Head to head
Epiphone IGC Alex Lifeson 1976 ES-355 Reissue, Alpine White vs ESP EC-1000 Granite Sparkle
Electric$1,499
No ratings yet68Overall / 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 Alex Lifeson 1976 ES-355 Reissue, Alpine White wins on
No standout advantage.
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
| Metric | IGC Alex Lifeson 1976 ES-355 Reissue, Alpine White | EC-1000 Granite Sparkle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 85 |
| Build | 65 | 93 |
| Playability | 75 | 84 |
| Sound | 68 | 77 |
| Value | 66 | 82 |
Full specifications
| Spec | IGC Alex Lifeson 1976 ES-355 Reissue, Alpine White | EC-1000 Granite Sparkle |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Epiphone | ESP |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | — | JP |
| Body wood | 5-ply maple/poplar | Mahogany |
| Neck wood | — | 3Pc Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Macassar Ebony |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | — | 24 |
| Scale | 24.75" | 24.75" |
| Pickups | Gibson T-Type / Gibson T-Type | Fishman 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 |
| Binding | Multi-ply top and back | — |
| Body Finish | Gloss | — |
| Body shape | ES-335 | — |
| Body Styles | Semi-hollow body | — |
| Bridge | Harmonica Tune-O-Matic | TonePros Locking TOM & Tailpiece |
| Bridge pickup | Gibson T-Type | Fishman Fluence Modern 3-Voice Humbucker Ceramic Black Nickel Direct-Mount *(Pull Neck Volume for Voice 3 / Pull Tone for Voice 2) |
| Case | Hardshell black IGC case with custom Alex Lifeson signature reproduction | EC GUITAR FORM FIT CASE |
| Control Knobs | Black Witch Hats | — |
| Controls | 2 volume, 2 tone | Volume/Volume(Push/Pull)/Tone(Push/Pull)/Toggle Switch |
| Finish | Gold | Granite Sparkle |
| Fretboard inlay | Block | — |
| Fretboard radius | 12 in. | 304.8 mm | 350mm |
| Joint | Glued in, set neck | — |
| Model | ECAL355AWGM | — |
| Neck pickup | Gibson T-Type | Fishman Fluence Modern 3-Voice Humbucker Alnico Black Nickel Direct-Mount *(Pull Neck Volume for Voice 3 / Pull Tone for Voice 2) |
| Nut | Graph Tech | Molded |
| Pickup Covers | Gold | — |
| Pickup Selector | 3-way toggle | — |
| Plastic Parts | Black | — |
| Profile | Slim C | — |
| Scale length | 628.65mm / 24.75in | 24.75" |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 | — |
| Tailpiece | Maestro Vibrola | — |
| Tuners | Die cast | LTD Locking |
| Case Included | — | N |
| Construction | — | Set-Thru |
| Hardware | — | Black |
| Neck profile | — | Thin U |
| Nut width | — | 42mm |
| Strap Button | — | Standard |
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