Head to head
Epiphone Les Paul Special Satin E1, Vintage Sunburst vs Harley Benton Electric Guitar Kit Victory
The verdict
The Epiphone Les Paul Special Satin E1, Vintage Sunburst comes out ahead overall — 71 to 67 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
Epiphone Les Paul Special Satin E1, Vintage Sunburst wins on
- Better sound (71 vs 63)
Harley Benton Electric Guitar Kit Victory wins on
- Lower price ($141 vs $199)
Scorecard
| Metric | Les Paul Special Satin E1, Vintage Sunburst | Electric Guitar Kit Victory |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 67 |
| Build | 61 | 58 |
| Playability | 75 | 75 |
| Sound | 71 | 63 |
| Value | 81 | 77 |
Full specifications
| Spec | Les Paul Special Satin E1, Vintage Sunburst | Electric Guitar Kit Victory |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Epiphone | Harley Benton |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | — | — |
| Body wood | Poplar | Okoume (wood colour may vary) |
| Neck wood | Okoume | Maple |
| Fretboard | — | Roseacer |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 22 | — |
| Scale | 24.75" | 24.75" |
| Pickups | Epiphone 650R Humbucker Open-coil / Epiphone 700T Humbucker Open-coil | Two humbuckers (bridge and neck) |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $199 | $141 |
| Binding | None | — |
| Body shape | Les Paul | — |
| Body Styles | Les Paul | — |
| Bridge | Tune-o-matic | — |
| Bridge pickup | Epiphone 700T Humbucker Open-coil | — |
| Control Knobs | Black Speed knobs | — |
| Controls | Master Volume, Master Tone | — |
| Finish | Nickel | Natural |
| Fretboard radius | 355.6mm / 14.0in | 350 mm |
| Fret Count | 22 | — |
| Headstock | Epiphone Clipped Ear | — |
| Headstock Inlay | Les Paul Model in gold; Epiphone logo in silver | — |
| Joint | Bolt-on | — |
| Model | ENSVVSVCH1 | — |
| Neck pickup | Epiphone 650R Humbucker Open-coil | — |
| Nut width | 43.0mm / 1.69in | 42 mm (1.65") |
| Pickguard | None | — |
| Profile | 60s SlimTaper D | — |
| Scale length | 628.65mm / 24.75in | 628 mm (24.75") |
| Strap Buttons | Yes; 2 | — |
| Switch Tip | Black | — |
| Tailpiece | Stopbar | — |
| Truss rod | Adjustable | — |
| Truss Rod Cover | Bell shaped; 2-layer; Vintage Edition in white | — |
| Tuner Plating | Nickel | — |
| Tuners | Premium Covered; 14:1 ratio;2016 Edition logo on back of headstock | — |
| Fretboard inlay | — | Dots |
| Note | — | The body and neck have been primed with pore filler (suitable for varnishing, but possibly unfavourable for staining - may have to be sanded again) A certain degree of craftsmanship is required for successful assembly. |
| String gauges | — | .010 - .046 |
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