Head to head
Gibson Leo Scala Heavy Addiction Explorer #2, Natural vs Harley Benton ST-70 RW
The verdict
The Gibson Leo Scala Heavy Addiction Explorer #2, Natural 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 Leo Scala Heavy Addiction Explorer #2, Natural 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 $25,000)
Scorecard
| Metric | Leo Scala Heavy Addiction Explorer #2, Natural | ST-70 RW |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 65 |
| Build | 87 | 58 |
| Playability | 75 | 72 |
| Sound | 68 | 60 |
| Value | 65 | 75 |
Full specifications
| Spec | Leo Scala Heavy Addiction Explorer #2, Natural | ST-70 RW |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Gibson | Harley Benton |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | US | — |
| Body wood | Korina | Basswood |
| Neck wood | Korina | Maple |
| Fretboard | Indian Rosewood | Amaranth |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 22 | — |
| Scale | 24.75" | 25.51" |
| Pickups | Leo Scala Retrophonic Alnico 3 (7.7k) / Leo Scala Retrophonic Alnico 2 (8.4k) | 3 Roswell STA Alnico-5 Vintage ST-Style Single Coils |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $25,000 | $195 |
| Accessories | Custom-made Certificate of Authenticity from Leo Scala and Blue Bell strap made by Don Pepe | — |
| Body Finish | Master Artisan aged nitrocellulose lacquer | — |
| Body shape | Explorer | — |
| Bridge | ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic | — |
| Bridge pickup | Leo Scala Retrophonic Alnico 2 (8.4k) | — |
| Case | Custom G&G Wine Suede | — |
| Control Knobs | Aged Gold Top Hats | — |
| Controls | 2 volume, 1 tone | — |
| Finish | Aged Gold | Natural High Gloss |
| Fretboard inlay | Cellulose Dot | — |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in | 305 mm |
| Fret Count | 22 | — |
| Headstock Inlay | Raised metal Gibson Logo | — |
| Joint | Hide glue fit | — |
| Model | CS-ART-114_Heavy2_Na | — |
| Neck pickup | Leo Scala Retrophonic Alnico 3 (7.7k) | — |
| Nut | Nylon | — |
| Nut width | 42.8mm / 1.69in | 42 mm |
| Output Jack | 1/4" | — |
| Pickguard | Black | — |
| Pickup Selector | 3-way toggle | — |
| Plastic Parts | Black | — |
| Profile | '58 Vintage | — |
| Scale length | 628.65mm / 24.75in | 648 mm |
| Tailpiece | Stop Bar | — |
| Tuners | Kluson Deluxe with Leo Scala Custom-Color-Infused Celluloid Tips | — |
| Ex Factory Stringing | — | D'Addario .010 - .046 (Article no. #104555#) |
| Neck profile | — | C |
| Top wood | — | Imitation rosewood veneer |
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