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Epiphone IGC 1959 Les Paul Standard, Washed Cherry Sunburst, Exclusive vs ESP TH-1000 Evertune See Thru Black Sunburst

Epiphone IGC 1959 Les Paul Standard, Washed Cherry Sunburst, Exclusive
Electric$1,299
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68Overall / 100
ESP TH-1000 Evertune See Thru Black Sunburst
Electric$1,699
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85Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP TH-1000 Evertune See Thru Black Sunburst 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 $1,699)
ESP TH-1000 Evertune See Thru Black Sunburst wins on
  • Better build (97 vs 65)
  • Better playability (81 vs 75)
  • Better sound (77 vs 68)
  • Better value (82 vs 66)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricIGC 1959 Les Paul Standard, Washed Cherry Sunburst, ExclusiveTH-1000 Evertune See Thru Black Sunburst
Overall6885
Build6597
Playability7581
Sound6877
Value6682

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecIGC 1959 Les Paul Standard, Washed Cherry Sunburst, ExclusiveTH-1000 Evertune See Thru Black Sunburst
BrandEpiphoneESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country—JP
Body woodMahoganySwamp Ash
Neck woodOne Piece Mahogany3Pc Roasted Maple
FretboardLaurelMacassar Ebony
Strings66
Frets2224
Scale24.75"25.5"
PickupsGibson Custombucker / Gibson CustombuckerSeymour Duncan Mortal Coil 3-Voice Humbucker Direct-Mount *(Pull Volume for Voice 3 / Pull Tone for Voice 2) / Seymour Duncan Mortal Coil 3-Voice Humbucker Direct-Mount *(Pull Volume for Voice 3 / Pull Tone for Voice 2)
Rating——
Price$1,299$1,699
BindingSingle-ply, Top and Fretboard—
Body FinishPolyurethane VOS—
Body shapeLes Paul—
Body StylesLes Paul—
BridgeABR-1EverTune
Bridge pickupGibson CustombuckerSeymour Duncan Mortal Coil 3-Voice Humbucker Direct-Mount *(Pull Volume for Voice 3 / Pull Tone for Voice 2)
CaseHardshell with Brown Exterior, Pink Interior, and Inspired by Gibson Custom GraphicsST-1 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(Push/Pull)/Tone(Push/Pull)/3-way Switch
FinishNickelSee Thru Black Sunburst
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 CustombuckerSeymour Duncan Mortal Coil 3-Voice Humbucker Direct-Mount *(Pull Volume for Voice 3 / Pull Tone for Voice 2)
NutGraph TechBlack Bone
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 / 24.75in25.5"
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 VeneerFlamed Maple
Truss rodAdjustable—
Truss Rod Cover2-ply Black; Blank, Wide White—
Tuner PlatingNickel—
TunersEpiphone Deluxe with Keystone ButtonsLTD Locking
Case Included—N
Construction—Bolt-On
Hardware—Black
Neck profile—Thin U
Strap Button—Standard

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