Head to head
Epiphone Les Paul Special Satin E1, Vintage Sunburst vs Harley Benton MA-500 VS
The verdict
The Epiphone Les Paul Special Satin E1, Vintage Sunburst comes out ahead overall — 71 to 63 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 playability (75 vs 64)
- Better sound (71 vs 60)
- Better value (81 vs 73)
Harley Benton MA-500 VS wins on
- Lower price ($130 vs $199)
Scorecard
| Metric | Les Paul Special Satin E1, Vintage Sunburst | MA-500 VS |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 63 |
| Build | 61 | 58 |
| Playability | 75 | 64 |
| Sound | 71 | 60 |
| Value | 81 | 73 |
Full specifications
| Spec | Les Paul Special Satin E1, Vintage Sunburst | MA-500 VS |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Epiphone | Harley Benton |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | — | — |
| Body wood | Poplar | Basswood |
| Neck wood | Okoume | Maple |
| Fretboard | — | Laurel |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 22 | — |
| Scale | 24.75" | 13.78" |
| Pickups | Epiphone 650R Humbucker Open-coil / Epiphone 700T Humbucker Open-coil | Two single coils |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $199 | $130 |
| 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 | Volume, tone |
| Finish | Nickel | Vintage Sunburst, high-gloss |
| Fretboard radius | 355.6mm / 14.0in | — |
| 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 | 28 mm |
| Pickguard | None | — |
| Profile | 60s SlimTaper D | — |
| Scale length | 628.65mm / 24.75in | 350 mm |
| 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 | — |
| Hardware | — | Chrome |
| Neck profile | — | Rounded "V" |
| String Gauge | — | .011 - .014 - .025w - .039w |
| Suitable Gig Bag | — | Art. #152480# (not included) |
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