Head to head
ESP AW-XJ7 Baritone Evertune Black Open Grain Satin vs Harley Benton ST-70 RW
The verdict
The ESP AW-XJ7 Baritone Evertune Black Open Grain Satin comes out ahead overall — 76 to 65 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
ESP AW-XJ7 Baritone Evertune Black Open Grain Satin wins on
- Better build (93 vs 58)
- Better playability (81 vs 72)
Harley Benton ST-70 RW wins on
- Better value (75 vs 66)
- Lower price ($195 vs $2,199)
Scorecard
| Metric | AW-XJ7 Baritone Evertune Black Open Grain Satin | ST-70 RW |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 65 |
| Build | 93 | 58 |
| Playability | 81 | 72 |
| Sound | 60 | 60 |
| Value | 66 | 75 |
Full specifications
| Spec | AW-XJ7 Baritone Evertune Black Open Grain Satin | ST-70 RW |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ESP | Harley Benton |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | JP | — |
| Body wood | Swamp Ash w/ Maple Top | Basswood |
| Neck wood | 5Pc Maple/Walnut/Padouk | Maple |
| Fretboard | Macassar Ebony | Amaranth |
| Strings | 7 | 6 |
| Frets | 24 | — |
| Scale | 27" | 25.51" |
| Pickups | Dimarzio D-Activator 7 *(Pull Volume for Split) | 3 Roswell STA Alnico-5 Vintage ST-Style Single Coils |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $2,199 | $195 |
| Bridge | Evertune (F Model) w/ Gold Saddles | — |
| Bridge pickup | Dimarzio D-Activator 7 *(Pull Volume for Split) | — |
| Case | XJ XL Guitar Form Fit Case | — |
| Case Included | Y | — |
| Construction | Bolt-On | — |
| Controls | Passive | — |
| Finish | Black Open Grain Satin | Natural High Gloss |
| Fretboard radius | 400mm | 305 mm |
| Hardware | Black | — |
| Neck profile | Thin U | C |
| Nut | Molded | — |
| Nut width | 48mm | 42 mm |
| Scale length | 27" Baritone | 648 mm |
| Strap Button | Standard | — |
| Top wood | Swamp Ash Veneer | Imitation rosewood veneer |
| Tuners | LTD Locking | — |
| Ex Factory Stringing | — | D'Addario .010 - .046 (Article no. #104555#) |
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