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Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom Jimi Hendrix™ "Love Drops" Flying V, Left-Handed, Ebony vs ESP TH-1000 Snow White

Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom Jimi Hendrix™ "Love Drops" Flying V, Left-Handed, Ebony
Electric$1,499
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68Overall / 100
ESP TH-1000 Snow White
Electric$1,499
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85Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP TH-1000 Snow White 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 TH-1000 Snow White 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
MetricInspired by Gibson Custom Jimi Hendrix™ "Love Drops" Flying V, Left-Handed, EbonyTH-1000 Snow White
Overall6885
Build6597
Playability7581
Sound6877
Value6682

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecInspired by Gibson Custom Jimi Hendrix™ "Love Drops" Flying V, Left-Handed, EbonyTH-1000 Snow White
BrandEpiphoneESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country—JP
Body woodMahoganySwamp Ash
Neck woodOne Piece Mahogany3Pc Roasted Maple
FretboardLaurelMacassar 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$1,499$1,499
Body FinishGloss—
Body shapeFlying V—
Body StylesFlying V—
BridgeLockTone Tune-O-MaticHipshot w/ String Thru
Bridge pickupGibson CustombuckerSeymour Duncan Mortal Coil 3-Voice Humbucker Direct-Mount *(Pull 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 GoldST-1 FORM FIT CASE
Control KnobsBlack Witch Hat with Reflector Insert—
Controls2 Volume, Master Tone; CTS Potentiometers, Mallory CapacitorVolume(Push/Pull)/Tone(Push/Pull)/3-way Switch
FinishNickelSnow White
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 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—
Pickguard'67 Flying V 3-ply, White—
Pickup CoversNickel—
Pickup Selector3-way Switchcraft—
ProfileRounded C—
Saddle MaterialNylon—
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in25.5"
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—Bolt-On
Hardware—Black
Neck profile—Thin U
Strap Button—Standard

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