Harley Benton TE-52 NA LH Vintage Series
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Harley Benton
TE-52 NA LH Vintage Series
Product Info
Article Number:
378950
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
TE-52 NA LH Vintage Series
Category:
Lefthanded Guitars
Price:
$174.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This lefty TE-52 NA is a seriously impressive value. The ash body and vintage-voiced Roswell pickups nail that classic Tele vibe, and the caramelized neck makes it a joy to play. It's perfect for beginners or experienced players looking for a reliable, affordable workhorse guitar.
Product Description
- Harley Benton TE-52 NA LH Vintage Series
- Electric Guitar
- Left-hand model
- Body: american ash
- Bolt-on neck: Vintage caramelised canadian maple with Roseacer Skunk Stripe
- Fretboard: Vintage caramelised canadian maple
- Neck profile: C
- Fretboard radius: 305 mm
- Dot inlays
- 21 Frets
- Scale length: 648 mm
- Nut width: 42 mm
- Pickups: 2 Roswell TEA Alnico-5 vintage TE-style single coils
- 1 x Volume and 1 x tone control
- 3-Way switch
- Deluxe chrome hardware
- Kluson style machine heads
- Strings: .010 - .046
- Colour: Natural high gloss
PROS
- • American ash body delivers a resonant, balanced tone with good sustain.
- • Roswell TEA pickups offer surprisingly authentic vintage single-coil character.
- • Kluson-style machine heads provide smooth, accurate tuning stability.
- • Caramelized maple neck and fretboard contribute to a comfortable, fast playing feel.
CONS
- • Bolt-on neck construction limits high-end sustain compared to set-neck designs.
- • Hardware, while functional, feels budget-oriented and may be a future upgrade point.
- • Natural finish can highlight minor blemishes or inconsistencies in the ash grain.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
American Ash
Neck Material
Caramelized Canadian Maple
Fingerboard
Caramelized Canadian Maple
Pickups
Roswell TEA Alnico-5 Vintage TE-Style Single Coils
Scale Length
648 mm
Frets
21
Bridge
Vintage-Style Tremolo (likely stamped steel)
Weight
Approximately 7.5 lbs (3.4 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Caramelization creates a smoother, glassier feel, reducing friction and making it easier to play, especially for faster passages.
They’re remarkably close, offering similar tonal characteristics—twangy cleans and gritty overdrive—though lacking the absolute nuance of truly vintage pickups.
It's a basic tremolo; expect some tuning instability with aggressive use. A proper setup and potentially a new block can improve stability.
