Harley Benton Ukulele DIY-Kit Concert

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Harley Benton Ukulele DIY-Kit Concert

Harley Benton

Ukulele DIY-Kit Concert

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 490869
Model: Ukulele DIY-Kit Concert
Price: $21.89

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This Harley Benton DIY kit is a seriously cool project for the musically inclined and handy. It's a fantastic way to get a playable concert ukulele for a remarkably budget-friendly price, and the ability to customize the finish is a big draw. Just be prepared to put in the work – it's not a plug-and-play instrument.

Product Description

  • Harley Benton Ukulele DIY-Kit Concert
  • Ukulele Kit
  • DIY set
  • Style: Concert
  • Body: Basswood
  • Neck: Basswood
  • Fingerboard: Roseacer (thermally treated maple wood)
  • Dot fingerboard inlays
  • 18 Frets
  • Scale: 384 mm
  • Nut width: 35 mm
  • Total length: 61 cm
  • Open gear machine heads
  • Nylon strings
  • Colour: Natural

*Note:* Clamps, screwdrivers and glue are not included

*Note:* The body and neck have been primed with pore filler and are therefore suitable for direct painting - for staining or other surface treatment, the primer may need to be sanded again.

*Note*: a certain degree of craftsmanship is a requirement for successful assembly, as is initial experience with lacquer work.

PROS
  • • Basswood body provides a surprisingly warm, mellow tone for the price.
  • • Roseacer fingerboard offers a playable feel, thermally treated for stability.
  • • Open gear machine heads are a nice touch for a DIY kit, offering better tuning stability.
  • • Pre-primed body allows for easy customization with paint or stain.
CONS
  • • Assembly requires significant DIY skills and tools, not for complete beginners.
  • • Basswood, while warm, lacks the projection of more premium tonewoods like mahogany.
  • • Open gear tuners can be a bit fiddly and may require more frequent adjustments.

Product Video

Key Features

Top Wood Basswood
Back & Sides Basswood
Size Concert
Frets 18
Electronics None
Weight Approximately 1.2 lbs (estimated)

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Frequently Asked Questions

It’s a decent alternative, offering good playability, but it won’t replicate the exact tonal characteristics or visual appearance of traditional rosewood.
While the primer simplifies things, some experience with sanding and applying finishes will significantly improve the final result; a smooth, even coat takes practice.
Absolutely, the nut and saddle slots are standard and compatible with most ukulele string gauges; fluorocarbon strings will provide a brighter, more articulate tone.

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