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ESP EC-1000S Black vs ESP MH-400HT Qm See Thru Black Sunburst

ESP EC-1000S Black
Electric$1,099
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83Overall / 100
ESP MH-400HT Qm See Thru Black Sunburst
Electric$899
No ratings yet
81Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP EC-1000S Black and ESP MH-400HT Qm See Thru Black Sunburst are closely matched overall — 83 to 81 on our estimated score.

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

ESP EC-1000S Black wins on

No standout advantage.

ESP MH-400HT Qm See Thru Black Sunburst wins on
  • Lower price ($899 vs $1,099)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricEC-1000S BlackMH-400HT Qm See Thru Black Sunburst
Overall8381
Build9393
Playability8481
Sound7168
Value8078

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecEC-1000S BlackMH-400HT Qm See Thru Black Sunburst
BrandESPESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryJPJP
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck wood3Pc Mahogany3Pc Maple
FretboardMacassar EbonyRosewood
Strings66
Frets2424
Scale24.75"25.5"
PickupsFishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Alnico Black *(Pull Tone for Voice 2) / Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Ceramic Black *(Pull Tone for Voice 2)EMG 85 Black / EMG 81 Black
Rating——
Price$1,099$899
BridgeTonePros Locking TOM & TailpieceLTD Fixed Bridge w/ String Thru
Bridge pickupFishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Ceramic Black *(Pull Tone for Voice 2)EMG 81 Black
CaseEC Guitar Form Fit CaseMH GUITAR FORM FIT CASE
Case IncludedNN
ConstructionSet-ThruSet-Thru
ControlsActiveVolume/Tone/3-way Switch
FinishBlackSee Thru Black Sunburst
Fretboard radius350mm350mm
HardwareBlackBlack
Neck pickupFishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Alnico Black *(Pull Tone for Voice 2)EMG 85 Black
Neck profileThin UExtra Thin U
NutMoldedMolded
Nut width42mm42mm
Scale length24.75"25.5"
Strap ButtonStandardStandard
TunersLTD LockingLTD Locking
Top wood—Quilted Maple

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