Harley Benton ST-20HSS LH SBK w/Bag

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Harley Benton ST-20HSS LH SBK w/Bag

Harley Benton

ST-20HSS LH SBK w/Bag

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 537979
Model: ST-20HSS LH SBK w/Bag
Price: $141.90

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This lefty Harley Benton ST-20HSS is a solid starting point for aspiring guitarists or those needing a reliable backup. The HSS pickup configuration gives you a surprisingly wide range of tones, and the modern neck profile makes it easy to play. It’s a fantastic value, especially for players who want a Strat-style guitar without the premium price tag.

Product Description

Harley Benton ST-20HSS LH SBK w/Bag

*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton ST-20HSS LH SBK

  • *Electric Guitar*
  • Left-handed model
  • Body: Basswood
  • Bolt-on neck: Maple
  • Fingerboard: Laurel
  • Dot finegrboard inlays
  • Neck profile: Modern C
  • Fingerboard radius: 350 mm
  • Scale: 648 mm
  • Nut width: 42 mm
  • Frets: 22
  • Pickups: One humbucker (bridge) and two single coils (middle and neck)
  • One volume and two tone controls
  • 5-way switch
  • Double action truss rod
  • Synchronised tremolo
  • Die-cast machine heads
  • Black hardware
  • Strings: .010 - .046
  • Colour: Black
  • matt
  • Thomann E-Guitar Gigbag BK
  • *Nylon Gig Bag for Electric Guitar*
  • Made of high quality materials
  • 20 mm foam padding
  • Internal dimensions (L x W x D): approx. 105 x 35 x 8 cm
  • Floor protection on the underside
  • Rucksack straps
  • Sheet music pocket
  • Front pocket 1: approx. 37 x 24 x 5 cm
  • Front pocket 2: approx. 33 x 11 x 5 cm
  • Colour: Black
PROS
  • • Basswood body offers a surprisingly resonant and balanced tone.
  • • Modern C neck profile provides comfortable playability for various hand sizes.
  • • HSS pickup configuration delivers versatility from crunchy rhythm to brighter leads.
  • • Die-cast tuners ensure stable tuning, a welcome feature at this price point.
CONS
  • • Basswood, while resonant, lacks the sustain of mahogany or alder.
  • • Bolt-on neck construction can slightly diminish the overall sustain and vintage feel.
  • • Synchronized tremolo system may require setup to prevent tuning instability.

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Key Features

Body Material Basswood
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Laurel
Pickups Humbucker (Bridge), Single Coils (Middle & Neck)
Scale Length 648 mm
Frets 22
Bridge Synchronized Tremolo
Weight 3.8 kg (approximate, based on similar models)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The fretwork is generally decent for the price, but some minor buzzing or imperfections are common. A professional setup and fret leveling is often a worthwhile investment to maximize playability.
The tremolo is functional but basic; it's a budget-friendly unit. If you're a heavy tremolo user, upgrading is recommended to improve stability and performance.
Basswood offers a more balanced tone with less inherent character than alder. It's a great canvas for pickups and allows for more tonal flexibility, but lacks some of the focused sustain of alder.

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