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ESP EC-1000 Duncan Vintage Black vs ESP LTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic

ESP EC-1000 Duncan Vintage Black
Electric$1,099
No ratings yet
82Overall / 100
ESP LTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic
Electric$1,699
No ratings yet
66Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP EC-1000 Duncan Vintage Black comes out ahead overall — 82 to 66 on our estimated score.

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

ESP EC-1000 Duncan Vintage Black wins on
  • Better build (93 vs 61)
  • Better playability (84 vs 72)
  • Better value (79 vs 64)
  • Lower price ($1,099 vs $1,699)
ESP LTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic wins on

No standout advantage.

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricEC-1000 Duncan Vintage BlackLTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic
Overall8266
Build9361
Playability8472
Sound6868
Value7964

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecEC-1000 Duncan Vintage BlackLTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic
BrandESPESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryJP—
Body woodMahoganyAlder
Neck wood3Pc MahoganyMaple
FretboardMacassar EbonyMacassar Ebony
Strings66
Frets2422
Scale24.75"25.5"
PickupsSeymour Duncan '59 *(Pull Tone for Split) / Seymour Duncan JB *(Pull Tone for Split)ESP LS-120 *(Pull to Select) / Seymour Duncan ‘78 Direct Mount *(Push to Select)
Rating——
Price$1,099$1,699
BridgeTonePros Locking TOM & TailpieceFloyd Rose 1000SE
Bridge pickupSeymour Duncan JB *(Pull Tone for Split)Seymour Duncan ‘78 Direct Mount *(Push to Select)
CaseEC Guitar Form Fit CaseST-TE Guitar Form Fit Case
Case IncludedNY
ConstructionSet-ThruBolt-On
ControlsPassivePassive
FinishVintage BlackBlack w/ Desert Eagle Graphic
Fretboard radius350mm305mm
HardwareGoldBlack
Neck pickupSeymour Duncan '59 *(Pull Tone for Split)ESP LS-120 *(Pull to Select)
Neck profileThin UGL Original U
NutMoldedLocking
Nut width42mm43mm nut / 45mm neck width
Scale length24.75"25.5"
Strap ButtonStandardStandard
TunersLTD LockingLTD

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