Best Electric Guitar Sets Under $300 2026
So, you're looking for an electric guitar set under $300? Let's be real, you're not expecting a vintage Les Paul, but you do want something playable, something that won't sound like a strangled cat when you plug it in. This price range is all about finding the best bang-for-your-buck - maximizing the playable features and decent tone while accepting that some compromises are inevitable. We'll break down the best options to get you playing without breaking the bank, whether you're jamming in your bedroom, gigging with your buddies, or tracking some basic riffs in a home studio.
Last updated: August 31, 2026
Harley Benton ST-62BK Hot Rod Mooer Bundle
- • Roswell pickups deliver surprisingly articulate and powerful tones for the price.
- • Bolt-on neck with caramelised maple offers a comfortable, familiar feel.
- • Push/pull coil split adds versatility, covering humbucker and single-coil sounds.
- • Mooer Hornet amp modeling combo provides instant access to a range of tones.
- • Basswood body, while lightweight, lacks the sustain of more premium woods.
- • Synchronised tremolo system may require setup to avoid tuning instability.
- • Laurel fretboard can be prone to slightly drier feel compared to rosewood.
Harley Benton ST-62BK HotRod DNAFX AmP10 Set
- • Vintage maple neck adds classic feel
- • Roswell pickups offer bright single-coil tones
- • Hot Blade humbucker provides thick crunch
- • Coil split gives extra tone options
- • Basswood body may feel light
- • No weight specification listed
- • Laurel fretboard needs care
Harley Benton TE-52NA Vintage Bundle 1
- • American ash body provides solid resonance and sustain
- • Two Roswell Alnico-5 single coils deliver crisp, vintage tone
- • Caramelised maple neck offers comfortable playability for all
- • Bolt-on construction ensures stability and ease of setup
- • Only one volume and one tone control limit tone shaping
- • 20-watt amp is small for loud practice or stage use
- • No listed bridge type or total weight in description
Harley Benton TE-52NA Standard JamPack
- • American ash body offers warm resonance
- • Caramel maple neck is smooth to play
- • Roswell Alnico-5 pickups give classic tone
- • Includes digital combo for practice and recording
- • Single coil pickups may hum with lights on
- • No tremolo system for vibrato effects
- • Lacks active electronics for high gain
Harley Benton TE-30 BE Bundle 2
- • Ash body provides a balanced, resonant tone with good sustain
- • Maple neck offers snappy response and comfortable playability
- • HB-40R amp delivers surprisingly decent cleans and overdrive tones
- • Bolt-on construction provides a bright, articulate sound ideal for rock and blues
- • Hardware, particularly the tuning machines, feels a bit budget-oriented
- • Ash body can be somewhat prone to finish checking with age and use
- • Limited pickup options restrict tonal versatility compared to higher-end guitars
Harley Benton ST-62BK Hot Rod Bundle 2
- • Basswood body delivers a surprisingly resonant and balanced tone.
- • Roswell pickups offer a versatile range, from chimey cleans to hot rock sounds.
- • Vintage caramelised maple neck provides a comfortable, familiar feel.
- • Kluson-style machine heads offer smooth tuning stability and a classic aesthetic.
- • Basswood body can feel a bit 'soft' and prone to dents with rough handling.
- • Synchronised tremolo may require setup to prevent tuning instability.
- • Coil splitting, while present, can sound a bit thin and unrefined.
Harley Benton ST-62CC MN LH Seafoam G Bundle
- • Basswood body provides a balanced, resonant tone suitable for many genres.
- • Roswell STA pickups deliver a surprisingly authentic vintage single-coil character.
- • Caramelized maple neck and fretboard offer a smooth, fast playing experience.
- • The included HB-20R amp is a decent starter amp for home practice.
- • Bolt-on neck construction limits sustain compared to set-neck designs.
- • Basswood body can be somewhat prone to rattles if not properly shielded.
- • Synchronized tremolo may require setup to avoid tuning instability.
Harley Benton TE-52 NA Std.DNAFX AmP10 Set
- • American ash body gives a warm, resonant tone.
- • Caramel maple neck offers a smooth, comfortable feel.
- • Alnico-5 pickups deliver a classic vintage crunch.
- • Affordable price point includes a full amp set.
- • Single volume and tone controls limit modern tweaking.
- • 10W power output is very weak for large rooms.
- • Kluson heads are often less reliable than big brands.
Harley Benton ST-62CC RW L. Pl. Blue Bundle
- • Vintage Caramelised Maple bolt-on neck offers solid connection
- • 3-Ply Mint Green pickguard adds classic 60s aesthetic appeal
- • Roswell STA AlNiCo 5 pickups deliver warm, vintage tone
- • Affordable price point makes it easy for beginners
- • Synchronized tremolo can be tricky for new players
- • Class AB power amp at 20W limits volume for large rooms
- • No specified weight or neck profile comfort data provided
Harley Benton ST-62SB Vintage Bundle 1
- • Alnico-5 single coil pickups deliver a classic vintage tone.
- • Bolt-on maple neck offers solid stability and playability.
- • Dual action truss rod ensures easy neck adjustment.
- • Synchronized tremolo system allows for expressive bending.
- • Only 20 watts of power limits volume for big stages.
- • Tube-emulating circuit is digital, not a real tube amp.
- • No specific weight or finish weight data provided.
Harley Benton ST-62CC LPB DNAFX AmP10 Set
- • Bolt-on maple neck holds tuning well for long plays.
- • AlNiCo 5 pickups offer warm, vintage-style tone.
- • Lake Placid Blue finish looks classic and fresh.
- • Includes a practical 10W amp for home practice.
- • Single coil pickups need shielding in noisy rooms.
- • Synchronized tremolo can be hard to tune.
- • No headroom on the small 10W amplifier head.
Harley Benton TE-52 NA /Mooer Hornet Set
- • American ash body paired with caramel maple neck
- • Two Roswell TEA Alnico-5 single coil pickups
- • Bluetooth connectivity for wireless practice
- • Compact 15-watt combo with custom 6.5 inch speaker
- • Only one volume and one tone control per channel
- • No master volume or gain staging options listed
- • Kluson-style heads often feel less secure than locking tuners
Harley Benton ST-62BK Hot Rod Bundle 1
- • Roswell pickups deliver surprisingly hot, versatile tones for the price.
- • Bolt-on neck provides a snappy, responsive feel favored by many.
- • Vintage caramelised maple neck offers a smooth, comfortable playing experience.
- • Synchronized tremolo allows for subtle vibrato and expressive playing.
- • Basswood body can lack sustain and resonance compared to mahogany.
- • Hardware, while functional, feels budget-oriented and may need upgrading.
- • Coil-split functionality is a bit noisy, typical of ceramic humbuckers.
Harley Benton TE-30 BE Bundle 1
- • Ash body provides a resonant, balanced tone with good sustain.
- • Bolt-on maple neck offers snappy response and comfortable playability.
- • TE-style single coils deliver a surprisingly articulate and vintage-inspired sound.
- • HB-20R amp provides a decent clean and overdrive channel for practice.
- • Hardware, particularly the tuners, feels budget-oriented and may need upgrading.
- • Ash body might be a bit plain for some players seeking a more unique aesthetic.
- • 20-watt amp lacks headroom and isn’t suitable for gigging or loud band practice.
Harley Benton TE-30 BE Standard Serie Bundle
- • Ash body provides a resonant, bright tone with good sustain
- • Bolt-on maple neck offers snappy response and easy playability
- • TE-style single coils deliver a classic, slightly jangly Strat-like character
- • HB-10G amp provides surprisingly decent clean and overdrive tones for practice
- • Hardware, particularly the tuners, feels a bit budget and may require upgrading
- • Ash bodies can be prone to finish checking with temperature fluctuations
- • The 3-way switch limits pickup combinations; a 5-way would add versatility
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142 models match this page. The 15 above are covered in detail; the rest are listed here with their published specifications.
| # | Model | Specifications | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Harley Benton R-457 BK Bundle 2 | Nut width 48 mm (1.89") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 24 frets · Fingerboard radius 350 mm (13.78") · Strings 7-string · Body Poplar body · Weight 10 kg | $290 |
| 17 | Harley Benton R-457 BK Bundle 1 | Nut width 48 mm (1.89") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 24 frets · Fingerboard radius 350 mm (13.78") · Strings 7-string · Body Poplar body · Weight 7 kg | $255 |
| 18 | Hamaril E-Guitar Set | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 628 mm (24.72") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Poplar body · Weight 4.7 kg | $297 |
| 19 | Harley Benton TE-62DB BK Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 21 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Basswood body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard · Weight 6.5 kg | $290 |
| 20 | Harley Benton Extreme-76LH BK Bundle | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 629 mm (24.76") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 350 mm (13.78") · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Okoume body · Weight 2.9 kg | $278 |
| 21 | Harley Benton Extreme-76 BK Classic Bundle | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 629 mm (24.76") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 350 mm (13.78") · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Okoume body · Weight 4 kg | $278 |
| 22 | Harley Benton TE-40 TBK Bundle 1 | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Pau ferro fingerboard · Weight 7 kg | $267 |
| 23 | Harley Benton SC-450 P90GT Classic Bundle 3 | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 628 mm (24.72") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Poplar body · Weight 7 kg | $267 |
| 24 | Harley Benton Extreme-76LH BK Bundle | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 629 mm (24.76") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 350 mm (13.78") · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Okoume body · Weight 6.5 kg | $267 |
| 25 | Harley Benton ST-62MN VW Vintage Bundle 1 | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Basswood body · Weight 7 kg | $267 |
| 26 | Harley Benton TE-62CC LH SP Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 21 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Basswood body · Fingerboard Maple fingerboard · Weight 7 kg | $267 |
| 27 | Harley Benton ST-20HSS SBK DNAFX AmP20 Set | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard · Weight 6 kg | $262 |
| 28 | Harley Benton Extreme-76 BK Classic Bundle | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 629 mm (24.76") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 350 mm (13.78") · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Okoume body · Weight 2.9 kg | $255 |
| 29 | Harley Benton ST-20HSS SB Standard Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard · Weight 10 kg | $255 |
| 30 | Harley Benton SC-450 CB Classic Bundle 1 | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 628 mm (24.72") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Poplar body · Weight 7 kg | $255 |
| 31 | Harley Benton ST-20HSS CA Standard Set 2 | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard · Weight 10 kg | $255 |
| 32 | Harley Benton SC-400 SGT DNAFX AmP10 Set | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 628 mm (24.72") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 350 mm (13.78") · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Poplar body · Weight 4.5 kg | $255 |
| 33 | Harley Benton SC-450 BK Classic Serie Bundle | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 628 mm (24.72") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Poplar body · Weight 7 kg | $255 |
| 34 | Thomann Guitar Set G16 | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard · Weight 10 kg | $255 |
| 35 | Harley Benton ST-20 BK Std.DNAFX AmP20 Set | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard · Weight 6 kg | $243 |
| 36 | Harley Benton ST-20HSS SBK St. Series Pack | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard · Weight 6.5 kg | $232 |
| 37 | Harley Benton ST-20HSS SBK Standard JamPack | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard · Weight 4.7 kg | $232 |
| 38 | Harley Benton ST-20HSS Standard SBK Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard · Weight 7 kg | $220 |
| 39 | Harley Benton ST-20HSS SB Standard Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard · Weight 7 kg | $215 |
| 40 | Harley Benton ST-20HSS CA Standard Set 1 | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard · Weight 7 kg | $208 |
| 41 | Harley Benton ST-20 BK Standard JamPack | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard · Weight 4.7 kg | $208 |
| 42 | Harley Benton ST-20HSS Standard SBK Set | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard · Weight 4.2 kg | $208 |
| 43 | Harley Benton ST-20HSS SBK DNAFX AmP10 Set | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard · Weight 4.5 kg | $208 |
| 44 | Harley Benton ST-20 BK Std.DNAFX AmP10 Set | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard · Weight 4.5 kg | $208 |
| 45 | Harley Benton ST-20HSS SB Standard Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard · Weight 4.2 kg | $197 |
| 46 | Harley Benton ST-Junior BK Standard Bundle 1 | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 492 mm (19.37") · Frets 21 frets · Fingerboard radius 350 mm (13.78") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard · Weight 7 kg | $197 |
| 47 | Harley Benton ST-Junior HSS SBK Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 492 mm (19.37") · Frets 21 frets · Fingerboard radius 350 mm (13.78") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard · Weight 4.2 kg | $197 |
| 48 | Thomann Guitar Set G2 Black | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard · Weight 7 kg | $197 |
| 49 | Harley Benton TE-20MN BM St. Series Pack | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Maple fingerboard · Weight 4.2 kg | $185 |
| 50 | Thomann Guitar Set G13 Black | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard · Weight 4.2 kg | $173 |
| 51 | Harley Benton ST-Junior BK St. Series Pack | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 492 mm (19.37") · Frets 21 frets · Fingerboard radius 350 mm (13.78") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard · Weight 4.2 kg | $162 |
| 52 | Harley Benton ST-20 BK Standard Serie Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard · Weight 0.34 kg | $150 |
| 53 | Thomann Junior Guitar Set 1 BK | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 492 mm (19.37") · Frets 21 frets · Fingerboard radius 350 mm (13.78") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard · Weight 4.2 kg | $150 |
| 54 | Harley Benton MA-5 Miniamp Set 1 | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard · Weight 0.4 kg | $139 |
| 55 | Harley Benton MA-5 Miniamp Set 2 | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Maple fingerboard · Weight 0.4 kg | $139 |
| 56 | Harley Benton ST-Junior HSS SBK Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 492 mm (19.37") · Frets 21 frets · Fingerboard radius 350 mm (13.78") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard · Weight 0.4 kg | $139 |
| 57 | Harley Benton ST-Junior BK Standard S Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 492 mm (19.37") · Frets 21 frets · Fingerboard radius 350 mm (13.78") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard · Weight 0.34 kg | $122 |
| 58 | Harley Benton MA-5 Miniamp Set 4 | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 492 mm (19.37") · Frets 21 frets · Fingerboard radius 350 mm (13.78") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard · Weight 0.4 kg | $115 |
| 59 | Harley Benton WL-20BK Rock Series Set 1 | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 24 frets · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Basswood body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard · Weight 10 kg | $290 |
| 60 | Harley Benton TE-70RW Deluxe Set 1 | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Fingerboard radius 350 mm (13.78") · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Basswood body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard · Weight 7 kg | $290 |
| 61 | Harley Benton JA-60LH SB Vintage Seri Set | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 21 frets · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Basswood body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard · Weight 7 kg | $278 |
| 62 | Harley Benton WL-20BK Rock Series Bundle 4 | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 24 frets · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Basswood body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard · Weight 7 kg | $243 |
| 63 | Harley Benton D-120CE BK Joyo Bundle | Nut width 42.5 mm (1.67") · Scale 650 mm (25.59") · Frets 20 frets · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Jatoba fingerboard · Weight 1.3 kg | $157 |
| 64 | Harley Benton GS-Travel Mahogany Bundle | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 596 mm (23.46") · Frets 20 frets · Fingerboard radius 381 mm (15") · Body Mahogany body · Weight 3.1 kg | $285 |
| 65 | Harley Benton ST-62DLX VW V. Series Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 21 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Basswood body · Weight 7 kg | $278 |
| 66 | Harley Benton R-446 Plum Metallic Set | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 24 frets · Fingerboard radius 400 mm (15.75") · Body Poplar body · Weight 7 kg | $278 |
| 67 | Harley Benton R-446 Graphite Metallic Set | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 24 frets · Fingerboard radius 400 mm (15.75") · Body Poplar body · Weight 7 kg | $278 |
| 68 | Harley Benton R-446 Blue Metallic Set | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 24 frets · Fingerboard radius 400 mm (15.75") · Body Poplar body · Weight 7 kg | $278 |
| 69 | Harley Benton TE-20HH LH SBK Set | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Poplar body · Weight 9 kg | $278 |
| 70 | Harley Benton R-446 RED DNAFX AmP 10 Set | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 24 frets · Fingerboard radius 400 mm (15.75") · Body Poplar body · Weight 4.5 kg | $278 |
| 71 | Harley Benton R-446 Graphite DNAFX AmP10 Set | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 24 frets · Fingerboard radius 400 mm (15.75") · Body Poplar body · Weight 4.5 kg | $278 |
| 72 | Harley Benton ST-62MN BK Vintage JamPack | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Basswood body · Weight 4.7 kg | $278 |
| 73 | Harley Benton ST-62MN BK Vintage Bundle 2 | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Basswood body · Weight 7 kg | $267 |
| 74 | Harley Benton TE-62CC SP Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 21 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Basswood body · Weight 7 kg | $267 |
| 75 | Harley Benton TE-20HH SBK Standard Bundle 3 | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Poplar body · Weight 10 kg | $255 |
| 76 | Harley Benton TE-20HH SBK Standard Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Poplar body · Weight 2.9 kg | $227 |
| 77 | Harley Benton TE-20HH LH SBK Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Poplar body · Weight 7 kg | $227 |
| 78 | Harley Benton RG-Junior BK JamPack Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 565 mm (22.24") · Frets 24 frets · Fingerboard radius 350 mm (13.78") · Body Poplar body · Weight 4.7 kg | $220 |
| 79 | Harley Benton TE-20HH SBK Standard Bundle 2 | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Poplar body · Weight 7 kg | $220 |
| 80 | Harley Benton RG-Junior BK Bundle 1 | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 565 mm (22.24") · Frets 24 frets · Fingerboard radius 350 mm (13.78") · Body Poplar body · Weight 7 kg | $208 |
| 81 | Harley Benton TE-20HH SBK Standard Bundle 1 | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Poplar body · Weight 4.2 kg | $208 |
| 82 | Harley Benton RG-Junior BK Set | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 565 mm (22.24") · Frets 24 frets · Fingerboard radius 350 mm (13.78") · Body Poplar body · Weight 4.2 kg | $185 |
| 83 | Harley Benton RG-Junior BK Rock Series Pack | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 565 mm (22.24") · Frets 24 frets · Fingerboard radius 350 mm (13.78") · Body Poplar body · Weight 4.2 kg | $185 |
| 84 | Harley Benton RG-Junior BK Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 565 mm (22.24") · Frets 24 frets · Fingerboard radius 350 mm (13.78") · Body Poplar body · Weight 0.34 kg | $139 |
| 85 | Harley Benton MA-5 Miniamp Set 3 | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 565 mm (22.24") · Frets 24 frets · Fingerboard radius 350 mm (13.78") · Body Poplar body · Weight 0.4 kg | $139 |
| 86 | Harley Benton HB JA-60SB Vintage Set 2 | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 21 frets · Body Basswood body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard · Weight 7 kg | $290 |
| 87 | Harley Benton TE-52 NA LH Vintage Ser Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 21 frets · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Ash body · Weight 7 kg | $278 |
| 88 | Harley Benton ST-62MN SB Vintage Bundle 1 | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Basswood body · Weight 7 kg | $278 |
| 89 | Harley Benton JA-60CC LH Lake Placid Set | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 21 frets · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Basswood body · Weight 7 kg | $278 |
| 90 | Harley Benton ST-62 VW Vintage Bundle 1 | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Basswood body · Weight 7 kg | $267 |
| 91 | Harley Benton GS-Travel-E LH Mahogany Bundle | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 596 mm (23.46") · Frets 20 frets · Neck profile V-shape neck · Body Mahogany body · Weight 3.1 kg | $267 |
| 92 | Harley Benton ST-62CC MN Seafoam Gree Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Basswood body · Weight 7 kg | $267 |
| 93 | Harley Benton ST-62CC MN Seafoam Gree Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Basswood body · Weight 7 kg | $267 |
| 94 | Harley Benton R-10 BK Rock Series Bundle 1 | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 628 mm (24.72") · Frets 22 frets · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Poplar body · Weight 7 kg | $255 |
| 95 | Harley Benton ST-20 SB Std.DNAFX AmP20 Set | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Basswood body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard · Weight 6 kg | $243 |
| 96 | Harley Benton ST-20 WH Standard JamPack | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard · Weight 4.7 kg | $220 |
| 97 | Harley Benton SC-200 BK DNAFX AmP10 Set | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 628 mm (24.72") · Frets 22 frets · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Poplar body · Weight 4.5 kg | $220 |
| 98 | Thomann Guitar Set G2 Sunburst | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Basswood body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard · Weight 7 kg | $219 |
| 99 | Harley Benton ST-20 SB Standard JamPack | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Basswood body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard · Weight 4.7 kg | $215 |
| 100 | Harley Benton D-120CE TB Bundle | Nut width 42.5 mm (1.67") · Scale 650 mm (25.59") · Frets 20 frets · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Mahogany body · Weight 3.1 kg | $208 |
| 101 | Harley Benton D-120CE NT Bundle | Nut width 42.5 mm (1.67") · Scale 650 mm (25.59") · Frets 20 frets · Neck profile C-shape neck · Fingerboard Jatoba fingerboard · Weight 3.1 kg | $208 |
| 102 | Harley Benton ST-20 WH Std.DNAFX AmP10 Set | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard · Weight 4.5 kg | $208 |
| 103 | Thomann Guitar Set G2 White | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard · Weight 7 kg | $197 |
| 104 | Thomann Guitar Set G13 Sunburst | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Basswood body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard · Weight 4.2 kg | $173 |
| 105 | Thomann Guitar Set G13 White | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard · Weight 4.2 kg | $173 |
| 106 | Harley Benton ST-20 SB Standard Serie Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Basswood body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard · Weight 0.34 kg | $150 |
| 107 | Harley Benton TE-62CC SFG DNAFX AmP10 Set | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 21 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Weight 4.5 kg | $255 |
| 108 | Harley Benton ST-90SA Swamp Ash DLX S Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Neck profile C-shape neck · Weight 7 kg | $290 |
| 109 | Harley Benton ST-62 BK Vintage Bundle 2 | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Body Basswood body · Weight 7 kg | $290 |
| 110 | Harley Benton MS-60 Vintage White Bundle 1 | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 610 mm (24.02") · Frets 22 frets · Body Basswood body · Weight 7 kg | $278 |
| 111 | Harley Benton R-446 Green Metallic Set | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 24 frets · Body Poplar body · Weight 7 kg | $278 |
| 112 | Harley Benton ST-90SA Swamp Ash DLX Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Neck profile C-shape neck · Weight 7 kg | $267 |
| 113 | Harley Benton ST-62LH BK Vintage Seri Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Body Basswood body · Weight 7 kg | $267 |
| 114 | Harley Benton Victory-BK Cl. Series Bundle 1 | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 628 mm (24.72") · Frets 22 frets · Body Poplar body · Weight 7 kg | $267 |
| 115 | Harley Benton HBO-850BK Bundle | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 650 mm (25.59") · Frets 24 frets · Fingerboard Jatoba fingerboard · Weight 10 kg | $267 |
| 116 | Harley Benton JA-20HH Active SBK Set | Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Poplar body · Weight 7 kg | $267 |
| 117 | Harley Benton HWY-25BKS DNAFX AmP20 Set | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 24 frets · Body Poplar body · Weight 6 kg | $267 |
| 118 | Harley Benton TE-40 LH TBK D. Series Bundle | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Body Basswood body · Weight 7 kg | $243 |
| 119 | Harley Benton HWY-25BKS DNAFX AmP10 Set | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 24 frets · Body Poplar body · Weight 4.5 kg | $232 |
| 120 | Harley Benton HWY-25BKS Progressive S Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 24 frets · Body Poplar body · Weight 4.2 kg | $232 |
| 121 | Thomann Guitar Set G47 LH | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Body Poplar body · Weight 10 kg | $232 |
| 122 | Thomann Guitar Set G46 LH | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Body Poplar body · Weight 7 kg | $219 |
| 123 | Harley Benton ST-20 CA Standard JamPack | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Body Poplar body · Weight 4.7 kg | $215 |
| 124 | Thomann Guitar Set G2 CA Red | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Body Poplar body · Weight 7 kg | $204 |
| 125 | Harley Benton ST-20 CA Standard Serie Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Body Poplar body · Weight 4.2 kg | $185 |
| 126 | Harley Benton TE-20 BK Lefthand Std. 1 | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Body Poplar body · Weight 4.2 kg | $185 |
| 127 | Harley Benton RG-Junior BK LH Set | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 565 mm (22.24") · Frets 24 frets · Body Poplar body · Weight 4.2 kg | $185 |
| 128 | Harley Benton TE-20 BK Standard Serie Set 1 | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Body Poplar body · Weight 4.2 kg | $173 |
| 129 | Harley Benton TE-20 SB Standard Serie Set 1 | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Body Poplar body · Weight 4.2 kg | $173 |
| 130 | Thomann Guitar Set G45 LH | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Body Poplar body · Weight 4.2 kg | $173 |
| 131 | Squier Sonic Strat HSS TCoral Set | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Maple fingerboard · Weight 4.2 kg | $296 |
| 132 | Squier Sonic Strat HT Arctic W Set | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Maple fingerboard · Weight 4.2 kg | $284 |
| 133 | Squier Sonic Strat HT Torino HB Set | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Body Poplar body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard · Weight 4.2 kg | $283 |
| 134 | Harley Benton TE-62DB CAR Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Weight 6.5 kg | $290 |
| 135 | Thomann Guitar Set G41 | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 24 frets · Weight 7 kg | $290 |
| 136 | Harley Benton HBO-850SB Bundle | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 650 mm (25.59") · Frets 24 frets · Weight 10 kg | $267 |
| 137 | Harley Benton TE-62DB LPB Bundle | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Weight 7 kg | $255 |
| 138 | Harley Benton HBO-600SB Set | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 650 mm (25.59") · Frets 24 frets · Weight 3.1 kg | $220 |
| 139 | Squier Mini Stratocaster IL DR Bundle | Nut width 40.6 mm (1.6") · Scale 578 mm (22.76") · Body Poplar body · Weight 4.2 kg | $296 |
| 140 | Squier Mini Strat V2 BK IL Bundle | Nut width 40.6 mm (1.6") · Scale 578 mm (22.76") · Body Poplar body · Weight 4.2 kg | $289 |
| 141 | Squier Sonic Stratocaster Pack BK | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Neck profile C-shape neck | $285 |
| 142 | Squier Sonic Stratocaster Pack 2TSB | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Neck profile C-shape neck | $278 |
Electric Guitar Sets by the numbers
Measured across all 142 models in this category, so «wide», «short» or «expensive» mean something you can check.
How to Choose the Best Electric Guitar Sets
Playability (Neck Profile & Action)
A chunky, uncomfortable neck or high action will ruin your practice sessions. We're looking for a neck profile that fits your hand and an action low enough to make playing relatively easy without fret buzz. It's a trade-off; lower action often means more buzz.
Pickups & Voicing
Don't expect boutique-level clarity or nuanced dynamics. Budget pickups will usually lean towards a mid-range honk or a muddy low-end, but some are surprisingly decent. Consider the style of music you want to play - single coils for cleaner tones, humbuckers for heavier rock.
Hardware (Tuners & Bridge)
Cheap tuners will have you retuning every other song. A flimsy bridge will make intonation a nightmare. These are the components that will drastically affect your playing experience and overall reliability.
Construction Quality (Finish & Build)
We're not expecting flawless finishes, but we are looking for solid construction. Check for sharp fret ends, uneven seams, and overall stability. A poorly built guitar will be frustrating to play and won't stay in tune.
Amplification & Accessories
A good set includes an amp, cable, picks, and maybe a gig bag. The amp is often the weakest link at this price - expect a basic, somewhat fizzy sound. The included accessories are often disposable, so factor in the cost of upgrading them later.
Buying Guide
At this price point, you're making compromises. Expect the pickups to be a limiting factor - they're rarely inspiring. The included amp will likely be noisy and lack headroom, but it's a starting point. Focus on finding a set with a comfortable neck and decent build quality; you can always upgrade the pickups and amp later. Don't be swayed by flashy aesthetics - prioritize playability and reliability.
How This List Is Built
We don't play these instruments — we're a catalog, not a review desk, and we'd rather say so than pretend otherwise. This page covers 142 electric guitar sets from the Thomann catalogue, which is the largest single source of specification data in this category: 15 in detail, the rest listed with their specifications.
Position is computed, not curated. We parse the manufacturer's own description into actual values — nut width, scale, fret count, fingerboard radius, size, alloy — and rank on them: how many specifications a model has published, how many of them are measurable numbers, and how precisely it meets this page's criterion. A product image adds a little. Price is not a ranking signal: it tells you nothing about whether a neck fits your hand. The same inputs always produce the same order, so nothing here is shuffled to look fresh.
What this list is good for: narrowing a category down to a shortlist by spec and budget. What it isn't: a substitute for hearing an instrument. Before you buy, read hands-on reviews and, where you can, play it. Full methodology.