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Epiphone IGC 1964 SG Standard Reissue with Maestro Vibrola, Antique Pelham Blue, Exclusive vs ESP LTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic

Epiphone IGC 1964 SG Standard Reissue with Maestro Vibrola, Antique Pelham Blue, Exclusive
Electric$1,299
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68Overall / 100
ESP LTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic
Electric$1,699
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66Overall / 100

The verdict

The Epiphone IGC 1964 SG Standard Reissue with Maestro Vibrola, Antique Pelham Blue, Exclusive and ESP LTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic are closely matched overall — 68 to 66 on our estimated score.

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

Epiphone IGC 1964 SG Standard Reissue with Maestro Vibrola, Antique Pelham Blue, Exclusive wins on
  • Lower price ($1,299 vs $1,699)
ESP LTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic wins on

No standout advantage.

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricIGC 1964 SG Standard Reissue with Maestro Vibrola, Antique Pelham Blue, ExclusiveLTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic
Overall6866
Build6561
Playability7572
Sound6868
Value6664

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecIGC 1964 SG Standard Reissue with Maestro Vibrola, Antique Pelham Blue, ExclusiveLTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic
BrandEpiphoneESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country——
Body woodMahoganyAlder
Neck woodOne Piece MahoganyMaple
FretboardRosewoodMacassar Ebony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"25.5"
PickupsGibson Custombucker / Gibson CustombuckerESP LS-120 *(Pull to Select) / Seymour Duncan ‘78 Direct Mount *(Push to Select)
Rating——
Price$1,299$1,699
BindingSingle-ply, Fretboard—
Body FinishVintage Gloss—
Body shapeSG—
Body StylesSG—
BridgeTune-O-MaticFloyd Rose 1000SE
Bridge pickupGibson CustombuckerSeymour Duncan ‘78 Direct Mount *(Push to Select)
CaseBlack Hardshell with Goldenrod Interior, Gold Hardware, and Inspired by Gibson Custom LogoST-TE Guitar Form Fit Case
Control CoversBlack—
Control KnobsBlack Top Hat with Chrome Reflector and Nickel Dial Pointer—
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone; CTS Potentiometers, Black Beauty Paper in Oil CapacitorsPassive
FinishNickelBlack w/ Desert Eagle Graphic
Fretboard inlayMother of Pearl Trapezoid—
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in305mm
Fret Count22—
HeadstockGibson Open Book—
Headstock InlayEpiphone Logo and Gibson Crown in Mother of Pearl (Aged)—
JointGlued In, Set Neck; Long Tenon—
ModelECSGR4PENH1—
Mounting RingsBlack—
Neck pickupGibson CustombuckerESP LS-120 *(Pull to Select)
NutGraph TechLocking
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in43mm nut / 45mm neck width
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft—
Pickguard5-ply Black, Wide Bevel—
Pickup CoversNickel—
Pickup SelectorSwitchcraft 3-way Toggle—
Profile60s SlimTaper—
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in25.5"
Strap Buttons2 - Bottom and Below Neck Heel—
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046—
Switch TipIvory—
SwitchwasherBlack with Gold Text—
TailpieceMaestro Vibrola—
Truss rodDual Action—
Truss Rod Cover2-ply Bell; Blank, Wide White—
Tuner PlatingNickel—
TunersEpiphone Deluxe, Double RingLTD
Case Included—Y
Construction—Bolt-On
Hardware—Black
Neck profile—GL Original U
Strap Button—Standard

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