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Epiphone Extura Prophecy, Aged White Tiger Burst, Exclusive vs ESP EC-1000 Pearl White

Epiphone Extura Prophecy, Aged White Tiger Burst, Exclusive
Electric$1,099
No ratings yet
74Overall / 100
ESP EC-1000 Pearl White
Electric$1,499
No ratings yet
85Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP EC-1000 Pearl White comes out ahead overall — 85 to 74 on our estimated score.

Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.

Epiphone Extura Prophecy, Aged White Tiger Burst, Exclusive wins on
  • Lower price ($1,099 vs $1,499)
ESP EC-1000 Pearl White wins on
  • Better build (93 vs 71)
  • Better playability (84 vs 78)
  • Better value (82 vs 71)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricExtura Prophecy, Aged White Tiger Burst, ExclusiveEC-1000 Pearl White
Overall7485
Build7193
Playability7884
Sound7477
Value7182

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecExtura Prophecy, Aged White Tiger Burst, ExclusiveEC-1000 Pearl White
BrandEpiphoneESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country—JP
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodMahogany3Pc Mahogany
FretboardEbonyMacassar Ebony
Strings66
Frets2424
Scale24.72"24.75"
PickupsFishman Fluence Proprietary / Fishman Fluence ProprietaryFishman Fluence Modern 3-Voice Humbucker Alnico Brushed Stainless Direct-Mount *(Pull Neck Volume for Voice 3 / Pull Tone for Voice 2) / Fishman Fluence Modern 3-Voice Humbucker Ceramic Brushed Stainless Direct-Mount *(Pull Neck Volume for Voice 3 / Pull Tone for Voice 2)
Rating——
Price$1,099$1,499
BindingSingle-ply White—
Body FinishAged Gloss—
Body shapeExtura—
Body StylesExplorer—
BridgeLockTone Tune-O-MaticTonePros Locking TOM & Tailpiece
Bridge pickupFishman Fluence ProprietaryFishman Fluence Modern 3-Voice Humbucker Ceramic Brushed Stainless Direct-Mount *(Pull Neck Volume for Voice 3 / Pull Tone for Voice 2)
CasePremium Gig BagEC GUITAR FORM FIT CASE
Control CoversBlack; PVC, back plate with battery compartment—
Control KnobsKnurled Metal, Brushed Nickel—
ControlsMaster Volume, Master Tone - push/pull switches for pickup voicing optionsVolume/Volume(Push/Pull)/Tone(Push/Pull)/Toggle Switch
FinishBrushed NickelPearl White
Fretboard inlayBlock and Triangle; Abalone compliments body color—
Fretboard radius305.0mm / 12.01in350mm
Fret Count24—
HeadstockExplorer—
Headstock InlayModern Epiphone in Mother of Pearl—
Jack Plate CoverBrushed Nickel plated metal square—
JointGlued in—
ModelEIXTYAWTBN1—
Mounting RingsBlack; PVC—
Neck pickupFishman Fluence ProprietaryFishman Fluence Modern 3-Voice Humbucker Alnico Brushed Stainless Direct-Mount *(Pull Neck Volume for Voice 3 / Pull Tone for Voice 2)
NutBlack Graph Tech NuBoneMolded
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in42mm
Output JackEpiphone Heavy Duty 1/4"—
Pickup CoversBrushed Nickel—
Pickup Selector3-way Epiphone toggle—
Plastic PartsBlack; PVC—
ProfileAsymmetrical SlimTaper—
Scale length628.0mm / 24.72in24.75"
Strap ButtonsPosiLok Strap Buttons—
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046—
Switch TipBlack—
SwitchwasherNone—
TailpieceLockTone Stop Bar—
Top woodAAA Flame Maple veneer—
Truss rodDual Action—
Truss Rod Cover2-Ply (B/W), 3-Hole Bell—
Tuner PlatingBrushed Nickel—
TunersGrover Locking RotomaticLTD Locking
Case Included—N
Construction—Set-Thru
Hardware—Chrome
Neck profile—Thin U
Strap Button—Standard

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