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ESP EC-1000 Vintage Black vs ESP TH-1000 Snow White

ESP EC-1000 Vintage Black
Electric$1,099
No ratings yet
82Overall / 100
ESP TH-1000 Snow White
Electric$1,499
No ratings yet
85Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP TH-1000 Snow White comes out ahead overall — 85 to 82 on our estimated score.

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

ESP EC-1000 Vintage Black wins on
  • Lower price ($1,099 vs $1,499)
ESP TH-1000 Snow White wins on
  • Better sound (77 vs 68)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricEC-1000 Vintage BlackTH-1000 Snow White
Overall8285
Build9397
Playability8481
Sound6877
Value7982

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecEC-1000 Vintage BlackTH-1000 Snow White
BrandESPESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryJPJP
Body woodMahoganySwamp Ash
Neck wood3Pc Mahogany3Pc Roasted Maple
FretboardMacassar EbonyMacassar Ebony
Strings66
Frets2424
Scale24.75"25.5"
PickupsEMG 60 Black / EMG 81 BlackSeymour Duncan Mortal Coil 3-Voice Humbucker Direct-Mount *(Pull Volume for Voice 3 / Pull Tone for Voice 2) / Seymour Duncan Mortal Coil 3-Voice Humbucker Direct-Mount *(Pull Volume for Voice 3 / Pull Tone for Voice 2)
Rating——
Price$1,099$1,499
BridgeTonePros Locking TOM & TailpieceHipshot w/ String Thru
Bridge pickupEMG 81 BlackSeymour Duncan Mortal Coil 3-Voice Humbucker Direct-Mount *(Pull Volume for Voice 3 / Pull Tone for Voice 2)
CaseEC Guitar Form Fit CaseST-1 FORM FIT CASE
Case IncludedNN
ConstructionSet-ThruBolt-On
ControlsActiveVolume(Push/Pull)/Tone(Push/Pull)/3-way Switch
FinishVintage BlackSnow White
Fretboard radius350mm350mm
HardwareGoldBlack
Neck pickupEMG 60 BlackSeymour Duncan Mortal Coil 3-Voice Humbucker Direct-Mount *(Pull Volume for Voice 3 / Pull Tone for Voice 2)
Neck profileThin UThin U
NutMoldedBlack Bone
Nut width42mm42mm
Scale length24.75"25.5"
Strap ButtonStandardStandard
TunersLTD LockingLTD Locking

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