Harley Benton JA-60SB Vintage Series

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Harley Benton JA-60SB Vintage Series

Harley Benton

JA-60SB Vintage Series

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 304927
Model: JA-60SB Vintage Series
Price: $185.90

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This JA-60SB is a seriously impressive value – it nails that vintage vibe with a comfortable neck and surprisingly good pickups. It’s perfect for players chasing a classic, no-frills tone for blues, rock, and garage-style music without spending a fortune. The build quality is solid for the price point, offering a great foundation to customize or just rock as-is.

Product Description

  • Harley Benton JA-60SB Vintage Series
  • Electric Guitar
  • Body: Basswood
  • Bolt-on neck: vintage caramelised Canadian maple
  • Fingerboard: Laurel
  • Block fingerboard inlays
  • Neck profile: "C"
  • Double action trussrod
  • Fingerboard radius: 12"
  • Scale: 648 mm
  • Nut width: 42 mm
  • 21 frets
  • Pickup: 2 Roswell JM Alnico-5 Vintage-Style Single Coils
  • 1 Volume and 1 tone control
  • 3-Way switch
  • Fixed bridge
  • Kluson-style machine heads
  • Chrome deluxe hardware
  • Strings: .010 - .046
  • Colour: 3-Colour Sunburst
  • Suitable case: Art. #122213# (not included)
PROS
  • • Basswood body delivers surprising warmth and resonance for the price.
  • • Roswell JM pickups offer authentic vintage single-coil snap and clarity.
  • • Caramelized maple neck provides a smooth, comfortable playing experience.
  • • Kluson-style tuners offer stable tuning and a vintage aesthetic.
CONS
  • • Basswood can feel a little 'soft' and prone to dents with rough handling.
  • • Fixed bridge limits tremolo/vibrato options – a purely vintage setup.
  • • Laurel fretboard may require more frequent oiling to prevent dryness.

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Key Features

Body Material Basswood
Neck Material Caramelized Canadian Maple
Fingerboard Laurel
Pickups Roswell JM Alnico-5 Vintage-Style Single Coils
Scale Length 648 mm
Frets 21
Bridge Fixed
Weight Approximately 3.8 kg (8.3 lbs)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The 'inCin' profile is a slightly flatter and more modern feel than a traditional 'C', offering a bit more speed and comfort for faster playing.
They are designed to be closer to vintage specs, aiming for a balanced output and a classic single-coil bite rather than a high-output sound.
Fretwork is generally acceptable for the price, but some minor refinement (leveling, crowning) might be desired by more discerning players to optimize playability.

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