Harley Benton MB-20BK Rock Series
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Harley Benton
MB-20BK Rock Series
Product Info
Article Number:
410027
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
MB-20BK Rock Series
Category:
Heavy Guitars
Price:
$130.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This MB-20BK is a solid entry point for players wanting a hard-rocking sound on a budget. The pickups are surprisingly powerful, and the neck profile is comfortable for extended playing. It's a great choice for beginners or anyone needing a reliable, no-frills metal/rock axe.
Product Description
- Harley Benton MB-20BK Rock Series
- Electric Guitar
- Rock Series
- Body: Basswood
- Bolt-on neck: Canadian maple
- Fingerboard: Laurel
- Dot fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: C
- Frets: 24
- Scale: 648 mmm
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Pickups: Two high-gain humbuckers
- One volume and tone control
- 3-way toggle switch
- Die-cast machine heads
- Chrome hardware
- Factory strings: HB .009 - .042
- Colour: Black
- Suitable case: Art. #284273# (not included)
PROS
- • Basswood body provides a surprisingly resonant and warm foundation.
- • Canadian maple neck offers stability and a comfortable, familiar C profile.
- • High-gain humbuckers deliver a thick, aggressive tone suitable for rock and metal.
- • Die-cast tuners ensure reliable tuning stability, even with heavy string gauges.
CONS
- • Basswood, while resonant, lacks the sustain of mahogany or other premium tonewoods.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while stable, doesn't offer the same sustain as a set neck.
- • Hardware, while functional, feels budget-oriented and might benefit from an upgrade.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Basswood
Neck Material
Canadian Maple
Fingerboard
Laurel
Pickups
Two High-Gain Humbuckers
Scale Length
648 mm
Frets
24
Bridge
Fixed Bridge (likely a generic die-cast design)
Weight
Approximately 8.8 lbs (4 kg) - typical for a basswood body guitar
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Frequently Asked Questions
They’re not in the same league, but offer a surprisingly good approximation of a high-output humbucker sound, delivering decent crunch and sustain for the price.
Laurel is a decent fretboard wood, but it’s softer than rosewood or ebony, so it might show wear more quickly with aggressive playing and requires a bit more care with oiling.
Absolutely, the standard humbucker spacing makes swapping pickups straightforward, allowing for future upgrades to tailor the sound further.
