EC-1000 or EC-256?
EC-1000 or EC-256?
Wow, I totally forgot about the fretboard types. As far as the pickups go, I actually do have a set of EMGs I could use to put into the 256. I mean, I would rather not, but if it'll save me $$$ in the long run. Like, I know the EC1000 IS worth it but I'm trying to see how comfortable I am testing the EC256. I'm probably going to check out the 256 tomorrow.
Thanks for your reply. More suggestions and personal experiences are more than welcome too. Please, I need it lol
Neither for what you are looking for. But in the middle of those is the EC-401VF. Mine is 10+ pounds of sweet tone from Seymour Duncan JB and '59 pickups. The body is thicker than the 256 or 1000 (except the 1000t/ctm). You can find them really cheap on fleabay. Close to what you'd pay for a new 256. If you are into jazz, I wouldn't even consider EMGs but that's a personal preference.
I have both. They are very different, but both stunning in their own way. The 1000 is beautiful with its turquoise inlays all around the guitar. Has a little thinner neck than the 256 so a little easier to play. Neck and fretboard is flawless. My dislike with the 1000 I Have is the EMG pickups. They sound too modern, ie, too synthetic. The 256 has a little wider neck and some fret burrs. But I love It’s simple pickups. It sounds more raw and much better for getting that classic rock sound. The 400 series is my favorite. D’marzio pickups are great and body is heavier and wider with no belly cutaway. All three are great fit and finish guitars.
Both set necks, both mahogany construction, one big difference is the pikcup. The EMG are well renowened, and coupled with Mahogany, you van get a very good tone out of the EC1000 OEM where you'd need to upgrade the PU on the 256.
EMGs are worth about 200$ for the combo (and well worth it IMHO)
But then, you also have a 24 frets ebony fretboard Vs. 22 fret rosewood.
Ebony is known to be the "middle ground" between maple and rosewood; ie: Snapier, cleaner sound. The EC 1000 is also a midle line where the EC 256 is an entry line, the EC1000 should feel more "well built", have better parts and electronics. The question is, is it worth it to you? The best would most likely be to take each one up, play it for a while and switch. (IMHO, it should be worth it)