Harley Benton Amarok BT LH BKNT Flame Burst
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Harley Benton
Amarok BT LH BKNT Flame Burst
Product Info
Article Number:
496248
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
Amarok BT LH BKNT Flame Burst
Category:
Baritone Guitars
Price:
$614.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Amarok BT is a seriously cool baritone – the neck-through design and EMG pickups give it a modern edge while the mahogany body keeps things warm and full. It’s a fantastic option for left-handed players wanting a unique, versatile instrument for heavier styles and dropped tunings, all at a very accessible price point.
Product Description
- Harley Benton Amarok BT LH BKNT Flame Burst
- Electric Baritone Guitar
- Left-handed model
- Arched "Modern Comfort" body shape
- Body: Mahogany
- Top: flamed maple veneer
- 5-Piece neck-through-body: Maple / mahogany
- Fingerboard: Macassar ebony
- White offset pearloid dot fingerboard inlays
- Glow-in-the-dark position markers on the fingerboard edge
- Neck profile: Slim Modern C (thickness at 1st fret: 21 mm / 12th fret: 23 mm)
- Wood 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 and master tone control
- 3-Way switch
- WSC HPS-6 Custom hardtail bridge
- Jinho JN-03L Locking machine heads
- Black hardware
- Factory strings: .013 - .062
- Colour: Black Natural Flame Burst Satin
- Made in Indonesia
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers warm, resonant low-end tones.
- • Neck-through construction enhances sustain and upper fret access.
- • EMG Retro Active pickups provide a powerful, modern high-output sound.
- • Macassar ebony fingerboard offers a smooth, fast playing experience.
CONS
- • The extended scale length demands a looser string gauge and longer fingers.
- • Flame maple veneer can be prone to finish checking with heavy use.
- • Mahogany body may contribute to a slightly heavier overall feel.
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Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany with flamed maple veneer
Neck Material
5-Piece Maple / Mahogany
Fingerboard
Macassar ebony
Pickups
EMG Retro Active Hot 70 (ceramic/AlNiCo-5 humbuckers)
Scale Length
686 mm (27 in)
Frets
24 Jumbo Blacksmith 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 is thinner than a vintage Gibson, but not as flat as a modern Fender – it's a comfortable middle ground, well-suited for faster playing.
They are standard EMG pickups, so repairs and replacements are readily available and relatively straightforward.
For drop tunings, I'd suggest starting with at least a .052 gauge for the low B string to maintain good tension and intonation.
