Harley Benton TE-LH KIT

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Harley Benton TE-LH KIT

Harley Benton

TE-LH KIT

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 542097
Model: TE-LH KIT
Price: $97.90

* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.

This Harley Benton kit is a fantastic entry point for left-handed players wanting a T-style guitar and a project. The build quality is surprisingly decent for the price, and it's a great way to learn about guitar construction. It's perfect for budding guitarists or tinkerers who want a fun, affordable, and customizable instrument.

Product Description

  • Harley Benton TE-LH KIT
  • T-Style Electric Guitar Kit
  • Left-handed model
  • Complete DIY kit
  • Body: Rengas (wood colour may vary)
  • Neck: Bolt-on maple
  • Fingerboard: Amaranth
  • Dot fingerboard inlays
  • Double action truss rod
  • Neck profile: C
  • Nut width: 42 mm
  • Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12")
  • Scale: 648 mm
  • 22 Frets
  • Truss rod
  • Pick up: 2 Single Coils
  • 1 x Volume and 1 x tone controls
  • 3-Way switch
  • Die-cast machine heads
  • Chrome hardware
  • Strings: .009 - .042
  • Colour: Natural

*Note*: A certain degree of technical skill is a prerequisite for successful assembly, as is some experience with painting work.

*Note:* The body and neck are finished with a wood sealant (this allows the surface to be sprayed with varnish, but the surface may need to be sanded if a wood stain is used).

PROS
  • • Rengas body offers a unique, resonant tone with a pleasing natural aesthetic.
  • • Bolt-on maple neck provides a snappy, responsive feel ideal for energetic playing.
  • • Amaranth fingerboard is durable and smooth, offering comfortable fretwork.
  • • Complete kit allows for a rewarding DIY experience and personalized customization.
CONS
  • • Assembly requires skill; not suitable for absolute beginners to guitar building.
  • • Single coil pickups deliver a bright tone, limiting versatility for heavier genres.
  • • Rengas wood color variation means the final finish can be unpredictable.

Product Video

Key Features

Body Material Rengas (likely a type of Poplar or similar)
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Amaranth
Pickups Two Alnico Single Coil pickups (likely generic Chinese-made)
Scale Length 648 mm (25.5 inches)
Frets 22, Medium-Jumbo
Bridge Die-cast, likely a Telecaster-style fixed bridge
Weight Approximately 3.8 kg (8.4 lbs) - typical for a T-style guitar

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Frequently Asked Questions

You’ll need some basic skills – drilling, screwing, potentially soldering – and a good understanding of guitar anatomy to avoid mistakes.
Sanding the sealant smooth is crucial for a professional-looking finish; a few coats of nitrocellulose lacquer or a similar spray-on finish will work well.
The 'C' profile is generally a bit thinner and flatter than a vintage Fender 'C', offering a more modern feel and potentially easier playability.

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