Harley Benton ST-Junior HSS SBK
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Harley Benton
ST-Junior HSS SBK
Product Info
Article Number:
554119
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
ST-Junior HSS SBK
Category:
Shortscale Guitars
Price:
$108.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This ST-Junior HSS is a surprisingly capable little axe. The short scale makes it a breeze to play, and the HSS pickup setup gives you a good range of tones – from clean single-coil sparkle to a warm, overdriven humbucker growl. It's a fantastic entry point for beginners or a fun, portable option for more experienced players.
Product Description
- Harley Benton ST-Junior HSS SBK
- Electric Guitar
- Total length: 81 cm
- Body: Poplar
- Neck: Bolt-on maple
- Fingerboard: Roseacer
- Dot fingerboard inlays
- Scale: 492 mm (short scale)
- Fingerboard radius: 350 mm
- Nut width: 42 mm
- 21 Frets
- Pickups: 1 humbucker (bridge) and 2 single coils (middle and neck)
- Volume and tone controls
- 5-Way switch
- Double-action truss rod
- String guide through the body
- Die-cast machine heads
- Black hardware
- Factory strings: .009 - .042
- Tuning: A-D-G-C-E-A
- Colour: Satin Black
- Suitable gig bag: Art. #207779# (not included)
PROS
- • Short scale offers easy playability, especially for smaller hands.
- • HSS pickup configuration provides tonal versatility, from bright to chunky.
- • Bolt-on maple neck provides a snappy, responsive feel.
- • Poplar body delivers a balanced, resonant tone with decent sustain.
CONS
- • Factory strings are thin and will likely need upgrading immediately.
- • Hardware, while functional, feels budget-oriented and may require future replacement.
- • Roseacer fingerboard can be prone to dryness and may need occasional oiling.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Poplar
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Roseacer
Pickups
Humbucker (bridge), Single Coils (middle & neck)
Scale Length
492 mm (Short Scale)
Frets
21
Bridge
Die-cast tremolo system (likely a Wilkinson-style copy)
Weight
Approximately 3.8 kg (8.3 lbs) - typical for a short scale guitar
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Frequently Asked Questions
The shorter scale reduces string tension, making it easier to fret and bend notes, but slightly alters the tone – generally a rounder, warmer sound with less 'zing.'
It's a budget tremolo, so extreme use can lead to tuning instability. Light use for subtle vibrato is fine, but heavy dives are not recommended without a setup.
A clean amp with a bit of edge will showcase its versatility, but it also thrives with a slightly driven amp for classic rock and blues tones.
