Harley Benton ST-Modern MN HSS LH SP
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Harley Benton
ST-Modern MN HSS LH SP
Product Info
Article Number:
573384
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
ST-Modern MN HSS LH SP
Category:
Lefthanded Guitars
Price:
$196.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This lefty ST-Modern is a seriously impressive package for the price. The roasted maple neck and custom pickups give it a modern vibe with surprising clarity and a punchy, versatile sound. It's an excellent choice for gigging musicians or students looking for a reliable and well-playing guitar without the premium cost.
Product Description
- Harley Benton ST-Modern MN HSS LH SP
- Electric Guitar
- Left-handed model
- Deluxe Series
- Body: Poplar
- Bolt-on neck: Roasted canadian maple
- Fingerboard: Canadian maple
- Dot fingerboard inalys
- Right-angled rounded fingerboard edges
- Compound fingerboard radius: 305 - 406 mm (12" - 16")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Nut width: 42 mm
- Double action truss rod with adjustment wheel
- Neck profile: modern D - thickness at 1st fret: 20.5 mm
- at 12th fret: 22.5 mm
- Graphite nut
- 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 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 tuners with HB logo
- Chrome hardware
- Colour: Shell Pink
- high-gloss
PROS
- • Roasted maple neck provides excellent stability and a smooth playing feel.
- • HBZ Custom Wound pickups deliver a surprisingly articulate and versatile tone.
- • Compound fingerboard radius improves playability, especially for bending.
- • Graphite nut resists wear and improves tuning stability compared to standard plastic.
CONS
- • Poplar body might lack the resonance of more premium tonewoods.
- • Budget-friendly hardware may show wear faster than higher-end components.
- • The push/pull coil split can introduce a slight hum depending on the environment.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Poplar
Neck Material
Roasted Canadian Maple
Fingerboard
Canadian Maple with Dot Inlays
Pickups
HBZ Custom Wound VTH Humbucker (Bridge), VT-M Single Coil (Middle), VT-N Single Coil (Neck)
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5 in)
Frets
22 Premium Nickel Silver Medium Jumbo
Bridge
Synchronized Tremolo System (likely Thallhard style)
Weight
Approximately 3.8 kg (8.4 lbs) – typical for a modern Strat-style
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Frequently Asked Questions
Roasted maple is more stable and resists warping, leading to better sustain and a slightly brighter, more articulate tone compared to standard maple.
They punch above their weight class, offering a surprisingly good balance of clarity, warmth, and output – very usable for a wide range of genres.
It’s a functional tremolo, but it's not a high-end floating trem – expect some tuning instability with extreme use and consider upgrading the springs for better performance.
