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I will probly be playing mainly higher gain stuff, that's why I feel the EMG will probably be better, however I have never played a Custom 5 so I have no idea.

Also is there a big difference between the 400 series and 1000's?

there shouldn't be anything wrong with b stocks. its just little things on the guitar that didnt pass qc. i love my ec-1000 (with duncans) and the knobs never get in my way, its a killer guitar

I say EC 1k. but I just love Eclipses. :lol

Fair enough, they are both the same price, with the Viper being new and EC having a dent

the dent is pretty much nothing. if you prefer the viper get it.

But I gotta say.

I love the look, the balance, the tone, the over all win of eclipses. so I may seem biased. :lol

No man I trust you lol..how much should that ding affect the value, what kind of offer should I place?

I have no idea dude. that little ding right there would take about 100-150 dollars off if you were buying from guitar center. because I saw a fender standard(american) at GC with a ding like that and it was like 850. but thats GC. lol

K i'll try it out first, anything else I should be weary of when buying used? I will get to try it out

well, you should test it out thru an amp to see if its wired right. other than that, i'd say you're pretty much good to go. and make sure the neck isn't fucked up.

I have the EC-1000 and too me it's the best guitar I have ever owned. Here is the list I can compare it too:

BC Rich Warlock - Sold
Jackson Warrior - Sold
Ibanez RG1570 - Sold
Jackson DKMG Dinky - RMA
ESP LTD MH-1000 - Current

I'd go EC but would end up putting in passives. I love my EC1K (also amber sunburst) but I also like the vipers. The Viper you would have to move the strap button. Thats really it.

with the knob on the EC you could just wire it run 1 volume and 1 tone. Making the knob in question a "dummy knob" so it wouldnt matter if you hit it.

teh ec1000 in that color is sooo righteous man. that little ding would happen after a few years of playing/gigging anyway. the viper is coool, but the EC is so classic, so nice playing. i say EC. how much are they going for, if you dont mind sharing?

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Or I have the opportunity to grab a black EC 500 for $200 less without a hardshell? What's the difference like between the 500's and 1k's?

damn- thats adamn good price man. i say go EC1k and have fun. if you played either of them, it comes down to the feel. if not, ec. i think it looks wayy better too. the only vipers i like were the grynches so...who knows

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Yeah it sucks knowing I won't get to play either of them