Harley Benton ST-Modern MN HSS OW
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Harley Benton
ST-Modern MN HSS OW
Product Info
Article Number:
573386
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
ST-Modern MN HSS OW
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$196.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This ST-Modern MN HSS is a seriously impressive value. The roasted maple neck and custom pickups give it a modern feel and surprisingly versatile tone, capable of everything from bluesy cleans to high-gain rock. It's perfect for players looking for a quality instrument without a premium price tag, especially those wanting a HSS configuration with coil-splitting.
Product Description
- Harley Benton ST-Modern MN HSS OW
- Electric Guitar
- Deluxe Series
- Body: Poplar
- Bolt-on neck: Roasted canadian maple
- Fingerboard: Canadian maple
- Dot fingerboard inalys
- 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 machine heads with HB logo
- Chrome hardware
- Colour: Olympic White high-gloss
PROS
- • Roasted maple neck offers excellent stability and feel.
- • HBZ pickups deliver surprisingly articulate and powerful tones.
- • Graphite nut minimizes tuning instability and string wear.
- • Modern D neck profile and compound radius improve playability.
CONS
- • Poplar body can feel a little 'soft' compared to alder or ash.
- • Sung-Il bridge, while functional, might benefit from a premium upgrade later.
- • Coil-split tone isn't as nuanced as higher-end guitars.
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 & VT-N Single Coils
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5 in)
Frets
22 Premium Nickel Silver Medium Jumbo
Bridge
Synchronised Sung-Il BS-213 Deluxe
Weight
Approximately 3.8 kg (8.4 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Roasted maple is kiln-dried, making it more stable against humidity changes and offering a smoother, more resonant feel under the fingers compared to standard maple.
They’re surprisingly versatile – they have a good amount of output for rock and metal, but also retain clarity for cleaner styles thanks to the Alnico 5 magnets and custom winding.
The compound radius (12in-16in) is flatter for easier bends higher up the neck while maintaining comfort for chords down low, improving overall playability.
