Harley Benton Electric Guitar Kit DC Style
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Harley Benton
Electric Guitar Kit DC Style
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This Harley Benton kit is a fantastic entry point for someone looking to build their own guitar and learn the basics of finishing. The hardware and pickups are surprisingly decent for the price, offering a good foundation for rock and metal tones. It's ideal for tinkerers and students willing to put in the extra effort for a truly personalized instrument.
Product Description
- Harley Benton Electric Guitar Kit DC Style
- Electric Guitar Kit DC-Style
- Bolt-on neck
- Body: Rengas (wood colour may vary)
- Neck: Maple
- Fretboard: Amaranth
- Fretboard inlays: Trapezoid
- "Double Action" truss rod
- 22 Frets
- Scale: 628 mm
- Nut width: 42 mm
- Pickup: 2 Humbuckers
- 2 Volume controls and 2 tone controls
- 3-Way switch
- Chrome hardware
- Die-cast machine heads
- Stringing: .009 - .042
- Finish: Natural
*Note:* A certain degree of craftsmanship is a required for successful assembly, as is initial experience with lacquer work.
*Note:*Body and neck were primed with pore filler (suitable for varnishing, but possibly unfavourable for staining - may have to be sanded again)
- • Rengas body offers a surprisingly resonant and warm tonal foundation.
- • Bolt-on maple neck provides a snappy, responsive feel for faster playing.
- • Humbucker pickups deliver a thick, high-output sound suitable for rock and metal.
- • Die-cast machine heads ensure reliable tuning stability, a welcome surprise at this price.
- • Requires assembly and finishing skills, a barrier for complete beginners.
- • Primed body may necessitate sanding for staining, adding extra work.
- • Amaranth fretboard, while durable, can feel a bit harder than rosewood.
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