Harley Benton Electric Guitar Kit ST-Style

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Harley Benton Electric Guitar Kit ST-Style

Harley Benton

Electric Guitar Kit ST-Style

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 185163
Model: Electric Guitar Kit ST-Style
Price: $86.90

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

This Harley Benton kit is a fantastic entry point for aspiring luthiers or those wanting a budget-friendly ST-style guitar. The primed body and neck are a huge bonus, and the bolt-on construction delivers a familiar feel. It's perfect for players wanting a project and a playable guitar without a premium price tag.

Product Description

  • Harley Benton Electric Guitar Kit ST-Style
  • Electric Guitar Kit ST-Style
  • Complete DIY (do it yourself) kit
  • Bolt-on neck attachment
  • Rengas body (wood colour may vary)
  • Maple neck
  • "Double action" truss rod
  • Amaranth fretboard
  • Dot fretboard inlays
  • Fretboard radius: 305 mm (12")
  • 22 Frets
  • Scale: 648 mm
  • Nut width: 42 mm
  • "Double Action" truss rod
  • 3 Ceramic single coil pickups
  • Electronics: 1 Volume
  • 2 Tone
  • 5-Way switch
  • Chrome hardware
  • Die-cast machine heads
  • Tremolo
  • .009 - .042 Strings
  • Colour: Natural

*Note:* Body and neck have been primed with pore filler, and are therefore suitable for direct lacquering - for staining or other forms of finish, the primer may need to be sanded again

*Note:* A certain degree of skill in craftsmanship is required for successful assembly of the guitar.

PROS
  • • Rengas body offers a surprisingly resonant and warm tonal foundation.
  • • Bolt-on neck provides a bright, snappy feel common in vintage-style guitars.
  • • Die-cast tuners ensure stable tuning, a step above budget options.
  • • Primed body and neck simplifies finishing for those wanting customization.
CONS
  • • Assembly requires patience and some basic woodworking skills – not for complete beginners.
  • • Ceramic pickups, while functional, lack the nuanced vintage character of alnico.
  • • Tremolo system is likely a budget-focused design, requiring careful setup and maintenance.

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Key Features

Body Material Rengas (likely Poplar or similar)
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Amaranth
Pickups 3 x Ceramic Single Coil
Scale Length 648 mm
Frets 22
Bridge Die-cast Tremolo
Weight Approximately 3.8 kg (8.3 lbs) - typical for a ST-style

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's a budget-focused tremolo, so expect to spend time adjusting and potentially upgrading for optimal tuning stability.
While the priming simplifies things, a basic understanding of sanding, lacquering, or staining is recommended for a professional-looking finish.
Amaranth offers a smoother feel than rosewood and is more durable than ebony, though the tonal characteristics are slightly different and brighter.

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