Head to head
ESP EC-1000 Granite Sparkle vs Jackson Pro Series Signature Rob Caggiano Shadowcaster
The verdict
The ESP EC-1000 Granite Sparkle comes out ahead overall — 85 to 70 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 71)
- Better value (82 vs 68)
Jackson Pro Series Signature Rob Caggiano Shadowcaster wins on
- Lower price ($1,050 vs $1,499)
Scorecard
| Metric | EC-1000 Granite Sparkle | Pro Series Signature Rob Caggiano Shadowcaster |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 70 |
| Build | 93 | 67 |
| Playability | 84 | 75 |
| Sound | 77 | 71 |
| Value | 82 | 68 |
Full specifications
| Spec | EC-1000 Granite Sparkle | Pro Series Signature Rob Caggiano Shadowcaster |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ESP | Jackson |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | JP | — |
| Body wood | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Neck wood | 3Pc Mahogany | 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) | DiMarzio® Air Norton™ DP193 Humbucking / DiMarzio® Rob Caggiano Signature |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $1,499 | $1,050 |
| Bridge | TonePros Locking TOM & Tailpiece | Jackson® TOM-Style Adjustable with Anchored Tailpiece |
| Bridge pickup | Fishman Fluence Modern 3-Voice Humbucker Ceramic Black Nickel Direct-Mount *(Pull Neck Volume for Voice 3 / Pull Tone for Voice 2) | DiMarzio® Rob Caggiano Signature |
| 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 |
| Finish | Granite Sparkle | Purple Metallic |
| Fretboard radius | 350mm | 12"-16" Compound Radius (304.8 mm to 406.4 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) | DiMarzio® Air Norton™ DP193 Humbucking |
| 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 | — | Shadowcaster |
| Commodity Code | — | 9207901000 |
| Control Knobs | — | Dome-Style |
| Fret Size | — | Jumbo |
| Hardware Finish | — | Chrome |
| Headstock | — | Unique Jackson® 3x3 (3 Over/3 Under) |
| Neck Finish | — | Oiled |
| Neck Plate | — | None |
| Orientation | — | Right-Hand |
| Pickguard | — | None |
| Pickup Covers | — | Chrome |
| Position Inlays | — | None |
| Product Name | — | Pro Series Signature Rob Caggiano Shadowcaster, Ebony Fingerboard, Purple Metallic |
| Series | — | Artist Signature |
| Strap Buttons | — | Standard |
| String Nut | — | Black Plastic |
| Switching | — | 5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Full Humbucker, Position 2. Bridge Outer and Neck Inner Coils, Position 3. Bridge Inner and Neck Outer Coil in Series, 4. Bridge Inner and Neck Outer Coil in Paralel, 5. Neck Full Humbucker |
| Switch Tip | — | Black |
| Truss rod | — | Dual-Action Head Adjust |
| Truss Rod Nut | — | Truss Rod Adjustment at Nut |
| Truss Rod Wrench | — | Yes |