Harley Benton Amarok-BT BKNT Flame Burst
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Harley Benton
Amarok-BT BKNT Flame Burst
Product Info
Article Number:
479377
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
Amarok-BT BKNT Flame Burst
Category:
Baritone Guitars
Price:
$603.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Amarok-BT is a serious baritone guitar, built to deliver thick, powerful tones. The neck-through design and EMG pickups really make it shine for heavier genres. If you’re looking for a budget-friendly instrument with a modern feel and a deep, growling voice, this is a compelling option.
Product Description
- Harley Benton Amarok-BT BKNT Flame Burst
- Baritone Electric Guitar
- Style: Arched "Modern Comfort"
- Body: Mahogany
- Top: Flamed maple veneer
- 5-Piece neck-through-body: Maple / Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Macassar ebony
- Fingerboard inlays: White offset pearloid dots
- Glow-in-the-dark side markers on the fretboard
- Neck profile: Slim modern C (thickness at 1st fret 21 mm - thickness at 12th fret 23 mm)
- Wooden body binding
- Matching headstock
- Fingerboard radius: 355.6 mm
- Scale: 686 mm (27")
- Nut width: 42 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
- 1 Master volume control and 1 master tone control
- 3-Way switch
- WSC HPS-6 Custom hardtail bridge
- Jinhoe JN-03L machine heads
- Black hardware
- Factory strings: .013 - .062
- Colour: Black Natural Flame Burst Satin
- Made in Indonesia
PROS
- • Mahogany body and flamed maple top deliver a warm, resonant, and visually striking tone.
- • EMG Retro Active pickups offer high-output, articulate tones suitable for rock and metal.
- • Neck-through construction enhances sustain and provides exceptional upper fret access.
- • Graphite nut resists wear and maintains tuning stability, a premium touch at this price point.
CONS
- • The 27 in scale might feel unwieldy for players accustomed to shorter scale lengths.
- • Limited tonal versatility; not ideal for clean, delicate genres like jazz or country.
- • Mahogany bodies can be prone to finish checking with temperature fluctuations.
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
686 mm (27 in)
Frets
24 Jumbo Stainless Steel
Bridge
WSC HPS-6 Custom Hardtail
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg) – estimated based on similar models
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a relatively slim C, a bit thinner than some vintage C profiles, making it comfortable for faster playing, but not overly flat.
They are standard EMG pickups, so readily serviceable and replacements are easily sourced. The Retro Active series is designed for easy installation and maintenance.
The longer scale does require a bit more effort for bending, especially with heavier gauge strings, but the slim neck profile helps mitigate this.
