Harley Benton BS-20BK Rock Series
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Harley Benton
BS-20BK Rock Series
Product Info
Article Number:
410023
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
BS-20BK Rock Series
Category:
Heavy Guitars
Price:
$141.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This BS-20BK is a seriously capable guitar for the price. It’s a workhorse for rock and metal players wanting a solid feel and aggressive tones. The build is surprisingly decent, and it’s hard to argue with the value for money – a great entry point or a backup axe.
Product Description
- Harley Benton BS-20BK Rock Series
- Electric Guitar
- Rock Series
- Body: Basswood
- Bolt-on neck made from Canadian maple
- C Neck profile
- Fretboard: Amaranth
- Dot fretboard inlays
- 24 Frets
- Scale: 648 mm
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Pickups: 2 x High-gain humbuckers
- 1 Volume- and 1 tone control
- 3-Way toggle switch
- Diecast machine heads
- Chrome hardware
- Stringing: HB strings .009 - .042
- Colour: Black
- Optional gig bag: (Article Nr. #190366#)
PROS
- • Basswood body provides a surprisingly resonant and balanced tone.
- • Canadian maple neck offers a comfortable C profile and good stability.
- • High-gain humbuckers deliver aggressive output for rock and metal.
- • Die-cast tuners ensure reliable tuning stability even with heavy string gauges.
CONS
- • Basswood can sometimes lack the upper-midrange clarity of more premium woods.
- • Bolt-on neck construction may not offer the sustain of a set-neck.
- • Humbucker pickups might be too aggressive for cleaner, more nuanced playing styles.
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Key Features
Body Material
Basswood
Neck Material
Canadian Maple
Fingerboard
Amaranth
Pickups
High-Gain Humbuckers
Scale Length
648 mm
Frets
24
Bridge
Die-Cast Fixed Bridge (likely a generic style)
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs (3.8 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Amaranth is harder and denser than rosewood, offering a smoother feel and greater durability, though the tone is slightly brighter.
They're genuinely high-output humbuckers – expect a strong signal and plenty of distortion when driven. They'll handle drop tunings well.
The 'C' profile is fairly standard and generally comfortable, but it’s not a super wide or thin C – players with very large hands might find it slightly snug.
