT6 String-Through-Body Hardtail bridge
  • Speed Bolt-On neck
  • 24 Jumbo frets
  • Jackson Sealed Die-Cast Locking tuners
  • Weight between 6.95lbs (3.2kgs) and 7.25lbs (3.3kgs)
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Sound Quality Comparison

The wood used in an electric guitar or bass is not as important to determine the final tone. However, some people prefer specific wood types, so we'll take a look at those first. Then, we'll take a look at the electronics to determine the versatility and sound quality of each instrument.

Woods Used in Both

Maple wood pattern used for guitar building
Maple

Maple is one of the most popular necks for good reasons. It is a strong wood that is relatively cheap to make and looks beautiful. The highest quality maple is the hardest that comes from North America. Find out more about Maple.

Woods Used in the ESP LTD JR-208

Jatoba wood pattern used for guitar building
Jatoba
Mahogany wood pattern used for guitar building
Mahogany

Jatoba is a hard and dense wood that emphasizes the mid-lows, giving a fuller, more round sound than, for example, Mahogany. However, it also has a lot of clarity in the top end. Find out more about Jatoba.

Mahogany is a fairly rare wood nowadays. It's used mostly for bodies due to its relatively lightweight. Gibson popularized it with their Les Paul guitars during their golden years, so this wood has a lot of good reputation behind it. The most expensive type comes from South America and it's still used by Gibson even today. Find out more about Mahogany.

Woods Used in the Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT6QM

Basswood wood pattern used for guitar building
Basswood

Basswood is a lightweight type of wood that isn't as expensive as other popular choices for guitar building. It gives more power to the mid-range frequencies. Its color can vary from pale white to light brown. Find out more about Basswood.

Winner: ESP LTD JR-208.

Pickup Configuration

Both pickup configurations are HH. Double Humbucker (HH) is the choice for people who want a fuller, more round sound with tons of mids and lows. Humbuckers also get rid of the hum noise that plague single-coil pickups. They can work out for almost any genre going from Djent to even Jazz.

Pickups Quality

None of these use a specialized pickup brand for their pickups. Some of the best guitars on the market come with pickups from brands like EMG, Seymour Duncan, DiMarzio, etc. You might want to replace your pickups eventually if you want to get the best sound out of any of these instruments.

Both use Passive pickups. This is what's used for most music genres. They have a regular output and will serve you for both high-gain and clean tones. The alternative (Active pickups) offer a higher output that is mostly used for heavy music.

Winner: Tie.

Versatility Comparison

Some instruments offer you more ways to explore your creativity than others. Below you'll find how both compare when it comes to versatility.

Switch Options

The Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT6QM gives you 5 switch options while the ESP LTD JR-208 gives you 3. This means that the Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT6QM gives you more options to find the right pickup combination for the type of sound you want to achieve

Both give you different pickup mod options.

The ESP LTD JR-208 offers Coil Split.

Coil Split lets you disconnect one of the pickup coils. When used with humbuckers, it turns them into single-coil with lower output and cleaner tone.

On the other hand, the Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT6QM comes with the following: Multi-Voicing.

Multi-Voicing means the pickups come with multiple ''voices'', which means they can change the tone and gain by a simple switch or knob. Piezo, Fishman and similar are considered multi-voicing pickups.

ESP LTD JR-208 pickups switch and push knobs diagram
ESP LTD JR-208's switch options
Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT6QM pickups switch selector and push knobs diagram
Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT6QM's switch options

When evaluating versatility, we also take into consideration bridge and neck joint type, number of frets, switch options, amount of pickups and more.

Winner: Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT6QM.

Final Sound Quality Scores

ESP LTD JR-208
Pickups 55
Sustain 80
Versatility 69
Tuning Stability 65
Sound 67
Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT6QM
Pickups 55
Sustain 80
Versatility 72
Tuning Stability 75
Sound 71

Build Quality Comparison

When it comes to build quality, we like to take into account everything used to build the instrument. This includes materials, hardware and the quality control expected depending on the country where it was built. Let's see how the ESP LTD JR-208 compares to the Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT6QM.

Country of Origin

The manufacturing country can tell a lot about the build quality of an instrument. Both in this comparison where made in Indonesia.

Indonesia is becoming the most popular country for guitar building because they can make good instruments for a low price. Some people think that they're 'the new China' when it comes to build quality. But the truth is that Indonesian guitars are more consistent, although Chinese quality has improved a lot in the last few years.

Winner: Tie

Nut Material

If you want your guitar to stay in tune and sound good, you need a well cut nut. Nut quality can be inconsistent even when comparing two copies of the same model. The best way to make sure you're nut will be well done is by getting a nut made by an expert company like TUSQ or Micarta.

In this case, both have Plastic nuts. This is a low-quality nut that you might want to consider upgrading soon. Bone and TUSQ nuts are the best for guitars with a fixed or simple tremolo bridge.

Fret Material

Most fret wire is made of nickel silver. This material eventually wears down after a lot of use and most instruments end up needing a complete fret replacement. However, some expensive models come with stainless steel frets. This is what you should aim for if you can afford it.

Unfortunately, none of them come with stainless steel frets.

Winner: Tie.

Bridge

The perfect bridge for you will depend on your playstyle because they all have advantages and disadvantages. However, some bridges are more expensive—like Floyd Roses and Evertunes—and thus add more value to a guitar.

Both come with a similar bridge: Fixed. It's a simple bridge that is very beginner-friendly since it doesn't require any set-up. You can swap strings easily. It might also give more sustain since it doesn't have complex moving parts that make the strings lose vibration. However, it doesn't have the same versatility as a tremolo bridge.

Since we need to be objective, the most expensive type of bridge will be the winner of this section. In the end, this doesn't matter if you're not going to use the bridge for its original purpose, so choose the bridge that fits your playing style better.

Winner: Tie.

Tuners

The Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT6QM has the best tuners of the two because they are locking tuners. They'll help to keep your guitar in tune because they allow you to tune it without wrapping the strings around the posts. This avoids variations in the tuning due to the strings changing position at the post after a bend. They come at the disadvantage of being slightly heavier than regular tuners. Also, it makes it a lot easier to restring.

Winner: Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT6QM.

Neck Joint

Contrary to popular belief, the difference in sustain and tone that some neck joints give to a guitar is simply unperceivable—if they're all well built. However, some of them do have advantages over the others.

Both have a Bolt-On neck joint. This neck is joined to the body by 4 bolts that you can simply unscrew. This allows you to replace the neck or take it off for travel. It's the most common and cheapest way to build a guitar.

Winner: Tie.

Here is the list of features that were considered when choosing the winner in the Features subcategory:

Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP LTD JR-208
  • Expensive Wood
  • Coil Split Pickups
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Locking Tuners
  • Made in Indonesia
  • No High-Quality Nut
  • No Top Brand Pickups
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Luminescent Inlay
  • No Tremolo
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock
Strengths & Weaknesses
Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT6QM
  • Locking Tuners
  • Multi-Voicing Pickups
  • Luminescent Inlay
  • Strap Lock
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • Made in Indonesia
  • No Expensive Woods
  • No High-Quality Nut
  • No Top Brand Pickups
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Tremolo
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

Final Build Quality Scores

ESP LTD JR-208
Quality of materials 41
Features 55
Quality Control 70
Build Quality 55
Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT6QM
Quality of materials 45
Features 75
Quality Control 70
Build Quality 63

Playability Comparison

Let's now compare their playability. Bear in mind that the instrument will feel different depending on your hand size and play style. That's why you should always test before buying. But if you can't or want a second opinion on it, we can still take a look at each of the important measurements of the instrument for you. This way, we can predict how easy a guitar might be to play, or how different it will feel compared to the other.

Remember that, even though the difference might seem small, every inch counts when it comes to feeling of the instrument in your hands. Any variation can completely change how comfortable a guitar feels in your hands.

Nut Width

ESP LTD JR-208 Nut Width
ESP LTD JR-208 Nut Width
Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT6QM Nut Width
Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT6QM Nut Width

The nut width will affect the separation between strings at the nut. In this comparison, the ESP LTD JR-208 has the wider nut with 54mm (2.126'') vs 42.9mm (1.688''). This is a 11.1mm (0.438'') difference

This means that it will be more difficult to do bar chords on the ESP LTD JR-208, especially closer to the nut. However, it's also easier to play without muting strings accidently. This favors people with big hands.

Scale Length

ESP LTD JR-208's Scale Length
ESP LTD JR-208's Scale Length
Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT6QM's Scale Length
Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT6QM's Scale Length

The scale length is one of the things that influences playability the most. This is the distance between the nut and the bridge and will affect everything from low action allowance, difficulty to perform bends, fret separation, and even tone.

The ESP LTD JR-208 has the longest scale: 27". The Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT6QM is only 25.5" long. This is a 1.5'' (38.1mm) scale length difference.

This longer scale means that the strings need more tension to get in tune. This is good if you want to avoid fret buzz, which can happen when the strings are too loose and touch the frets while vibrating. This is especially important when playing in lower tunings. This will also let you reduce the gap between fretboard and strings (low action) to make them easier to press down. However, this higher tension will also make it harder to perform bends and vibratos as the strings will feel stiffer.

This also means that the frets have a longer separation between each other, so this will make it harder for people with smaller hands when playing some chord positions.

Another characteristic of a longer scale is that it makes the guitar sound 'snappier' or brighter. This is due to the extra separation between harmonics and overtones produced by the tension. This influences tone more than any other factor (except the pickups).

Lastly, remember that you can also affect the tension of the strings by changing your string gauge. You can use a thicker gauge for more tension and a lighter one for less tension.

Neck Profile

ESP LTD JR-208 Neck Profile
ESP LTD JR-208's neck profile
Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT6QM Neck Profile
Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT6QM's neck profile

No single neck shape is better than others. However, most people tend to prefer a thinner necks because it doesn't get in their way when playing fast and most hand sizes can adapt to it pretty well. However, some people still prefer thicker necks for a better grip, especially if they have big hands.

In this case, both have different neck shapes:

The ESP LTD JR-208 has a U type of neck. This is also referred to as ''baseball neck'' because of its shape. It's usually thick, which is why some people with big hands like it. However, they can also be thin, similar to a C shape, but with more shoulders for a better grip.

The Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT6QM, on the other hand, has a D neck. This is a thin and flat neck that is made for playing fast. If you prefer a neck that doesn't get in your way when soloing, this is the shape you should use. Guitarists that prefer to have a bit more grip won't like this type of neck.

Fretboard Radius

ESP LTD JR-208 Fingerboard Radius
ESP LTD JR-208's Fingerboard radius
Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT6QM Fingerboard Radius
Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT6QM's Fingerboard radius

Most guitar fretboards are not flat; they usually have a curve or arc across their width. A curved fretboard will make it easier to perform chords without muting strings, while a flatter one will make it easier to play single notes, which is good for bending and soloing in general. The best fretboards have a compound radius that varies across the fingerboard, but they're not common since they take a lot more work to build.

In this case, the ESP LTD JR-208's fingerboard radius is smaller, which means it's more curved than the Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT6QM's. This extra arc will make playing chords easier in this model. You won't be as likely to mute the strings, especially if you have big hands. However, playing single notes and bending will be easier on the Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT6QM.

Hand Size Comfortability

Everyone has a different hand size, and that's why it's recommended to try a guitar before buying, even if others tell you that it's comfortable to play. However, we can know whether a guitar favors small or large hands just by knowing its exact measurements.

And after taking into account the scale length, nut width, neck profile and fretboard radius, we can conclude that the ESP LTD JR-208 favors large hands more than the Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT6QM.

ESP LTD JR-208:
Big Hands
Small Hands
Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT6QM:
Big Hands
Small Hands

Fret Size

ESP LTD JR-208 Frets Size
ESP LTD JR-208's Frets Size
Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT6QM Frets Size
Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT6QM's Frets Size

The ESP LTD JR-208 has XL Jumbo frets, which should be taller than the Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT6QM's Jumbo frets.

Some people prefer taller frets because they result in more sustain since the strings get pressed cleanly without interference from the fretboard. However, if they're too tall—like Jumbo frets—, you might change the pitch of the strings accidentally if you press too hard because you won't be touching the fretboard with your fingers. This is also why some guitarists with a heavy grip prefer smaller frets. They like to feel the fingerboard to avoid pressing down too hard and getting out of pitch.

Final Playability Scores

ESP LTD JR-208
Bending & Vibrato Ease 85
Chord Playability 60
Solo Playability 80
Playability 75
Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT6QM
Bending & Vibrato Ease 85
Chord Playability 50
Solo Playability 90
Playability 75

Specs Side-by-Side

LTD JR-208 vs Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT6QM
General LTD JR-208 Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT6QM
Brand: ESP LTD Jackson
Year: 2020 2019
Configuration: HH HH
Strings: 8 6
Made in: Indonesia Indonesia
Series: Signature Artist Signature
Colors: Blue Blue Burst
Left-Handed Version: No No
Body
Type: Solid Body Solid Body
Body Material: Mahogany Basswood
Bridge: LTD Fixed Bridge w/ string thru Jackson HT6 String-Through-Body Hardtail
Neck
Neck Joint: Bolt-On Bolt-On
Tuners: LTD Jackson Sealed Die-Cast Locking
Fretboard: Roasted Jatoba Caramelized Maple
Neck Material: Maple Caramelized Maple
Decoration: Offset Blocks Offset White Dot
Scale Size: 27" 25.5"
Shape: Thin U Speed
Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.787'' (20mm) - 12th Fret: 0.866'' (22mm) 1st Fret: 0.775'' (19.7mm) - 12th Fret: 0.835'' (21.2mm)
Frets: 24 XL Jumbo Nickel Silver 24 Jumbo Nickel Silver
Fretboard Radius: 15.75" 20"
Nut: Plastic Plastic
Nut Width: 54mm (2.126'') 42.9mm (1.688'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickup: ESP Designed LH-308B (Humbucker / Passive) Jackson Uncovered MM1 (Humbucker / Passive)
Middle Pickup:
Neck Pickup: ESP Designed LH-308N (Humbucker / Passive) Jackson Uncovered MM1 (Humbucker / Passive)
Switch: 3 Way 5 Way
Knobs: Bell Dome
Pickup Mods: Coil Split Multi-Voicing
Volume Controls: 1 1
Tone Controls: 1 1