Harley Benton ST-Junior HSS SBK Bundle

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Harley Benton ST-Junior HSS SBK Bundle

Harley Benton

ST-Junior HSS SBK Bundle

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 583387
Model: ST-Junior HSS SBK Bundle
Price: $137.50

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This Harley Benton ST-Junior HSS is a fantastic entry point for beginners or players wanting a short-scale option. The HSS pickup configuration makes it surprisingly versatile, covering blues, rock, and even some lighter genres. It's a great way to get a playable, decent-sounding guitar without a huge investment.

Product Description

Harley Benton ST-Junior HSS SBK Bundle

*Bundle offer comprising*, 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)
  • Harley Benton Junior E-Guitar Accessory Pack

*Accessory Pack for Junior/Shortscale Electric Guitars*, Consists of gig bag, clip tuner, strap, cable and pick set

*Gigbag for junior/shortscale electric guitar*, With 5 mm padding, Made of weather-resistant materials, Adjustable shoulder straps, Carry handle, Aaccessory pocket with zipper

  • *Chromatic Clip Tuner*
  • Easy-to-read LC display
  • 360° Rotatable
  • Tuning range: A0 (27.50 Hz) - C8 (4186 Hz)
  • Calibration: A4 = 440Hz
  • Accuracy: ± 1 cent
  • Power supply CR2032 lithium battery (included in the scope of delivery)

*Guitar Strap*, Material: Nylon, Length adjustable up to 150 cm, With leather ends, Colour: Black

*Instrument Jack Cable*, Length: 3 m, Colour: Black

*Plectrum Mix*, Material: Nylon, 12 Pieces in mixed thicknesses and colours

PROS
  • • Solid poplar body provides surprisingly good resonance for the price.
  • • Bolt-on maple neck offers snappy response and easy playability.
  • • HSS pickup configuration delivers versatility from crunchy rock to clean tones.
  • • Die-cast tuners ensure stable tuning, a notable feature at this price point.
CONS
  • • Roseacer fingerboard can feel a bit 'slick' compared to ebony or maple.
  • • Short scale limits low-end extension and string tension for experienced players.
  • • Hardware, while functional, feels budget-oriented and may need upgrading.

Product Video

Key Features

Body Material Poplar
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Roseacer
Pickups Humbucker (bridge), Single Coils (middle & neck) - likely generic Chinese-made ceramic pickups
Scale Length 492 mm (Short Scale)
Frets 21
Bridge Die-cast, likely a generic hardtail style
Weight Approximately 7.5 lbs (3.4 kg) – estimated based on similar models

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Frequently Asked Questions

The shorter scale makes the frets closer together, easing chord shapes for beginners and offering a more comfortable feel for smaller hands, but it reduces string tension and can impact lower register clarity.
The pickups are functional and usable, offering a passable range of tones, but they are budget-grade and will likely be the first upgrade for players seeking more refined sounds or higher output.
While playable for most, the shorter scale and narrower nut width might feel cramped for players with very large hands, potentially impacting comfortable reach and string bending.

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