Head to head
ESP EC-1000S Black vs ESP JR-208 Pelham Blue
The verdict
The ESP EC-1000S Black comes out ahead overall — 83 to 80 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
ESP EC-1000S Black wins on
- Better build (93 vs 87)
ESP JR-208 Pelham Blue wins on
- Lower price ($799 vs $1,099)
Scorecard
| Metric | EC-1000S Black | JR-208 Pelham Blue |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 80 |
| Build | 93 | 87 |
| Playability | 84 | 81 |
| Sound | 71 | 68 |
| Value | 80 | 83 |
Full specifications
| Spec | EC-1000S Black | JR-208 Pelham Blue |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ESP | ESP |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | JP | JP |
| Body wood | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Neck wood | 3Pc Mahogany | Maple |
| Fretboard | Macassar Ebony | Rosewood |
| Strings | 6 | 8 |
| Frets | 24 | 24 |
| Scale | 24.75" | 27" |
| Pickups | Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Alnico Black *(Pull Tone for Voice 2) / Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Ceramic Black *(Pull Tone for Voice 2) | ESP LH-308N *(Pull Tone for Split) / ESP LH-308B *(Pull Tone for Split) |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $1,099 | $799 |
| Bridge | TonePros Locking TOM & Tailpiece | LTD Fixed w/ String Thru |
| Bridge pickup | Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Ceramic Black *(Pull Tone for Voice 2) | ESP LH-308B *(Pull Tone for Split) |
| Case | EC Guitar Form Fit Case | Mystique 8 String Form Fit Case |
| Case Included | N | N |
| Construction | Set-Thru | Bolt-On |
| Controls | Active | Passive |
| Finish | Black | Pelham Blue |
| Fretboard radius | 350mm | 400mm |
| Hardware | Black | Gold |
| Neck pickup | Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Alnico Black *(Pull Tone for Voice 2) | ESP LH-308N *(Pull Tone for Split) |
| Neck profile | Thin U | Thin U |
| Nut | Molded | Molded |
| Nut width | 42mm | 54mm |
| Scale length | 24.75" | 27" Baritone |
| Strap Button | Standard | Standard |
| Tuners | LTD Locking | LTD |