Harley Benton ST-80FR MN Lime Sparkle
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Harley Benton
ST-80FR MN Lime Sparkle
Product Info
Article Number:
579894
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
ST-80FR MN Lime Sparkle
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$427.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Harley Benton ST-80FR is a seriously fun guitar for the money. The roasted maple neck and Tesla humbucker combo gives it a modern edge, while the Floyd Rose tremolo adds a ton of versatility. It's an excellent choice for players who want a shred-ready instrument with a cool look and a big sound, without breaking the bank.
Product Description
- Harley Benton ST-80FR MN Lime Sparkle
- Electric Guitar
- Body: American basswood
- Bolt-on neck: Roasted Canadian maple
- Fingerboard: Roasted Canadian maple
- Rounded fingerboard edge
- Dot fingerboard inlays and fluorescent side markings
- Neck profile: asymmetrical C - thickness at the 1st fret: 20.5 mm
- at the 22nd fret 23.5 mm
- Double action truss rod with adjustment wheel
- Ergonomically designed neck-body transition
- Compound fingerboard radius: 305 - 406 mm (12" - 16")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Nut width: 43 mm
- 22 Medium jumbo stainless steel frets with rounded edges
- Pickup: Tesla Plasma-X1b Alnico V Humbucker
- 1 Volume control
- Floyd Rose 1000 Tremolo
- Jinho J-02 tuners with 15: 1 gear ratio and HB logo
- Chrome hardware
- Strings: Elixir Coated .010 - .046
- Colour: Lime Sparkle high-gloss
PROS
- • Roasted maple neck offers excellent stability and a smooth feel.
- • Tesla Plasma-X1b delivers a surprisingly thick, high-output tone.
- • Floyd Rose 1000 tremolo provides wide-ranging dive bombs and tuning stability.
- • Lime Sparkle finish is visually striking and well-applied, a real head-turner.
CONS
- • Basswood body, while resonant, lacks the sustain of mahogany or ash.
- • Bolt-on neck construction can feel less integrated than set-neck designs.
- • Compound radius might not suit all players; a steeper radius is preferred by some.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
American Basswood
Neck Material
Roasted Canadian Maple
Fingerboard
Roasted Canadian Maple with Compound Radius (305-406mm)
Pickups
Tesla Plasma-X1b Alnico V Humbucker
Scale Length
648mm (25.5")
Frets
22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel
Bridge
Floyd Rose 1000 Tremolo
Weight
Approximately 3.8kg (8.4 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Plasma-X1b is a high-output humbucker, so it's significantly thicker and louder than a Fender single-coil, offering a more aggressive, modern tone.
The roasted maple neck has a satin finish, providing a fast and comfortable playing experience without excessive stickiness.
The Floyd Rose 1000 is generally reliable, but requires careful setup and string changes to maintain tuning stability under heavy tremolo use. It's a step above the very basic options.
