Harley Benton TE-20MN BM Standard Series

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Harley Benton TE-20MN BM Standard Series

Harley Benton

TE-20MN BM Standard Series

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Product Info

Article Number: 461106
Model: TE-20MN BM Standard Series
Price: $97.90

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The Harley Benton TE-20MN BM is a fantastic entry point into the T-style world. It delivers a surprisingly authentic vintage tone with a comfortable neck, making it ideal for beginners or players looking for a budget-friendly workhorse. It’s a great option for rock, blues, and country players who want a classic vibe without the premium price tag.

Product Description

  • Harley Benton TE-20MN BM Standard Series
  • Electric Guitar
  • Body: Poplar
  • Bolt-on neck: Maple
  • Fingerboard: Maple
  • Dot fingerboard inlays
  • Neck profile: Modern C
  • Double action truss rod
  • Fingerboard radius: 350 mm
  • Scale: 648 mm
  • Nut width: 42 mm
  • 22 Frets
  • Pickups: 2 TE-style single coils
  • 1 Volume and 1 tone control
  • 3-Way switch
  • Chrome hardware
  • Die-cast machine heads
  • Factory strings: .009 - .042
  • Colour: Blue Metallic
  • high-gloss
PROS
  • • Poplar body offers surprisingly balanced tone for its price point.
  • • Modern C neck profile is comfortable and easy to play for most hand sizes.
  • • Die-cast tuners provide stable tuning, a welcome surprise at this price.
  • • TE-style single coils deliver a bright, twangy tone suitable for many genres.
CONS
  • • Hardware, while functional, feels a bit basic and might benefit from upgrades.
  • • Maple fingerboard can be a bit snappy; may not suit all playing styles.
  • • Bolt-on neck construction limits sustain compared to set-neck designs.

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Key Features

Body Material Poplar
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Maple
Pickups 2 TE-style Single Coil, 1 P90-style Single Coil
Scale Length 648 mm (25.5 in)
Frets 22
Bridge Die-cast Tele-style Bridge
Weight Approximately 3.8 kg (8.4 lbs)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The neck profile is similar to a modern Fender C, but slightly thinner and with a more pronounced feel. It’s generally easier to play, especially for those with smaller hands.
Like most single-coil pickups, they can exhibit some hum, especially at higher gain settings. However, the noise level is typical for this type of pickup and shouldn't be a major issue.
Absolutely. The guitar is built on a standard Telecaster platform, so aftermarket parts are readily available and straightforward to swap out if you desire improved performance or tone.

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