Harley Benton Electric Guitar Kit Square

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Harley Benton Electric Guitar Kit Square

Harley Benton

Electric Guitar Kit Square

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 549495
Model: Electric Guitar Kit Square
Price: $126.50

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

This Harley Benton kit is a fantastic project for intermediate to advanced builders wanting a unique instrument. The square body allows for custom shapes, and the humbucker pickups deliver a solid, rock-ready sound. It's a real bargain for those willing to put in the work and enjoy the DIY process.

Product Description

  • Harley Benton Electric Guitar Kit Square
  • Electric Guitar Kit
  • Complete DIY (do it yourself) kit
  • Square body for customised carving of the body according to the desired shape and design
  • Body: Rengas (wood colour may vary)
  • Neck: Bolt-on maple
  • Fingerboard: Amaranth
  • Dot fingerboard inlays
  • Double action truss rod
  • Neck profile: C
  • Nut width: 42 mm
  • Fretboard radius: 305 mm (12")
  • Scale: 628 mm
  • 24 Frets
  • Pickups: 2 Humbuckers
  • 1 x Volume and 1 x tone control
  • 3-Way switch
  • Tune-O-Matic bridge
  • Die-cast machine heads
  • Chrome hardware
  • Strings: .010 - .046
  • Colour: Natural

*Note*: a certain degree of craftsmanship is a requirement for successful assembly, as is initial experience with lacquer work.

*Note:* The body and neck are finished with a wood sealer (this allows the surface to be sprayed with varnish, but if a wood stain is used, the surface may need to be sanded).

PROS
  • • Rengas body offers a unique blank canvas for personalized shaping and design.
  • • Bolt-on maple neck provides a snappy feel and straightforward adjustability.
  • • Humbucker pickups deliver a thick, warm tone suitable for rock and heavier genres.
  • • Die-cast tuners ensure stable tuning, a surprising find at this price point.
CONS
  • • Assembly requires woodworking skills and finishing experience – not beginner-friendly.
  • • Rengas wood's color variation means the final look is unpredictable.
  • • The bolt-on neck construction can slightly dampen sustain compared to set-neck designs.

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Key Features

Body Material Rengas (likely a type of poplar or similar)
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Amaranth
Pickups 2 x Humbuckers (likely generic ceramic magnet)
Scale Length 628 mm (24.72 inches)
Frets 24
Bridge Tune-O-Matic
Weight Approximately 3.8 kg (8.4 lbs) - typical for a guitar of this construction

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Frequently Asked Questions

Expect to need basic woodworking tools like a saw, sandpaper, wood glue, and a lacquer sprayer or brushes, plus a clear coat finish.
The 'C' profile is a fairly standard, comfortable shape – neither too thin nor too thick, offering a good balance for various playing styles.
Absolutely, the standard wiring and pickup routing allow for easy pickup swaps, letting you customize the sound further down the line.

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