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ESP TH-1000 Evertune See Thru Black Sunburst vs PRS Santana Retro

ESP TH-1000 Evertune See Thru Black Sunburst
Electric$1,699
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85Overall / 100
Electric—
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70Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP TH-1000 Evertune See Thru Black Sunburst comes out ahead overall — 85 to 70 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 67)
  • Better playability (81 vs 70)
  • Better value (82 vs 70)
PRS Santana Retro wins on

No standout advantage.

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricTH-1000 Evertune See Thru Black SunburstSantana Retro
Overall8570
Build9767
Playability8170
Sound7774
Value8270

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecTH-1000 Evertune See Thru Black SunburstSantana Retro
BrandESPPRS
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryJP—
Body woodSwamp AshMahogany
Neck wood3Pc Roasted MapleMahogany
FretboardMacassar EbonyRosewood
Strings66
Frets2424
Scale25.5"24.5"
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)Santana / Santana
Rating——
Price$1,699—
BridgeEverTunePRS Patented Tremolo, Gen III
Bridge pickupSeymour Duncan Mortal Coil 3-Voice Humbucker Direct-Mount *(Pull Volume for Voice 3 / Pull Tone for Voice 2)Santana
CaseST-1 FORM FIT CASEHardshell Case
Case IncludedN—
ConstructionBolt-OnSet
ControlsVolume(Push/Pull)/Tone(Push/Pull)/3-way SwitchVolume and Push/Pull Tone Control w/ 3-Way Toggle 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)Santana
Neck profileThin USantana Retro
NutBlack BonePRS
Nut width42mm1 11/16"
Scale length25.5"24.5"
Strap ButtonStandard—
Top woodFlamed MapleCarved Figured Maple
TunersLTD LockingPRS Phase III Locking
Fretboard inlay—Birds
Fret Wire—PRS Jumbo Fret Wire
Headstock Logo—Eagle
Height Of Fret Crown—.055"
Neck Depth At The 12 1 2 Fret—31/32"
Neck Depth At The 1 2 Fret—7/8"
Neck Width At The Body—2 1/4"
Options—10 Top with Hybrid Hardware
Truss rod—PRS Double-Acting
Truss Rod Cover—Santana "Om" Symbol
Tuning—Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
Width Of Fret Crown—.110"

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