Harley Benton DC-Junior Faded Cherry
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Harley Benton
DC-Junior Faded Cherry
Product Info
Article Number:
480973
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
DC-Junior Faded Cherry
Category:
Double Cut Guitars
Price:
$240.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This DC-Junior is a fantastic entry point into the world of P90 guitars. It nails that raw, bluesy tone and the neck profile is surprisingly comfortable. It's a budget-friendly workhorse, perfect for beginners or players seeking a simple, reliable, and instantly gratifying instrument.
Product Description
- Harley Benton DC-Junior Faded Cherry
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Nyatoh
- Set-in neck: Nyatoh
- Fingerboard: Amaranth
- White dot fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: 60s C
- Fingerboard radius: 305 mm
- Scale: 628 mm
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Graphite nut
- 22 medium jumbo frets
- Pickup: Roswell P90D AlNiCo-5 Dog Ear single coil
- Volume and tone controls
- WSC Wrap-Around bridge
- 3-ply black pickguard
- Chrome hardware
- Wilkinson vintage-style machine heads with 15: 1 gear ratio
- Factory strings: .010 - .046
- Colour: Open Pore Faded Cherry
PROS
- • Nyatoh body delivers a surprisingly resonant and warm tone.
- • Roswell P90D pickup provides thick, gritty, and articulate vintage character.
- • 60s 'C' neck profile offers comfortable playability and familiar feel.
- • Wilkinson machine heads ensure stable tuning and smooth, precise adjustments.
CONS
- • Nyatoh body, while resonant, can be a bit plain aesthetically compared to mahogany.
- • Limited pickup options restrict tonal versatility beyond classic rock and blues.
- • Wrap-around bridge can be less ideal for tremolo use or complex setups.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Nyatoh
Neck Material
Nyatoh
Fingerboard
Amaranth
Pickups
Roswell P90D AlNiCo-5 Dog Ear single coil
Scale Length
628 mm (24.72 in)
Frets
22 medium jumbo
Bridge
WSC Wrap-Around
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs (3.85 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The fretwork is generally good for the price, but might benefit from a professional leveling and crowning for optimal playability, a common practice with affordable guitars.
The 'faded' finish is intentionally thin and somewhat porous, so it's more susceptible to dings and scratches than a thick, glossy finish; it’s part of the aesthetic.
Yes, the P90 is mounted in a standard dog-ear configuration, allowing for relatively straightforward pickup replacement with some basic soldering skills.
