Harley Benton ST-20HSS SBK Standard Series
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Harley Benton
ST-20HSS SBK Standard Series
Product Info
Article Number:
449491
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
ST-20HSS SBK Standard Series
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$122.10
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This ST-20HSS is a seriously impressive offering for the price. It’s a great starter guitar for players wanting a HSS configuration and a modern neck feel, or a reliable backup for seasoned players. The build quality is surprisingly good, and it’s ready to gig after a basic setup.
Product Description
- Harley Benton ST-20HSS SBK Standard Series
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Poplar
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Laurel
- Dot fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: Modern "C"
- Scale: 648 mm
- Fingerboard radius: 305 mm
- Nut width: 42 mm
- 22 frets
- Pickups: 1 humbucker (bridge) and 2 single coils (middle and neck)
- 1 Volume and 2 tone controls
- 5-Way pickup selector switch
- Double action truss rod
- SynchronisedtTremolo
- DieCast machine heads
- Black hardware
- Strings: .009 - .042
- Colour: Black matt
PROS
- • Poplar body provides a surprisingly resonant and balanced tone.
- • Modern 'inCin' neck profile offers comfortable, fast playability.
- • HSS pickup configuration delivers versatility from crunchy rhythm to clean leads.
- • Die-cast tuners provide stable tuning and reliable performance.
CONS
- • The poplar body, while resonant, lacks the sustain of mahogany or alder.
- • Synchronised tremolo can be finicky and requires setup to avoid tuning issues.
- • Laurel fretboard may not offer the same smooth feel as rosewood or ebony.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Poplar
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Laurel
Pickups
1 Humbucker (bridge), 2 Single Coils (middle/neck)
Scale Length
648 mm
Frets
22
Bridge
Synchronised Tremolo
Weight
Approximately 3.8 kg (8.4 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s a serviceable humbucker – not a boutique-level tone, but it delivers a decent amount of crunch and warmth, suitable for rock and blues.
The 'inCin' profile is designed to be modern and slim, which generally suits a wider range of hand sizes, but it's on the thinner side.
You'll likely want to check the neck relief, intonation, and potentially adjust the tremolo spring claw for optimal playability.
