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Epiphone Flying V Prophecy, Left-Handed, Aged Jet Black Metallic vs ESP EC-1000 Granite Sparkle

Epiphone Flying V Prophecy, Left-Handed, Aged Jet Black Metallic
Electric$1,099
No ratings yet
74Overall / 100
ESP EC-1000 Granite Sparkle
Electric$1,499
No ratings yet
85Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP EC-1000 Granite Sparkle 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 Flying V Prophecy, Left-Handed, Aged Jet Black Metallic wins on
  • Lower price ($1,099 vs $1,499)
ESP EC-1000 Granite Sparkle wins on
  • Better build (93 vs 71)
  • Better playability (84 vs 78)
  • Better value (82 vs 71)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricFlying V Prophecy, Left-Handed, Aged Jet Black MetallicEC-1000 Granite Sparkle
Overall7485
Build7193
Playability7884
Sound7477
Value7182

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecFlying V Prophecy, Left-Handed, Aged Jet Black MetallicEC-1000 Granite Sparkle
BrandEpiphoneESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country—JP
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodMahogany3Pc Mahogany
FretboardEbonyMacassar Ebony
Strings66
Frets2424
Scale24.72"24.75"
PickupsFishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck / Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy BridgeFishman Fluence Modern 3-Voice Humbucker Alnico Black Nickel Direct-Mount *(Pull Neck Volume for Voice 3 / Pull Tone for Voice 2) / Fishman Fluence Modern 3-Voice Humbucker Ceramic Black Nickel Direct-Mount *(Pull Neck Volume for Voice 3 / Pull Tone for Voice 2)
Rating——
Price$1,099$1,499
BindingMulti-ply—
Body shapeFlying V—
Body StylesFlying V—
BridgeEpiphone LockTone Tune-O-MaticTonePros Locking TOM & Tailpiece
Bridge pickupFishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy BridgeFishman Fluence Modern 3-Voice Humbucker Ceramic Black Nickel 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 pots for pickup voice selectionVolume/Volume(Push/Pull)/Tone(Push/Pull)/Toggle Switch
End Of Board Width57.35mm / 2.26in—
FinishBrushed NickelGranite Sparkle
Fretboard inlayCustom Block and Triangle Mother of Pearl/Abalone—
Fretboard radius305.0mm / 12.01in350mm
Fret Count24—
Headstock'58 Flying V—
Headstock InlayModern Epiphone in Mother of Pearl, Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl—
Jack Plate CoverBrushed Nickel Square—
JointSet Neck—
ModelEIFVYAJBBN1L—
Mounting RingsBlack; PVC—
Neck pickupFishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy NeckFishman Fluence Modern 3-Voice Humbucker Alnico Black Nickel Direct-Mount *(Pull Neck Volume for Voice 3 / Pull Tone for Voice 2)
NutGraph Tech NuBone XL BlackMolded
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in42mm
Output JackEpiphone Heavy Duty 1/4"—
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 Cap—
SwitchwasherNone—
TailpieceEpiphone LockTone Stop Bar—
Top woodAAA Flame Maple veneer—
Truss rodDual Action—
Truss Rod Cover2-ply Bell—
Tuner PlatingBrushed Nickel—
TunersGrover Locking RotomaticLTD Locking
Case Included—N
Construction—Set-Thru
Hardware—Black
Neck profile—Thin U
Strap Button—Standard

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