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Gibson Jimmy Page 1969 EDS-1275 Doubleneck Collector’s Edition, Signed, Exclusive, Cherry vs Harley Benton ST-70 RW

Harley Benton ST-70 RW
Harley Benton
ST-70 RW
Electric$195
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65Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson Jimmy Page 1969 EDS-1275 Doubleneck Collector’s Edition, Signed, Exclusive, Cherry 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 Jimmy Page 1969 EDS-1275 Doubleneck Collector’s Edition, Signed, Exclusive, Cherry 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 $49,999)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricJimmy Page 1969 EDS-1275 Doubleneck Collector’s Edition, Signed, Exclusive, CherryST-70 RW
Overall7565
Build8758
Playability7572
Sound6860
Value6575

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecJimmy Page 1969 EDS-1275 Doubleneck Collector’s Edition, Signed, Exclusive, CherryST-70 RW
BrandGibsonHarley Benton
TypeElectricElectric
Years
CountryUS
Body woodOne Piece MahoganyBasswood
Neck woodMahoganyMaple
FretboardIndian RosewoodAmaranth
Strings66
Frets20
Scale24.75"25.51"
PickupsJimmy Page EDS-1275 Custombuckers Double Black Bobbins Alnico 5 / Jimmy Page EDS-1275 Custombuckers Double Black Bobbins Alnico 53 Roswell STA Alnico-5 Vintage ST-Style Single Coils
Rating
Price$49,999$195
BindingSingle-ply, Fretboards
Body FinishMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeEDS-1275
Body StylesSG
BridgeTrue Historic ABR-1
Bridge pickupJimmy Page EDS-1275 Custombuckers Double Black Bobbins Alnico 5
CaseZOSO Hardshell Case
Control CoversBlack
Control KnobsBlack Speed with Dial Pointer
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone; Hand-wired with CTS Potentiometers and Period-correct Ceramic Disc Capacitors
FinishChromeNatural High Gloss
Fretboard inlayAged Cellulose Nitrate Parallelogram
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in305 mm
Fret Count20
Headstock17 Degree Headstocks
Headstock InlayGibson Logos in Mother of Pearl
JointLong Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
ModelDSEDJPMLACH1
Mounting RingsBlack
Neck pickupJimmy Page EDS-1275 Custombuckers Double Black Bobbins Alnico 5
NutCorian
Nut width42.86mm / 1.69in42 mm
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft
PickguardJimmy Page EDS-1275
Pickup Covers12-String Pickups: True Historic Chrome, 6-String Pickups: None
Pickup Selector3-way Switchcraft plus 3-way Switchcraft Neck Select Switch
ProfileJimmy Page EDS-1275
Saddle MaterialNickel
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in648 mm
Strap Buttons2 - Bottom and Behind 12-String Neck Heel; Schaller Strap Locks (Strap Hardware Included in the Case)
String gauges6-String Neck: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046; 12-String Neck: 010, .014, .024, .009, .030, .012, .040, .018, .048, .0.28
Switch TipCream
TailpieceChrome 6/12 EDS-1275
Truss rodAdjustable
Truss Rod Cover3-ply Black with Vertical Custom Hot Stamp
TunersKluson Double Line, Double Ring with Keystone Button
Ex Factory StringingD'Addario .010 - .046 (Article no. #104555#)
Neck profileC
Top woodImitation rosewood veneer

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