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Best Harley Benton ST Style Guitars 2025

Premium Harley Benton st style guitars - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: October 22, 2025 • Next update: October 29, 2025

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SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Rock For Blues For Pop For Country For Funk For Indie
BRANDS: Fender Ibanez Harley Benton PRS Jackson Squier Kramer Guitars Suhr ESP Charvel Yamaha Larry Carlton Mooer Schecter Music Man Solar Guitars Cort Evh Xotic Guitars Sterling by Music Man Maybach Friedman
Harley Benton CST-24 Purple Burst w/Case - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Harley Benton CST-24 Purple Burst w/Case

by Harley Benton
Country Pop Rock
Key Feature:
• Comfortable body contours
✓ PROS
  • • Great for clean and overdriven tones
  • • Versatile 5-way pickup switching
✗ CONS
  • • Electronics may need shielding
  • • Requires quality amplifier

Harley Benton CST-24 Purple Burst w/Case*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton CST-24 Purple Burst*Electric...

⭐ 5.0/5 (43 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 570634
$345
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton Amarok-6 BKNT Flame Bur w/Case - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Harley Benton Amarok-6 BKNT Flame Bur w/Case

by Harley Benton
Blues Rock Country
Key Feature:
• Excellent sustain and playability
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile 5-way pickup switching
  • • Comfortable body contours
✗ CONS
  • • May be too bright for heavy metal
  • • Requires quality amplifier

Harley Benton Amarok-6 BKNT Flame Bur w/Case*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton Amarok-6 BKNT Flame Burst*Electric...

⭐ 4.4/5 (56 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 558099
$648
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton Guitar MAX Fusion Signa w/Case - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Harley Benton Guitar MAX Fusion Signa w/Case

by Harley Benton
Rock Country Indie
Key Feature:
• Great for clean and overdriven tones
✓ PROS
  • • Classic single-coil brightness
  • • Comfortable body contours
✗ CONS
  • • Electronics may need shielding
  • • String bending can cause tuning issues

Harley Benton Guitar MAX Fusion Signa w/Case*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton Guitar MAX Fusion Signature...

⭐ 4.9/5 (53 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 580069
$593
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton Fusion-III HH FR EB FBL w/Case - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Harley Benton Fusion-III HH FR EB FBL w/Case

by Harley Benton
Pop Funk Blues
Key Feature:
• Versatile 5-way pickup switching
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile 5-way pickup switching
  • • Comfortable body contours
✗ CONS
  • • Electronics may need shielding
  • • May be too bright for heavy metal

Harley Benton Fusion-III HH FR EB FBL w/Case*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton Fusion-III HH FR EB FBLB*Electric...

⭐ 4.9/5 (37 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 545038
$472
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton CST-24T Black Cherry Fl Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Harley Benton CST-24T Black Cherry Fl Bundle

by Harley Benton
Country Blues Pop
Key Feature:
• Versatile 5-way pickup switching
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile 5-way pickup switching
  • • Comfortable body contours
✗ CONS
  • • Electronics may need shielding
  • • May be too bright for heavy metal

Harley Benton CST-24T Black Cherry Fl Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton CST-24T Black Cherry...

⭐ 4.8/5 (52 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 566772
$329
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton CST-24 Purple Burst Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Harley Benton CST-24 Purple Burst Bundle

by Harley Benton
Pop Blues Funk
Key Feature:
• Great for clean and overdriven tones
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent sustain and playability
  • • Versatile 5-way pickup switching
✗ CONS
  • • String bending can cause tuning issues
  • • Single-coils can pick up interference

Harley Benton CST-24 Purple Burst Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton CST-24 Purple Burst*Electric...

⭐ 4.7/5 (41 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 570632
$325
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton Fusion-III HH EB OCT Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Harley Benton Fusion-III HH EB OCT Bundle

by Harley Benton
Pop Funk Indie
Key Feature:
• Versatile 5-way pickup switching
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile 5-way pickup switching
  • • Great for clean and overdriven tones
✗ CONS
  • • May be too bright for heavy metal
  • • Electronics may need shielding

Harley Benton Fusion-III HH EB OCT Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton Fusion-III HH EB OCT*Electric...

⭐ 4.4/5 (48 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 567171
$413
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton Amarok-6 BKNT Flame Bur w/Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Harley Benton Amarok-6 BKNT Flame Bur w/Bag

by Harley Benton
Funk Pop Rock
Key Feature:
• Versatile 5-way pickup switching
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile 5-way pickup switching
  • • Excellent sustain and playability
✗ CONS
  • • Requires quality amplifier
  • • Single-coils can pick up interference

Harley Benton Amarok-6 BKNT Flame Bur w/Bag*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton Amarok-6 BKNT Flame Burst*Electric...

⭐ 4.5/5 (43 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 558098
$624
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton Guitar MAX Fusion Signa w/Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Harley Benton Guitar MAX Fusion Signa w/Bag

by Harley Benton
Rock Blues Indie
Key Feature:
• Versatile 5-way pickup switching
✓ PROS
  • • Classic single-coil brightness
  • • Excellent sustain and playability
✗ CONS
  • • Single-coils can pick up interference
  • • Electronics may need shielding

Harley Benton Guitar MAX Fusion Signa w/Bag*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton Guitar MAX Fusion Signature...

⭐ 4.8/5 (46 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 580071
$582
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton ST-80FR MN Lime Sparkle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Harley Benton ST-80FR MN Lime Sparkle

by Harley Benton
Country Rock Indie
Key Feature:
• Comfortable body contours
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile 5-way pickup switching
  • • Classic single-coil brightness
✗ CONS
  • • Single-coils can pick up interference
  • • Electronics may need shielding

Harley Benton ST-80FR MN Lime SparkleElectric GuitarBody: American basswoodBolt-on neck: Roasted Canadian...

⭐ 4.9/5 (40 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 579894
$428
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton Fusion-III HH FR EB FBL w/Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Harley Benton Fusion-III HH FR EB FBL w/Bag

by Harley Benton
Pop Blues Country
Key Feature:
• Comfortable body contours
✓ PROS
  • • Comfortable body contours
  • • Versatile 5-way pickup switching
✗ CONS
  • • Requires quality amplifier
  • • Single-coils can pick up interference

Harley Benton Fusion-III HH FR EB FBL w/Bag*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton Fusion-III HH FR EB FBLB*Electric...

⭐ 4.9/5 (53 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 545028
$450
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton CST-24T Black Flame w/Case - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Harley Benton CST-24T Black Flame w/Case

by Harley Benton
Rock Country Pop
Key Feature:
• Great for clean and overdriven tones
✓ PROS
  • • Comfortable body contours
  • • Great for clean and overdriven tones
✗ CONS
  • • Requires quality amplifier
  • • Electronics may need shielding

Harley Benton CST-24T Black Flame w/Case*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton CST-24T Black Flame*Electric...

⭐ 5.0/5 (21 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 567822
$378
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton ST-62CC MN Seafoam Gree Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Harley Benton ST-62CC MN Seafoam Gree Bundle

by Harley Benton
Rock Funk Pop
Key Feature:
• Great for clean and overdriven tones
✓ PROS
  • • Classic single-coil brightness
  • • Versatile 5-way pickup switching
✗ CONS
  • • String bending can cause tuning issues
  • • Requires quality amplifier

Harley Benton ST-62CC MN Seafoam Gree Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton ST-62CC MN Seafoam Green*Electric...

⭐ 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 565838
$195
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton ST-62MN SB Vint. Series w/Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Harley Benton ST-62MN SB Vint. Series w/Bag

by Harley Benton
Rock Blues Funk
Key Feature:
• Classic single-coil brightness
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile 5-way pickup switching
  • • Great for clean and overdriven tones
✗ CONS
  • • String bending can cause tuning issues
  • • Electronics may need shielding

Harley Benton ST-62MN SB Vint. Series w/Bag*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton ST-62MN SB Vintage Series*Electric...

⭐ 4.5/5 (32 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 545069
$175
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton CST-24T Black Flame Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Harley Benton CST-24T Black Flame Bundle

by Harley Benton
Pop Rock Blues
Key Feature:
• Excellent sustain and playability
✓ PROS
  • • Comfortable body contours
  • • Great for clean and overdriven tones
✗ CONS
  • • May be too bright for heavy metal
  • • Single-coils can pick up interference

Harley Benton CST-24T Black Flame Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton CST-24T Black Flame*Electric...

⭐ 4.8/5 (16 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 567820
$334
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best ST Style 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 st style 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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