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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 StringingD'Addario .010 - .046 (Article no. #104555#)
Neck profileC

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