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ESP EC-1000T Ctm SEE THRU BLACK CHERRY vs PRS DGT Semi-Hollow

ESP EC-1000T Ctm SEE THRU BLACK CHERRY
Electric$1,399
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82Overall / 100
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow
Electric—
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69Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP EC-1000T Ctm SEE THRU BLACK CHERRY comes out ahead overall — 82 to 69 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
  • Better build (93 vs 67)
  • Better playability (81 vs 67)
  • Better value (79 vs 69)
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow wins on

No standout advantage.

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricEC-1000T Ctm SEE THRU BLACK CHERRYDGT Semi-Hollow
Overall8269
Build9367
Playability8167
Sound7174
Value7969

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecEC-1000T Ctm SEE THRU BLACK CHERRYDGT Semi-Hollow
BrandESPPRS
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryJP—
Body woodFull Thickness + Chambered Mahogany w/ Maple CapMahogany
Neck wood3Pc MahoganyMahogany
FretboardMacassar EbonyRosewood
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"25"
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)DGT / DGT
Rating——
Price$1,399—
BridgeTonePros Locking TOM & TailpiecePRS Patented Tremolo, Gen II
Bridge pickupFishman Fluence Open Core Classic Humbucker Black *(Pull Tone for Voice 1, Pull Neck Volume for Voice 3)DGT
CaseEC GUITAR FORM FIT CASEHardshell Case
Case IncludedN—
ConstructionSet-ThruSet
ControlsActiveTwo Volume Controls w/ Push/Pull Tone Control and 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch
FinishSee Thru Black CherryHigh-Gloss Nitro
Fretboard radius350mm10"
HardwareGoldNickel
Neck pickupFishman Fluence Open Core Classic Humbucker Black *(Pull Tone for Voice 1, Pull Neck Volume for Voice 3)DGT
Neck profileThin UDGT
NutMoldedPRS
Nut width42mm1 21/32"
Scale length24.75"25"
Strap ButtonStandard—
Top woodFlamed MapleMaple
TunersLTD LockingPRS Phase III Locking Tuners w/ Faux Bone Buttons
Fretboard inlay—Moons (Birds Optional)
Fret Wire—PRS Jumbo Fret Wire
Headstock Logo—Signature, Decal
Height Of Fret Crown—.055"
Neck Depth At The 12 1 2 Fret—61/64"
Neck Depth At The 1 2 Fret—27/32"
Neck Width At The Body—2 7/32"
Options—10 Top with Hybrid Hardware
Truss rod—PRS Double-Acting
Truss Rod Cover—"DGT"
Tuning—Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
Width Of Fret Crown—.110"

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