Harley Benton Electric Guitar Kit DC Style

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Harley Benton Electric Guitar Kit DC Style

Harley Benton

Electric Guitar Kit DC Style

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 255975
Model: Electric Guitar Kit DC Style
Price: $108.90

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

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)

PROS
  • • 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.
CONS
  • • 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.

Product Video

Key Features

Body Material Rengas (likely basswood core with Rengas veneer)
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Amaranth
Pickups 2 Humbuckers (likely generic high-output ceramic pickups)
Scale Length 628 mm (24.75 in)
Frets 22, medium-jumbo
Bridge Die-cast hardtail bridge (likely a Tele-style design)
Weight Approximately 3.8 kg (8.4 lbs) – typical for a double-cut

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Frequently Asked Questions

You'll need some basic woodworking skills, comfortable with drilling, screwing, and ideally some experience with applying lacquer or other finishes.
They're serviceable and loud, but a bit generic sounding. Upgrading them later will significantly improve the tonal character if you're aiming for something more refined.
Yes, Rengas wood grain can vary considerably; expect differences in colour and figuring from one kit to the next.

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