Harley Benton RB-600CS Classic Series
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Harley Benton
RB-600CS Classic Series
Product Info
Article Number:
308717
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
RB-600CS Classic Series
Category:
Semiacoustic Guitars
Price:
$273.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This RB-600CS is a seriously impressive semi-hollow for the price. It’s got that classic ES-335 vibe, a comfortable neck, and pickups that deliver a surprisingly full and balanced tone—great for blues, jazz, or even lighter rock. It's an excellent option for players seeking a vintage-inspired instrument without the premium price tag.
Product Description
- Harley Benton RB-600CS Classic Series
- Electric Guitar
- Build: Semi-hollow with sustain-block
- Body: Mahogany with bindings
- Neck: Maple
- set-in
- Fingerboard: Laurel
- Dot fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: C
- Body binding
- Fingerboard binding
- 22 Frets
- Scale: 628 mm
- Nut width: 42 mm
- Double action truss rod
- Pickups: 2 Artec Classic Mini humbuckers
- 2 Volume knobs
- 2 tone knobs
- 3-Way toggle switch
- Classic Rik-O-Matic bridge
- Casino tailpiece
- Hardware: Chrome
- Die cast machine heads
- D'Addario strings
- Colour: Cherry Sunburst High gloss
PROS
- • Mahogany body provides a warm, resonant tone with good sustain.
- • Artec Classic Mini humbuckers deliver a surprisingly articulate and vintage-flavored sound.
- • Maple neck with a comfortable C profile facilitates easy playability for various skill levels.
- • Solid hardware, including die-cast tuners, ensures reliable tuning stability and overall build quality.
CONS
- • The sustain block, while intended to improve sustain, can slightly dampen the hollowbody resonance.
- • Laurel fretboard, while functional, lacks the premium feel and tonal complexity of rosewood or ebony.
- • Cherry Sunburst finish, while attractive, might show fingerprints and smudges easily.
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Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany with bindings
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Laurel
Pickups
Artec Classic Mini Humbuckers
Scale Length
628 mm
Frets
22
Bridge
Classic Rik-O-Matic bridge and Casino tailpiece
Weight
Approximately 8.8 lbs (4 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The sustain block reduces some of the airy resonance of a full hollowbody, focusing the tone and adding a touch of clarity, but it’s not a dramatic difference.
The Artec pickups are surprisingly good and perfectly usable for recording, but some players seeking a more refined or hotter tone might consider aftermarket replacements down the line.
The C profile is fairly standard and comfortable, similar to many vintage-style guitars; it's not overly thick or thin, making it accessible for a wide range of hand sizes and playing styles.
