what exactly is the difference between the EC401 and EC1000 models, other than the flashy binding? looking at the specs, they look pretty much identical...i'm thinking of ditching my old ESP H-200 for one of these in the next few months, and am trying to figure out where the $300-400 price difference is between the 2 models.
for those with lots of experience with ESP's...
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TaylorG
Teh Groove Metuhl
Build quality.
Usually there are minor spec differences, but it's mostly build quality.
Think Epiphone Les Paul Custom vs. Gibson Les Paul Studio, in broad terms.
I own an old MH-1000 and old H-1000. The quality was noticeably better then the 400 series stuff.
Usually there are minor spec differences, but it's mostly build quality.
Think Epiphone Les Paul Custom vs. Gibson Les Paul Studio, in broad terms.
I own an old MH-1000 and old H-1000. The quality was noticeably better then the 400 series stuff.
DeclanWhite
Senior Member
TaylorG
Teh Groove Metuhl
That's a bummer.
My old 1000's were far better then the 400's at the time.
too bad.
not necessarily a bad thing...i guess the question is whether the quality of the 1000's has dropped, or if the 400s have gone up
i know that my old-ass H-200 is solid as fuck, TBH...everyone who has ever played it has loved it, and i've had a few offers from people who wanted to buy it from me on the spot. as great as it's been for a cheaper guitar, i'm just over the tone of the alder body.
i know that my old-ass H-200 is solid as fuck, TBH...everyone who has ever played it has loved it, and i've had a few offers from people who wanted to buy it from me on the spot. as great as it's been for a cheaper guitar, i'm just over the tone of the alder body.
Lasse Lammert
HCAF Blitzkrieg
lol...sorry lasse
not quite in my budget for a legit ESP
His point is, like its been made for years, that people use the ESP brand for LTD`s aswell, instead of only referring to them as LTD from the get go.
And it pisses me off too, especially in regarding to sales and marketing, both used and new.
LTD is not in the same league.
You dont call an Epiphone a Gibson right?
ratsapprentice
God can gtfo
ratsapprentice
God can gtfo
No, I do, but you shouldn't get pissed off with people when the company themselves market it that way.
Rex Rocker
Call me Hugo!
EC-401 = Made in Indonesia.
EC-1000 = Made in Korea and has a better bridge (tonepros). Also has locking tuners... I personally prefer the Grovers on the 400 series, haha.
I guess you also get the cosmetic "upgrades" such as the abalone binding/inlays (which look terrible, IMO), but I personally think the EC-1000's with the multi-ply binding (which I guess is also a "cosmetic upgrade") and the solid finishes look way better, lol.
Of course, there's the occasional jewel and the occasional turd from both series, but on average, I'd say the 1000 is built better.
EC-1000 = Made in Korea and has a better bridge (tonepros). Also has locking tuners... I personally prefer the Grovers on the 400 series, haha.
I guess you also get the cosmetic "upgrades" such as the abalone binding/inlays (which look terrible, IMO), but I personally think the EC-1000's with the multi-ply binding (which I guess is also a "cosmetic upgrade") and the solid finishes look way better, lol.
Of course, there's the occasional jewel and the occasional turd from both series, but on average, I'd say the 1000 is built better.
But i do. Its stupid, and everyone knows it, thats why they should go out of the way to make clear that we are NOT talking about an ESP.
DeclanWhite
Senior Member
an interesting thing to note is that the 2008 ec1000 (schaller tuners) weighs less than the 2011 model (esp tuners)
build quality between them is the same though.
build quality between them is the same though.
TaylorG
Teh Groove Metuhl
This thread went downhill pretty quick.
I had an ESP Horizon, and disliked it a lot. I'm hoping it was a lemon.
I had an ESP Horizon, and disliked it a lot. I'm hoping it was a lemon.
amarshism
Member
The old deluxe models from 5+ years ago smoke any of the new ones. I own or have owned every single on of them and theyre always better than the newer ones people bring in to record with
