Head to head
ESP EC-1000 Granite Sparkle vs ESP JRV-8 Metallic Gold
The verdict
The ESP EC-1000 Granite Sparkle 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 Granite Sparkle wins on
- Better playability (84 vs 78)
- Better value (82 vs 69)
- Lower price ($1,499 vs $2,299)
ESP JRV-8 Metallic Gold wins on
No standout advantage.
Scorecard
| Metric | EC-1000 Granite Sparkle | JRV-8 Metallic Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 79 |
| Build | 93 | 93 |
| Playability | 84 | 78 |
| Sound | 77 | 73 |
| Value | 82 | 69 |
Full specifications
| Spec | EC-1000 Granite Sparkle | JRV-8 Metallic Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ESP | ESP |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | JP | JP |
| Body wood | Mahogany | Alder |
| Neck wood | 3Pc Mahogany | 5Pc Maple/Walnut |
| Fretboard | Macassar Ebony | Maple |
| Strings | 6 | 8 |
| Frets | 24 | 22 |
| Scale | 24.75" | 27" |
| Pickups | 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) | Fishman Fluence 8-String Javier Reyes Single Width / Fishman Fluence Javier Reyes 8-String Classic Open Core *(Mini-toggle selects Voice 1/2/3) |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $1,499 | $2,299 |
| Bridge | TonePros Locking TOM & Tailpiece | Floyd Rose 1000 |
| Bridge pickup | Fishman Fluence Modern 3-Voice Humbucker Ceramic Black Nickel Direct-Mount *(Pull Neck Volume for Voice 3 / Pull Tone for Voice 2) | Fishman Fluence Javier Reyes 8-String Classic Open Core *(Mini-toggle selects Voice 1/2/3) |
| Case | EC GUITAR FORM FIT CASE | ST 8 String Form Fit Case |
| Case Included | N | Y |
| Construction | Set-Thru | Bolt-On |
| Controls | Volume/Volume(Push/Pull)/Tone(Push/Pull)/Toggle Switch | Active |
| Finish | Granite Sparkle | Metallic Gold |
| Fretboard radius | 350mm | 500mm |
| Hardware | Black | Gold |
| Neck pickup | Fishman Fluence Modern 3-Voice Humbucker Alnico Black Nickel Direct-Mount *(Pull Neck Volume for Voice 3 / Pull Tone for Voice 2) | Fishman Fluence 8-String Javier Reyes Single Width |
| Neck profile | Thin U | Thin Flat |
| Nut | Molded | Locking |
| Nut width | 42mm | 54mm |
| Scale length | 24.75" | 27" Baritone |
| Strap Button | Standard | Standard |
| Tuners | LTD Locking | LTD Locking |
| Middle pickup | — | Fishman Fluence 8-String Javier Reyes Single Width |