Harley Benton ST-20 SB Standard Series
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Harley Benton
ST-20 SB Standard Series
Product Info
Article Number:
153578
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
ST-20 SB Standard Series
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$97.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This ST-20 SB is a seriously impressive entry-level guitar. It’s a fantastic option for beginners or players on a tight budget who want a Strat-style instrument with a playable neck and decent feel. It's a great platform to customize and improve upon later, too.
Product Description
- Harley Benton ST-20 SB Standard Series
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Basswood
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Laurel
- Neck profile: Modern C
- Fingerboard radius: 305 mm
- Fingerboard inlays: Dot
- Frets: 22
- Scale: 648 mm
- Nut width: 42 mm
- Double-action truss rod
- Pickups: Three ST-style single-coils
- One volume and two tone controls
- 5-way switch
- Hardware: Chrome
- Synchronized tremolo system
- Die-case machine heads
- Factory strings: .010 - .046
- Colour: 3-Tone Sunburst
- high-gloss
- Suitable cases: Art. #122213#
- Art. #136377# (both not included)
PROS
- • Basswood body offers surprisingly balanced, warm tone for the price.
- • Modern C neck profile is comfortable and fast for most players.
- • Laurel fingerboard provides a slightly softer feel than rosewood.
- • Synchronized tremolo allows for subtle vibrato and dive bombs.
CONS
- • Stock pickups are serviceable, but lack high-end clarity and character.
- • Basswood body can feel a little 'soft' and prone to dings.
- • Hardware, while functional, is basic and may benefit from upgrades.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Basswood
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Laurel
Pickups
ST-style Single-Coils
Scale Length
648 mm
Frets
22
Bridge
Synchronized Tremolo System
Weight
Approximately 7.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Modern C is generally a bit thinner and flatter than a vintage Fender neck, offering a more modern feel and potentially easier playability, especially for those with smaller hands.
The tremolo is basic and can be a bit floaty; tuning stability will depend on setup and string gauge, but it’s not as rock-solid as higher-end systems.
The .010-.046 strings are perfectly adequate to get started, but most players will find a higher-quality set improves the overall tone and feel significantly.
