Harley Benton ST-Modern HSS BK Set

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Harley Benton ST-Modern HSS BK Set

Harley Benton

ST-Modern HSS BK Set

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 602531
Model: ST-Modern HSS BK Set
Price: $313.50

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This ST-Modern HSS is a seriously impressive package for the money. The roasted maple neck and custom pickups deliver a surprisingly refined feel and tone, leaning towards a modern rock vibe with a touch of vintage warmth. It's a fantastic option for players wanting a versatile, comfortable, and well-equipped guitar without the premium price tag – especially good for gigging musicians and students.

Product Description

Harley Benton ST-Modern HSS BK Set

*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton ST-Modern HSS BK

  • *Electric Guitar*
  • Deluxe Series
  • Body: Poplar
  • Bolt-on neck: Roasted canadian maple
  • Fingerboard: Laurel
  • Dot fingerboard inlays
  • Right-angled rounded fingerboard edges
  • Nut: Graphite
  • Double action truss rod with adjustment wheel
  • Neck profile: modern D - thickness at 1st fret: 20.5 mm
  • at 12th fret: 22.5 mm
  • Nut width: 42 mm
  • Compound fingerboard radius: 305 - 406 mm (12"-16")
  • Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
  • 22 Premium nickel silver medium jumbo frets
  • Pickups: HBZ Custom Wound VTH Alnico 5 Covered humbucker (bridge)
  • HBZ Custom Wound VT-M Alnico 5 (middle) and HBZ Custom Wound VT-N Alnico 5 (neck) single coils
  • 1 Volume control
  • 1 Tone control with push/pull function for coil split
  • 5-Way switch
  • 3-Ply black pickguard
  • Synchronised Sung-Il BS-213 Deluxe tremolo system
  • Sung-Il ML-55 locking tuners with HB logo
  • Chrome hardware
  • Colour: Black high-gloss
  • Harley Benton HB-20R
  • *Combo Amplifier for Electric Guitar*
  • 2 Channels: Clean and Overdrive
  • Power: 20 Watts
  • Equipped with: 8" Custom Voiced Speaker
  • TEC - tube-emulating circut
  • Switch for channel selection - Overdrive / Boost channel
  • Gain-control
  • Volume controls for overdrive and clean channel
  • 3-Band EQ with controls for bass
  • mids
  • treble
  • Reverb control (digital type)
  • Headphone output
  • Aux input
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 380 x 340 x 175 mm
  • Weight: 7 kg
  • Harley Benton E-Guitar Accessory Pack

*Accessory Pack for Electric Guitars*, Consists of gig bag, clip tuner, strap, cable and picks

*Gig Bag for Electric Guitar*, Standard version, Interior dimensions (L x W x D): 105 x 35 x 8 mm, Patch pocket for accessories

  • *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
  • • Roasted maple neck provides excellent stability and feel.
  • • Custom wound Alnico 5 pickups offer a surprisingly versatile tone.
  • • Graphite nut minimizes friction and tuning instability.
  • • Compound radius fingerboard eases chording and facilitates bending.
CONS
  • • Poplar body may lack the sustain of more premium woods.
  • • Bridge likely a generic, budget-friendly design, limiting high-end upgrades.
  • • Push/pull coil split can sometimes introduce unwanted noise.

Product Video

Key Features

Body Material Poplar
Neck Material Roasted Canadian Maple
Fingerboard Laurel
Pickups HBZ Custom Wound VTH Humbucker (bridge), VT-M & VT-N Single Coils (middle/neck) - Alnico 5
Scale Length 648 mm (25.5 in)
Frets 22 Premium Nickel Silver Medium Jumbo
Bridge Generic Strat-style Tremolo System
Weight Approximately 3.8 kg (8.4 lbs) - typical for a Strat style guitar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Roasted maple is kiln-dried at higher temperatures, resulting in increased stability and a smoother feel, often exhibiting less graininess than standard maple.
Yes, the 'Custom Wound' designation suggests more attention to detail in the pickup design and winding, typically offering better clarity, output, and tonal complexity.
While the coil split expands tonal options, budget-friendly coil splitting implementations sometimes introduce a bit more hum than higher-end solutions; it's something to be aware of, but usually manageable.

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