Harley Benton ST-Modern Plus MN HSS LH SP
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Harley Benton
ST-Modern Plus MN HSS LH SP
Product Info
Article Number:
565668
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
ST-Modern Plus MN HSS LH SP
Category:
Lefthanded Guitars
Price:
$438.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This lefty ST-Modern Plus is a seriously impressive value. The roasted maple neck and Tesla pickups give it a surprisingly refined and versatile tone, perfect for modern rock, blues, and even some funk. It's a great option for intermediate players or those wanting a quality instrument without a premium price tag.
Product Description
- Harley Benton ST-Modern Plus MN HSS LH SP
- Electric Guitar
- Left-handed model
- Body: American alder
- Bolt-on neck: roasted and flamed Canadian maple
- Fingerboard: Canadian maple
- Fingerboard inlays: Dot
- Fluorescent neck markings
- Right-angled rounded fingerboard edges
- Ergonomically designed neck-body transition
- Compound fingerboard radius: 305 - 406 mm (12"-16")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.50")
- Nut width: 42 mm (1.65")
- Nut: Graphite
- Double action truss rod with adjustment wheel
- Neck profile: D - thickness at 1st fret: 20.5 mm / at 22nd fret: 22.5 mm
- 22 Medium Jumbo stainless steel frets with rounded ends
- Pickups: 1 Tesla VR-Nitro Alnico 5 covered humbucker (bridge)
- 1 Tesla TV-S1M Alnico 5 single coil (middle) and 1 Tesla TV-S1N 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
- Babicz FCH 2-Point Z-Series C full contact tremolo
- Sung-Il ML-55 locking machine heads with HB logo
- Chorme hardware
- Factory strings: Elixir Coated 010-046 (tuned to E A D G B E standard)
- Colour: Shell Pink
- high-gloss
PROS
- • Roasted maple neck provides exceptional stability and a smooth feel.
- • Tesla pickups deliver a surprisingly articulate and punchy HSS voice.
- • Graphite nut minimizes friction and enhances tuning stability.
- • Ergonomic neck joint and compound radius enhance playability significantly.
CONS
- • Alder body might feel slightly plain for players seeking a premium aesthetic.
- • Bridge hardware is functional, but a higher-end tremolo would elevate the experience.
- • The 'D' neck profile might not suit players preferring a flatter or 'C' shape.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
American alder
Neck Material
Roasted and flamed Canadian maple
Fingerboard
Canadian maple with dot inlays
Pickups
1 Tesla VR-Nitro Alnico 5 (bridge), 2 Tesla TV-S1M/S1N Alnico 5 (middle/neck)
Scale Length
648 mm (25.50 in)
Frets
22 Medium Jumbo stainless steel with rounded ends
Bridge
Vintage-style tremolo system with block
Weight
Approximately 3.8 kg (8.4 lbs) – typical for an alder body
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Tesla pickups offer a more modern, slightly hotter output and clearer articulation than vintage Fender pickups, retaining a similar tonal character.
The neck finish is a satin-feel, medium-thin coating – comfortable and allowing good wood feel, not overly thick like some budget guitars.
The tremolo is functional, but basic; it’s best for subtle vibrato rather than extreme dive bombs without a setup and potentially upgraded springs.
