Harley Benton ST-70 Black Paisley
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Harley Benton
ST-70 Black Paisley
Product Info
Article Number:
374860
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
ST-70 Black Paisley
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$196.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This ST-70 is a seriously impressive package for the money. The Roswell pickups are a real highlight, nailing that classic Fender vibe, and the Wilkinson trem adds a nice touch. It’s perfect for players wanting a versatile, vintage-inspired instrument without the premium price tag, especially those into blues, rock, and lighter genres.
Product Description
- Harley Benton ST-70 Black Paisley
- Electric Guitar
- Deluxe Series
- Body: Basswood
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fretboard: Amaranth
- Neck profile: C
- Fretboard radius: 350 mm
- Fretboard inlays: Dots
- 21 Medium jumbo frets
- Scale: 648 mm
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Pickup: 2 Roswell STA Alnico-5 vintage ST-Style single coils and 1 Roswell HAF Alnico-5 humbucker
- 2 Tone controls and 1 volume control with volume push/pull function coil split
- 5-Way toggle switch
- Hardware: Chrome
- Wilkinson tremolo
- Stringing: D'Addario EXL110 .010 - .046 (article no. #104555#)
- Colour: Black Paisley
PROS
- • Basswood body provides a surprisingly resonant and balanced tone.
- • Roswell STA pickups deliver authentic vintage ST-style clarity and bite.
- • Wilkinson tremolo offers smooth, reliable vibrato functionality.
- • Bolt-on neck with a comfortable C profile suits a wide range of playing styles.
CONS
- • Basswood, while resonant, can lack the sustain of mahogany or alder.
- • The paisley finish, while visually striking, might not appeal to everyone’s taste.
- • Humbucker in the bridge can sound a bit muddy when heavily distorted.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Basswood
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Amaranth
Pickups
Roswell STA Alnico-5 single coils & Roswell HAF Alnico-5 humbucker
Scale Length
648 mm
Frets
21 Medium jumbo
Bridge
Wilkinson tremolo
Weight
Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Wilkinson trem is generally reliable, but be aware that aggressive whammy dives can cause slight tuning instability – typical for a tremolo at this price point.
The C profile is a fairly standard shape, but the 43mm nut width might feel a little narrower for those with very large hands; it's still manageable though.
The coil-split humbucker provides a brighter, more single-coil-like tone, but it lacks some of the output and character of the Roswell STA pickups.
