Harley Benton Amarok-7 BKNT Flame Burst
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Harley Benton
Amarok-7 BKNT Flame Burst
Product Info
Article Number:
479383
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
Amarok-7 BKNT Flame Burst
Category:
7 String Guitars
Price:
$658.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Amarok-7 is a seriously impressive 7-string for the price. The mahogany body and EMG pickups give it a modern, powerful tone, perfect for metal, djent, and progressive rock. If you want a 7-string with a comfortable neck and a versatile sound without the premium price tag, this is a fantastic option.
Product Description
- Harley Benton Amarok-7 BKNT Flame Burst
- 7-String Electric Guitar
- Arched "Modern Comfort" body shape
- Body: Mahogany
- Top: Flamed maple veneer
- Full-length 5-piece neck: Maple / Mahogany
- Fretboard: Macassar ebony
- White offset pearloid dot fretboard inlays
- Glow-in-the-dark position markers on the fretboard edge
- Neck profile: Slim Modern-C (thickness 1st fret 21 mm - thickness 12th fret 23 mm)
- Wood body binding
- Matching headstock
- Fretboard radius: 355.6 mm
- Scale: 648 mm
- Nut width: 48 mm
- Graphite nut
- 24 Jumbo Blacksmith stainless steel frets
- Dual-Action truss rod
- Pickups: EMG Retro Active Hot 70 ceramic (bridge) and EMG Retro Active Hot 70 Alnico-5 (neck) humbuckers
- Master volume and master tone controls
- 3-Way switch
- WSC HPS-7 Custom Hardtail Bridge
- Jinho JN-03L machine heads
- Black hardware
- Strings: .010 - .059
- Colour: Black Natural Flame Burst Satin
- Made in Indonesia
- Matching case: Art.#212516# (not included)
PROS
- • Mahogany body provides warmth and sustain; a surprisingly resonant foundation.
- • EMG Retro Active 70 pickups deliver high-output, modern aggressive tones.
- • Graphite nut improves tuning stability and reduces friction at the nut.
- • Slim Modern-C neck profile is comfortable for fast playing and extended sessions.
CONS
- • Flamed maple veneer is thin; potential for finish checking with rough handling.
- • 648mm scale can feel unwieldy for players accustomed to shorter scales.
- • Hardware, while functional, isn't quite on par with premium-priced instruments.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany with Flamed Maple Veneer
Neck Material
Maple/Mahogany 5-piece laminate
Fingerboard
Macassar Ebony
Pickups
EMG Retro Active Hot 70 (Ceramic/Alnico-5)
Scale Length
648mm
Frets
24 Jumbo Stainless Steel
Bridge
WSC HPS-7 Custom Hardtail
Weight
Approximately 8.8 lbs (4 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Slim Modern-C is similar to Ibanez's Wizard profile - thin, fast, and comfortable, but with slightly more substance than the thinnest options.
They're designed to emulate vintage EMG tones while incorporating modern manufacturing techniques, offering a hotter output than vintage models but with a similar character.
Generally yes, but be prepared for some minor cosmetic imperfections – it’s part of the budget-friendly nature of the brand, though the hardware feels robust.
