Harley Benton ST-Modern HSS SFG
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Harley Benton
ST-Modern HSS SFG
Product Info
Article Number:
573382
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
ST-Modern HSS SFG
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$196.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The ST-Modern HSS SFG is a seriously impressive offering for the price. The roasted maple neck and custom pickups make it surprisingly versatile, handling everything from bluesy cleans to crunchy rock tones. It's a fantastic option for players seeking a modern take on the classic Stratocaster formula without spending a fortune.
Product Description
- Harley Benton ST-Modern HSS SFG
- Electric Guitar
- Deluxe Series
- Body: Poplar
- Bolt-on neck: Roasted canadian maple
- Fingeboard: 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 with rounded ends
- 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 controls
- 1 Tone control with push/pull function for coil split
- 5-Way switch
- 3-Ply mint green pickguard
- Synchronised Sung-Il BS-213 Deluxe tremolo system
- Sung-Il ML-55 locking machine heads with HB logo
- Chrome hardware
- Colour: Seasfoam Green
- high-gloss
PROS
- • Roasted maple neck provides exceptional stability and feel.
- • Custom wound HBZ pickups deliver surprisingly articulate and powerful tones.
- • Graphite nut minimizes tuning instability and string friction.
- • Modern D neck profile and compound radius enhance playability across the fretboard.
CONS
- • Poplar body, while decent, lacks the resonance of alder or ash.
- • Sung-Il bridge, while functional, might benefit from a higher-end upgrade.
- • Mint green pickguard is a stylistic choice that may not appeal to everyone.
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)
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5 in)
Frets
22 Premium Nickel Silver Medium Jumbo
Bridge
Synchronised Sung-Il
Weight
Approximately 3.8 kg (8.4 lbs - estimated based on similar models)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Roasted maple is much more stable than standard maple, resisting warping and providing a smoother, more consistent feel. It also tends to have a brighter, more resonant tone.
Yes, the custom-wound HBZ pickups are a noticeable step up. They offer a more nuanced and dynamic response with a richer harmonic content than the standard offerings.
Absolutely. The 12-16in compound radius makes it easier to play fast runs near the nut while still offering comfortable chording up the neck.
