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Gibson 1954 Les Paul Custom M2M by Jan Akkerman, Ebony Gloss vs Harley Benton ST-70 RW

Gibson 1954 Les Paul Custom M2M by Jan Akkerman, Ebony Gloss
Electric$6,899
No ratings yet
69Overall / 100
Harley Benton ST-70 RW
Harley Benton
ST-70 RW
Electric$195
No ratings yet
65Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson 1954 Les Paul Custom M2M by Jan Akkerman, Ebony Gloss comes out ahead overall — 69 to 65 on our estimated score.

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

Gibson 1954 Les Paul Custom M2M by Jan Akkerman, Ebony Gloss wins on
  • Better build (84 vs 58)
Harley Benton ST-70 RW wins on
  • Better playability (72 vs 67)
  • Better value (75 vs 58)
  • Lower price ($195 vs $6,899)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric1954 Les Paul Custom M2M by Jan Akkerman, Ebony GlossST-70 RW
Overall6965
Build8458
Playability6772
Sound6060
Value5875

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1954 Les Paul Custom M2M by Jan Akkerman, Ebony GlossST-70 RW
BrandGibsonHarley Benton
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUS—
Body woodSolid MahoganyBasswood
Neck woodSolid MahoganyMaple
Fretboard—Amaranth
Strings66
Frets22—
Scale24.75"25.51"
Pickups—3 Roswell STA Alnico-5 Vintage ST-Style Single Coils
Rating——
Price$6,899$195
Body FinishNitrocellulose Lacquer—
Body shapeLes Paul—
Body StylesLes Paul,Single Cut—
Fret Count22—
ModelLPB54M2M17211—
Nut width42.85mm / 1.69in42 mm
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in648 mm
Ex Factory Stringing—D'Addario .010 - .046 (Article no. #104555#)
Finish—Natural High Gloss
Fretboard radius—305 mm
Neck profile—C
Top wood—Imitation rosewood veneer

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