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ESP EC-10 BLACK vs ESP EC-1000 Pearl White

ESP EC-10 BLACK
Electric—
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80Overall / 100
ESP EC-1000 Pearl White
Electric$1,499
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85Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP EC-1000 Pearl White comes out ahead overall — 85 to 80 on our estimated score.

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

ESP EC-10 BLACK wins on

No standout advantage.

ESP EC-1000 Pearl White wins on
  • Better build (93 vs 87)
  • Better sound (77 vs 68)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricEC-10 BLACKEC-1000 Pearl White
Overall8085
Build8793
Playability8484
Sound6877
Value8082

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecEC-10 BLACKEC-1000 Pearl White
BrandESPESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryJPJP
Body woodBasswoodMahogany
Neck woodMaple3Pc Mahogany
FretboardEngineered HardwoodMacassar Ebony
Strings66
Frets2424
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsESP LH-100N / ESP LH-100BFishman 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—$1,499
BridgeTOM & TailpieceTonePros Locking TOM & Tailpiece
Bridge pickupESP LH-100BFishman Fluence Modern 3-Voice Humbucker Ceramic Brushed Stainless Direct-Mount *(Pull Neck Volume for Voice 3 / Pull Tone for Voice 2)
CaseGIG BAG INCLUDEDEC GUITAR FORM FIT CASE
Case IncludedNN
ConstructionBolt-OnSet-Thru
ControlsPassiveVolume/Volume(Push/Pull)/Tone(Push/Pull)/Toggle Switch
FinishBLACKPearl White
Fretboard radius350mm350mm
HardwareChromeChrome
Neck pickupESP LH-100NFishman Fluence Modern 3-Voice Humbucker Alnico Brushed Stainless Direct-Mount *(Pull Neck Volume for Voice 3 / Pull Tone for Voice 2)
Neck profileThin UThin U
NutMoldedMolded
Nut width42mm42mm
Scale length24.75"24.75"
Strap ButtonStandardStandard
TunersLTDLTD Locking

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