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Epiphone IGC 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue, Lemon Burst, Exclusive vs ESP EC-1000 Granite Sparkle

Epiphone IGC 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue, Lemon Burst, Exclusive
Electric$1,299
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68Overall / 100
ESP EC-1000 Granite Sparkle
Electric$1,499
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85Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP EC-1000 Granite Sparkle comes out ahead overall — 85 to 68 on our estimated score.

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

Epiphone IGC 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue, Lemon Burst, Exclusive wins on
  • Lower price ($1,299 vs $1,499)
ESP EC-1000 Granite Sparkle wins on
  • Better build (93 vs 65)
  • Better playability (84 vs 75)
  • Better sound (77 vs 68)
  • Better value (82 vs 66)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricIGC 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue, Lemon Burst, ExclusiveEC-1000 Granite Sparkle
Overall6885
Build6593
Playability7584
Sound6877
Value6682

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecIGC 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue, Lemon Burst, ExclusiveEC-1000 Granite Sparkle
BrandEpiphoneESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country—JP
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodOne Piece Mahogany3Pc Mahogany
FretboardRosewoodMacassar Ebony
Strings66
Frets2224
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsGibson Custombucker / Gibson CustombuckerFishman 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$1,299$1,499
BindingSingle-ply Cream, Top and Fretboard—
Body FinishVintage Gloss—
Body shapeLes Paul—
Body StylesLes Paul—
BridgeABR-1 Tune-O-MaticTonePros Locking TOM & Tailpiece
Bridge pickupGibson CustombuckerFishman Fluence Modern 3-Voice Humbucker Ceramic Black Nickel Direct-Mount *(Pull Neck Volume for Voice 3 / Pull Tone for Voice 2)
CaseHardshell with Brown Exterior, Pink Interior, and Inspired by Gibson Custom GraphicsEC GUITAR FORM FIT CASE
Control CoversBlack with Gold Inspired by Gibson Custom Logo—
Control KnobsGold Top Hat with Nickel-plated Dial Pointer—
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone; CTS Potentiometers, Bumblebee Paper in Oil CapacitorsVolume/Volume(Push/Pull)/Tone(Push/Pull)/Toggle Switch
FinishNickelGranite Sparkle
Fretboard inlayMother-of-Pearl Trapezoid—
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in350mm
Fret Count22—
HeadstockGibson Open Book—
Headstock InlayEpiphone Logo in Aged Mother of Pearl, Les Paul Model Gold Silkscreen—
Jack Plate CoverCream—
JointGlued In, Set Neck; Long Tenon—
ModelECLPR9LMNH1—
Mounting RingsCream—
Neck pickupGibson CustombuckerFishman Fluence Modern 3-Voice Humbucker Alnico Black Nickel Direct-Mount *(Pull Neck Volume for Voice 3 / Pull Tone for Voice 2)
NutGraph TechMolded
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in42mm
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft—
PickguardCream, No Bevel—
Pickup CoversNickel—
Pickup SelectorSwitchcraft 3-way Toggle—
Profile1959 Rounded Medium C—
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in24.75"
Strap Buttons2 - Bottom and Shoulder—
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046—
Switch TipAmber—
SwitchwasherCream with Gold Hotstamp—
TailpieceGibson Historic Reissue Aluminum Stop Bar—
Top woodMaple with AAA Flame Maple Veneer—
Truss rodDual Action—
Truss Rod Cover2-ply Black Bell; Blank, Wide White—
Tuner PlatingNickel—
TunersEpiphone Deluxe, Single Ring Keystone ButtonLTD Locking
Case Included—N
Construction—Set-Thru
Hardware—Black
Neck profile—Thin U
Strap Button—Standard

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