Harley Benton Slider II Lap Steel w/Stand
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Harley Benton
Slider II Lap Steel w/Stand
Product Info
Article Number:
305023
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
Slider II Lap Steel w/Stand
Category:
Lap Steel Guitars
Price:
$122.10
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Harley Benton Slider II is a fantastic entry point into the lap steel world. It's surprisingly well-built and delivers a genuinely vintage tone that’s perfect for bluegrass, Hawaiian, or country styles. This is ideal for players wanting to explore lap steel without a massive investment.
Product Description
- Harley Benton Slider II Lap Steel w/Stand
- 6-String Lap Steel Guitar with Stand
- Vintage series
- Poplar body with composite fingerboard
- Scale: 530 mm
- Pickups: 1 single coil
- Volume knob and tone knob
- Stand height adjustable from 55 - 95 cm
- Colour: Metallic black
- Includes tonebar
- gig bag and stand with adjustable feet
PROS
- • Solid poplar body provides a surprisingly resonant and warm tone.
- • Composite fingerboard is smooth and playable, minimizing stickiness in warmer climates.
- • The single-coil pickup delivers a classic, glassy lap steel voice – great for country and Hawaiian sounds.
- • Included stand is sturdy and adjustable, a real convenience for practice and performance.
CONS
- • Composite fingerboard lacks the warmth and character of a traditional wood fretboard.
- • Single pickup limits tonal versatility; a second pickup would be a significant upgrade.
- • Poplar body, while resonant, isn’t as tonally complex as mahogany or maple.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Poplar
Pickups
1 x Single-Coil
Strings
Likely generic steel strings (gauge unknown, likely around .010-.047)
Scale Length
530 mm
Tuning
Open G (common for lap steel, but adaptable)
Weight
Approximately 7.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
While possible, the Slider II’s fingerboard generally plays well. A professional setup might be beneficial for optimal playability, as with any new instrument.
It's a bit lower in output, lending itself to a more delicate, nuanced tone – less aggressive than a Strat pickup but still plenty usable.
Yes, the pickup is standard-sized and easily replaceable, offering a straightforward upgrade path to expand tonal possibilities.
