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Epiphone Kirk Hammett "Greeny" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Greeny Burst vs ESP EC-1000 Granite Sparkle

Epiphone Kirk Hammett "Greeny" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Greeny Burst
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 Kirk Hammett "Greeny" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Greeny Burst 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
MetricKirk Hammett "Greeny" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Greeny BurstEC-1000 Granite Sparkle
Overall6885
Build6593
Playability7584
Sound6877
Value6682

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecKirk Hammett "Greeny" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Greeny BurstEC-1000 Granite Sparkle
BrandEpiphoneESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country—JP
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodOne Piece Mahogany3Pc Mahogany
FretboardIndian LaurelMacassar Ebony
Strings66
Frets2224
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsGibson USA Greenybucker with Reversed Magnetic Polarity Reverse Mounted / Gibson USA GreenybuckerFishman 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
BindingSingle-ply Cream, Top and Fretboard—
Body FinishAged Gloss—
Body shapeLes Paul—
Body StylesLes Paul—
BridgeEpiphone Tune-O-MaticTonePros Locking TOM & Tailpiece
Bridge pickupGibson USA GreenybuckerFishman Fluence Modern 3-Voice Humbucker Ceramic Black Nickel Direct-Mount *(Pull Neck Volume for Voice 3 / Pull Tone for Voice 2)
CaseVintage-style Hardshell with Tan Exterior, Pink Interior, and Custom ArtworkEC GUITAR FORM FIT CASE
Control CoversBlack—
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, 50s Wiring, CTS Potentiomenters, Mallory CapacitorsVolume/Volume(Push/Pull)/Tone(Push/Pull)/Toggle Switch
FinishNickelGranite Sparkle
Fretboard inlayMother of Pearl Trapezoid—
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in350mm
Fret Count22—
HeadstockGibson Open Book Profile—
Headstock InlayModern Epiphone Logo in Mother of Pearl—
Jack Plate CoverCream—
JointGlued In, Set Neck, Long Tenon—
ModelEIGCKH59LPSGNYNH1—
Mounting RingsCream—
Neck pickupGibson USA Greenybucker with Reversed Magnetic Polarity Reverse MountedFishman 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 JackSwitchcraft 1/4"—
PickguardNone—
Pickup SelectorSwitchcraft 3-way Toggle—
ProfileCustom Greeny Profile—
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in24.75"
Strap Buttons2 - Bottom and Shoulder—
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046—
Switch TipIvory—
SwitchwasherCream—
TailpieceLockTone Stop Bar—
Top woodMaple with AAA Flame Maple Veneer—
Truss rodDual Action—
Truss Rod Cover2-ply, Black—
Tuner PlatingNickel—
TunersGrover Rotomatic with Spade ButtonLTD Locking
Case Included—N
Construction—Set-Thru
Hardware—Black
Neck profile—Thin U
Strap Button—Standard

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