Head to head
Epiphone Les Paul Special Satin E1, Vintage Worn Heritage Cherry Sunburst vs Harley Benton Electric Guitar Kit Victory
Electric$199
No ratings yet71Overall / 100
The verdict
The Epiphone Les Paul Special Satin E1, Vintage Worn Heritage Cherry 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 Worn Heritage Cherry 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 Worn Heritage Cherry 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 Worn Heritage Cherry 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 | ENSVHSVCH1 | — |
| 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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