Harley Benton Electric Guitar Kit T-Style

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Harley Benton Electric Guitar Kit T-Style

Harley Benton

Electric Guitar Kit T-Style

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 115991
Model: Electric Guitar Kit T-Style
Price: $97.90

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

This Harley Benton T-Style kit is a seriously cool deal for budding luthiers and players seeking a vintage-inspired tone. It's perfect for those wanting to learn guitar building and get a playable, characterful instrument for a fraction of the cost of a pre-built guitar. Expect a bright, twangy sound with a good amount of snap.

Product Description

  • Harley Benton Electric Guitar Kit T-Style
  • T-Style Electric Guitar Kit
  • Complete DIY (do-it-yourself) kit
  • Bolt-on neck
  • Body: Rengas (wood colour may vary)
  • Neck: Maple
  • Fingerboard: Laurel
  • Dot fingerboard inlays
  • Double action truss rod
  • Neck profile: C
  • Frets: 22
  • Fingerboard radius: 305 mm
  • Scale: 648 mm
  • Nut width: 42 mm
  • Truss rod
  • Pickups: Two single coils
  • One volume and one tone control
  • 3-way switch
  • Chrome-plated hardware
  • Die-case machine heads
  • Strings: .009 - .042
  • Colour: Natural

*Note:* The body and neck have been primed with pore filler, and are therefore suitable for direct painting - for staining or other form of finish, the primer may need to be removed.

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

PROS
  • • Rengas body offers a unique, resonant tone with a vintage vibe
  • • Bolt-on neck provides a snappy, responsive feel for quicker playing
  • • Laurel fingerboard contributes a warm, slightly darker tone than rosewood
  • • Complete kit allows for customization and a rewarding DIY project
CONS
  • • Requires assembly, demanding basic woodworking and guitar building skills
  • • Single coil pickups offer limited tonal versatility for modern genres
  • • Primed body necessitates careful finishing preparation for desired aesthetic

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Key Features

Body Material Rengas (likely Poplar or similar)
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Laurel
Pickups Two Single Coil (likely Alnico V style)
Scale Length 648 mm (25.5 in)
Frets 22, Medium-Jumbo
Bridge Die-cast Tele-style bridge
Weight Approximately 7.5 lbs (3.4 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's both – it simplifies painting, but requires more prep work for staining or other finishes, potentially needing primer removal.
Bolt-on necks generally have slightly less sustain than set necks, but the responsiveness and easier adjustments often compensate for this.
Basic familiarity with tools, screws, and a decent level of manual dexterity are essential; some experience with electronics is helpful but not mandatory.

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