Harley Benton ST-Modern Plus MN HSS SP
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Harley Benton
ST-Modern Plus MN HSS SP
Product Info
Article Number:
565663
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
ST-Modern Plus MN HSS SP
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$438.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This ST-Modern Plus is a serious contender for players wanting a modern take on the classic Strat. The roasted maple neck and Tesla pickups offer a surprisingly refined and versatile voice, perfect for rock, blues, and even some heavier styles. It's a fantastic value proposition for those looking for quality and playability without premium-priced investment.
Product Description
- Harley Benton ST-Modern Plus MN HSS SP
- Electric Guitar
- Body: American alder
- Bolt-on neck: Roasted flamed Canadian maple
- Fingerboard: Canadian maple
- Dot fingerboard inlays
- Fluorescent side dots
- Right-angled rounded fingerboard edges
- Ergonomically designed neck-body transition
- Compound fingerboard radius: 305 - 406 mm (12"-16")
- Scale length: 648 mm (25.50")
- Nut width: 42 mm (1.65")
- Graphite nut
- 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) and 2 Tesla TV-S1M Alnico 5 single coils (middle and 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
- Chrome hardware
- Staggered machine heads
- Factory strings: Elixir Coated 010-046 (tuned to E A D G B E standard)
- Colour: Shell Pink
- gloss
PROS
- • Roasted maple neck provides exceptional stability and feel.
- • Tesla pickups deliver a surprisingly articulate and powerful tone.
- • Compound radius fingerboard enhances playability across the fretboard.
- • Alder body offers a balanced resonance and comfortable weight.
CONS
- • Finish quality might exhibit minor inconsistencies typical of this price range.
- • Bridge may benefit from a higher-quality aftermarket upgrade for sustain.
- • Coil splitting sounds a bit thin; lacks vintage Strat character.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
American alder
Neck Material
Roasted flamed Canadian maple
Fingerboard
Canadian maple with dot inlays
Pickups
1 Tesla VR-Nitro Humbucker, 2 Tesla TV-S1M Single Coils
Scale Length
648 mm (25.50 in)
Frets
22 medium jumbo stainless steel
Bridge
Vintage-style tremolo bridge (likely Jescar-compatible)
Weight
Approximately 3.8 kg (8.4 lbs) – typical for an alder body
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Frequently Asked Questions
Roasted maple is significantly more stable than standard maple, resisting warping and offering a smoother, more consistent feel under the fingers, particularly in varying humidity.
Absolutely; the Tesla pickups are a noticeable step up, delivering better clarity, articulation, and a more dynamic response compared to the basic stock pickups.
The tremolo is functional, but its build quality is commensurate with the price point; many players choose to upgrade it for improved tuning stability and a more refined feel.
