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Gibson Joe Perry "Gold Rush" Les Paul Axcess - Signed, Aged Antique Gold (Aged Brown/Pink Reissue 5-Latch Case Included), Signed/Aged Antique Gold vs Harley Benton ST-70 RW

Gibson Joe Perry "Gold Rush" Les Paul Axcess - Signed, Aged Antique Gold (Aged Brown/Pink Reissue 5-Latch Case Included), Signed/Aged Antique Gold
Electric$7,499
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 Joe Perry "Gold Rush" Les Paul Axcess - Signed, Aged Antique Gold (Aged Brown/Pink Reissue 5-Latch Case Included), Signed/Aged Antique Gold 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 Joe Perry "Gold Rush" Les Paul Axcess - Signed, Aged Antique Gold (Aged Brown/Pink Reissue 5-Latch Case Included), Signed/Aged Antique Gold wins on
  • Better build (91 vs 58)
  • Better sound (66 vs 60)
Harley Benton ST-70 RW wins on
  • Better value (75 vs 65)
  • Lower price ($195 vs $7,499)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricJoe Perry "Gold Rush" Les Paul Axcess - Signed, Aged Antique Gold (Aged Brown/Pink Reissue 5-Latch Case Included), Signed/Aged Antique GoldST-70 RW
Overall7665
Build9158
Playability7572
Sound6660
Value6575

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecJoe Perry "Gold Rush" Les Paul Axcess - Signed, Aged Antique Gold (Aged Brown/Pink Reissue 5-Latch Case Included), Signed/Aged Antique GoldST-70 RW
BrandGibsonHarley Benton
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUS—
Body wood1-Piece MahoganyBasswood
Neck woodSolid MahoganyMaple
FretboardIndian RosewoodAmaranth
Strings66
Frets22—
Scale24.75"25.51"
Pickups498T 4-Conductor3 Roswell STA Alnico-5 Vintage ST-Style Single Coils
Rating——
Price$7,499$195
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity Booklet, Tremolo Arm—
Back1-Piece Mahogany—
BindingCream—
Body FinishGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer—
Body shapeLes Paul—
Body StylesLes Paul,Single Cut—
BridgeWilkinson/Gotoh VS100N Tremolo—
Bridge pickup498T 4-Conductor—
CaseAged Brown/Pink Reissue 5-Latch—
Control CoversBlack—
Control KnobsGold Top Hats—
Controls1 Volume, 1 Tone with Push/Pull Coil Splitter—
End Of Board Width56.89mm / 2.24in—
FinishChromeNatural High Gloss
Fretboard inlayPearloid Trapezoid—
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in305 mm
Fret Count22—
JointLong Tenon, Axcess Contour Heel—
ModelLPJXASAGNH1—
Mounting RingsCream—
NutChrome-plated Brass Precision Roller Nut—
Nut width42.85mm / 1.69in42 mm
Output JackSwitchcraft—
PickguardNone—
Pickup CoversChrome—
Pickup SelectorNone—
ProfileArtist Profile—
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in648 mm
Strap ButtonsAluminum—
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046—
TailpieceWilkinson/Gotoh VS100N Tremolo—
Top wood2-Piece Plain MapleImitation rosewood veneer
Truss rodClassic—
Truss Rod CoverJoe Perry Signature—
Tuner PlatingChrome—
TunersGrover Kidney—
Weight ReliefNone—
Ex Factory Stringing—D'Addario .010 - .046 (Article no. #104555#)
Neck profile—C

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