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Epiphone IGC 1963 Les Paul SG Custom With Maestro Vibrola, Classic White vs ESP EC-1000 Granite Sparkle

Epiphone IGC 1963 Les Paul SG Custom With Maestro Vibrola, Classic White
Electric$1,499
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70Overall / 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 70 on our estimated score.

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

Epiphone IGC 1963 Les Paul SG Custom With Maestro Vibrola, Classic White wins on

No standout advantage.

ESP EC-1000 Granite Sparkle wins on
  • Better build (93 vs 65)
  • Better playability (84 vs 75)
  • Better value (82 vs 68)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricIGC 1963 Les Paul SG Custom With Maestro Vibrola, Classic WhiteEC-1000 Granite Sparkle
Overall7085
Build6593
Playability7584
Sound7377
Value6882

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecIGC 1963 Les Paul SG Custom With Maestro Vibrola, Classic WhiteEC-1000 Granite Sparkle
BrandEpiphoneESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country—JP
Body woodTwo Piece Solid Mahogany, Center SeamMahogany
Neck woodOne Piece Mahogany3Pc Mahogany
FretboardEbonyMacassar 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$1,499$1,499
Binding5-ply Headstock, Single-ply Fretboard—
Body FinishPolyurethane VOS—
Body shapeSG—
Body StylesSG—
BridgeTune-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)
CaseBlack Hardshell with Goldenrod Interior, Gold Hardware, and Inspired by Gibson Custom LogoEC GUITAR FORM FIT CASE
Control CoversWhite with Inspired by Gibson Custom Logo in Black—
Control KnobsBlack Top Hat with Gold Reflector and Nickel Dial Pointer—
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS Potentiometers, Mallory CapacitorsVolume/Volume(Push/Pull)/Tone(Push/Pull)/Toggle Switch
FinishGoldGranite Sparkle
Fretboard inlayMother of Pearl Block—
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in350mm
Fret Count22—
HeadstockGibson-style Open Book—
Headstock InlayEpiphone Logo and Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl—
JointGlued In, Set Neck; Long Tenon—
Middle pickupGibson Custombucker—
ModelECSGC63CWVGM1—
Mounting RingsBlack—
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 JackSwitchcraft 1/4"—
Pickguard3-ply White; White Tenon Cover with Les Paul Custom in Black Text—
Pickup CoversGold—
Pickup SelectorSwitchcraft 3-way Toggle—
ProfileSlimTaper—
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in24.75"
Strap Buttons2 - Bottom and Behind Heel—
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046—
Switch TipIvory—
SwitchwasherBlack with Gold Text—
TailpieceMaestro Vibrola—
Truss rodDual Action—
Truss Rod Cover2-ply Black Bell with Les Paul Custom in White Text—
Tuner PlatingGold—
TunersGrover Rotomatic; 18:1 RatioLTD Locking
Case Included—N
Construction—Set-Thru
Hardware—Black
Neck profile—Thin U
Strap Button—Standard

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