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ESP EC-1000 Pearl White vs ESP Eclipse Usa 2026

ESP EC-1000 Pearl White
Electric$1,499
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85Overall / 100
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80Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP EC-1000 Pearl White comes out ahead overall — 85 to 80 on our estimated score.

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

ESP EC-1000 Pearl White wins on
  • Better sound (77 vs 60)
ESP Eclipse Usa 2026 wins on

No standout advantage.

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricEC-1000 Pearl WhiteEclipse Usa 2026
Overall8580
Build9397
Playability8481
Sound7760
Value8279

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecEC-1000 Pearl WhiteEclipse Usa 2026
BrandESPESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryJPJP
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck wood3Pc Mahogany—
FretboardMacassar EbonyEbony
Strings66
Frets2422
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsFishman Fluence Modern 3-Voice Humbucker Alnico Brushed Stainless Direct-Mount *(Pull Neck Volume for Voice 3 / Pull Tone for Voice 2) / Fishman Fluence Modern 3-Voice Humbucker Ceramic Brushed Stainless Direct-Mount *(Pull Neck Volume for Voice 3 / Pull Tone for Voice 2)—
Rating——
Price$1,499—
BridgeTonePros Locking TOM & TailpieceTonePros Locking TOM & Tailpiece
Bridge pickupFishman Fluence Modern 3-Voice Humbucker Ceramic Brushed Stainless Direct-Mount *(Pull Neck Volume for Voice 3 / Pull Tone for Voice 2)—
CaseEC GUITAR FORM FIT CASEESP USA Form Fit
Case IncludedNY
ConstructionSet-ThruSet-Thru
ControlsVolume/Volume(Push/Pull)/Tone(Push/Pull)/Toggle SwitchVolume/Volume/Tone/3-Way Toggle
FinishPearl White—
Fretboard radius350mm305mm
HardwareChrome—
Neck pickupFishman Fluence Modern 3-Voice Humbucker Alnico Brushed Stainless Direct-Mount *(Pull Neck Volume for Voice 3 / Pull Tone for Voice 2)—
Neck profileThin UThin U
NutMoldedBone
Nut width42mm42mm
Scale length24.75"24.75"
Strap ButtonStandardDunlop Straplok
TunersLTD LockingGotoh Magnum Lock

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