Head to head
Epiphone SG Special Satin E1, Worn Ebony vs Harley Benton Electric Guitar Kit Victory
The verdict
The Epiphone SG Special Satin E1, Worn Ebony 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 SG Special Satin E1, Worn Ebony wins on
- Better sound (71 vs 63)
Harley Benton Electric Guitar Kit Victory wins on
- Lower price ($141 vs $199)
Scorecard
| Metric | SG Special Satin E1, Worn Ebony | Electric Guitar Kit Victory |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 67 |
| Build | 61 | 58 |
| Playability | 75 | 75 |
| Sound | 71 | 63 |
| Value | 81 | 77 |
Full specifications
| Spec | SG Special Satin E1, Worn Ebony | Electric Guitar Kit Victory |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Epiphone | Harley Benton |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | — | — |
| Body wood | Poplar w/ Mahogany Veneer | Okoume (wood colour may vary) |
| Neck wood | — | Maple |
| Fretboard | Okoume | Roseacer |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 22 | — |
| Scale | 24.75" | 24.75" |
| Pickups | Epiphone 650R Humbucker Open-coil Ceramic-8 Magnets / Epiphone 700T Humbucker Open-coil Ceramic-8 Magnets | Two humbuckers (bridge and neck) |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $199 | $141 |
| Body shape | SG | — |
| Body Styles | SG | — |
| Bridge | Locktone™ Tune-o-matic | — |
| Bridge pickup | Epiphone 700T Humbucker Open-coil Ceramic-8 Magnets | — |
| Bridge Pins | black | — |
| Control Knobs | Black Speed Knobs | — |
| Controls | 3-way Pickup Selector Master Volume Master Tone | — |
| Finish | Nickel | Natural |
| Fretboard inlay | Dot | Dots |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in | 350 mm |
| Fret Count | 22 | — |
| Headstock | Epiphone Clipped Ear; Les Paul Model in gold; Epiphone logo in silver | — |
| Joint | Bolt-on | — |
| Model | EGSVEBVCH1 | — |
| Neck pickup | Epiphone 650R Humbucker Open-coil Ceramic-8 Magnets | — |
| Nut width | 42.67mm / 1.68in | 42 mm (1.65") |
| Pickguard | Black SG style | — |
| Profile | 60s SlimTaper D | — |
| Scale length | 628.65mm / 24.75in | 628 mm (24.75") |
| Strap Buttons | Yes; 2 | — |
| String gauges | .10, .13, .17, .26, .36, .46 | .010 - .046 |
| Switch Tip | black | — |
| Tailpiece | Stopbar | — |
| Truss rod | Adjustable | — |
| Truss Rod Cover | Epiphone Bell Shape | — |
| Tuner Plating | Nickel | — |
| Tuners | Premium Covered; 14:1 ratio | — |
| 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. |