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Epiphone IGC 1964 SG Standard Reissue with Maestro Vibrola, Antique Pelham Blue, Exclusive vs ESP TH-1000 Evertune See Thru Black Sunburst

Epiphone IGC 1964 SG Standard Reissue with Maestro Vibrola, Antique Pelham Blue, 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 1964 SG Standard Reissue with Maestro Vibrola, Antique Pelham Blue, 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 1964 SG Standard Reissue with Maestro Vibrola, Antique Pelham Blue, ExclusiveTH-1000 Evertune See Thru Black Sunburst
Overall6885
Build6597
Playability7581
Sound6877
Value6682

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecIGC 1964 SG Standard Reissue with Maestro Vibrola, Antique Pelham Blue, ExclusiveTH-1000 Evertune See Thru Black Sunburst
BrandEpiphoneESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country—JP
Body woodMahoganySwamp Ash
Neck woodOne Piece Mahogany3Pc Roasted Maple
FretboardRosewoodMacassar 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, Fretboard—
Body FinishVintage Gloss—
Body shapeSG—
Body StylesSG—
BridgeTune-O-MaticEverTune
Bridge pickupGibson CustombuckerSeymour Duncan Mortal Coil 3-Voice Humbucker Direct-Mount *(Pull Volume for Voice 3 / Pull Tone for Voice 2)
CaseBlack Hardshell with Goldenrod Interior, Gold Hardware, and Inspired by Gibson Custom LogoST-1 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 CapacitorsVolume(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—
Headstock InlayEpiphone Logo and Gibson Crown in Mother of Pearl (Aged)—
JointGlued In, Set Neck; Long Tenon—
ModelECSGR4PENH1—
Mounting RingsBlack—
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—
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 Locking
Case Included—N
Construction—Bolt-On
Hardware—Black
Neck profile—Thin U
Strap Button—Standard
Top wood—Flamed Maple

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