Best Harley Benton Alternative Design Guitars 2025

Premium Harley Benton alternative design guitars - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: November 12, 2025 • Next update: November 19, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $200 Under $300 Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000 Under $5,000

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Modern Design For Unique Style For Progressive Music For Contemporary Players For Innovation For Distinctive Look

BRANDS: Fender Harley Benton Danelectro Reverend Squier Epiphone Rickenbacker Ibanez Evh Traveler Guitar Larry Carlton Duesenberg Suhr Guild Höfner Sterling by Music Man Steinberger Guitars DAngelico

Harley Benton BM-75 Trans Red Deluxe w/Case - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Harley Benton BM-75 Trans Red Deluxe w/Case

by Harley Benton

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

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Harley Benton RB-612CS Classic Series Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Harley Benton RB-612CS Classic Series Bundle

by Harley Benton

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

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Harley Benton BM-75 Trans Red Deluxe Series - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Harley Benton BM-75 Trans Red Deluxe Series

by Harley Benton

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

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Harley Benton Custom Line ResoKing BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Harley Benton Custom Line ResoKing BK

by Harley Benton

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

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Harley Benton DC-Custom II 612 White - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Harley Benton DC-Custom II 612 White

by Harley Benton

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

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Harley Benton RB-612CS Classic Series - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (47 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Harley Benton RB-612CS Classic Series

by Harley Benton

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

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Harley Benton DC-Custom 612 Cherry - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Harley Benton DC-Custom 612 Cherry

by Harley Benton

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

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Harley Benton JA-60CC Lake Placid Blu Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Harley Benton JA-60CC Lake Placid Blu Bundle

by Harley Benton

Innovation Unique Style Distinctive Look

Key Feature:

• Conversation starter

✓ PROS

• Unique visual appeal
• Innovative and modern design

✗ CONS

• Resale value uncertainty
• Higher cost for unique design

Harley Benton JA-60CC Lake Placid Blu Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton JA-60CC Lake Placid Blue*Electric...

⭐ 5.0/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 558449

$226

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Harley Benton DC-Custom II 612 Cherry - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Harley Benton DC-Custom II 612 Cherry

by Harley Benton

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

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Harley Benton JA-60SB Vintage Series - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.8/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Harley Benton JA-60SB Vintage Series

by Harley Benton

Innovation Unique Style Contemporary Players

Key Feature:

• Contemporary aesthetics

✓ PROS

• Contemporary aesthetics
• Unique visual appeal

✗ CONS

• Higher cost for unique design
• May not suit traditional players

Harley Benton JA-60SB Vintage SeriesElectric GuitarBody: BasswoodBolt-on neck: vintage caramelised Canadian...

⭐ 4.8/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 304927

$186

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Harley Benton HB JA-60 OW w/Case - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.5/5 (42 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Harley Benton HB JA-60 OW w/Case

by Harley Benton

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

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Harley Benton JA-60 OW - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 5.0/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Harley Benton JA-60 OW

by Harley Benton

Modern Design Distinctive Look Progressive Music

Key Feature:

• Often improved ergonomics

✓ PROS

• Unique visual appeal
• Innovative and modern design

✗ CONS

• Resale value uncertainty
• Higher cost for unique design

Harley Benton JA-60 OWElectric GuitarVintage SeriesBody: BasswoodBolt-on neck: Vintage caramelised Canadian...

⭐ 5.0/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 398225

$186

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Harley Benton HB JA-60SB Vint. Series w/Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.8/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Harley Benton HB JA-60SB Vint. Series w/Bag

by Harley Benton

Progressive Music Innovation Modern Design

Key Feature:

• Often improved ergonomics

✓ PROS

• Often improved ergonomics
• Innovative and modern design

✗ CONS

• May not suit traditional players
• Resale value uncertainty

Harley Benton HB JA-60SB Vint. Series w/Bag*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton JA-60SB Vintage Series*Electric...

⭐ 4.8/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 536811

$197

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Harley Benton HB JA-60 OW Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.7/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Harley Benton HB JA-60 OW Bundle

by Harley Benton

Distinctive Look Innovation Progressive Music

Key Feature:

• Innovative and modern design

✓ PROS

• Unique visual appeal
• Contemporary aesthetics

✗ CONS

• Resale value uncertainty
• May sacrifice traditional tone

Harley Benton HB JA-60 OW Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton JA-60 OW*Electric Guitar*Vintage SeriesBody:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 540766

$207

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Harley Benton BM-75 Trans Red Deluxe Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.7/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Harley Benton BM-75 Trans Red Deluxe Bundle

by Harley Benton

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

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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.

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Best Harley Benton Alternative Design Guitars 2025

Harley Benton BM-75 Trans Red Deluxe w/Case

Harley Benton RB-612CS Classic Series Bundle

Harley Benton BM-75 Trans Red Deluxe Series

Harley Benton Custom Line ResoKing BK

Harley Benton DC-Custom II 612 White

Harley Benton RB-612CS Classic Series

Harley Benton DC-Custom 612 Cherry

Harley Benton JA-60CC Lake Placid Blu Bundle

Harley Benton DC-Custom II 612 Cherry

Harley Benton JA-60SB Vintage Series

Harley Benton HB JA-60 OW w/Case

Harley Benton JA-60 OW

Harley Benton HB JA-60SB Vint. Series w/Bag

Harley Benton HB JA-60 OW Bundle

Harley Benton BM-75 Trans Red Deluxe Bundle

How to Choose the Best Alternative Design Guitars

Budget Planning

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Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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