Harley Benton RG-Junior BK Rock Series
Professional music gear - detailed information and where to buy
Harley Benton
RG-Junior BK Rock Series
Product Info
Article Number:
328537
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
RG-Junior BK Rock Series
Category:
Shortscale Guitars
Price:
$97.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This little RG-Junior is a fun, affordable instrument geared towards beginners or players who want a short-scale guitar for a different vibe. The humbuckers deliver a classic rock tone, and the build quality is surprisingly decent for the price – it's a great gateway into the world of electric guitars.
Product Description
- Harley Benton RG-Junior BK Rock Series
- Electric Guitar
- Size: 3/4
- Tuning: A-D-G-C-E-A
- Body: Poplar
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Roseacer
- Fingerboard inlays: Dot
- 24 Frets
- Fingerboard radius: 350 mm
- Nut Width: 42 mm
- Scale: 565 mm
- Double action truss rod
- Pickups: 2 humbuckers
- Controls: 1 Volume and 1 tone
- 3-Way switch
- Die-cast machine heads
- Hardware: Chrome
- Factory strings: .009 - .042
- Colour: Black
- high-gloss
- Suitable gig bag: Art. #207779# (not included)
PROS
- • Poplar body offers a surprisingly resonant, balanced tone.
- • Bolt-on maple neck provides snappy response and easy playability.
- • Humbucker pickups deliver a thick, crunchy rock sound.
- • Die-cast tuners ensure stable tuning, a nice touch at this price.
CONS
- • Roseacer fingerboard might feel a bit 'sticky' to some players.
- • 3-way pickup switch limits tonal versatility compared to coil-splitting.
- • Hardware, while functional, isn't premium-grade and may show wear.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Poplar
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Roseacer
Pickups
2 Humbuckers (likely Wilkinson-branded ceramic)
Scale Length
565 mm (22.25 in)
Frets
24
Bridge
Fixed Bridge (likely a proprietary Harley Benton design)
Weight
Approximately 6.5 lbs (2.95 kg)
Similar Products
Taylor GS-Mini-e Sakuraburst
Folk Acoustic Guitars
$989
*Note:* Register your Taylor guitar to extend your warranty to 12 years.
Manuel Rodriguez Superior Anniversario 120 J-SB
4/4 Size Classical Guitars
$1,099
Classical Guitar, Special model for the anniversary of Guitarras...
Taylor 814ce Special Edition Sedona
Other Acoustic Guitars
$5,499
*Note:* Register your Taylor guitar to extend your warranty to 12 years.
Kawai K-200 ATX 4 WDB Piano
Pianos
$9,119
Piano, With AnytimeX-4 equipment, Millennium III mechanics with ABS carbon parts of...
Ibanez GRG320FA-TVT
ST Style Guitars
$439
Electric Guitar, Body: Poplar, Top: Basswood with Art Grain in flamed maple look, Bolt-on neck:...
Frequently Asked Questions
The 565 mm scale makes it easier to reach notes, especially for smaller hands, and imparts a slightly 'looser' feel and a warmer, rounder tone compared to a standard scale.
While they're not high-output pickups, they offer a good amount of gain and crunch for classic rock and lighter metal styles; heavier genres might require a boost.
Roseacer can be a bit more porous and potentially require more frequent cleaning to prevent stickiness, but fret buzz is usually manageable with a proper setup.
