Harley Benton JA-60 OW
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Harley Benton
JA-60 OW
Product Info
Article Number:
398225
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
JA-60 OW
Category:
Alternative Design Guitars
Price:
$185.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This JA-60 OW is a seriously impressive package for the money. It nails that vintage vibe with its pickup and neck profile, and the basswood body offers a surprisingly full sound. Perfect for players wanting a classic, no-frills guitar without the premium price tag – think blues, rock, and indie tones.
Product Description
- Harley Benton JA-60 OW
- Electric Guitar
- Vintage Series
- Body: Basswood
- Bolt-on neck: Vintage caramelised Canadian maple
- Fingerboard: Laurel
- Block fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: "C"
- Matching headstock
- Double action truss rod
- Scale: 648 mm
- Nut width: 42 mm
- 21 frets
- Pickup: Two Roswell Vintage-Style Alnico-5 JM single coils
- One volume and one tone control
- 3-way switch
- Fixed bridge
- Kluson-style machine heads
- Deluxe chrome hardware
- Factory strings: .010 - .046
- Colour: Olympic White
- Suitable case: Art. #122213# (not included)
PROS
- • Basswood body provides a surprisingly resonant and balanced tone.
- • Roswell Alnico-5 pickups deliver a convincing vintage-style JM growl.
- • The inCin neck profile is comfortable and fast for a wide range of players.
- • Kluson-style tuners offer reliable tuning stability and a classic aesthetic.
CONS
- • Basswood, while versatile, lacks the sustain of mahogany or ash.
- • Fixed bridge limits tremolo/vibrato capabilities and string changing complexity.
- • Laurel fretboard may require more frequent oiling to prevent dryness.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Basswood
Neck Material
Vintage Caramelised Canadian Maple
Fingerboard
Laurel
Pickups
Roswell Vintage-Style Alnico-5 JM Single Coils
Scale Length
648 mm
Frets
21
Bridge
Fixed
Weight
Approximately 8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a thin satin finish that aims to replicate the feel of a broken-in vintage neck, offering a smoother, faster playing experience compared to a thick gloss finish.
They’re surprisingly good – Roswell pickups are known for punching above their weight class and capturing a lot of vintage character, often exceeding expectations at this price point.
Bolt-on necks generally offer a snappier attack and slightly less sustain than set-neck construction; it contributes to the guitar's overall responsiveness.
