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Epiphone IGC 1960 Les Paul Special Double Cut Reissue, Pelham Blue, Exclusive vs ESP EC-1000 Pearl White

Epiphone IGC 1960 Les Paul Special Double Cut Reissue, Pelham Blue, Exclusive
Electric$999
No ratings yet
68Overall / 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 68 on our estimated score.

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

Epiphone IGC 1960 Les Paul Special Double Cut Reissue, Pelham Blue, Exclusive wins on
  • Lower price ($999 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 1960 Les Paul Special Double Cut Reissue, Pelham Blue, ExclusiveEC-1000 Pearl White
Overall6885
Build6593
Playability7584
Sound6877
Value6682

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecIGC 1960 Les Paul Special Double Cut Reissue, Pelham Blue, ExclusiveEC-1000 Pearl White
BrandEpiphoneESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country—JP
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodOne Piece Mahogany3Pc Mahogany
FretboardRosewoodMacassar Ebony
Strings66
Frets2224
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsGibson Custom USA P-90 Soapbar / Gibson Custom USA P-90 SoapbarFishman 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$999$1,499
BindingSingle-ply Cream, Fretboard—
Body FinishVintage Gloss—
Body shapeLes Paul Double Cut—
Body StylesDouble Cut—
BridgeHistorical Wraparound with Intonation Adjustment ScrewsTonePros Locking TOM & Tailpiece
Bridge pickupGibson Custom USA P-90 SoapbarFishman 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 with Gold Inspired by Gibson Custom Logo—
Control KnobsBlack Top Hat with Nickel Dial Pointer—
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone; CTS Potentiometers, Bumblebee Paper-in-Oil CapacitorsVolume/Volume(Push/Pull)/Tone(Push/Pull)/Toggle Switch
FinishNickelPearl White
Fretboard inlayMother of Pearl Dot—
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in350mm
Fret Count22—
HeadstockGibson Open Book; Historical Headstock Wing Blocks—
Headstock InlayEpiphone Logo in Aged Mother of Pearl, Les Paul Special Gold Silkscreen—
Jack Plate Cover3-ply Black—
JointGlued In, Set Neck—
ModelECLSR0PENH1—
Neck pickupGibson Custom USA P-90 SoapbarFishman 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—
PickguardHistoric-style Les Paul Special Black 5-ply; Wide Bevel—
Pickup CoversBlack Soapbar—
Pickup Selector3-way Switchcraft—
Profile60s SlimTaper™—
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in24.75"
Strap Buttons2 - Bottom and Back of Body—
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046—
Switch TipAmber—
SwitchwasherBlack with White Text—
Truss rodDual Action—
Truss Rod Cover2-ply Black Bell; Blank, Wide White—
Tuner PlatingNickel—
TunersEpiphone Deluxe Three on a Plate; White ButtonLTD Locking
Case Included—N
Construction—Set-Thru
Hardware—Chrome
Neck profile—Thin U
Strap Button—Standard

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