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Epiphone IGC 1963 IGC Firebird V Reissue with Maestro Vibrola, Polaris White vs ESP EC-1000 Pearl White

Epiphone IGC 1963 IGC Firebird V Reissue with Maestro Vibrola, Polaris White
Electric$1,699
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69Overall / 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 69 on our estimated score.

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

Epiphone IGC 1963 IGC Firebird V Reissue with Maestro Vibrola, Polaris White wins on

No standout advantage.

ESP EC-1000 Pearl White wins on
  • Better build (93 vs 65)
  • Better playability (84 vs 75)
  • Better sound (77 vs 71)
  • Better value (82 vs 67)
  • Lower price ($1,499 vs $1,699)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricIGC 1963 IGC Firebird V Reissue with Maestro Vibrola, Polaris WhiteEC-1000 Pearl White
Overall6985
Build6593
Playability7584
Sound7177
Value6782

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecIGC 1963 IGC Firebird V Reissue with Maestro Vibrola, Polaris WhiteEC-1000 Pearl White
BrandEpiphoneESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country—JP
Body woodMahogany (Wings)Mahogany
Neck wood9-ply Mahogany/Walnut3Pc Mahogany
FretboardRosewoodMacassar Ebony
Strings66
Frets2224
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsGibson USA Firebird Mini Humbucker with Alnico 5 Magnets / Gibson USA Firebird Mini Humbucker with Alnico 5 MagnetsFishman 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$1,699$1,499
BindingSingle-ply Cream, Fretboard—
Body FinishVintage Gloss—
Body shapeFirebird—
Body StylesFirebird—
BridgeEpiphone ABR-1TonePros Locking TOM & Tailpiece
Bridge pickupGibson USA Firebird Mini Humbucker with Alnico 5 MagnetsFishman Fluence Modern 3-Voice Humbucker Ceramic Brushed Stainless Direct-Mount *(Pull Neck Volume for Voice 3 / Pull Tone for Voice 2)
Control CoversBlack with Silver Inspired by Gibson Custom Logo Hotstamp—
Control KnobsBlack Top Hat with Reflector—
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone; Hand-wired with CTS Potentiometers and Mallory CapacitorsVolume/Volume(Push/Pull)/Tone(Push/Pull)/Toggle Switch
FinishNickelPearl White
Fretboard inlayMother of Pearl Trapezoid—
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in350mm
Fret Count22—
JointNeck-Through-Body Construction—
Mounting RingsNickel—
Neck pickupGibson USA Firebird Mini Humbucker with Alnico 5 MagnetsFishman 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—
Pickguard3-ply White; Firebird Logo Hotstamp in Red—
Pickup CoversNickel—
Pickup Selector3-way Switchcraft Toggle—
Profile1963 Firebird—
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in24.75"
Strap Buttons3 - Bottom, Shoulder, and Neck Heel - Historic Firebird Strap Button Placement Locations—
Switch TipIvory—
TailpieceMaestro Vibrola—
Truss rodDual Action—
Truss Rod CoverSingle Ply Black with Epiphone Logo in Gold—
Tuner PlatingNickel—
TunersKluson Banjo-style PlanetaryLTD Locking
Case—EC GUITAR FORM FIT CASE
Case Included—N
Construction—Set-Thru
Hardware—Chrome
Neck profile—Thin U
Strap Button—Standard

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