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ESP TH-1000 Evertune See Thru Black Sunburst vs PRS NF 53

ESP TH-1000 Evertune See Thru Black Sunburst
Electric$1,699
No ratings yet
85Overall / 100
PRS NF 53
Electric—
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66Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP TH-1000 Evertune See Thru Black Sunburst comes out ahead overall — 85 to 66 on our estimated score.

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

ESP TH-1000 Evertune See Thru Black Sunburst wins on
  • Better build (97 vs 65)
  • Better playability (81 vs 64)
  • Better sound (77 vs 68)
  • Better value (82 vs 66)
PRS NF 53 wins on

No standout advantage.

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricTH-1000 Evertune See Thru Black SunburstNF 53
Overall8566
Build9765
Playability8164
Sound7768
Value8266

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecTH-1000 Evertune See Thru Black SunburstNF 53
BrandESPPRS
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryJP—
Body woodSwamp AshSwamp Ash
Neck wood3Pc Roasted MapleMaple
FretboardMacassar EbonyMaple
Strings66
Frets2422
Scale25.5"25.5"
PickupsSeymour 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)Narrowfield DD / Narrowfield DD
Rating——
Price$1,699—
BridgeEverTunePRS Plate Style, Steel
Bridge pickupSeymour Duncan Mortal Coil 3-Voice Humbucker Direct-Mount *(Pull Volume for Voice 3 / Pull Tone for Voice 2)Narrowfield DD
CaseST-1 FORM FIT CASEPremium Gig Bag
Case IncludedN—
ConstructionBolt-OnBolt-On
ControlsVolume(Push/Pull)/Tone(Push/Pull)/3-way SwitchVolume and Tone Controls with 3-Way Blade Pickup Switch
FinishSee Thru Black SunburstHigh-Gloss Nitro
Fretboard radius350mm10"
HardwareBlackNickel
Neck pickupSeymour Duncan Mortal Coil 3-Voice Humbucker Direct-Mount *(Pull Volume for Voice 3 / Pull Tone for Voice 2)Narrowfield DD
Neck profileThin UPattern 53
NutBlack BoneBone
Nut width42mm1 41/64"
Scale length25.5"25.5"
Strap ButtonStandard—
Top woodFlamed MapleFlat Top
TunersLTD LockingVintage-Style
Finish Type S—High-Gloss Nitro, Satin Nitro
Fretboard inlay—Birds
Fret Wire—PRS Medium
Headstock Logo—Signature
Height Of Fret Crown—.045"
Neck Depth At The 12 1 2 Fret—31/32"
Neck Depth At The 1 2 Fret—7/8"
Neck Finish Type—Semi-Gloss Nitro
Neck Width At The Body—2 7/32"
Truss rod—PRS Double-Acting
Truss Rod Cover—NF 53
Tuning—Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
Width Of Fret Crown—.085"

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