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ESP PHOENIX-1000 Evertune Silver Sunburst Satin vs ESP TH-1000 Evertune See Thru Black Sunburst

ESP PHOENIX-1000 Evertune Silver Sunburst Satin
Electric$1,499
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79Overall / 100
ESP TH-1000 Evertune See Thru Black Sunburst
Electric$1,699
No ratings yet
85Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP TH-1000 Evertune See Thru Black Sunburst comes out ahead overall — 85 to 79 on our estimated score.

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

ESP PHOENIX-1000 Evertune Silver Sunburst Satin wins on
  • Lower price ($1,499 vs $1,699)
ESP TH-1000 Evertune See Thru Black Sunburst wins on
  • Better build (97 vs 87)
  • Better sound (77 vs 71)
  • Better value (82 vs 76)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricPHOENIX-1000 Evertune Silver Sunburst SatinTH-1000 Evertune See Thru Black Sunburst
Overall7985
Build8797
Playability7881
Sound7177
Value7682

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecPHOENIX-1000 Evertune Silver Sunburst SatinTH-1000 Evertune See Thru Black Sunburst
BrandESPESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryJPJP
Body woodMahogany w/ Maple CapSwamp Ash
Neck wood3Pc Mahogany3Pc Roasted Maple
FretboardMacassar EbonyMacassar Ebony
Strings66
Frets2224
Scale25.5"25.5"
PickupsFishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Alnico Black *(Pull Tone for Voice 2) / Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Ceramic Black *(Pull Tone for Voice 2)Seymour 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$1,499$1,699
BridgeEverTune (F Model)EverTune
Bridge pickupFishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Ceramic Black *(Pull Tone for Voice 2)Seymour Duncan Mortal Coil 3-Voice Humbucker Direct-Mount *(Pull Volume for Voice 3 / Pull Tone for Voice 2)
CasePhoenix Guitar Form Fit CaseST-1 FORM FIT CASE
Case IncludedNN
ConstructionNeck-ThruBolt-On
ControlsActiveVolume(Push/Pull)/Tone(Push/Pull)/3-way Switch
FinishSilver Sunburst SatinSee Thru Black Sunburst
Fretboard radius350mm350mm
HardwareBlackBlack
Neck pickupFishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Alnico Black *(Pull Tone for Voice 2)Seymour 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 length25.5"25.5"
Strap ButtonStandardStandard
TunersGroverLTD Locking
Top wood—Flamed Maple

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