Harley Benton Amarok-BT BKRD Quilted Burst
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Harley Benton
Amarok-BT BKRD Quilted Burst
Product Info
Article Number:
479380
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
Amarok-BT BKRD Quilted 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 offering a lot of bang for the buck. The neck-through design and EMG pickups give it a modern edge while retaining a warm, classic feel. It's perfect for players exploring heavier genres or wanting a unique, low-tuned voice without spending a fortune.
Product Description
- Harley Benton Amarok-BT BKRD Quilted Burst
- Baritone Electric Guitar
- Arched "Modern Comfort" body shape
- Body: Mahogany
- Top: Quilted 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 fingerboard
- 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
- Master volume control and master tone control
- 3-Way switch
- WSC HPS-6 Custom hardtail bridge
- Jinho JN-03L Locking machine heads
- Black hardware
- Strings: .013 - .063
- Colour: Black Red Quilted Burst Satin
- Made in Indonesia
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers warm, resonant low-end frequencies.
- • Neck-through construction enhances sustain and upper fret access.
- • EMG Retro Active pickups provide a powerful, articulate, modern tone.
- • Macassar ebony fingerboard offers a smooth, fast playing experience.
CONS
- • The longer scale length may feel unwieldy for players used to shorter scales.
- • Mahogany body can make it a heavier instrument, potentially uncomfortable for some.
- • Limited tonal versatility compared to guitars with more complex switching options.
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Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany with Quilted Maple Veneer
Neck Material
5-Piece Maple/Mahogany
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)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Slim Modern C profile is thinner and flatter than many vintage Fender or Gibson necks, offering a faster feel for modern playing styles.
The EMG Retro Active pickups are designed to be easily serviceable and use standard parts, making repairs and modifications relatively straightforward.
Yes, 10-46 gauge strings will likely feel too loose on the 27 in scale. You’ll want to experiment with heavier gauges, like 11-52 or 12-56, to achieve optimal tension.
