Head to head
Gibson Dave Mustaine Flying V EXP Limited Edition, Red Amber Burst vs Harley Benton ST-70 RW
Electric$6,999
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The verdict
The Gibson Dave Mustaine Flying V EXP Limited Edition, Red Amber Burst 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 Dave Mustaine Flying V EXP Limited Edition, Red Amber Burst 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 $6,999)
Scorecard
| Metric | Dave Mustaine Flying V EXP Limited Edition, Red Amber Burst | ST-70 RW |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 65 |
| Build | 91 | 58 |
| Playability | 75 | 72 |
| Sound | 68 | 60 |
| Value | 66 | 75 |
Full specifications
| Spec | Dave Mustaine Flying V EXP Limited Edition, Red Amber Burst | ST-70 RW |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Gibson | Harley Benton |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | US | — |
| Body wood | Mahogany | Basswood |
| Neck wood | Mahogany | Maple |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Amaranth |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 24 | — |
| Scale | 25.5" | 25.51" |
| Pickups | Seymour Duncan Dave Mustaine Thrash Factor Pickup Set / Seymour Duncan Dave Mustaine Thrash Factor Pickup Set | 3 Roswell STA Alnico-5 Vintage ST-Style Single Coils |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $6,999 | $195 |
| Accessories | Certificate of Authenticity | — |
| Binding | 5-ply Top, 3-ply Headstock, Single-ply Fretboard | — |
| Body Finish | Gloss Nitro. Lacquer (Red Amber Burst), VOS Nitrocellulose Lacquer (Ebony VOS) | — |
| Body shape | Flying V | — |
| Body Styles | Flying V | — |
| Bridge | Tune-O-Matic | — |
| Bridge pickup | Seymour Duncan Dave Mustaine Thrash Factor Pickup Set | — |
| Case | Custom Dave Mustaine Hardshell Case | — |
| Control Covers | Mustaine V | — |
| Control Knobs | Black Witch Hats; Gold Inserts (Red Amber Burst), Silver Inserts (Ebony VOS) | — |
| Controls | 2 Volume, Master Tone | — |
| Finish | Gold (Red Amber Burst), Nickel (Ebony VOS) | Natural High Gloss |
| Fretboard inlay | Mother of Pearl Mustaine | — |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in | 305 mm |
| Fret Count | 24 | — |
| Headstock | Dave Mustaine Silhouette in Gold (Red Amber Burst), Dave Mustaine Silhouette in Silver (Ebony VOS) on Back of Headstock | — |
| Headstock Inlay | Gibson Logo in Mother of Pearl | — |
| Jack Plate Cover | Recessed; Gold (Red Amber Burst), Nickel (Ebony VOS) | — |
| Joint | Hide Glue Fit | — |
| Model | CSDMFVRAGH1 | — |
| Mounting Rings | Gold (Red Amber Burst), Nickel (Ebony VOS) | — |
| Neck pickup | Seymour Duncan Dave Mustaine Thrash Factor Pickup Set | — |
| Nut | Graph Tech TUSQ (Black) | — |
| Nut width | 43.05mm / 1.7in | 42 mm |
| Output Jack | 1/4" Switchcraft | — |
| Pickguard | None | — |
| Pickup Selector | 3-Way Switchcraft | — |
| Profile | Dave Mustaine SlimTaper | — |
| Scale length | 647.7mm / 25.5in | 648 mm |
| Strap Buttons | 2 - Strap Locks | — |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 | — |
| Switch Tip | Black | — |
| Switchwasher | None | — |
| Tailpiece | String through Body - Chevron | — |
| Top wood | Figured Maple (Red Amber Burst), Maple (Ebony VOS) | Imitation rosewood veneer |
| Truss rod | Standard | — |
| Truss Rod Cover | Dave Mustaine Signature | — |
| Tuner Plating | Gold (Red Amber Burst), Nickel (Ebony VOS) | — |
| Tuners | Mini Grover | — |
| Ex Factory Stringing | — | D'Addario .010 - .046 (Article no. #104555#) |
| Neck profile | — | C |
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