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Epiphone SG Prophecy, Left-Handed, Aged Jet Black Metallic vs ESP TH-1000 Evertune See Thru Black Sunburst

Epiphone SG Prophecy, Left-Handed, Aged Jet Black Metallic
Electric$1,099
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74Overall / 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 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 $1,699)
ESP TH-1000 Evertune See Thru Black Sunburst wins on
  • Better build (97 vs 71)
  • Better value (82 vs 71)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricSG Prophecy, Left-Handed, Aged Jet Black MetallicTH-1000 Evertune See Thru Black Sunburst
Overall7485
Build7197
Playability7881
Sound7477
Value7182

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecSG Prophecy, Left-Handed, Aged Jet Black MetallicTH-1000 Evertune See Thru Black Sunburst
BrandEpiphoneESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country—JP
Body woodMahoganySwamp Ash
Neck woodMahogany3Pc Roasted Maple
FretboardEbonyMacassar Ebony
Strings66
Frets2424
Scale24.72"25.5"
PickupsFishman Fluence Proprietary / Fishman Fluence ProprietarySeymour 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$1,099$1,699
Body FinishAged Gloss—
Body shapeSG—
Body StylesSG—
BridgeLockTone Tune-O-MaticEverTune
Bridge pickupFishman Fluence ProprietarySeymour Duncan Mortal Coil 3-Voice Humbucker Direct-Mount *(Pull Volume for Voice 3 / Pull Tone for Voice 2)
CasePremium Gig BagST-1 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(Push/Pull)/Tone(Push/Pull)/3-way Switch
End Of Board Width57.35mm / 2.26in—
FinishBrushed NickelSee Thru Black Sunburst
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 ProprietarySeymour Duncan Mortal Coil 3-Voice Humbucker Direct-Mount *(Pull Volume for Voice 3 / Pull Tone for Voice 2)
NutBlack Graph Tech NuBoneBlack Bone
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 / 24.72in25.5"
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)Flamed Maple
Truss rodDual Action—
Truss Rod Cover2--Ply Bell, Black/White—
Tuner PlatingBrushed Nickel—
TunersGrover Locking RotomaticLTD Locking
Case Included—N
Construction—Bolt-On
Hardware—Black
Neck profile—Thin U
Strap Button—Standard

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