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ESP EC-401 BLACK vs ESP TH-1000 Snow White

ESP EC-401 BLACK
Electric$999
No ratings yet
80Overall / 100
ESP TH-1000 Snow White
Electric$1,499
No ratings yet
85Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP TH-1000 Snow White comes out ahead overall — 85 to 80 on our estimated score.

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

ESP EC-401 BLACK wins on
  • Lower price ($999 vs $1,499)
ESP TH-1000 Snow White wins on
  • Better build (97 vs 87)
  • Better sound (77 vs 68)
  • Better value (82 vs 77)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricEC-401 BLACKTH-1000 Snow White
Overall8085
Build8797
Playability8481
Sound6877
Value7782

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecEC-401 BLACKTH-1000 Snow White
BrandESPESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryJPJP
Body woodMahoganySwamp Ash
Neck wood3Pc Mahogany3Pc Roasted Maple
FretboardMacassar EbonyMacassar Ebony
Strings66
Frets2424
Scale24.75"25.5"
PickupsEMG 60 / EMG 81Seymour Duncan Mortal Coil 3-Voice Humbucker Direct-Mount *(Pull Volume for Voice 3 / Pull Tone for Voice 2) / Seymour Duncan Mortal Coil 3-Voice Humbucker Direct-Mount *(Pull Volume for Voice 3 / Pull Tone for Voice 2)
Rating——
Price$999$1,499
BridgeTOM & TailpieceHipshot w/ String Thru
Bridge pickupEMG 81Seymour Duncan Mortal Coil 3-Voice Humbucker Direct-Mount *(Pull Volume for Voice 3 / Pull Tone for Voice 2)
CaseEC GUITAR FORM FIT CASEST-1 FORM FIT CASE
Case IncludedNN
ConstructionSet-ThruBolt-On
ControlsActiveVolume(Push/Pull)/Tone(Push/Pull)/3-way Switch
FinishBLACKSnow White
Fretboard radius350mm350mm
HardwareBlackBlack
Neck pickupEMG 60Seymour Duncan Mortal Coil 3-Voice Humbucker Direct-Mount *(Pull Volume for Voice 3 / Pull Tone for Voice 2)
Neck profileThin UThin U
NutMoldedBlack Bone
Nut width42mm42mm
Scale length24.75"25.5"
Strap ButtonStandardStandard
TunersGroverLTD Locking

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