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Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String vs Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT7P Specs Comparison
Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT7P
General
Brand: Epiphone Jackson
Year: 2022 2020
Configuration: HH HH
Strings: 7 7
Made in: China Indonesia
Series: Artist Collection Artist Signature
Colors: White, Black Black Burst
Left-Handed Version: Yes No
Body
Type: Solid Body Solid Body
Body Material: Mahogany Basswood
Bridge: Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic Jackson HT7 String-Through-Body Hardtail
Neck
Neck Joint: Set Bolt-On
Tuners: Grover Locking Mini Rotomatic with Tulip Buttons Jackson Sealed Die-Cast Locking
Fretboard: Ebony Caramelized Maple
Neck Material: Mahogany Caramelized Maple
Decoration: Custom Blocks Offset White Dot
Scale Size: 25.5" 26.5"
Shape: SpeedTaper D Speed
Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo Nickel Silver 24 Jumbo Nickel Silver
Fretboard Radius: 12" 20"
Nut: Ivory Tusq Plastic
Nut Width: 48mm (1.89'') 44.5mm (1.75'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: Fishman MKH Fluence Ceramic (Humbucker / Passive) Jackson Uncovered MM1 (Humbucker / Passive)
Middle Pickup:
Neck Pickup: Fishman MKH Fluence Alnico (Humbucker / Passive) Jackson Uncovered MM1 (Humbucker / Passive)
Switch: 3 Way 5 Way
Knobs: Dome Dome
Pickup Mods: Coil Split, Multi-Voicing Multi-Voicing
Volume Controls: 2 1
Tone Controls: 2 1
Hardware
Strap Lock: Yes Yes
Hardware Color: Gold Black
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Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String pickups switch and push knobs diagram
Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String's switch options
Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT7P pickups switch selector and push knobs diagram
Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT7P's switch options

Reasons to Get
Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String over Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT7P

Weight Relief
Yes vs None
Lighter Body
Release Year
2022 vs 2020
From a more recent year
Type of Frets
Medium Jumbo vs Jumbo
You'll feel the fretboard when pressing down the strings
Pickups Brand
Fishman vs None
Pickups from a renown brand
Nut Material
Ivory Tusq vs Plastic
Resistant, good tuning stability and rich tone
Pickup Mods
Multiple vs Multi-Voicing
Volume Knobs
2 vs 1
More volume control
Tone Knobs
2 vs 1
More tone control
Nut Width
1.89'' (48mm) vs 1.75'' (44.5mm)
Less likely to mute strings by accident and more space for fingerstyle
Scale Length
25.5'' (647.7mm) vs 26.5'' (673.1mm)
Easier bending, shorter fret separation and warmer natural tone
Fretboard Radius
12'' (304.8mm) vs 20'' (508mm)
Easier to play chords without muting strings

Reasons to Get
Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT7P over Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String

Country of Manufacturing
Indonesia vs China
Built with higher quality standards
Decorative Top
Poplar Burl vs None
Finished with beautiful natural wood patterns
Frets Height
Taller vs Shorter
Easier to press down strings and bend them
Type of Frets
Jumbo vs Medium Jumbo
You won't feel the fretboard when pressing down the strings
Pickup Mods
Multi-Voicing vs Multiple
Changes the voice (tones or gain) of the pickups
Neck Joint
Bolt-On vs Set
Allows you to detach and swap the neck
Switch Positions
5 vs 3
More tone options
Number of Frets
24 vs 22
Allows to reach higher notes
Nut Width
1.75'' (44.5mm) vs 1.89'' (48mm)
Favors small hands, easier bar chords and other shapes
Scale Length
26.5'' (673.1mm) vs 25.5'' (647.7mm)
Lower action and brighter natural tone
Fretboard Radius
20'' (508mm) vs 12'' (304.8mm)
Flatter fretboard makes it easier to play single notes and bend
Value Score
75 vs 71
Better price/quality relationship

Other Key Differences
Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String vs Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT7P

Bridge Pickup
Fishman MKH Fluence Ceramic vs Jackson Uncovered MM1
Different Bridge Pickup
Neck Pickup
Fishman MKH Fluence Alnico vs Jackson Uncovered MM1
Different Neck Pickup
Body Wood
Mahogany vs Basswood
Different Body Wood
Neck Wood
Mahogany vs Maple
Different Neck Wood
Fretboard Wood
Ebony vs Maple
Different Fretboard Wood
Nut Material
Ivory Tusq vs Plastic
Different Nut Material

Shared Features
Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String vs Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT7P

Headstock
4-3
Same Headstock
Strings
7
Same playing style
Body Type
Solid Body
Feedback free
Pickups
HH
High output without hum
Paint Finish
Poly
Resistant paint that ages well
Bridge
Fixed
Good sustain and needs no set-up
Pickups Power
Passive
Cleaner sound and no battery needed
Neck Profile Type
D
Thin and flat neck for playing fast

Common Strengths

  • Locking Tuners
  • Strap Lock

Common Weaknesses

  • Stays in Tune (Evertune)
  • High-Quality Frets
  • Compound Radius Fretboard
  • Luminescent Sidedots
  • 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • Active/Passive Preamp

Price History Comparison

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Hand Size Comfortability

And after taking into account the scale length, nut width, neck profile and fretboard radius, we can conclude that the Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String favors large hands more than the Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT7P.

Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String:
Big Hands
Small Hands
Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT7P:
Big Hands
Small Hands

Beginner Friendliness

The Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT7P meets 6 out of our 8 criteria items for beginner friendliness, while the Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String meets only 5. This takes into account the type of frets, scale length, nut width, bridge type, fretboard radius, and neck profile to determine the easiest combination for new players.

New Player Friendliness

Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String
  • Comfortable shape
  • Easy-to-use bridge
  • Locking tuners
  • Tall frets
  • Comfortable neck
  • Comfortable fretboard
  • Narrow nut
  • Short scale

New Player Friendliness

Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT7P
  • Comfortable shape
  • Easy-to-use bridge
  • Locking tuners
  • Tall frets
  • Narrow nut
  • Comfortable neck
  • Comfortable fretboard
  • Short scale

Sound Quality Comparison

The wood used in an electric guitar or bass is not as important to determine the final tone. However, some people prefer specific wood types, so we'll take a look at those first. Then, we'll take a look at the electronics to determine the versatility and sound quality of each instrument.

Woods Used in the Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String

Mahogany wood pattern used for guitar building
Mahogany
Ebony wood pattern used for guitar building
Ebony

Mahogany is a fairly rare wood nowadays. It's used mostly for bodies due to its relatively lightweight. Gibson popularized it with their Les Paul guitars during their golden years, so this wood has a lot of good reputation behind it. The most expensive type comes from South America and it's still used by Gibson even today. Find out more about Mahogany.

Ebony is a high-end wood, so it is not cheap. It's only used for fretboards because it's also very heavy. It does an excellent job as a durable material while looking elegant. Find out more about Ebony.

Woods Used in the Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT7P

Maple wood pattern used for guitar building
Maple
Basswood wood pattern used for guitar building
Basswood

Maple is one of the most popular necks for good reasons. It is a strong wood that is relatively cheap to make and looks beautiful. The highest quality maple is the hardest that comes from North America. Find out more about Maple.

Basswood is a lightweight type of wood that isn't as expensive as other popular choices for guitar building. It gives more power to the mid-range frequencies. Its color can vary from pale white to light brown. Find out more about Basswood.

Winner: Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String.

Pickup Configuration

Both pickup configurations are HH. Double Humbucker (HH) is the choice for people who want a fuller, more round sound with tons of mids and lows. Humbuckers also get rid of the hum noise that plague single-coil pickups. They can work out for almost any genre going from Djent to even Jazz.

Pickups Quality

The Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String has pickups from a more specialized brand than the Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT7P. Its pickups should simply give you a better, fuller sound, although it all depends on what type of music you're going to play. We recommend these pickups for Hard Rock and similar genres.

Both use Passive pickups. This is what's used for most music genres. They have a regular output and will serve you for both high-gain and clean tones. The alternative (Active pickups) offer a higher output that is mostly used for heavy music.

Winner: Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String.

Versatility Comparison

Some instruments offer you more ways to explore your creativity than others. Below you'll find how both compare when it comes to versatility.

Switch Options

The Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT7P gives you 5 switch options while the Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String gives you 3. This means that the Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT7P gives you more options to find the right pickup combination for the type of sound you want to achieve

Both give you different pickup mod options.

The Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String offers Coil Split, Multi-Voicing.

Coil Split lets you disconnect one of the pickup coils. When used with humbuckers, it turns them into single-coil with lower output and cleaner tone.

Multi-Voicing means the pickups come with multiple ''voices'', which means they can change the tone and gain by a simple switch or knob. Piezo, Fishman and similar are considered multi-voicing pickups.

On the other hand, the Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT7P comes with the following: Multi-Voicing.

Multi-Voicing means the pickups come with multiple ''voices'', which means they can change the tone and gain by a simple switch or knob. Piezo, Fishman and similar are considered multi-voicing pickups.

When evaluating versatility, we also take into consideration bridge and neck joint type, number of frets, switch options, amount of pickups and more.

Winner: Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT7P.

Final Sound Quality Scores

Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String
Pickups 90
Sustain 75
Versatility 68
Tuning Stability 80
Sound 78
Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT7P
Pickups 55
Sustain 80
Versatility 72
Tuning Stability 75
Sound 71

Build Quality Comparison

When it comes to build quality, we like to take into account everything used to build the instrument. This includes materials, hardware and the quality control expected depending on the country where it was built. Let's see how the Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String compares to the Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT7P.

Country of Origin

The manufacturing country can tell a lot about the build quality of an instrument. The Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String is built in China while the Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT7P is made in Indonesia.

China has a bad reputation when it comes to building quality. However, times have changed and now respectable brands use China's cheap labor to build good instruments for a lower price. Don't discount a guitar only because it was built in China, but also expect more quality from countries like Korea.

Indonesia is becoming the most popular country for guitar building because they can make good instruments for a low price. Some people think that they're 'the new China' when it comes to build quality. But the truth is that Indonesian guitars are more consistent, although Chinese quality has improved a lot in the last few years.

Winner: Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT7P

Nut Material

If you want your guitar to stay in tune and sound good, you need a well cut nut. Nut quality can be inconsistent even when comparing two copies of the same model. The best way to make sure you're nut will be well done is by getting a nut made by an expert company like TUSQ or Micarta.

The Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String has a Ivory Tusq nut. Ivory used to be considered the best material for guitar nuts due to its beauty, durability, and the rich harmonics and sustain you could get from a guitar with it. However, the way to obtain it is simply unethical. Enter TUSQ ivory nuts, which are made synthetically to imitate ivory. Technically, it's better than ivory because it is consistent piece-to-piece, while natural materials can vary a lot, even if they're made from the same.

On the other hand, the Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT7P comes with a Plastic nut. This is a low-quality nut that you might want to consider upgrading soon. Bone and TUSQ nuts are the best for guitars with a fixed or simple tremolo bridge.

Winner: Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String.

Fret Material

Most fret wire is made of nickel silver. This material eventually wears down after a lot of use and most instruments end up needing a complete fret replacement. However, some expensive models come with stainless steel frets. This is what you should aim for if you can afford it.

Unfortunately, none of them come with stainless steel frets.

Winner: Tie.

Bridge

The perfect bridge for you will depend on your playstyle because they all have advantages and disadvantages. However, some bridges are more expensive—like Floyd Roses and Evertunes—and thus add more value to a guitar.

Both come with a similar bridge: Fixed. It's a simple bridge that is very beginner-friendly since it doesn't require any set-up. You can swap strings easily. It might also give more sustain since it doesn't have complex moving parts that make the strings lose vibration. However, it doesn't have the same versatility as a tremolo bridge.

Since we need to be objective, the most expensive type of bridge will be the winner of this section. In the end, this doesn't matter if you're not going to use the bridge for its original purpose, so choose the bridge that fits your playing style better.

Winner: Tie.

Tuners

They both have locking tuners. They'll help to keep your guitar in tune because they allow you to tune it without wrapping the strings around the posts. This avoids variations in the tuning due to the strings changing position at the post after a bend. They come at the disadvantage of being slightly heavier than regular tuners. Also, it makes it a lot easier to restring.

Winner: Tie.

Neck Joint

Contrary to popular belief, the difference in sustain and tone that some neck joints give to a guitar is simply unperceivable—if they're all well built. However, some of them do have advantages over the others.

The Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String has a Set neck joint. This neck is tightly glued to the body. They give you the least versatility because you can't swap them for a neck that fits your hand better if you want to, unlike bolt-on necks. Some people think this gives more resonance and sustain, but there's no real difference if the bolt-on joint is well built.

On the other hand, the Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT7P comes with Bolt-On neck joint. This neck is joined to the body by 4 bolts that you can simply unscrew. This allows you to replace the neck or take it off for travel. It's the most common and cheapest way to build a guitar.

Winner: Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT7P.

Here is the list of features that were considered when choosing the winner in the Features subcategory:

Strengths & Weaknesses
Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String
  • Locking Tuners
  • Expensive Wood
  • Ivory Tusq Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Coil Split, Multi-Voicing Pickups
  • Weight Relief
  • Strap Lock
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • Made in China
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Luminescent Inlay
  • No Tremolo
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
Strengths & Weaknesses
Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT7P
  • Locking Tuners
  • Multi-Voicing Pickups
  • Strap Lock
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • Made in Indonesia
  • No Expensive Woods
  • No High-Quality Nut
  • No Top Brand Pickups
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Luminescent Inlay
  • No Tremolo
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

Final Build Quality Scores

Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String
Quality of materials 61
Features 75
Quality Control 65
Build Quality 67
Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT7P
Quality of materials 45
Features 70
Quality Control 70
Build Quality 62

Playability Comparison

Let's now compare their playability. Bear in mind that the instrument will feel different depending on your hand size and play style. That's why you should always test before buying. But if you can't or want a second opinion on it, we can still take a look at each of the important measurements of the instrument for you. This way, we can predict how easy a guitar might be to play, or how different it will feel compared to the other.

Remember that, even though the difference might seem small, every inch counts when it comes to feeling of the instrument in your hands. Any variation can completely change how comfortable a guitar feels in your hands.

Nut Width

Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String Nut Width
Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String Nut Width
Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT7P Nut Width
Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT7P Nut Width

The nut width will affect the separation between strings at the nut. In this comparison, the Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String has the wider nut with 48mm (1.89'') vs 44.5mm (1.75''). This is a 3.5mm (0.14'') difference

This means that it will be more difficult to do bar chords on the Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String, especially closer to the nut. However, it's also easier to play without muting strings accidently. This favors people with big hands.

Scale Length

Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String's Scale Length
Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String's Scale Length
Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT7P's Scale Length
Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT7P's Scale Length

The scale length is one of the things that influences playability the most. This is the distance between the nut and the bridge and will affect everything from low action allowance, difficulty to perform bends, fret separation, and even tone.

The Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT7P has the longest scale: 26.5". The Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String is only 25.5" long. This is a 1'' (25.4mm) scale length difference.

This longer scale means that the strings need more tension to get in tune. This is good if you want to avoid fret buzz, which can happen when the strings are too loose and touch the frets while vibrating. This is especially important when playing in lower tunings. This will also let you reduce the gap between fretboard and strings (low action) to make them easier to press down. However, this higher tension will also make it harder to perform bends and vibratos as the strings will feel stiffer.

This also means that the frets have a longer separation between each other, so this will make it harder for people with smaller hands when playing some chord positions.

Another characteristic of a longer scale is that it makes the guitar sound 'snappier' or brighter. This is due to the extra separation between harmonics and overtones produced by the tension. This influences tone more than any other factor (except the pickups).

Lastly, remember that you can also affect the tension of the strings by changing your string gauge. You can use a thicker gauge for more tension and a lighter one for less tension.

Neck Profile

Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String Neck Profile
Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String's neck profile
Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT7P Neck Profile
Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT7P's neck profile

No single neck shape is better than others. However, most people tend to prefer a thinner necks because it doesn't get in their way when playing fast and most hand sizes can adapt to it pretty well. However, some people still prefer thicker necks for a better grip, especially if they have big hands.

Both the Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String and the Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT7P have a D-shaped neck. This is a thin and flat neck that is made for playing fast. If you prefer a neck that doesn't get in your way when soloing, this is the shape you should use. Guitarists that prefer to have a bit more grip won't like this type of neck.

Fretboard Radius

Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String Fingerboard Radius
Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String's Fingerboard radius
Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT7P Fingerboard Radius
Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT7P's Fingerboard radius

Most guitar fretboards are not flat; they usually have a curve or arc across their width. A curved fretboard will make it easier to perform chords without muting strings, while a flatter one will make it easier to play single notes, which is good for bending and soloing in general. The best fretboards have a compound radius that varies across the fingerboard, but they're not common since they take a lot more work to build.

In this case, the Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String's fingerboard radius is smaller, which means it's more curved than the Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT7P's. This extra arc will make playing chords easier in this model. You won't be as likely to mute the strings, especially if you have big hands. However, playing single notes and bending will be easier on the Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT7P.

Fret Size

Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String Frets Size
Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String's Frets Size
Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT7P Frets Size
Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT7P's Frets Size

The Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT7P has Jumbo frets, which should be taller than the Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String's Medium Jumbo frets.

Some people prefer taller frets because they result in more sustain since the strings get pressed cleanly without interference from the fretboard. However, if they're too tall—like Jumbo frets—, you might change the pitch of the strings accidentally if you press too hard because you won't be touching the fretboard with your fingers. This is also why some guitarists with a heavy grip prefer smaller frets. They like to feel the fingerboard to avoid pressing down too hard and getting out of pitch.

Final Playability Scores

Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String
Bending & Vibrato Ease 75
Chord Playability 60
Solo Playability 70
Playability 68
Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT7P
Bending & Vibrato Ease 85
Chord Playability 60
Solo Playability 90
Playability 78