Harley Benton DC-Junior FAT Faded Cherry

Professional music gear - detailed information and where to buy

Harley Benton DC-Junior FAT Faded Cherry

Harley Benton

DC-Junior FAT Faded Cherry

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 478683
Model: DC-Junior FAT Faded Cherry
Price: $273.90

* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.

This Harley Benton DC-Junior FAT is a serious contender for anyone chasing that classic, raw P90 tone on a budget. The build quality is surprisingly good for the price, and the faded cherry finish looks fantastic. It's perfect for blues, garage rock, and anyone wanting a simple, reliable, and characterful guitar.

Product Description

  • Harley Benton DC-Junior FAT Faded Cherry
  • Electric Guitar
  • Body: Nyatoh
  • Set-in neck: Nyatoh
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Dot fingerboard inlays
  • Neck profile: Fat '59
  • Scale: 628 mm (24.72" )
  • Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12.01")
  • Nut width: 43 mm (1.69")
  • Graphite nut
  • 22 medium jumbo frets
  • Pickup: Roswell P90D Stack STK4P Alnico-5 Dog Ear humbucker
  • Volume control
  • Tone control with push/pull function for single-coil / humbucker
  • 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: Faded Cherry
  • Suitable case: Art. #172299# (not included)
PROS
  • • Nyatoh body provides a surprisingly resonant, warm tone.
  • • Ebony fingerboard offers smooth playability and sustain.
  • • Roswell P90D delivers thick, gritty tones with a stacked design.
  • • Wilkinson machine heads ensure stable tuning and easy adjustments.
CONS
  • • Nyatoh body can be slightly heavier than mahogany alternatives.
  • • The 'Fat '59' neck profile might not suit all players' preferences.
  • • Limited pickup options restrict tonal versatility beyond rock/blues.

Product Video

Key Features

Body Material Nyatoh
Neck Material Nyatoh
Fingerboard Ebony
Pickups Roswell P90D Stack STK4P Alnico-5
Scale Length 628 mm (24.72in)
Frets 22 Medium Jumbo
Bridge WSC Wrap-Around
Weight Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)

Similar Products

Zoom H4essential APH-4e Bundle - Portable Recorders

Zoom H4essential APH-4e Bundle

Portable Recorders

$208
4.8 Expert Rating
Manuel Rodriguez Superior Flamenco Sabicas C3-F - Flamenco Guitars

Manuel Rodriguez Superior Flamenco Sabicas C3-F

Flamenco Guitars

$957
Flamenco Guitar, Top: Solid European Carpathian spruce, Back and...
4.8 Expert Rating
Kawai K-200 ATX 4 WDB Piano - Pianos

Kawai K-200 ATX 4 WDB Piano

Pianos

$9,119
Piano, With AnytimeX-4 equipment, Millennium III mechanics with ABS carbon parts of...
4.5 Expert Rating
Applause Jump Dark Matter - Other Acoustic Guitars

Applause Jump Dark Matter

Other Acoustic Guitars

$362
Acoustic Guitar with Pickup, Type: OM with cutaway, Top: Solid European spruce, Back and...
4.5 Expert Rating
Ibanez GRG320FA-TVT - ST Style Guitars

Ibanez GRG320FA-TVT

ST Style Guitars

$439
Electric Guitar, Body: Poplar, Top: Basswood with Art Grain in flamed maple look, Bolt-on neck:...
4.5 Expert Rating
Line6 Pod GO Bundle - Guitar Multi Effects

Line6 Pod GO Bundle

Guitar Multi Effects

$614
4.6 Expert Rating
Taylor GS-Mini-e Sakuraburst - Folk Acoustic Guitars

Taylor GS-Mini-e Sakuraburst

Folk Acoustic Guitars

$989
*Note:* Register your Taylor guitar to extend your warranty to 12 years.
4.7 Expert Rating
Taylor 814ce Special Edition Sedona - Other Acoustic Guitars

Taylor 814ce Special Edition Sedona

Other Acoustic Guitars

$5,499
*Note:* Register your Taylor guitar to extend your warranty to 12 years.
4.8 Expert Rating

Frequently Asked Questions

It essentially splits the P90 humbucker into a single-coil, offering a brighter, more Strat-like tone alongside the full humbucker growl.
It's inspired by '59 profiles – thicker and more rounded than modern slim necks – providing a comfortable, vintage feel that’s great for chording.
Graphite is self-lubricating, reducing friction at the nut, improving tuning stability and sustain compared to traditional plastic nuts.

We use cookies to improve your experience. Learn more