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ESP LTD EC-1000 vs Gibson Les Paul Modern

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Solidbody Guitars ESP LTD EC-1000 Gibson Les Paul Modern
Summary
Rating
Review Rating 100%
Review Rating 100%
Rank
#12959
#12977
Number of Strings 6 6
Left-/Right-handed Right-handed Right-handed
Body Type Solidbody Solidbody, Ultra-modern weight relief
Body Shape Eclipse LTD EC-1000 Les Paul Modern
Body Material Mahogany Mahogany
Body Finish Satin Gloss Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Color Vintage Black Blue Natural Fade Amber Sunburst Graphite Sparkling Burgundy Top
Neck Material Mahogany 3-piece Mahogany Maple Mahogany
Neck Shape Thin U Asymmetrical Slim Taper
Neck Joint Neck-through Set-through Set Neck
Radius 13.7" 10"-16" compound
Fingerboard Material Macassar Ebony Pau Ferro Ebony
Fingerboard Inlay Pearloid Flags Abalone Flags Mother-of-Pearl Trapezoids
Number of Frets 24, Extra Jumbo 22, Medium Jumbo
Scale Length 24.75" 24.75"
Nut Width 1.650" 1.653" 1.65" 1.695"
Nut Material Molded Molded Plastic GraphTech
Bridge/Tailpiece TonePros Locking Tune-O-Matic Bridge with Stopbar Tailpiece TonePros Tune-O-Matic bridge with Stopbar Tailpiece Nashville Tune-O-Matic with Stopbar Nashville Tune-O-Matic
Tuners Locking LTD Locking Grover Locking Rotomatics
Neck Pickup EMG 60 Humbucker Seymour Duncan Sentient Humbucker Seymour Duncan '59 Humbucker Burstbucker Pro Rhythm Humbucker
Bridge Pickup EMG 81 Humbucker Seymour Duncan Pegasus Humbucker Seymour Duncan JB Humbucker Burstbucker Pro + Lead Humbucker
Controls 2 x volume, 1 x master tone 2 x volume, 1 x master tone (push/pull coil-split) 2 x volume (push/pull coil-tap), 2 x tone (push/pull for bypass/phase)
Switching 3-way toggle pickup switch 3-way toggle pickup switch
Strings D'Addario, .010-.046 Gibson, .010-.046
Case/Gig Bag Sold Separately Hardshell Case
Manufacturer Part Number: LEC1000VB LEC1000BPBLUNFD LEC1000ASB LPM00M1CH1 LPM00M2CH1
Top Material Burled Poplar Flame Maple Maple
Details
Brand ESP Gibson
Prices
MSRP $1,099.00 $2,999.00
Used Price $769.30 $2,099.30
Sale Price $989.10 $2,699.10

Solidbody Guitars Descriptions

ESP LTD EC-1000

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Mahogany Body, Mahogany Neck, Ebony Fingerboard, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - Vintage Black

Gibson Les Paul Modern

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Mahogany Body, Maple Top, Mahogany Neck, Ebony Fretboard, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - Graphite Top

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