Harley Benton MS-60 VW Vintage Series

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Harley Benton MS-60 VW Vintage Series

Harley Benton

MS-60 VW Vintage Series

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 339362
Model: MS-60 VW Vintage Series
Price: $174.90

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This MS-60 is a seriously impressive budget-friendly option for players chasing a vintage-inspired vibe. The bolt-on neck provides a snappy feel, and those Roswell pickups genuinely nail that classic single-coil chime. It's a fantastic starting point or a great grab-and-go for gigging musicians who need a reliable, affordable workhorse.

Product Description

  • Harley Benton MS-60 VW Vintage Series
  • Electric Guitar
  • Body: Basswood
  • Bolt-on neck: Maple
  • Fretboard: Amaranth
  • Dot fretboard inlays
  • 22 Frets
  • Scale length: 610 mm
  • Nut width: 42 mm
  • Graphite nut
  • Pickups: 2 Roswell STA Alnico-5 vintage style single coils
  • Controls: Master Volume
  • Master Tone
  • On/Off slider switch for each pickup
  • Deluxe chrome hardware
  • Tune-o-Matic bridge and DLX tremolo
  • Deluxe DieCast machine heads
  • Strings: Daddario .010 - .046
  • Colour: Vintage White high gloss
PROS
  • • Roswell STA Alnico-5 pickups deliver surprisingly authentic vintage tones
  • • Graphite nut minimizes tuning instability and offers smooth playability
  • • DLX tremolo system allows for expressive vibrato without excessive tuning issues
  • • Basswood body provides a lightweight feel and balanced resonance
CONS
  • • Basswood body, while lightweight, lacks the sustain of mahogany or ash
  • • Master Volume/Tone control setup limits tonal shaping flexibility
  • • Amaranth fretboard, while nice, might feel slightly harder than rosewood for some players

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Key Features

Body Material Basswood
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Amaranth
Pickups Roswell STA Alnico-5 Single Coils
Scale Length 610 mm (24 in)
Frets 22
Bridge Tune-o-Matic with DLX Tremolo
Weight Approximately 7.5 lbs (3.4 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The DLX tremolo is functional and stays in tune reasonably well, but don't expect the zero-point accuracy of a premium system; it's more for subtle vibrato than extreme dives.
The neck is a comfortable C-shape, but the 42mm nut width might feel a little snug for players with very large hands; it’s generally well-suited to most players.
A clean amp with a bit of sparkle will really let those Roswell pickups shine, but they also handle a slightly overdriven amp well for a classic rock edge.

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