Harley Benton RB-612CS Classic Series
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Harley Benton
RB-612CS Classic Series
Product Info
Article Number:
308769
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
RB-612CS Classic Series
Category:
Alternative Design Guitars
Price:
$295.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Harley Benton RB-612CS is a surprisingly good value for a 12-string. The semi-hollow construction gives it a unique airy quality, and it's surprisingly playable for a guitar of this type. It’s a great option for players wanting that Rickenbacker vibe on a budget, or those looking for a distinctive, shimmering texture in their rhythm playing.
Product Description
- Harley Benton RB-612CS Classic Series
- 12-String Electric Guitar
- Type: Semi-hollow
- Body: Okoume
- Set-in neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Laurel
- Fingerboard inlays: Dot
- Neck profile: C
- Body and neck binding
- 22 frets
- Fingerboard radius: 350 mm
- Scale: 628 mm
- Nut width: 48 mm
- Double action truss rod
- Pickups: 2 Artec Classic mini humbuckers
- 2 Volume and 2 tone controls
- 3-Way switch
- Tune-O-Matic bridge
- Casino tailpiece
- Chrome hardware
- Die-cast machine heads
- Strings: D'Addario EXL150 .010 - .046
- Colour: Cherry Sunburst
- high-gloss
PROS
- • Okoume body offers a surprisingly resonant and warm tonal foundation
- • Maple neck with laurel board provides a comfortable, familiar playing feel
- • Artec Classic mini-humbuckers deliver a respectable vintage-inspired tone
- • Casino tailpiece and Tune-O-Matic bridge offer a classic aesthetic and decent tuning stability
CONS
- • 12-string guitars are inherently more challenging to play and keep in tune
- • Okoume can be prone to finish checking with temperature/humidity fluctuations
- • Artec pickups, while decent, lack the clarity and nuance of higher-end options
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Laurel
Pickups
Artec Classic mini humbuckers
Scale Length
628 mm (24.72 in)
Frets
22
Bridge
Tune-O-Matic with Casino tailpiece
Weight
Approximately 4.8 kg (10.6 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 'C' profile is generally comfortable, but it’s a bit thicker and more substantial than a typical Strat neck – more akin to a vintage Fender feel.
The nut slots are reasonably well cut, so string changes are generally straightforward, but a quick lube with graphite might be beneficial for smoother action.
The high-gloss finish is attractive, but Okoume can be a bit softer than mahogany, so it's more susceptible to minor scratches and dings – a good polish will help maintain its appearance.
