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Epiphone IGC 1959 Les Paul Standard, Washed Cherry Sunburst, Exclusive vs ESP EC-1000 Pearl White

Epiphone IGC 1959 Les Paul Standard, Washed Cherry Sunburst, Exclusive
Electric$1,299
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68Overall / 100
ESP EC-1000 Pearl White
Electric$1,499
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85Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP EC-1000 Pearl White 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, Washed Cherry Sunburst, Exclusive wins on
  • Lower price ($1,299 vs $1,499)
ESP EC-1000 Pearl White 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, Washed Cherry Sunburst, ExclusiveEC-1000 Pearl White
Overall6885
Build6593
Playability7584
Sound6877
Value6682

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecIGC 1959 Les Paul Standard, Washed Cherry Sunburst, ExclusiveEC-1000 Pearl White
BrandEpiphoneESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country—JP
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodOne Piece Mahogany3Pc Mahogany
FretboardLaurelMacassar Ebony
Strings66
Frets2224
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsGibson Custombucker / Gibson CustombuckerFishman 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$1,299$1,499
BindingSingle-ply, Top and Fretboard—
Body FinishPolyurethane VOS—
Body shapeLes Paul—
Body StylesLes Paul—
BridgeABR-1TonePros Locking TOM & Tailpiece
Bridge pickupGibson CustombuckerFishman Fluence Modern 3-Voice Humbucker Ceramic Brushed Stainless 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; Inspired by Gibson Custom Logo in Gold—
Control KnobsGold Top Hat with Nickel-plated Dial Pointer—
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone; CTS Potentiometers, Mallory Capacitors, 50s WiringVolume/Volume(Push/Pull)/Tone(Push/Pull)/Toggle Switch
FinishNickelPearl White
Fretboard inlayMother of Pearl Trapezoid—
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in350mm
Fret Count22—
HeadstockGibson Open Book R9-style with Inspired by Gibson Custom Double Diamond Etched on the Back, Below the Serial Number—
Headstock InlayEpiphone Logo in Mother of Pearl—
Jack Plate CoverCream Plastic, Square—
JointGlued In, Set Neck; Long Tenon—
ModelECLPS59WCSNH3—
Mounting RingsCream—
Neck pickupGibson CustombuckerFishman Fluence Modern 3-Voice Humbucker Alnico Brushed Stainless 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 Selector3-way Switchcraft—
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 Text—
TailpieceGibson Historic Reissue Stop Bar—
Top woodMaple with AAA Flame Maple Veneer—
Truss rodAdjustable—
Truss Rod Cover2-ply Black; Blank, Wide White—
Tuner PlatingNickel—
TunersEpiphone Deluxe with Keystone ButtonsLTD Locking
Case Included—N
Construction—Set-Thru
Hardware—Chrome
Neck profile—Thin U
Strap Button—Standard

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