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Gibson Adam Jones 1979 Les Paul Custom VOS, Antique Silverburst vs Harley Benton ST-70 RW

Gibson Adam Jones 1979 Les Paul Custom VOS, Antique Silverburst
Electric$20,999
No ratings yet
76Overall / 100
Harley Benton ST-70 RW
Harley Benton
ST-70 RW
Electric$195
No ratings yet
65Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson Adam Jones 1979 Les Paul Custom VOS, Antique Silverburst 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.

Gibson Adam Jones 1979 Les Paul Custom VOS, Antique Silverburst wins on
  • Better build (91 vs 58)
  • Better sound (68 vs 60)
Harley Benton ST-70 RW wins on
  • Better value (75 vs 66)
  • Lower price ($195 vs $20,999)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricAdam Jones 1979 Les Paul Custom VOS, Antique SilverburstST-70 RW
Overall7665
Build9158
Playability7572
Sound6860
Value6675

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecAdam Jones 1979 Les Paul Custom VOS, Antique SilverburstST-70 RW
BrandGibsonHarley Benton
TypeElectricElectric
Years
CountryUS
Body woodSolid MahoganyBasswood
Neck wood3-piece MapleMaple
FretboardEbonyAmaranth
Strings66
Frets22
Scale24.75"25.51"
PickupsCustombucker Reverse-Mounted / Custom-Wound Seymour Duncan DDJ3 Roswell STA Alnico-5 Vintage ST-Style Single Coils
Rating
Price$20,999$195
AccessoriesHeadstock Mirror (in Case), Certificate of Authenticity
Binding7-ply Top, 5-ply Back and Headstock
Body FinishNitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)
Body shapeLes Paul
Body StylesLes Paul
BridgeTune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupCustom-Wound Seymour Duncan DDJ
CaseCustom Silverburst Case with Adam Jones Artwork
Control CoversBlack
Control KnobsBlack Speed Knobs
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone; 1 DiMarzio 500 k Volume Pot (Bridge), and 3 CTS Pots, .047uF Orange Drop Capacitors
FinishChromeNatural High Gloss
Fretboard inlayMother of Pearl Block
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in305 mm
Fret Count22
HeadstockGibson Les Paul Custom, 5-ply White / Black Binding, Adam Jones-Designed Silkscreen on Back
Headstock InlayClosed B & O Gibson logo, and Custom Split Diamond, both in Mother of Pearl
Jack Plate CoverChrome
JointHide Glue Fit
ModelLPC79AJVOVSBCH
Mounting RingsBlack
Neck pickupCustombucker Reverse-Mounted
NutBone
Nut width42.86mm / 1.69in42 mm
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft
PickguardNone
Pickup CoversNeck: Chrome, Bridge: None
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft
ProfileMedium C
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in648 mm
Strap ButtonsNickel, Diamond-Shaped
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .030, .042, .052
Switch TipChrome
SwitchwasherThick Black
TailpieceStop Bar
Top wood3-Piece MapleImitation rosewood veneer
Truss rodStandard
Truss Rod Cover70s Custom
Tuner PlatingChrome
TunersSchaller M6 with Large Buttons
Weight ReliefNone
Ex Factory StringingD'Addario .010 - .046 (Article no. #104555#)
Neck profileC

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