Harley Benton ST-Modern HSS LH LPB
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Harley Benton
ST-Modern HSS LH LPB
Product Info
Article Number:
573406
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
ST-Modern HSS LH LPB
Category:
Lefthanded Guitars
Price:
$196.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This left-handed Harley Benton ST-Modern HSS is a seriously impressive value. The roasted neck and custom pickups offer a surprisingly refined playing experience, making it ideal for gigging musicians or students looking for a versatile, modern platform without the premium price tag. It's a solid foundation for customizing or a great player right out of the box.
Product Description
- Harley Benton ST-Modern HSS LH LPB
- Electric Guitar
- Left-handed model
- Pro Series
- Body: Poplar
- Bolt-on neck: roasted and flamed Canadian maple
- Fingerboard: Laurel
- Dot fingerboard inalys
- Right-angled rounded fingerboard edges
- Compound fingerboard radius: 305 - 406 mm (12"-16")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.50")
- Nut width: 42 mm (1.65")
- Graphite nut
- Double action truss rod with adjustment wheel
- Neck profile: Smooth D
- 22 Premium Medium Jumbo nickel silver frets
- Pickups: HBZ Custom Wound VTH Alnico 5 Covered Humbucker (bridge)
- HBZ Custom Wound VT-M Alnico 5 Single Coil (middle) and HBZ Custom Wound VT-N Alnico 5 Single Coil (neck)
- 1 Volume control
- 1 Tone control with push/pull function for coil split
- 5-Way switch
- 3-Ply mint green pickguard
- Sung-Il BS-213 Synchronised Deluxe Tremolo System
- Sung-Il ML-55 locking machine heads with HB logo
- Chrome hardware
- Colour: Lake Placid Blue high gloss
PROS
- • Roasted maple neck provides excellent stability and a smooth playing feel.
- • HBZ Custom Wound pickups deliver surprisingly articulate and versatile tones.
- • Compound radius fingerboard eases chording and facilitates comfortable lead work.
- • Synchronized Tremolo allows for expressive vibrato without excessive tuning instability.
CONS
- • Poplar body may lack the sustain of more premium tonewoods like alder or ash.
- • Graphite nut, while stable, may require occasional lubrication for optimal string glide.
- • Finish quality, while decent, may exhibit minor imperfections typical of the price range.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Poplar
Neck Material
Roasted and flamed Canadian maple
Fingerboard
Laurel
Pickups
HBZ Custom Wound VTH Alnico 5 Humbucker (bridge), VT-M Alnico 5 (middle), VT-N Alnico 5 (neck)
Scale Length
648 mm (25.50 in)
Frets
22 Premium Medium Jumbo nickel silver
Bridge
Sung-Il BS-213 Synchronized Deluxe Tremolo System
Weight
Approximately 3.8 kg (8.4 lbs) – typical for a Strat-style guitar
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Frequently Asked Questions
The push/pull tone pot offers a nice, clear single-coil sound from the humbucker, useful for cleaner tones or funkier rhythms – it's not a full-on scooped sound, but a balanced, usable split.
The Synchronized Tremolo is better than many budget trems; however, expect some tuning instability with heavy dives and returns. Proper setup and potentially upgraded springs will improve stability.
The 'Smooth D' profile is a modern C-shape, generally feeling slightly flatter and thinner than a vintage-style Strat neck, providing a more comfortable feel for many players.
