Head to head
ESP EC-1000 Granite Sparkle vs Jackson Pro Plus Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT6
Electric$1,070
No ratings yet71Overall / 100
The verdict
The ESP EC-1000 Granite Sparkle comes out ahead overall — 85 to 71 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 build (93 vs 67)
- Better playability (84 vs 75)
- Better value (82 vs 69)
Jackson Pro Plus Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT6 wins on
- Lower price ($1,070 vs $1,499)
Scorecard
| Metric | EC-1000 Granite Sparkle | Pro Plus Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT6 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 71 |
| Build | 93 | 67 |
| Playability | 84 | 75 |
| Sound | 77 | 74 |
| Value | 82 | 69 |
Full specifications
| Spec | EC-1000 Granite Sparkle | Pro Plus Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT6 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ESP | Jackson |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | JP | — |
| Body wood | Mahogany | Poplar |
| Neck wood | 3Pc Mahogany | Caramelized Maple |
| Fretboard | Macassar Ebony | Ebony |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 24 | 24 |
| Scale | 24.75" | 25.5" |
| 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) | Jackson® Uncovered MM1 / Jackson® Uncovered MM1 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $1,499 | $1,070 |
| Bridge | TonePros Locking TOM & Tailpiece | Jackson® HT6 String-Through-Body Hardtail |
| Bridge pickup | Fishman Fluence Modern 3-Voice Humbucker Ceramic Black Nickel Direct-Mount *(Pull Neck Volume for Voice 3 / Pull Tone for Voice 2) | Jackson® Uncovered MM1 |
| Case | EC GUITAR FORM FIT CASE | — |
| Case Included | N | — |
| Construction | Set-Thru | Bolt-On with Graphite Reinforcement and Scarf Joint |
| Controls | Volume/Volume(Push/Pull)/Tone(Push/Pull)/Toggle Switch | Volume, Tone (with Push/Pull Select Feature) |
| Finish | Granite Sparkle | Blue Sparkle |
| Fretboard radius | 350mm | 20" (508 mm) |
| Hardware | Black | — |
| Neck pickup | Fishman Fluence Modern 3-Voice Humbucker Alnico Black Nickel Direct-Mount *(Pull Neck Volume for Voice 3 / Pull Tone for Voice 2) | Jackson® Uncovered MM1 |
| Neck profile | Thin U | — |
| Nut | Molded | Black Plastic |
| Nut width | 42mm | 1.6875" (42.86 mm) |
| Scale length | 24.75" | 25.5" (64.77 cm) |
| Strap Button | Standard | — |
| Tuners | LTD Locking | Jackson® Sealed Die-Cast Locking |
| Body Finish | — | Gloss |
| Body shape | — | Juggernaut |
| Commodity Code | — | 9207.90.0040 |
| Control Knobs | — | Dome-Style |
| Fret Size | — | Jumbo Stainless Steel |
| Hardware Finish | — | Chrome |
| Headstock | — | Reverse Jackson® AT-1 3x3 (3 Over/3 Under) |
| Neck Binding | — | None - Rolled Fingerboard Edges |
| Neck Finish | — | Oiled |
| Neck Plate | — | 4-Bolt (recessed screws) |
| Orientation | — | Right-Hand |
| Pickguard | — | None |
| Pickup Covers | — | White |
| Position Inlays | — | Offset White Dot |
| Product Name | — | Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT6, Ebony Fingerboard, Blue Sparkle |
| Saddle Height Wrench | — | Yes |
| Series | — | Artist Signature |
| Strap Buttons | — | Dunlop® Dual-Locking |
| String Nut | — | Black Plastic |
| Switching | — | 5-Position Blade: Position 1. Full Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Two Inside Coils, Position 3. Both Full Humbucking Pickups, Position 4. Two Outer Coils, Position 5. Full Neck Pickup |
| Switch Tip | — | White |
| Truss rod | — | Dual-Action with Wheel |
| Truss Rod Nut | — | Heel-Mount Truss Rod Adjustment Wheel |