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Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Left-Handed, Aged Jet Black Metallic vs ESP EC-1000 Pearl White

Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Left-Handed, Aged Jet Black Metallic
Electric$1,199
No ratings yet
74Overall / 100
ESP EC-1000 Pearl White
Electric$1,499
No ratings yet
85Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP EC-1000 Pearl White 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 Les Paul Prophecy, Left-Handed, Aged Jet Black Metallic wins on
  • Lower price ($1,199 vs $1,499)
ESP EC-1000 Pearl White wins on
  • Better build (93 vs 71)
  • Better playability (84 vs 78)
  • Better value (82 vs 71)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricLes Paul Prophecy, Left-Handed, Aged Jet Black MetallicEC-1000 Pearl White
Overall7485
Build7193
Playability7884
Sound7477
Value7182

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecLes Paul Prophecy, Left-Handed, Aged Jet Black MetallicEC-1000 Pearl White
BrandEpiphoneESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country—JP
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodMahogany3Pc Mahogany
FretboardEbonyMacassar Ebony
Strings66
Frets2424
Scale24.72"24.75"
PickupsFishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck / Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy BridgeFishman Fluence Modern 3-Voice Humbucker Alnico Brushed Stainless Direct-Mount *(Pull Neck Volume for Voice 3 / Pull Tone for Voice 2) / Fishman Fluence Modern 3-Voice Humbucker Ceramic Brushed Stainless Direct-Mount *(Pull Neck Volume for Voice 3 / Pull Tone for Voice 2)
Rating——
Price$1,199$1,499
Body FinishAged Gloss—
Body shapeLes Paul—
Body StylesLes Paul—
BridgeEpiphone LockTone Tune-O-MaticTonePros Locking TOM & Tailpiece
Bridge pickupFishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy BridgeFishman Fluence Modern 3-Voice Humbucker Ceramic Brushed Stainless Direct-Mount *(Pull Neck Volume for Voice 3 / Pull Tone for Voice 2)
CasePremium Gig BagEC GUITAR FORM FIT CASE
Control CoversBlack; PVC, back plate with battery compartment—
Control KnobsKnurled Metal : Brushed Nickel—
Controls2 Volume (push/pull coil splits); 2 Tone (push/pull Vintage/Modern pickup)Volume/Volume(Push/Pull)/Tone(Push/Pull)/Toggle Switch
End Of Board Width57.35mm / 2.26in—
FinishBrushed NickelPearl White
Fretboard inlayBlock and Triangle; Abalone compliments body color—
Fretboard radius305.0mm / 12.01in350mm
Fret Count24—
Headstock60s Kalamazoo—
Headstock InlayModern Epiphone in Mother of Pearl; Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl—
Jack Plate CoverBrushed Nickel—
JointGlued-In, Set Neck—
ModelEILPYAJBBN1L—
Mounting RingsBlack; PVC—
Neck pickupFishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy NeckFishman Fluence Modern 3-Voice Humbucker Alnico Brushed Stainless Direct-Mount *(Pull Neck Volume for Voice 3 / Pull Tone for Voice 2)
NutGraph Tech NuBone XL BlackMolded
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in42mm
Output JackEpiphone Heavy Duty 1/4"—
PickguardNone—
Pickup CoversBrushed Nickel—
Pickup Selector3-way toggle switch, Epiphone all-metal—
Plastic PartsBlack; PVC—
ProfileAsymmetrical SlimTaper—
Saddle MaterialBrushed Nickel—
Scale length628.0mm / 24.72in24.75"
Strap ButtonsPosiLok Strap Buttons—
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046—
Switch TipBlack Cap—
SwitchwasherNone—
TailpieceEpiphone LockTone Stop Bar—
Top woodCarved Hard Maple Cap with AAA Flame Maple Veneer—
Truss rodDual Action—
Truss Rod Cover2-Ply, 3-Hole Bell—
Tuner PlatingBrushed Nickel—
TunersGrover Locking RotomaticLTD Locking
Case Included—N
Construction—Set-Thru
Hardware—Chrome
Neck profile—Thin U
Strap Button—Standard

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