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Gibson Adam Jones Flying V Collector's Edition, Reverse Antique Silverburst vs Harley Benton ST-70 RW

Gibson Adam Jones Flying V Collector's Edition, Reverse Antique Silverburst
Electric$19,999
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76Overall / 100
Harley Benton ST-70 RW
Harley Benton
ST-70 RW
Electric$195
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65Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson Adam Jones Flying V Collector's Edition, Reverse 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 Flying V Collector's Edition, Reverse 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 $19,999)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricAdam Jones Flying V Collector's Edition, Reverse Antique SilverburstST-70 RW
Overall7665
Build9158
Playability7572
Sound6860
Value6675

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecAdam Jones Flying V Collector's Edition, Reverse Antique SilverburstST-70 RW
BrandGibsonHarley Benton
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUS—
Body woodMahoganyBasswood
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$19,999$195
AccessoriesCustom Strap with Dog Daze Brooch, Certificate of Authenticity with Signed Photo—
Binding7-ply Top, Single-ply Fretboard—
Body FinishMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer—
Body shapeFlying V—
Body StylesFlying V—
BridgeTune-O-Matic—
Bridge pickupCustom-Wound Seymour Duncan DDJ—
CaseHardshell—
Control CoversBlack; Custom Shop Switch Cover—
Control KnobsBlack Speed—
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone; 1 DiMarzio 500 k Volume Pot (Bridge), and 3 CTS Pots, .047uF Orange Drop Capacitors—
FinishLightly Aged ChromeNatural High Gloss
Fretboard inlayMother of Pearl Custom Block—
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in305 mm
Fret Count22—
HeadstockFutura—
Headstock InlayRaised Nickel Gibson Logo—
Jack Plate CoverChrome, Recessed—
JointHide Glue Fit—
ModelCSAJVRSBCH1—
Mounting RingsBlack—
Neck pickupCustombucker Reverse-Mounted—
NutBone—
Nut width42.86mm / 1.69in42 mm
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft—
PickguardBlack (Not Mounted - Included in the Case)—
Pickup CoversNeck: Chrome, Bridge: None—
Pickup Selector3-way Switchcraft—
ProfileMedium C—
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in648 mm
Strap ButtonsDiamond-Shaped—
String gauges.010-.052—
Switch TipChrome—
SwitchwasherBlack—
TailpieceThrough Body—
Top wood3-Piece MapleImitation rosewood veneer
Truss rodStandard—
Truss Rod Cover2-ply Bell; Black with Exclusive Dog Daze Artwork—
TunersSchaller M6 with Large Button—
Weight ReliefNone—
Ex Factory Stringing—D'Addario .010 - .046 (Article no. #104555#)
Neck profile—C

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