Harley Benton HWY-25BKS Progressive Series
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Harley Benton
HWY-25BKS Progressive Series
Product Info
Article Number:
380359
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
HWY-25BKS Progressive Series
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$130.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Harley Benton HWY-25BKS is a seriously impressive guitar for the price. The modern neck profile and hot pickups make it ideal for rock, metal, and heavier styles, while the poplar body keeps things surprisingly balanced. It's a fantastic option for beginners or players seeking a hard-hitting, budget-friendly instrument.
Product Description
- Harley Benton HWY-25BKS Progressive Series
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Poplar
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Neck profile: Modern C
- Fretboard: Roseacer
- 24 Frets
- Matched reversed headstock
- Scale: 648 mm
- Nut width: 42 mm
- Double-action truss rod
- "Predator" inlay on the 12th fret
- Pickup: 2 High output humbuckers
- Black hardware
- Die-cast machine heads
- Standard tremolo
- Factory stringing: .009 - .042
- Colour: Black
- matte
PROS
- • Solid poplar body delivers surprisingly resonant, balanced tone.
- • Modern C neck profile is comfortable and fast for a wide range of players.
- • High-output humbuckers provide aggressive crunch and sustain.
- • Die-cast tuners offer stable tuning, a step above budget alternatives.
CONS
- • Standard tremolo system might require upgrades for serious vibrato use.
- • Poplar body can be slightly less dense than alder, affecting sustain.
- • Matte black finish can show fingerprints and smudges easily.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Poplar
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Roseacer
Pickups
High-output humbuckers
Scale Length
648 mm
Frets
24
Bridge
Standard Tremolo
Weight
Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s a fairly close match, slightly thinner and more consistently shaped, which many players find easier to navigate, especially those with smaller hands.
They definitely deliver a noticeable increase in output compared to standard single-coil pickups; expect a thicker, more saturated tone and improved ability to drive an amplifier into distortion.
It’s functional for subtle vibrato, but the stock tremolo is basic and may benefit from an upgrade if you plan on heavy use or want a wider range of effects.
