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Epiphone Masterbilt Gem Archer Sheraton, Left-Handed, Cherry Red vs ESP TH-1000 Evertune See Thru Black Sunburst

Epiphone Masterbilt Gem Archer Sheraton, Left-Handed, Cherry Red
Electric$1,299
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69Overall / 100
ESP TH-1000 Evertune See Thru Black Sunburst
Electric$1,699
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85Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP TH-1000 Evertune See Thru Black Sunburst comes out ahead overall — 85 to 69 on our estimated score.

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

Epiphone Masterbilt Gem Archer Sheraton, Left-Handed, Cherry Red wins on
  • Lower price ($1,299 vs $1,699)
ESP TH-1000 Evertune See Thru Black Sunburst wins on
  • Better build (97 vs 65)
  • Better playability (81 vs 75)
  • Better sound (77 vs 71)
  • Better value (82 vs 67)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricMasterbilt Gem Archer Sheraton, Left-Handed, Cherry RedTH-1000 Evertune See Thru Black Sunburst
Overall6985
Build6597
Playability7581
Sound7177
Value6782

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecMasterbilt Gem Archer Sheraton, Left-Handed, Cherry RedTH-1000 Evertune See Thru Black Sunburst
BrandEpiphoneESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country—JP
Body wood5-ply Layered Maple/PoplarSwamp Ash
Neck woodOne Piece Mahogany3Pc Roasted Maple
FretboardRosewoodMacassar Ebony
Strings66
Frets2224
Scale24.75"25.5"
PickupsGibson USA Mini Humbucker / Gibson USA Mini HumbuckerSeymour 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$1,299$1,699
Binding7-ply Top, 3-ply Back and Headstock, and 5-ply Fretboard—
Body FinishVintage Gloss—
Body shapeSheraton—
Body StylesES—
BridgeABR-1EverTune
Bridge pickupGibson USA Mini HumbuckerSeymour Duncan Mortal Coil 3-Voice Humbucker Direct-Mount *(Pull Volume for Voice 3 / Pull Tone for Voice 2)
CaseHardshellST-1 FORM FIT CASE
CenterblockMaple—
Control KnobsBlack Top Hat with Gold Insert—
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone; 500 k CTS Potentiometers, Mallory CapacitorsVolume(Push/Pull)/Tone(Push/Pull)/3-way Switch
FinishGoldSee Thru Black Sunburst
Fretboard inlayBlock (Mother of Pearl) and Triangle (Abalone)—
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in350mm
Fret Count22—
HeadstockLarge 60s Sloped Dovewing—
Headstock InlayHistoric Epiphone Logo and Tree of Life in Mother of Pearl; Double Diamond Etched on Headstock Rear—
JointGlued In, Set Neck—
ModelEMGASCHGH1L—
Mounting RingsBlack—
Neck pickupGibson USA Mini HumbuckerSeymour Duncan Mortal Coil 3-Voice Humbucker Direct-Mount *(Pull Volume for Voice 3 / Pull Tone for Voice 2)
NutGraph TechBlack Bone
Nut width42.0mm / 1.65in42mm
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft—
PickguardSheraton Historic 5-layer Bound Tortoiseshell with Foil E Logo—
Pickup CoversGold—
Pickup Selector3-way Gold Switchcraft Toggle—
Profile60s C—
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in25.5"
Strap Buttons2 - Bottom and Neck Heel—
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046—
Switch TipIvory—
TailpieceRaised Diamond Trapeze—
Truss rodDual Action—
Truss Rod Cover3-ply Crescent Moon Bullet with White E Logo—
Tuner PlatingGold—
TunersGrover Rotomatic with Milk Bottle ButtonLTD Locking
Case Included—N
Construction—Bolt-On
Hardware—Black
Neck profile—Thin U
Strap Button—Standard
Top wood—Flamed Maple

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