Head to head
ESP M-1000HT Black Natural Fade vs Gibson Les Paul Junior Tribute DC, Worn Cherry
The verdict
The ESP M-1000HT Black Natural Fade comes out ahead overall — 82 to 75 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
ESP M-1000HT Black Natural Fade wins on
- Better playability (81 vs 75)
- Better sound (71 vs 60)
- Better value (79 vs 72)
Gibson Les Paul Junior Tribute DC, Worn Cherry wins on
- Lower price ($899 vs $1,399)
Scorecard
| Metric | M-1000HT Black Natural Fade | Les Paul Junior Tribute DC, Worn Cherry |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 75 |
| Build | 93 | 91 |
| Playability | 81 | 75 |
| Sound | 71 | 60 |
| Value | 79 | 72 |
Full specifications
| Spec | M-1000HT Black Natural Fade | Les Paul Junior Tribute DC, Worn Cherry |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ESP | Gibson |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | JP | US |
| Body wood | Alder | Mahogany |
| Neck wood | 3Pc Maple | Maple |
| Fretboard | Macassar Ebony | Rosewood |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 24 | 22 |
| Scale | 25.5" | 24.75" |
| Pickups | Fishman 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) | P-90 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $1,399 | $899 |
| Bridge | Hipshot Fixed w/ String Thru | Compensated Wraparound |
| Bridge pickup | Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Ceramic Black Direct Mount *(Pull Tone for Voice 2) | P-90 |
| Case | MH Guitar Form Fit Case | Gigbag |
| Case Included | N | — |
| Construction | Neck-Thru | — |
| Controls | Active | 1 Volume & 1 Tone |
| Finish | Black Natural Fade | Chrome |
| Fretboard radius | 300-400mm Compound | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Hardware | Black | — |
| Neck pickup | Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Alnico Black Direct Mount *(Pull Tone for Voice 2) | — |
| Neck profile | Extra Thin U | — |
| Nut | Molded | Graph Tech |
| Nut width | 43mm | 43.05mm / 1.69in |
| Scale length | 25.5" | 628.65mm / 24.75in |
| Strap Button | Standard | — |
| Top wood | Burled Poplar | — |
| Tuners | LTD Locking | Vintage Deluxe w/ White Buttons |
| Accessories | — | Includes Gibson Accessory Kit |
| Body Finish | — | Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Body shape | — | Les Paul |
| Body Styles | — | Les Paul |
| Control Knobs | — | Black Top Hats |
| End Of Board Width | — | 57.4mm / 2.26in |
| Fretboard inlay | — | Acrylic Dots |
| Fret Count | — | 22 |
| Jack Plate Cover | — | Black |
| Model | — | LPJDT00WCCH1 |
| Pickguard | — | Black 5-ply |
| Profile | — | SlimTaper |
| String gauges | — | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |