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Epiphone Jerry Cantrell Les Paul Custom Prophecy, Bone White vs ESP EC-1000 Granite Sparkle

Epiphone Jerry Cantrell Les Paul Custom Prophecy, Bone White
Electric$1,149
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74Overall / 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 74 on our estimated score.

Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.

Epiphone Jerry Cantrell Les Paul Custom Prophecy, Bone White wins on
  • Lower price ($1,149 vs $1,499)
ESP EC-1000 Granite Sparkle wins on
  • Better build (93 vs 71)
  • Better playability (84 vs 78)
  • Better value (82 vs 71)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricJerry Cantrell Les Paul Custom Prophecy, Bone WhiteEC-1000 Granite Sparkle
Overall7485
Build7193
Playability7884
Sound7477
Value7182

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecJerry Cantrell Les Paul Custom Prophecy, Bone WhiteEC-1000 Granite Sparkle
BrandEpiphoneESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years
CountryJP
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodMahogany3Pc Mahogany
FretboardEbonyMacassar Ebony
Strings66
Frets2424
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsFishman Fluence / Fishman FluenceFishman 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$1,149$1,499
Binding7-ply Top, 5-ply Back and Headstock, Single-ply Fretboard
Body FinishGloss
Body shapeLes Paul
Body StylesLes Paul
BridgeLockTone Tune-O-MaticTonePros Locking TOM & Tailpiece
Bridge pickupFishman FluenceFishman Fluence Modern 3-Voice Humbucker Ceramic Black Nickel Direct-Mount *(Pull Neck Volume for Voice 3 / Pull Tone for Voice 2)
CaseCustom Hardshell Case IncludedEC GUITAR FORM FIT CASE
Control CoversBlack
Control KnobsKnurled Metal, Brushed Nickel
Controls2 Volume with Push/Pull Coil Splitting, 2 Tone with Push/Pull Pickup Voice SwitchingVolume/Volume(Push/Pull)/Tone(Push/Pull)/Toggle Switch
FinishBrushed NickelGranite Sparkle
Fretboard inlayCircle in Diamond Custom Inlays
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in350mm
Fret Count24
Headstock60s Kalamazoo, JJ Circle Logo on Rear of Headstock
Headstock InlayEpiphone Logo and Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl
Jack Plate CoverBrushed Nickel Plated Metal Square
JointGlued In, Set Neck
ModelEILYJCBWABNH3
Mounting RingsBlack
Neck pickupFishman FluenceFishman 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"
Pickup CoversBrushed Stainless Steel
Pickup Selector3-way Toggle
ProfileArtist Profile
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in24.75"
Strap Buttons2 - Bottom and Shoulder, Brushed Nickel
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipBlack
TailpieceLockTone Stop Bar
Top woodMaple Cap
Truss rodDual Action
Truss Rod CoverBell Shaped; 2-ply (Black/White); Jerry Cantrell in White Script
Tuner PlatingBrushed Nickel
TunersGrover Locking RotomaticLTD Locking
Weight ReliefUltra-Modern
Case IncludedN
ConstructionSet-Thru
HardwareBlack
Neck profileThin U
Strap ButtonStandard

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