Harley Benton ST-JAMster MDS
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Harley Benton
ST-JAMster MDS
Product Info
Article Number:
597754
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
ST-JAMster MDS
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$141.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Harley Benton ST-JAMster MDS is a fantastic entry point for beginners or anyone needing a portable, self-contained practice guitar. The built-in effects and recording options are a real bonus for casual players and those wanting to experiment without extra gear. It's a remarkably capable instrument given its budget-friendly price tag.
Product Description
- Harley Benton ST-JAMster MDS
- Electric Guitar with Five Integrated Sound and Effect Modes
- Body: Poplar
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Roseacer
- Fingerboard inlays: Dots
- Neck profile: Modern C
- Fingerboard radius: 305 mm
- Scale: 648 mm
- Nut width: 42 mm
- 22 Frets
- Double action truss rod
- Pickup: HSS-configuration
- Master volume control
- Master tone control (controls the effect level in active mode)
- Master Sound Selector (Clean
- Clean/Reverb
- Overdrive
- Distortion
- Distortion/Delay)
- Switch for active / passive mode
- 5-Way switch
- Standard output socket: 6.35 mm
- Headphone output: stereo mini jack 3.5 mm
- Audio recording output: stereo mini jack 3.5 mm
- LED display for battery level and effect level
- Powered by 3 AA batteries (not included)
- Operating time: approx. 10 hours
- Synchronised tremolo system
- Die-cast machine heads
- Black hardware
- Strings: .009 - .042
- Colour: Metallic Deep Silver
PROS
- • Poplar body provides a surprisingly resonant and balanced tonal foundation.
- • HSS pickup configuration offers versatility – from clean chime to crunchy overdrive.
- • Integrated effects and recording outputs are genuinely useful for practice and casual jamming.
- • Modern C neck profile and 305mm radius offer comfortable playability for various hand sizes.
CONS
- • Bolt-on neck construction lacks the sustain and complexity of a set-neck design.
- • Roseacer fingerboard might feel slightly less refined compared to ebony or maple options.
- • Battery dependency limits extended playing time and adds a maintenance consideration.
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Key Features
Body Material
Poplar
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Roseacer
Pickups
HSS (Hum/Single/Hum) configuration - likely generic ceramic magnets
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5 inches)
Frets
22, likely nickel-silver
Bridge
Standard Strat-style tremolo bridge – likely die-cast
Weight
Approximately 3.8 kg (8.4 lbs) – typical for a Strat-style guitar
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Frequently Asked Questions
The reverb is a basic, spring-style emulation – it's decent for practice, but not a substitute for a dedicated reverb pedal for live use.
Yes, you can absolutely use external pedals through the standard output jack. The internal effects are essentially an added bonus – they don't interfere with using external gear.
Expect some tuning instability, particularly if you use the tremolo extensively; a proper setup and potentially locking tuners would improve this significantly.
