Harley Benton ST-Junior BK Standard Series
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Harley Benton
ST-Junior BK Standard Series
Product Info
Article Number:
172086
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
ST-Junior BK Standard Series
Category:
Shortscale Guitars
Price:
$82.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This ST-Junior is a seriously impressive package for the money. The short scale makes it incredibly comfortable, especially for younger players or those preferring a more compact instrument. It’s a great gateway guitar for rock, blues, and punk, delivering a raw, energetic vibe – don't expect boutique tones, but it’s a fantastic value for what it is.
Product Description
- Harley Benton ST-Junior BK Standard Series
- Short Scale Electric Guitar
- Body: Poplar
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Laurel
- Fingerboard radius: 350 mm
- Dot fingerboard inlays
- 21 frets
- Scale: 492 mm
- Nut width: 42 mm
- Double-action truss rod
- Pickups: 3 ST-Style single coils
- 5-way switch
- 1 Volume and 1 tone control
- Hardware: Chrome
- Die-cast machine heads
- Bridge with strings-thru-body
- Total length: 81 cm
- String gauges: 009 - 042
- Tuning: A-D-G-C-E-a
- Colour: Black high-gloss
PROS
- • Poplar body offers a surprisingly resonant and balanced tone.
- • Bolt-on maple neck provides a snappy, responsive feel ideal for beginners.
- • Die-cast tuners ensure stable tuning, a welcome feature at this price.
- • Strings-thru-body bridge enhances sustain and improves tuning stability.
CONS
- • Laurel fretboard can feel a bit 'slick' and might require seasoning.
- • ST-style single coils lack nuanced high-end clarity for complex styles.
- • Bolt-on construction limits the sustain compared to set-neck designs.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Poplar
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Laurel
Pickups
3 ST-Style Single Coil
Scale Length
492 mm
Frets
21
Bridge
String-thru-body bridge
Weight
Approximately 7.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The neck is noticeably thinner and has a slightly different shape – more akin to a '70s Fender feel, but less pronounced. It's generally considered easier to play for beginners.
Absolutely. The pickup routing is standard Strat-style, so drop-in replacements are readily available and straightforward to install.
Like most budget-friendly instruments, there can be slight variations. However, Harley Benton’s quality control has improved significantly, and most players receive a very playable and well-built guitar.
