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Gibson 1964 Trini Lopez Standard Reissue, VOS, Sixties Cherry vs Harley Benton ST-70 RW

Gibson 1964 Trini Lopez Standard Reissue, VOS, Sixties Cherry
Electric$6,499
No ratings yet
77Overall / 100
Harley Benton ST-70 RW
Harley Benton
ST-70 RW
Electric$195
No ratings yet
65Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson 1964 Trini Lopez Standard Reissue, VOS, Sixties Cherry comes out ahead overall — 77 to 65 on our estimated score.

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

Gibson 1964 Trini Lopez Standard Reissue, VOS, Sixties Cherry wins on
  • Better build (87 vs 58)
  • Better sound (74 vs 60)
Harley Benton ST-70 RW wins on
  • Better value (75 vs 67)
  • Lower price ($195 vs $6,499)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric1964 Trini Lopez Standard Reissue, VOS, Sixties CherryST-70 RW
Overall7765
Build8758
Playability7572
Sound7460
Value6775

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1964 Trini Lopez Standard Reissue, VOS, Sixties CherryST-70 RW
BrandGibsonHarley Benton
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUS—
Body wood3-ply Maple/Poplar/MapleBasswood
Neck woodSolid MahoganyMaple
FretboardIndian RosewoodAmaranth
Strings66
Frets22—
Scale24.75"25.51"
PickupsCustombucker Alnico 3 / Custombucker Alnico 33 Roswell STA Alnico-5 Vintage ST-Style Single Coils
Rating——
Price$6,499$195
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity—
BindingSingle-ply—
Body FinishVOS nitrocellulose lacquer—
Body shapeES-335—
BridgeABR-1—
Bridge pickupCustombucker Alnico 3—
CaseBlack/Yellow Custom Shop Hardshell—
CenterblockSolid Maple—
Control KnobsBlack Top Hats w/ Silver Inserts—
Controls2 Volume/2 Tone CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors—
FinishNickelNatural High Gloss
Fretboard inlaySplit Diamond Cellulose Nitrate—
Fretboard radius12 in. | 304.8 mm305 mm
Fret Count22—
JointLong Tenon, Hide Glue Fit—
Model64ESTLVOSCNH1—
Mounting RingsBlack M69 Medium & Tall—
Neck pickupCustombucker Alnico 3—
NutNylon—
Nut width42.85mm / 1.69in42 mm
Output JackSwitchcraft—
PickguardBlack 5-Ply Wide Bevel—
Pickup CoversAuthentic Profile Nickel Silver—
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft—
ProfileMedium C—
Saddle MaterialNylon—
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in648 mm
Strap ButtonsAluminum—
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046—
Switch TipCream—
TailpieceSingle Diamond Trapeze w/ Trini Lopez Insert—
Truss rodAuthentic 1950s No-Tube—
Tuner PlatingNickel—
TunersKluson Single Line Strip w/ Metal Buttons—
Ex Factory Stringing—D'Addario .010 - .046 (Article no. #104555#)
Neck profile—C
Top wood—Imitation rosewood veneer

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