Head to head
Gibson 1965 Non-Reverse Firebird V 12-String Reissue, Aqua Mist VOS vs Harley Benton ST-70 RW
Electric$5,999
No ratings yet75Overall / 100
The verdict
The Gibson 1965 Non-Reverse Firebird V 12-String Reissue, Aqua Mist VOS comes out ahead overall — 75 to 65 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
Gibson 1965 Non-Reverse Firebird V 12-String Reissue, Aqua Mist VOS wins on
- Better build (87 vs 58)
- Better sound (68 vs 60)
Harley Benton ST-70 RW wins on
- Better value (75 vs 65)
- Lower price ($195 vs $5,999)
Scorecard
| Metric | 1965 Non-Reverse Firebird V 12-String Reissue, Aqua Mist VOS | ST-70 RW |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 65 |
| Build | 87 | 58 |
| Playability | 75 | 72 |
| Sound | 68 | 60 |
| Value | 65 | 75 |
Full specifications
| Spec | 1965 Non-Reverse Firebird V 12-String Reissue, Aqua Mist VOS | ST-70 RW |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Gibson | Harley Benton |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | US | — |
| Body wood | Mahogany | Basswood |
| Neck wood | Mahogany | Maple |
| Fretboard | Indian Rosewood | Amaranth |
| Strings | 11 | 6 |
| Frets | 22 | — |
| Scale | 24.75" | 25.51" |
| Pickups | Firebird Alnico 5 / Firebird Alnico 5 | 3 Roswell STA Alnico-5 Vintage ST-Style Single Coils |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $5,999 | $195 |
| Body Finish | Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina) | — |
| Body shape | Non-Reverse Firebird | — |
| Body Styles | Firebird | — |
| Bridge | ABR-1 | — |
| Bridge pickup | Firebird Alnico 5 | — |
| Case | Custom Shop Hardshell | — |
| Control Covers | Non-Reverse Firebird | — |
| Control Knobs | Gold Top Hat with Silver Insert | — |
| Controls | 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 500k CTS Potentiometers, Bumblebee Capacitors, Hand-wired Harness | — |
| End Of Board Width | 56.89mm / 2.24in | — |
| Finish | Aged Nickel | Natural High Gloss |
| Fretboard inlay | Nitrocellulose Dot | — |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in | 305 mm |
| Fret Count | 22 | — |
| Headstock Inlay | Gibson Logo and Split Diamond-Inspired Twin Triangle Inlays in Mother of Pearl | — |
| Joint | Hide Glue Fit | — |
| Model | FBNR12VOAQNH1 | — |
| Neck pickup | Firebird Alnico 5 | — |
| Nut | Corian | — |
| Nut width | 42.86mm / 1.69in | 42 mm |
| Output Jack | Switchcraft 1/4" | — |
| Pickguard | 3-ply White Non-Reverse Firebird | — |
| Pickup Selector | 3-way Slider | — |
| Profile | 60s SlimTaper C | — |
| Scale length | 628.65mm / 24.75in | 648 mm |
| Strap Buttons | 2 | — |
| String gauges | .010, 010, .013, .013, .008, .017, .012, .026, .018, .036, .026, .046 | — |
| Tailpiece | 12-String Claw | — |
| Truss rod | Standard | — |
| Truss Rod Cover | Black | — |
| Tuners | Kluson Six on a Side Strip (x2) | — |
| Ex Factory Stringing | — | D'Addario .010 - .046 (Article no. #104555#) |
| Neck profile | — | C |
| Top wood | — | Imitation rosewood veneer |
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