Harley Benton Traveler-Steel

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Harley Benton Traveler-Steel

Harley Benton

Traveler-Steel

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 278077
Model: Traveler-Steel
Price: $71.50

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The Harley Benton Traveler-Steel is a remarkable value – it’s hard to believe the price. It's a great starting point for beginners or a fun, compact travel guitar for more experienced players who want something lightweight and affordable. The build quality is surprisingly decent for the cost, and it's a fun instrument to strum around.

Product Description

  • Harley Benton Traveler-Steel
  • Traveler Acoustic Guitar
  • Top: Spruce
  • Body: Sapele
  • Neck: Nyatoh
  • Fingerboard: Roseacer
  • 18 Frets
  • Scale: 595 mm
  • Nut width: 42 mm
  • Chrome-plated die-cast tuners
  • Total length: 84.5 cm
  • Width: 20 cm
  • Height: 7 cm
  • Weight: approx. 1 kg
  • Factory strings: Harley Benton Valuestrings .012 - .053 (Art. #168994#)
  • Colour: Natural
  • Includes gig bag
PROS
  • • Spruce top provides a surprisingly bright and resonant acoustic tone.
  • • Sapele back and sides add warmth and sustain, balancing the top's brightness.
  • • Nyatoh neck offers a comfortable feel, typical of guitars costing significantly more.
  • • Die-cast tuners ensure reliable tuning stability, a welcome feature at this price.
CONS
  • • Valuestrings are basic; an immediate string upgrade is highly recommended for improved tone.
  • • Sapele body finish can be a bit thin and prone to minor cosmetic imperfections.
  • • Smaller scale length (595mm) limits low-end response and string tension – not ideal for basslines.

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Key Features

Top Wood Spruce
Back & Sides Sapele
Neck Material Nyatoh
Fingerboard Roseacer
Scale Length 595 mm
Frets 18
Electronics None
Weight approx. 1 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's generally better built than many competitors at the same price point, with more reliable hardware and a more consistent feel, although the tone is still basic.
The 42mm nut width is fairly standard, but the shorter scale length might feel a little cramped for some with very large hands, impacting chord voicings.
It's okay for gentle fingerstyle, but the basic strings and shorter scale limit its versatility; a string upgrade would help a lot for both styles.

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