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ESP EC-1000T Ctm SEE THRU BLACK CHERRY vs ESP EC-400QM Vintage Burst

ESP EC-1000T Ctm SEE THRU BLACK CHERRY
Electric$1,399
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82Overall / 100
ESP EC-400QM Vintage Burst
Electric$899
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81Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP EC-1000T Ctm SEE THRU BLACK CHERRY and ESP EC-400QM Vintage Burst are closely matched overall — 82 to 81 on our estimated score.

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

ESP EC-1000T Ctm SEE THRU BLACK CHERRY wins on

No standout advantage.

ESP EC-400QM Vintage Burst wins on
  • Lower price ($899 vs $1,399)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricEC-1000T Ctm SEE THRU BLACK CHERRYEC-400QM Vintage Burst
Overall8281
Build9393
Playability8181
Sound7168
Value7978

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecEC-1000T Ctm SEE THRU BLACK CHERRYEC-400QM Vintage Burst
BrandESPESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryJPJP
Body woodFull Thickness + Chambered Mahogany w/ Maple CapMahogany
Neck wood3Pc Mahogany3Pc Mahogany
FretboardMacassar EbonyRosewood
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsFishman Fluence Open Core Classic Humbucker Black *(Pull Tone for Voice 1, Pull Neck Volume for Voice 3) / Fishman Fluence Open Core Classic Humbucker Black *(Pull Tone for Voice 1, Pull Neck Volume for Voice 3)EMG 85 Black / EMG 81 Black
Rating——
Price$1,399$899
BridgeTonePros Locking TOM & TailpieceTOM & Tailpiece
Bridge pickupFishman Fluence Open Core Classic Humbucker Black *(Pull Tone for Voice 1, Pull Neck Volume for Voice 3)EMG 81 Black
CaseEC GUITAR FORM FIT CASEEC GUITAR FORM FIT CASE
Case IncludedNN
ConstructionSet-ThruSet-Thru
ControlsActiveVolume/Volume/Tone/Toggle Switch
FinishSee Thru Black CherryVintage Burst
Fretboard radius350mm350mm
HardwareGoldBlack
Neck pickupFishman Fluence Open Core Classic Humbucker Black *(Pull Tone for Voice 1, Pull Neck Volume for Voice 3)EMG 85 Black
Neck profileThin UThin U
NutMoldedMolded
Nut width42mm42mm
Scale length24.75"24.75"
Strap ButtonStandardStandard
Top woodFlamed MapleQuilted Maple
TunersLTD LockingLTD Locking

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