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ESP EC-400QM Vintage Burst vs ESP M-1000HT Black Natural Fade

ESP EC-400QM Vintage Burst
Electric$899
No ratings yet
81Overall / 100
ESP M-1000HT Black Natural Fade
Electric$1,399
No ratings yet
82Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP EC-400QM Vintage Burst and ESP M-1000HT Black Natural Fade are closely matched overall — 81 to 82 on our estimated score.

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

ESP EC-400QM Vintage Burst wins on
  • Lower price ($899 vs $1,399)
ESP M-1000HT Black Natural Fade wins on

No standout advantage.

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricEC-400QM Vintage BurstM-1000HT Black Natural Fade
Overall8182
Build9393
Playability8181
Sound6871
Value7879

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecEC-400QM Vintage BurstM-1000HT Black Natural Fade
BrandESPESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryJPJP
Body woodMahoganyAlder
Neck wood3Pc Mahogany3Pc Maple
FretboardRosewoodMacassar Ebony
Strings66
Frets2224
Scale24.75"25.5"
PickupsEMG 85 Black / EMG 81 BlackFishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Alnico Black Direct Mount *(Pull Tone for Voice 2) / Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Ceramic Black Direct Mount *(Pull Tone for Voice 2)
Rating——
Price$899$1,399
BridgeTOM & TailpieceHipshot Fixed w/ String Thru
Bridge pickupEMG 81 BlackFishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Ceramic Black Direct Mount *(Pull Tone for Voice 2)
CaseEC GUITAR FORM FIT CASEMH Guitar Form Fit Case
Case IncludedNN
ConstructionSet-ThruNeck-Thru
ControlsVolume/Volume/Tone/Toggle SwitchActive
FinishVintage BurstBlack Natural Fade
Fretboard radius350mm300-400mm Compound
HardwareBlackBlack
Neck pickupEMG 85 BlackFishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Alnico Black Direct Mount *(Pull Tone for Voice 2)
Neck profileThin UExtra Thin U
NutMoldedMolded
Nut width42mm43mm
Scale length24.75"25.5"
Strap ButtonStandardStandard
Top woodQuilted MapleBurled Poplar
TunersLTD LockingLTD Locking

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