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ESP AW-XJ7 Baritone Evertune Black Open Grain Satin vs ESP EC-1000 Granite Sparkle

ESP AW-XJ7 Baritone Evertune Black Open Grain Satin
Electric$2,199
No ratings yet
76Overall / 100
ESP EC-1000 Granite Sparkle
Electric$1,499
No ratings yet
85Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP EC-1000 Granite Sparkle comes out ahead overall — 85 to 76 on our estimated score.

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

ESP AW-XJ7 Baritone Evertune Black Open Grain Satin wins on

No standout advantage.

ESP EC-1000 Granite Sparkle wins on
  • Better sound (77 vs 60)
  • Better value (82 vs 66)
  • Lower price ($1,499 vs $2,199)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricAW-XJ7 Baritone Evertune Black Open Grain SatinEC-1000 Granite Sparkle
Overall7685
Build9393
Playability8184
Sound6077
Value6682

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecAW-XJ7 Baritone Evertune Black Open Grain SatinEC-1000 Granite Sparkle
BrandESPESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryJPJP
Body woodSwamp Ash w/ Maple TopMahogany
Neck wood5Pc Maple/Walnut/Padouk3Pc Mahogany
FretboardMacassar EbonyMacassar Ebony
Strings76
Frets2424
Scale27"24.75"
PickupsDimarzio D-Activator 7 *(Pull Volume for Split)Fishman 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$2,199$1,499
BridgeEvertune (F Model) w/ Gold SaddlesTonePros Locking TOM & Tailpiece
Bridge pickupDimarzio D-Activator 7 *(Pull Volume for Split)Fishman Fluence Modern 3-Voice Humbucker Ceramic Black Nickel Direct-Mount *(Pull Neck Volume for Voice 3 / Pull Tone for Voice 2)
CaseXJ XL Guitar Form Fit CaseEC GUITAR FORM FIT CASE
Case IncludedYN
ConstructionBolt-OnSet-Thru
ControlsPassiveVolume/Volume(Push/Pull)/Tone(Push/Pull)/Toggle Switch
FinishBlack Open Grain SatinGranite Sparkle
Fretboard radius400mm350mm
HardwareBlackBlack
Neck profileThin UThin U
NutMoldedMolded
Nut width48mm42mm
Scale length27" Baritone24.75"
Strap ButtonStandardStandard
Top woodSwamp Ash Veneer—
TunersLTD LockingLTD Locking
Neck pickup—Fishman Fluence Modern 3-Voice Humbucker Alnico Black Nickel Direct-Mount *(Pull Neck Volume for Voice 3 / Pull Tone for Voice 2)

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