Best Harley Benton Alternative Design Guitars 2026
Premium Harley Benton alternative design guitars - legendary tone and craftsmanship
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
⭐
4.6/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Harley Benton BM-75 Trans Red Deluxe w/Bag
Innovation
Unique Style
Modern Design
Key Feature:
• Conversation starter
✓ PROS
- • Often improved ergonomics
- • Unique visual appeal
✗ CONS
- • Higher cost for unique design
- • Resale value uncertainty
Harley Benton BM-75 Trans Red Deluxe w/Bag*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton BM-75 Trans Red Deluxe...
⭐
4.6/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 545020
$351
#2
⭐
4.7/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Harley Benton DC-Custom 612 Cherry
Unique Style
Distinctive Look
Progressive Music
Key Feature:
• Often improved ergonomics
✓ PROS
- • Innovative and modern design
- • Contemporary aesthetics
✗ CONS
- • Resale value uncertainty
- • May not suit traditional players
Harley Benton DC-Custom 612 Cherry Custom LineDouble Neck Electric GuitarBuild: Double neck with 12-string and...
⭐
4.7/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 368094
$548
#3
⭐
4.8/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Harley Benton Custom Line ResoKing BK
Innovation
Progressive Music
Distinctive Look
Key Feature:
• Innovative and modern design
✓ PROS
- • Unique visual appeal
- • Innovative and modern design
✗ CONS
- • Resale value uncertainty
- • Limited mainstream appeal
Harley Benton Custom Line ResoKing BKElectric GuitarBluegrass SeriesBody: BasswoodSet-in neck: MapleFingerboard:...
⭐
4.8/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 308774
$274
#4
⭐
4.7/5
(32 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Harley Benton BM-75 Trans Red Deluxe Bundle
Innovation
Contemporary Players
Unique Style
Key Feature:
• Unique visual appeal
✓ PROS
- • Often improved ergonomics
- • Innovative and modern design
✗ CONS
- • Resale value uncertainty
- • May not suit traditional players
Harley Benton BM-75 Trans Red Deluxe Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton BM-75 Trans Red Deluxe...
⭐
4.7/5
(32 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 545021
$342
#5
⭐
4.9/5
(32 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Harley Benton DC-Custom II 612 Cherry
Distinctive Look
Unique Style
Progressive Music
Key Feature:
• Unique visual appeal
✓ PROS
- • Often improved ergonomics
- • Innovative and modern design
✗ CONS
- • May sacrifice traditional tone
- • May not suit traditional players
Harley Benton DC-Custom II 612 CherrySix and Twelve String Electric GuitarBody: MerantiSet-in necks:...
⭐
4.9/5
(32 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 570328
$659
#6
⭐
4.9/5
(11 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Harley Benton DC-Custom II 612 White
Contemporary Players
Unique Style
Innovation
Key Feature:
• Conversation starter
✓ PROS
- • Contemporary aesthetics
- • Conversation starter
✗ CONS
- • Resale value uncertainty
- • Higher cost for unique design
Harley Benton DC-Custom II 612 WhiteSix and Twelve String Electric GuitarBody: MerantiSet-in necks:...
⭐
4.9/5
(11 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 576417
$714
#7
⭐
4.4/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Harley Benton JA-60CC Shell Pink Bundle
Unique Style
Distinctive Look
Contemporary Players
Key Feature:
• Innovative and modern design
✓ PROS
- • Unique visual appeal
- • Often improved ergonomics
✗ CONS
- • May not suit traditional players
- • Resale value uncertainty
Harley Benton JA-60CC Shell Pink Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton JA-60CC Shell Pink*Electric...
⭐
4.4/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 558467
$226
#8
⭐
4.5/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Harley Benton HB JA-60 OW w/Case
Modern Design
Contemporary Players
Innovation
Key Feature:
• Innovative and modern design
✓ PROS
- • Innovative and modern design
- • Unique visual appeal
✗ CONS
- • May sacrifice traditional tone
- • Higher cost for unique design
Harley Benton HB JA-60 OW w/Case*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton JA-60 OW*Electric Guitar*Vintage SeriesBody:...
⭐
4.5/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 540757
$259
#9
⭐
4.5/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Harley Benton BM-75 Trans Red Deluxe w/Case
Innovation
Modern Design
Distinctive Look
Key Feature:
• Innovative and modern design
✓ PROS
- • Often improved ergonomics
- • Unique visual appeal
✗ CONS
- • Resale value uncertainty
- • May not suit traditional players
Harley Benton BM-75 Trans Red Deluxe w/Case*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton BM-75 Trans Red Deluxe...
⭐
4.5/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 545025
$406
#10
⭐
4.5/5
(38 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Harley Benton JA-60CC Seafoam Green Bundle
Innovation
Modern Design
Unique Style
Key Feature:
• Conversation starter
✓ PROS
- • Unique visual appeal
- • Innovative and modern design
✗ CONS
- • May sacrifice traditional tone
- • Higher cost for unique design
Harley Benton JA-60CC Seafoam Green Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton JA-60CC Seafoam Green*Electric...
⭐
4.5/5
(38 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 558455
$219
#11
⭐
4.4/5
(12 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Harley Benton JA-20HH Bundle
Progressive Music
Unique Style
Innovation
Key Feature:
• Contemporary aesthetics
✓ PROS
- • Often improved ergonomics
- • Contemporary aesthetics
✗ CONS
- • Resale value uncertainty
- • May sacrifice traditional tone
Harley Benton JA-20HH Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton JA-20HH Active SBK*Electric Guitar*Body:...
⭐
4.4/5
(12 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 557853
$175
#12
⭐
4.7/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Harley Benton RB-612BK Classic Series
Contemporary Players
Unique Style
Modern Design
Key Feature:
• Contemporary aesthetics
✓ PROS
- • Often improved ergonomics
- • Contemporary aesthetics
✗ CONS
- • Limited mainstream appeal
- • May sacrifice traditional tone
Harley Benton RB-612BK Classic Series12-String Electric GuitarStyle: Semi-HollowBody: OkoumeSet-in neck:...
⭐
4.7/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 428801
$296
#13
⭐
4.5/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Harley Benton RB-612CS Classic Series
Innovation
Progressive Music
Distinctive Look
Key Feature:
• Unique visual appeal
✓ PROS
- • Innovative and modern design
- • Often improved ergonomics
✗ CONS
- • Limited mainstream appeal
- • May sacrifice traditional tone
Harley Benton RB-612CS Classic Series12-String Electric GuitarType: Semi-hollowBody: OkoumeSet-in neck:...
⭐
4.5/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 308769
$296
#14
⭐
4.5/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Harley Benton RB-612CS Classic Series Bundle
Innovation
Unique Style
Distinctive Look
Key Feature:
• Innovative and modern design
✓ PROS
- • Often improved ergonomics
- • Contemporary aesthetics
✗ CONS
- • Limited mainstream appeal
- • Higher cost for unique design
Harley Benton RB-612CS Classic Series Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton RB-612CS Classic Series*12-String...
⭐
4.5/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 599187
$325
#15
⭐
4.5/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Harley Benton BM-75 Trans Red Deluxe Series
Progressive Music
Modern Design
Unique Style
Key Feature:
• Contemporary aesthetics
✓ PROS
- • Contemporary aesthetics
- • Conversation starter
✗ CONS
- • Higher cost for unique design
- • May sacrifice traditional tone
Harley Benton BM-75 Trans Red Deluxe SeriesElectric GuitarBody: MahoganySet-in neck: MahoganyFretboard:...
⭐
4.5/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 392208
$329
How to Choose the Best Alternative Design Guitars
Budget Planning
- • Under $200: Entry-level
- • $200-$500: Intermediate
- • $500-$1000: Advanced
- • $1000+: Professional
Quality Check
- • Sound clarity & tone
- • Build materials & finish
- • Hardware durability
- • Overall craftsmanship
Key Features
- • Your musical style
- • Skill level match
- • Intended use case
- • Brand reputation
Frequently Asked Questions
Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced alternative design guitars typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.
