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Epiphone Jared James Nichols "Blues Power" Les Paul Custom, Aged Pelham Blue vs ESP EC-1000 Granite Sparkle

Epiphone Jared James Nichols "Blues Power" Les Paul Custom, Aged Pelham Blue
Electric$999
No ratings yet
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 Jared James Nichols "Blues Power" Les Paul Custom, Aged Pelham Blue wins on
  • Lower price ($999 vs $1,499)
ESP EC-1000 Granite Sparkle wins on
  • Better build (93 vs 71)
  • Better playability (84 vs 75)
  • Better sound (77 vs 60)
  • Better value (82 vs 66)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricJared James Nichols "Blues Power" Les Paul Custom, Aged Pelham BlueEC-1000 Granite Sparkle
Overall6885
Build7193
Playability7584
Sound6077
Value6682

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecJared James Nichols "Blues Power" Les Paul Custom, Aged Pelham BlueEC-1000 Granite Sparkle
BrandEpiphoneESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country—JP
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodMahogany3Pc Mahogany
FretboardEbonyMacassar Ebony
Strings66
Frets2224
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsSeymour Duncan Silencer JJN P-90BFishman 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$999$1,499
Binding7-ply Top, 5-ply Back and Headstock, Single-ply Fretboard—
Body FinishGloss—
Body shapeLes Paul—
Body StylesLes Paul—
BridgeWraparound Lightning BarTonePros Locking TOM & Tailpiece
Bridge pickupSeymour Duncan Silencer JJN P-90BFishman Fluence Modern 3-Voice Humbucker Ceramic Black Nickel Direct-Mount *(Pull Neck Volume for Voice 3 / Pull Tone for Voice 2)
CaseEpiLite Case IncludedEC GUITAR FORM FIT CASE
Control CoversBlack—
Control KnobsBlack Top Hats with Metal Inserts—
ControlsMaster Volume, Master Tone; CTS PotentiometersVolume/Volume(Push/Pull)/Tone(Push/Pull)/Toggle Switch
FinishBrushed NickelGranite Sparkle
Fretboard inlayPearloid Block—
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in350mm
Fret Count22—
Headstock60s Kalamazoo; JJN Signature Reproduction on Rear—
Headstock InlayModern Epiphone Logo and Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl—
Jack Plate CoverBlack Plastic Square Plate—
JointGlued In, Set Neck—
ModelEILPCJJNAPBNH3—
NutGraph Tech NuBoneMolded
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in42mm
Output JackEpiphone 1/4” Heavy-Duty—
PickguardNone—
Pickup CoversBlack Dogear—
Profile50s—
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in24.75"
Strap Buttons2 - Bottom and Shoulder—
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046—
Truss rodDual Action—
Truss Rod Cover3-ply Bell Shaped with Blues Power—
Tuner PlatingBrushed Nickel—
TunersGrover Locking RotomaticLTD Locking
Case Included—N
Construction—Set-Thru
Hardware—Black
Neck pickup—Fishman Fluence Modern 3-Voice Humbucker Alnico Black Nickel Direct-Mount *(Pull Neck Volume for Voice 3 / Pull Tone for Voice 2)
Neck profile—Thin U
Strap Button—Standard

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