Harley Benton ST-LH DIY-KIT

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Harley Benton ST-LH DIY-KIT

Harley Benton

ST-LH DIY-KIT

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 542096
Model: ST-LH DIY-KIT
Price: $97.90

* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.

This Harley Benton DIY kit is a fantastic entry point for left-handed players eager to learn guitar construction. The build quality of the components is surprisingly good for the price, and the resulting ST-style guitar delivers a bright, jangly tone perfect for classic rock and indie styles. It's ideal for hobbyists, students, or anyone wanting a unique, personalized instrument.

Product Description

  • Harley Benton ST-LH DIY-KIT
  • ST-Style Electric Guitar Kit
  • Left-handed model
  • Complete DIY (do-it-yourself) kit
  • Body: Rengas (wood colour may vary)
  • Neck: Bolt-on maple
  • Fingerboard: Amaranth
  • Dot fingerboard inlays
  • Double action truss rod
  • Neck profile: C
  • Nut width: 42 mm
  • Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12")
  • Scale: 648 mm
  • 22 Frets
  • Pickups: 3 ceramic single coils
  • 1 Volume and 2 tone controls
  • 5-Way switch
  • Tremolo
  • Die-cast machine heads
  • Chrome hardware
  • Strings: .010 - .046
  • Colour: Natural

*Note*: a certain degree of craftsmanship is a requirement for successful assembly, as is initial experience with lacquer work.

*Note:* The body and neck are finished with a wood sealant (this allows the surface to be sprayed with varnish, but the surface may need to be sanded if a wood stain is used).

PROS
  • • Rengas body offers a unique, resonant tone with a natural warmth.
  • • Bolt-on maple neck provides a snappy feel and easy playability.
  • • Amaranth fingerboard is durable and offers a smooth playing surface.
  • • Complete kit allows for a rewarding, hands-on building experience.
CONS
  • • Requires woodworking skills and finishing knowledge for proper assembly.
  • • Ceramic pickups offer a bright, slightly harsh tone; limited tonal versatility.
  • • Rengas wood coloration can vary significantly, impacting aesthetics.

Product Video

Key Features

Body Material Rengas
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Amaranth
Pickups 3 x Ceramic Single-Coil
Scale Length 648 mm
Frets 22
Bridge Tremolo
Weight Approximately 3.8 kg (8.3 lbs)

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Frequently Asked Questions

You'll need basic sanding, gluing, and potentially some minor routing skills. Familiarity with finishing techniques is crucial for a professional-looking result.
A nitrocellulose lacquer is recommended for a classic look and feel, but a polyurethane finish will also work. Light sanding of the sealant is likely needed for optimal adhesion.
The DIY kit’s neck profile will be consistent, but the overall tone will be influenced by your finishing choices and any modifications you make during assembly; expect a slightly more raw and direct sound.

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