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Epiphone IGC 1964 SG Standard Reissue with Maestro Vibrola, Cherry Red vs ESP EC-1000 Granite Sparkle

Epiphone IGC 1964 SG Standard Reissue with Maestro Vibrola, Cherry Red
Electric$1,299
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68Overall / 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 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, Cherry Red wins on
  • Lower price ($1,299 vs $1,499)
ESP EC-1000 Granite Sparkle 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 1964 SG Standard Reissue with Maestro Vibrola, Cherry RedEC-1000 Granite Sparkle
Overall6885
Build6593
Playability7584
Sound6877
Value6682

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecIGC 1964 SG Standard Reissue with Maestro Vibrola, Cherry RedEC-1000 Granite Sparkle
BrandEpiphoneESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country—JP
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodOne Piece Mahogany3Pc Mahogany
FretboardRosewoodMacassar 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$1,299$1,499
BindingSingle-ply, Fretboard—
Body FinishVintage Gloss—
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 CoversBlack—
Control KnobsBlack Top Hat with Chrome Reflector and Nickel Dial Pointer—
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone; CTS Potentiometers, Black Beauty Paper in Oil CapacitorsVolume/Volume(Push/Pull)/Tone(Push/Pull)/Toggle Switch
FinishNickelGranite Sparkle
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—
ModelECSGR4CHNH1—
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 Jack1/4" Switchcraft—
Pickguard5-ply Black, Wide Bevel—
Pickup CoversNickel—
Pickup SelectorSwitchcraft 3-way Toggle—
Profile60s SlimTaper—
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in24.75"
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—Set-Thru
Hardware—Black
Neck profile—Thin U
Strap Button—Standard

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