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Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom Jimi Hendrix™ "Love Drops" Flying V, Left-Handed, Ebony vs ESP EC-1000 Granite Sparkle

Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom Jimi Hendrix™ "Love Drops" Flying V, Left-Handed, Ebony
Electric$1,499
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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 Inspired by Gibson Custom Jimi Hendrix™ "Love Drops" Flying V, Left-Handed, Ebony 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

Estimated scores
MetricInspired by Gibson Custom Jimi Hendrix™ "Love Drops" Flying V, Left-Handed, EbonyEC-1000 Granite Sparkle
Overall6885
Build6593
Playability7584
Sound6877
Value6682

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecInspired by Gibson Custom Jimi Hendrix™ "Love Drops" Flying V, Left-Handed, EbonyEC-1000 Granite Sparkle
BrandEpiphoneESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country—JP
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodOne Piece Mahogany3Pc Mahogany
FretboardLaurelMacassar 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
Body FinishGloss—
Body shapeFlying V—
Body StylesFlying V—
BridgeLockTone Tune-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)
CaseHardshell with Gold Hardware, Light Blue Interior, and Authentic Hendrix and Inspired by Gibson Custom Logos in GoldEC GUITAR FORM FIT CASE
Control KnobsBlack Witch Hat with Reflector Insert—
Controls2 Volume, Master Tone; CTS Potentiometers, Mallory CapacitorVolume/Volume(Push/Pull)/Tone(Push/Pull)/Toggle Switch
FinishNickelGranite Sparkle
Fretboard inlayMother of Pearl Dot—
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in350mm
Fret Count22—
Headstock1967 Flying V with Inspired by Gibson Custom Double Diamond Etched Logo and Jimi Hendrix Signature Reproduction on Rear—
Headstock InlayEpiphone Logo in Gold on Truss Rod Cover—
JointGlued In, Set Neck; Long Heel—
ModelECJHFVEBNH3L—
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—
Pickguard'67 Flying V 3-ply, White—
Pickup CoversNickel—
Pickup Selector3-way Switchcraft—
ProfileRounded C—
Saddle MaterialNylon—
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in24.75"
Strap Buttons3—
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046—
Switch TipWhite—
TailpieceMaestro Short Vibrola—
Truss rodDual Action—
Truss Rod Cover'67 Flying V 3-ply, White with Epiphone Logo in Gold—
Tuner PlatingNickel—
TunersEpiphone Deluxe with Double Ring Keystone ButtonLTD Locking
Case Included—N
Construction—Set-Thru
Hardware—Black
Neck profile—Thin U
Strap Button—Standard

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