Harley Benton TE-90QM Trans Red
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Harley Benton
TE-90QM Trans Red
Product Info
Article Number:
339360
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
TE-90QM Trans Red
Category:
T Style Guitars
Price:
$218.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This TE-90QM is a serious contender for anyone craving a classic T-style vibe without the premium price tag. The Roswell pickups genuinely surprise with their warmth and clarity, and the overall build is surprisingly solid for a budget-friendly instrument. It's an excellent choice for blues, rock, and garage players looking for a raw, vintage tone.
Product Description
- Harley Benton TE-90QM Trans Red
- Electric Guitar
- Chambered body: Nyatoh
- Top: Quilted maple
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Amaranth
- Fingerboard inlays: Abalone dots
- Ivory coloured body binding
- Nut: Bonoid
- 22 Frets
- Scale: 648 mm
- Nut width: 42 mm
- Fingerboard radius: 350 mm
- Pickup: 2 Roswell P90 S AlNiCo-5 vintage-style single coils
- 3-Way switch
- Controls: Master volume
- master tone
- DLX chrome hardware
- Hard tail bridge
- DLX die-cast machine heads
- Original strings: .010 - .046
- Colour: Transparent Red
- high-gloss
PROS
- • Roswell P90s deliver a thick, articulate vintage tone, surprisingly good for the price.
- • Nyatoh/Quilted Maple chambered body offers a lighter feel than solid bodies.
- • Amaranth fingerboard provides a smooth, fast playing experience with a slight snap.
- • DLX die-cast tuners ensure stable tuning and reliable performance.
CONS
- • Bolt-on neck construction lacks the sustain and complexity of a set-neck.
- • Master tone control can be a little muddy, limiting tonal shaping options.
- • Hardtail bridge isn't ideal for tremolo or more complex playing styles.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Chambered Nyatoh with Quilted Maple Top
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Amaranth
Pickups
2 Roswell P90 S AlNiCo-5 Single Coils
Scale Length
648 mm
Frets
22
Bridge
Hardtail
Weight
Approximately 7.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a bit more modern, slightly flatter than a vintage Fender neck, making it easier for faster playing but still comfortable.
They are a synthetic imitation abalone, a cost-saving measure, but still visually appealing and well-executed.
Yes, it shaves off a noticeable amount of weight, making it more comfortable to play for extended periods, generally around 7.5 lbs.
