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ESP EC-1000 Candy Apple Red Satin vs ESP Ec Black Metal BLACK SATIN

ESP EC-1000 Candy Apple Red Satin
Electric$1,399
No ratings yet
85Overall / 100
ESP Ec Black Metal BLACK SATIN
Electric$999
No ratings yet
79Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP EC-1000 Candy Apple Red Satin comes out ahead overall — 85 to 79 on our estimated score.

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

ESP EC-1000 Candy Apple Red Satin wins on
  • Better sound (77 vs 60)
  • Better value (82 vs 76)
ESP Ec Black Metal BLACK SATIN wins on
  • Lower price ($999 vs $1,399)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricEC-1000 Candy Apple Red SatinEc Black Metal BLACK SATIN
Overall8579
Build9393
Playability8484
Sound7760
Value8276

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecEC-1000 Candy Apple Red SatinEc Black Metal BLACK SATIN
BrandESPESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryJPJP
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck wood3Pc Mahogany3Pc Mahogany
FretboardMacassar EbonyMacassar Ebony
Strings66
Frets2424
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsSeymour Duncan Mortal Coil 3-Voice Humbucker Black Direct-Mount *(Pull Neck Volume for Voice 3 / Pull Tone for Voice 2) / Seymour Duncan Mortal Coil 3-Voice Humbucker Black Direct-Mount *(Pull Neck Volume for Voice 3 / Pull Tone for Voice 2)Seymour Duncan Blackened Black Winter *(Pull Volume to Split)
Rating——
Price$1,399$999
BridgeTonePros Locking TOM & TailpieceTonePros Locking TOM & Tailpiece
Bridge pickupSeymour Duncan Mortal Coil 3-Voice Humbucker Black Direct-Mount *(Pull Neck Volume for Voice 3 / Pull Tone for Voice 2)Seymour Duncan Blackened Black Winter *(Pull Volume to Split)
CaseEC GUITAR FORM FIT CASEEC GUITAR FORM FIT CASE
Case IncludedNN
ConstructionSet-ThruSet-Thru
ControlsVolume/Volume(Push/Pull)/Tone(Push/Pull)/Toggle SwitchPassive
FinishCandy Apple Red SatinBLACK SATIN
Fretboard radius350mm350mm
HardwareBlackBlack
Neck pickupSeymour Duncan Mortal Coil 3-Voice Humbucker Black 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
TunersLTD LockingLTD Locking

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