Harley Benton ST-70RW Deluxe Series
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Harley Benton
ST-70RW Deluxe Series
Product Info
Article Number:
350951
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
ST-70RW Deluxe Series
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$196.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Harley Benton ST-70RW Deluxe is a surprisingly capable instrument for the budget-conscious player. It nails the classic Strat vibe with its comfortable neck profile and decent pickups, making it a fantastic entry point or a reliable backup for gigging musicians. It's a solid choice for rock, blues, and indie styles.
Product Description
- Harley Benton ST-70 Rosewood Deluxe Series
- Electric Guitar
- Deluxe Series
- Body: Basswood
- Top: Imitation rosewood veneer
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fretboard: Amaranth
- Neck profile: C
- Fretboard radius: 305 mm
- Dot inlays
- 21 Medium Jumbo frets
- Scale length: 648 mm
- Nut width: 42 mm
- Matched headstock
- Pickups: 3 Roswell STA Alnico-5 Vintage ST-Style Single Coils
- 1 Volume and 2 tone controls
- 5-Way switch
- Chrome-plated hardware
- Wilkinson tremolo
- Ex-factory stringing: D'Addario .010 - .046 (Article no. #104555#)
- Colour: Natural High Gloss
PROS
- • Roswell pickups offer surprisingly authentic vintage-style clarity and bite.
- • Amaranth fretboard provides a smoother playing experience than rosewood.
- • Bolt-on neck construction yields a snappy, responsive feel.
- • Wilkinson tremolo provides reliable tuning stability for vibrato effects.
CONS
- • Basswood body lacks the resonance and sustain of mahogany or alder.
- • Imitation rosewood top is visually acceptable, but lacks genuine wood character.
- • Finish, while glossy, can be prone to minor imperfections common at this price point.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Basswood with Imitation Rosewood Veneer
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Amaranth
Pickups
Roswell STA Alnico-5 Single Coils
Scale Length
648 mm
Frets
21 Medium Jumbo
Bridge
Wilkinson Tremolo
Weight
Approximately 7.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 'C' shape is similar to a vintage Fender neck, slightly thinner, offering good comfort for most players, but lacks the exact feel of a higher-end Strat.
Yes, they're standard Strat-style single coils and easily replaceable with other pickups if you want to customize the sound.
The Wilkinson tremolo is a significant upgrade over cheaper alternatives and provides reasonably good tuning stability, but still requires occasional adjustments with aggressive use.
