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ESP EC-1000 Lh Vintage Black vs Schecter Jeff Loomis JLV-7 NT LH

ESP EC-1000 Lh Vintage Black
Electric$1,099
No ratings yet
82Overall / 100
Schecter Jeff Loomis JLV-7 NT LH
Electric$719
No ratings yet
74Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP EC-1000 Lh Vintage Black comes out ahead overall — 82 to 74 on our estimated score.

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

ESP EC-1000 Lh Vintage Black wins on
  • Better build (93 vs 71)
Schecter Jeff Loomis JLV-7 NT LH wins on
  • Lower price ($719 vs $1,099)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricEC-1000 Lh Vintage BlackJeff Loomis JLV-7 NT LH
Overall8274
Build9371
Playability8481
Sound6868
Value7977

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecEC-1000 Lh Vintage BlackJeff Loomis JLV-7 NT LH
BrandESPSchecter
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryJP—
Body woodMahoganyAsh
Neck wood3Pc MahoganyMaple 3-pc
FretboardMacassar EbonyMaple
Strings67
Frets2424
Scale24.75"26.5"
PickupsEMG 60 Black / EMG 81 BlackEMG 707 / EMG 707
Rating——
Price$1,099$719
BridgeTonePros Locking TOM & TailpieceTonePros 7-String TOM w/ String Thru Body
Bridge pickupEMG 81 BlackEMG 707
CaseEC Guitar Form Fit Case—
Case IncludedN—
ConstructionSet-ThruSet-Neck w/Ultra Access
ControlsActiveVolume
FinishVintage Black—
Fretboard radius350mm12" (305mm)
HardwareGoldBlack Chrome
Neck pickupEMG 60 BlackEMG 707
Neck profileThin UThin "C"
NutMoldedGraph Tech XL Black Tusq
Nut width42mm1.889" (48mm)
Scale length24.75"26.5" (673mm)
Strap ButtonStandard—
TunersLTD LockingSchecter Locking
Battery Compartment—9-volt Clip-in Battery Compartment
Binding—Black 1-ply
Dexterity—Left Handed
Fretboard inlay—Metal Crosses
Guitar Colors—Satin Black (SBK)
Knobs—Metal Knurled w/ Set Screw
Thickness—@ 1st Fret- .787" (20mm)/ @ 12th Fret- .866" (22mm)
Top Contour—Flat Top w/Bevel Edge
Truss rod—2-Way Adjustable Rod w/ 5/32" (4mm) Allen Nut

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