Head to head
ESP EC-1000 Granite Sparkle vs Jackson Pro Series Signature Diamond Rowe Monarkh DR12MG
The verdict
The ESP EC-1000 Granite Sparkle comes out ahead overall — 85 to 69 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 sound (77 vs 68)
- Better value (82 vs 67)
- Lower price ($1,499 vs $1,800)
Jackson Pro Series Signature Diamond Rowe Monarkh DR12MG wins on
No standout advantage.
Scorecard
| Metric | EC-1000 Granite Sparkle | Pro Series Signature Diamond Rowe Monarkh DR12MG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 69 |
| Build | 93 | 67 |
| Playability | 84 | 75 |
| Sound | 77 | 68 |
| Value | 82 | 67 |
Full specifications
| Spec | EC-1000 Granite Sparkle | Pro Series Signature Diamond Rowe Monarkh DR12MG |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ESP | Jackson |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | JP | — |
| Body wood | Mahogany | Nyatoh |
| Neck wood | 3Pc Mahogany | 3-Piece Nato |
| 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) | EMG® 85 / EMG® 81 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $1,499 | $1,800 |
| Bridge | TonePros Locking TOM & Tailpiece | EverTune® F6 Model |
| Bridge pickup | Fishman Fluence Modern 3-Voice Humbucker Ceramic Black Nickel Direct-Mount *(Pull Neck Volume for Voice 3 / Pull Tone for Voice 2) | EMG® 81 |
| Case | EC GUITAR FORM FIT CASE | — |
| Case Included | N | — |
| Construction | Set-Thru | Set-Neck with Graphite Reinforcement |
| Controls | Volume/Volume(Push/Pull)/Tone(Push/Pull)/Toggle Switch | Volume For Each Pickup |
| Finish | Granite Sparkle | Dark Rose |
| Fretboard radius | 350mm | 12" (305 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) | EMG® 85 |
| Neck profile | Thin U | — |
| Nut | Molded | Black Plastic |
| Nut width | 42mm | 1.650" (42 mm) |
| Scale length | 24.75" | 25.5" (64.77 cm) |
| Strap Button | Standard | — |
| Tuners | LTD Locking | Jackson® Sealed Die-Cast Locking |
| Body Binding | — | 3-Ply W/B/W |
| Body Finish | — | Gloss |
| Body shape | — | Monarkh |
| Body Top | — | Maple Cap with Poplar Burl Veneer |
| Control Knobs | — | Dome-Style |
| Fret Size | — | Jumbo |
| Hardware Finish | — | Black |
| Headstock Binding | — | 1-Ply White |
| Neck Binding | — | 1-Ply White |
| Neck Finish | — | Gloss Black |
| Orientation | — | Right-Hand |
| Position Inlays | — | None |
| Product Name | — | Pro Series Signature Diamond Rowe DR12MG EVTN6, Ebony Fingerboard, Dark Rose |
| Recommended Case | — | 2996665100 - JACKSON MONARKH 6/7 MOLDED CASE |
| Series | — | Artist Signature |
| Side Dots | — | Luminlay® |
| Strap Buttons | — | Locking |
| String Nut | — | Black Plastic |
| Style | — | 2 Humbucking |
| Switching | — | 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge And Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup |
| Truss rod | — | Dual-Action Head Adjust |