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ESP LTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic vs Harley Benton ST-70 RW

ESP LTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic
Electric$1,699
No ratings yet
66Overall / 100
Harley Benton ST-70 RW
Harley Benton
ST-70 RW
Electric$195
No ratings yet
65Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP LTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic and Harley Benton ST-70 RW are closely matched overall — 66 to 65 on our estimated score.

Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.

ESP LTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic wins on
  • Better sound (68 vs 60)
Harley Benton ST-70 RW wins on
  • Better value (75 vs 64)
  • Lower price ($195 vs $1,699)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricLTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ GraphicST-70 RW
Overall6665
Build6158
Playability7272
Sound6860
Value6475

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecLTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ GraphicST-70 RW
BrandESPHarley Benton
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country——
Body woodAlderBasswood
Neck woodMapleMaple
FretboardMacassar EbonyAmaranth
Strings66
Frets22—
Scale25.5"25.51"
PickupsESP LS-120 *(Pull to Select) / Seymour Duncan ‘78 Direct Mount *(Push to Select)3 Roswell STA Alnico-5 Vintage ST-Style Single Coils
Rating——
Price$1,699$195
BridgeFloyd Rose 1000SE—
Bridge pickupSeymour Duncan ‘78 Direct Mount *(Push to Select)—
CaseST-TE Guitar Form Fit Case—
Case IncludedY—
ConstructionBolt-On—
ControlsPassive—
FinishBlack w/ Desert Eagle GraphicNatural High Gloss
Fretboard radius305mm305 mm
HardwareBlack—
Neck pickupESP LS-120 *(Pull to Select)—
Neck profileGL Original UC
NutLocking—
Nut width43mm nut / 45mm neck width42 mm
Scale length25.5"648 mm
Strap ButtonStandard—
TunersLTD—
Ex Factory Stringing—D'Addario .010 - .046 (Article no. #104555#)
Top wood—Imitation rosewood veneer

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