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

Epiphone SG Prophecy, Left-Handed, Aged Jet Black Metallic
Electric$1,099
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 SG Prophecy, Left-Handed, Aged Jet Black Metallic wins on
  • Lower price ($1,099 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
MetricSG Prophecy, Left-Handed, Aged Jet Black MetallicEC-1000 Pearl White
Overall7485
Build7193
Playability7884
Sound7477
Value7182

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecSG 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 Proprietary / Fishman Fluence ProprietaryFishman 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$1,099$1,499
Body FinishAged Gloss—
Body shapeSG—
Body StylesSG—
BridgeLockTone Tune-O-MaticTonePros Locking TOM & Tailpiece
Bridge pickupFishman Fluence ProprietaryFishman 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—
ControlsMaster Volume (with pickup voice Push/Pull), Master Tone (with pickup voice Push/Pull)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 logo in Mother of Pearl / Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl—
Jack Plate CoverBrushed Nickel plated metal square—
JointSet Neck—
ModelEISGYAJBBN1L—
Mounting RingsBlack; PVC—
Neck pickupFishman Fluence ProprietaryFishman Fluence Modern 3-Voice Humbucker Alnico Brushed Stainless Direct-Mount *(Pull Neck Volume for Voice 3 / Pull Tone for Voice 2)
NutBlack Graph Tech NuBoneMolded
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in42mm
Output JackEpiphone Heavy Duty 1/4"—
Pickup CoversBrushed Nickel—
Pickup Selector3-way Epiphone toggle—
Plastic PartsBlack; PVC—
ProfileAsymmetrical SlimTaper—
Scale length628.0mm / 24.72in24.75"
Strap ButtonsPosiLok Strap Buttons—
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046—
Switch TipBlack—
SwitchwasherNone—
TailpieceLockTone Stop Bar—
Top woodFlame Maple Veneer (Blue and Red Tiger Aged Gloss Finish versions)—
Truss rodDual Action—
Truss Rod Cover2--Ply Bell, Black/White—
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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