Harley Benton Amarok-7 BKRD Quilted Burst
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Harley Benton
Amarok-7 BKRD Quilted Burst
Product Info
Article Number:
479388
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
Amarok-7 BKRD Quilted 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 offering for the price. It's got a warm, solid foundation from the mahogany, boosted by those EMG pickups for a modern edge. This guitar is a great fit for players who want a 7-string with a premium feel and a versatile range of tones without the premium price tag.
Product Description
- Harley Benton Amarok-7 BKRD Quilted Burst
- 7-String Electric Guitar
- Body shape: Arched Modern Comfort
- Body: Mahogany
- Top: Quilted maple veneer
- 5-Piece neck: Maple/Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Macassar ebony
- Fingerboard inlays: White dot offset pearloid
- Glow-in-the-dark position markers on the fingerboard's edge
- Neck profile: Slim Modern C (thickness at the first fret: 21 mm - thickness at the 12th fret: 23 mm)
- Body binding: Wood
- Matching headstock
- Fingerboard radius: 355.6 mm
- Scale: 648 mm
- Nut width: 48 mm
- Nut: Graphite
- Frets: 24 Blacksmith Jumbo stainless steel
- Dual-action truss rod
- Pickups: EMG Retro Active Hot 70 Ceramic (bridge) humbucker & EMG Retro Active Hot 70 Alnico-5 (neck) humbucker
- Controls: Master volume- and master tone
- 3-Way switch
- Bridge: WSC HPS-7 Custom hardtail
- Machine heads: Jinho JN-03L locking
- Hardware: Black
- Strings: .010 - .059
- Colour: Black Red Quilted Burst Satin
- Made in Indonesia
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers warm, resonant low-end frequencies.
- • EMG Retro Active pickups provide high-output, modern aggression.
- • Graphite nut ensures excellent tuning stability and sustain.
- • Slim C neck profile offers comfortable playability for extended sessions.
CONS
- • Mahogany body can make the guitar feel somewhat heavy, especially with a tremolo.
- • Master volume/tone controls limit tonal shaping flexibility.
- • Quilted maple veneer is a thin layer, potentially prone to damage.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany with Quilted Maple Veneer
Neck Material
Maple/Mahogany 5-Piece Laminate
Fingerboard
Macassar Ebony
Pickups
EMG Retro Active Hot 70 (Ceramic/Alnico-5)
Scale Length
648 mm
Frets
24 Blacksmith Jumbo Stainless Steel
Bridge
WSC HPS-7 Custom
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Slim Modern C is akin to a Fender Modern C, offering a comfortable feel that sits well in the hand – not too thin, not too thick.
Yes, the Retro Active pickups are designed for easy installation and replacement, using standard wiring configurations.
Primarily cosmetic, but the wood binding does add a touch of refinement and may slightly dampen resonance around the edges.
