Best Electric Guitars Under $200 in 2025
Here you'll find the best electric guitars under $200. Here you'll find the best electric guitars under $200.
After comparing the 2000+ guitars in our database, these are the best scoring ones with these characteristics. You can use our filters to the left to narrow down these results, or click on "Compare" to get a deep comparison between them. Our automated scoring system takes into account the ratings from ours users who own the guitar, and dozens of parameters to determine the build quality, playability, pickups quality, value for money, and more.
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After comparing the 2000+ guitars in our database, these are the best scoring ones with these characteristics. You can use our filters to the left to narrow down these results, or click on "Compare" to get a deep comparison between them. Our automated scoring system takes into account the ratings from ours users who own the guitar, and dozens of parameters to determine the build quality, playability, pickups quality, value for money, and more.
There are affiliate links on this page that may earn us a commission if you purchase after clicking. We are members of the Amazon Associates Program, and many others. However, we compare each guitar against each other under the same parameters, so this doesn't influence our scoring.
1. Harley Benton MS-60
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What our users think
- Weight: Very lightweight (1 vote)
- Neck profile shape: C (29 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (22 votes)
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Harley Benton MS-60 | ||
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General | ||
Brand: | Harley Benton | |
Year: | 2015 | |
Configuration: | SS | |
Strings: | 6 | |
Made in: | Indonesia | |
Series: | Vintage | |
Colors: | White | |
Left-Handed Version: | Yes | |
Body | ||
Type: | Solid Body | |
Body Material: | Basswood | |
Bridge: | Tune-O-Matic And Dlx Tremolo | |
Neck | ||
Neck Joint: | Bolt-On | |
Tuners: | Deluxe Die-Cast Machine Heads | |
Fretboard: | Purpleheart | |
Neck Material: | Maple | |
Decoration: | Dot Fretboard Inlays | |
Scale Size: | 24" | |
Shape: | Harley Benton C | |
Thickness: | 1st Fret: 0.898'' (22.8mm) - 12th Fret: 0.931'' (23.6mm) | |
Frets: | 22 Medium Jumbo | |
Fretboard Radius: | 13.78" | |
Nut: | Graphite | |
Nut Width: | 41mm (1.614'') | |
Electronics | ||
Bridge Pickups: | Roswell STA Alnico 5 Vintage Style (Single Coil / Passive) | |
Neck Pickup: | Roswell STA Alnico 5 Vintage Style (Single Coil / Passive) | |
Switch: | 3 | |
Knobs: | Dome | |
Pickup Mods: | Phase Out | |
Volume Controls: | 1 | |
Tone Controls: | 1 | |
Hardware | ||
Strap Lock: | No | |
Hardware Color: | Chrome |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Harley Benton MS-60
Harley Benton MS-60
- Top Brand Pickups
- Phase Out Pickups
- Tremolo
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- No Locking Tuners
- Made in Indonesia
- No Expensive Woods
- No High-Quality Nut
- No Neck-Through Build
- No Weight Relief
- No Luminescent Inlay
- No Compound Radius Fretboard
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Strap Lock
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2. Jackson JS Series RR Minion JS1X
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What our users think
- Neck profile shape: D (46 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Fast (47 votes)
- Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (16 votes)
- Pickups power: Clean (10 votes)
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Jackson JS Series RR Minion JS1X | ||
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General | ||
Brand: | Jackson | |
Year: | 2024 | |
Configuration: | HH | |
Strings: | 6 | |
Made in: | China | |
Series: | JS | |
Colors: | Black, Blue, Gray | |
Left-Handed Version: | No | |
Body | ||
Type: | Solid Body | |
Body Material: | Poplar | |
Bridge: | 6-Saddle String-Through-Body Hardtail With Block Saddles | |
Neck | ||
Neck Joint: | Bolt-On | |
Tuners: | Jackson Sealed Die-Cast | |
Fretboard: | Amaranth | |
Neck Material: | Maple | |
Decoration: | Pearloid Sharkfin | |
Scale Size: | 22.5" | |
Shape: | Speed | |
Thickness: | 1st Fret: 0.775'' (19.7mm) - 12th Fret: 0.835'' (21.2mm) | |
Frets: | 24 Jumbo | |
Fretboard Radius: | 12" to 16" | |
Nut: | Plastic | |
Nut Width: | 41.3mm (1.625'') | |
Electronics | ||
Bridge Pickups: | Jackson High-Output Humbucking (Humbucker / Passive) | |
Neck Pickup: | Jackson High-Output Humbucking (Humbucker / Passive) | |
Switch: | 3 | |
Knobs: | Speed | |
Volume Controls: | 1 | |
Tone Controls: | 1 | |
Hardware | ||
Strap Lock: | No | |
Hardware Color: | Black |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Jackson JS Series RR Minion JS1X
Jackson JS Series RR Minion JS1X
- Compound Radius Fretboard
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- No Locking Tuners
- Made in China
- No Expensive Woods
- No High-Quality Nut
- No Top Brand Pickups
- No Neck-Through Build
- No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
- No Weight Relief
- No Luminescent Inlay
- No Tremolo
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Strap Lock
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3. Fender Squier Sonic Mustang
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What our users think
- Neck access to high frets: Normal (1 vote)
- Fret edges: Slightly sharp (1 vote)
- Tuning stability: Sightly unstable (1 vote)
- Weight: Very lightweight (1 vote)
- Neck profile shape: C (36 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (23 votes)
- Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (4 votes)
- Pickups power: Slightly Hot (5 votes)
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Fender Squier Sonic Mustang | ||
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General | ||
Brand: | Fender Squier | |
Year: | 2023 | |
Configuration: | SS | |
Strings: | 6 | |
Made in: | Indonesia | |
Series: | Sonic | |
Colors: | Sunburst | |
Left-Handed Version: | No | |
Body | ||
Type: | Solid Body | |
Body Material: | Poplar | |
Bridge: | 6-Saddle Top-Load Hardtail with Block Saddles | |
Neck | ||
Neck Joint: | Bolt-On | |
Tuners: | Die-Cast Sealed | |
Fretboard: | Maple | |
Neck Material: | Maple | |
Decoration: | Black Dot | |
Scale Size: | 24" | |
Shape: | C Shape | |
Thickness: | 1st Fret: 0.84'' (21.3mm) - 12th Fret: 0.89'' (22.6mm) | |
Frets: | 21 Narrow Tall | |
Fretboard Radius: | 9.5" | |
Nut: | Synthetic Bone | |
Nut Width: | 41.9mm (1.65'') | |
Electronics | ||
Bridge Pickups: | Ceramic Single-Coil (Single Coil / Passive) | |
Neck Pickup: | Ceramic Single-Coil (Single Coil / Passive) | |
Switch: | 3 | |
Knobs: | Bell | |
Volume Controls: | 1 | |
Tone Controls: | 1 | |
Hardware | ||
Strap Lock: | No | |
Hardware Color: | Chrome |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Fender Squier Sonic Mustang
Fender Squier Sonic Mustang
- Synthetic Bone Nut
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- No Locking Tuners
- Made in Indonesia
- No Expensive Woods
- No Top Brand Pickups
- No Neck-Through Build
- No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
- No Weight Relief
- No Luminescent Inlay
- No Tremolo
- No Compound Radius Fretboard
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Strap Lock
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4. Sterling CT20HSS
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Sterling CT20HSS | ||
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General | ||
Brand: | Sterling | |
Year: | 2024 | |
Configuration: | HSS | |
Strings: | 6 | |
Made in: | Indonesia | |
Series: | Intro Cutlass - Sterling by Music Man | |
Colors: | White, Black, Blue, Orange | |
Left-Handed Version: | No | |
Body | ||
Type: | Solid Body | |
Body Material: | Poplar | |
Bridge: | Vintage fulcrum tremolo | |
Neck | ||
Neck Joint: | Bolt-On | |
Tuners: | Diecast | |
Fretboard: | Hard Maple (BK, CVW), Amaranth (Purple Heart) (ELB, SRO) | |
Neck Material: | Hard Maple | |
Decoration: | Black Dot Markers (BK, CVW), White Dot Markers (ELB, SRO) | |
Scale Size: | 25.5" | |
Shape: | Music Man Standard | |
Frets: | 22 Medium | |
Fretboard Radius: | 12" | |
Nut: | Compensated | |
Nut Width: | 42mm (1.654'') | |
Electronics | ||
Bridge Pickups: | Humbuckers (Humbucker / Passive) | |
Middle Pickup: | Single Coil (Single Coil / Passive) | |
Neck Pickup: | Single Coil (Single Coil / Passive) | |
Switch: | 5 | |
Knobs: | Bell | |
Volume Controls: | 1 | |
Tone Controls: | 1 | |
Hardware | ||
Strap Lock: | No | |
Hardware Color: | Chrome |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Sterling CT20HSS
Sterling CT20HSS
- Compensated Nut
- Tremolo
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- No Locking Tuners
- Made in Indonesia
- No Expensive Woods
- No Top Brand Pickups
- No Neck-Through Build
- No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
- No Weight Relief
- No Luminescent Inlay
- No Compound Radius Fretboard
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Strap Lock
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5. Epiphone Les Paul Special
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What our users think
- Neck access to high frets: Normal (4 votes)
- Fret edges: Smooth (3 votes)
- Tuning stability: Holds tune well (4 votes)
- Weight: Lightweight (4 votes)
- Neck profile shape: C (4 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (3 votes)
- Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (3 votes)
- Pickups power: Clean (2 votes)
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Epiphone Les Paul Special | ||
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General | ||
Brand: | Epiphone | |
Year: | 2020 | |
Configuration: | P90P90 | |
Strings: | 6 | |
Made in: | China | |
Series: | Original Collection | |
Colors: | Yellow | |
Left-Handed Version: | No | |
Body | ||
Type: | Solid Body | |
Body Material: | Mahogany | |
Bridge: | Lightning Bar Wrap Around | |
Neck | ||
Neck Joint: | Set | |
Tuners: | Vintage style Deluxe Tuners with Ivory Buttons | |
Fretboard: | Indian Laurel | |
Neck Material: | Mahogany single | |
Decoration: | Pearloid Dot | |
Scale Size: | 24.75" | |
Shape: | Vintage 50s | |
Thickness: | 1st Fret: 0.88'' (22.4mm) - 12th Fret: 0.96'' (24.4mm) | |
Frets: | 22 Medium Jumbo | |
Fretboard Radius: | 12" | |
Nut: | Ivory Tusq | |
Nut Width: | 43mm (1.693'') | |
Electronics | ||
Bridge Pickups: | P-90 PRO Soap Bar (P90 / Passive) | |
Neck Pickup: | P-90 PRO Soap Bar (P90 / Passive) | |
Switch: | 3 | |
Knobs: | Bell | |
Volume Controls: | 2 | |
Tone Controls: | 2 | |
Hardware | ||
Strap Lock: | No | |
Hardware Color: | Chrome |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Epiphone Les Paul Special
Epiphone Les Paul Special
- Expensive Wood
- Ivory Tusq Nut
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- No Locking Tuners
- Made in China
- No Top Brand Pickups
- No Neck-Through Build
- No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
- No Weight Relief
- No Luminescent Inlay
- No Tremolo
- No Compound Radius Fretboard
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Strap Lock
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6. Cort X100
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What our users think
- Neck access to high frets: Easy (1 vote)
- Fret edges: Slightly sharp (1 vote)
- Weight: Lightweight (1 vote)
- Neck profile shape: D (11 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (11 votes)
- Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (4 votes)
- Pickups power: Clean (3 votes)
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Cort X100 | ||
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General | ||
Brand: | Cort | |
Year: | 2018 | |
Configuration: | HH | |
Strings: | 6 | |
Made in: | Indonesia | |
Series: | X | |
Colors: | Black, Red, Red Burst | |
Left-Handed Version: | No | |
Body | ||
Type: | Solid Body | |
Body Material: | Meranti | |
Bridge: | 6-Point Tremolo | |
Neck | ||
Neck Joint: | Bolt-On | |
Tuners: | Die-Cast | |
Fretboard: | Jatoba | |
Neck Material: | Hard Maple | |
Decoration: | Pearloid Offset Dots | |
Scale Size: | 25.5" | |
Shape: | D | |
Frets: | 24 Medium | |
Fretboard Radius: | 15.75" | |
Nut: | Plastic | |
Nut Width: | 42mm (1.654'') | |
Electronics | ||
Bridge Pickups: | Powersound Humbucker (Humbucker / Passive) | |
Neck Pickup: | Powersound Humbucker (Humbucker / Passive) | |
Switch: | 3 | |
Knobs: | Dome | |
Volume Controls: | 1 | |
Tone Controls: | 1 | |
Hardware | ||
Strap Lock: | No | |
Hardware Color: | Chrome |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Cort X100
Cort X100
- Tremolo
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- No Locking Tuners
- Made in Indonesia
- No Expensive Woods
- No High-Quality Nut
- No Top Brand Pickups
- No Neck-Through Build
- No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
- No Weight Relief
- No Luminescent Inlay
- No Compound Radius Fretboard
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Strap Lock
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7. Schecter S-1 SGR
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What our users think
- Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (1 vote)
- Fret edges: Slightly sharp (1 vote)
- Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
- Weight: Lightweight (1 vote)
- Neck profile shape: C (56 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Fast (48 votes)
- Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (21 votes)
- Pickups power: Slightly Hot (20 votes)
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Schecter S-1 SGR | ||
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General | ||
Brand: | Schecter | |
Year: | 2012 | |
Configuration: | HH | |
Strings: | 6 | |
Made in: | China | |
Series: | SGR | |
Colors: | Black, Red | |
Left-Handed Version: | No | |
Body | ||
Type: | Solid Body | |
Body Material: | Basswood | |
Bridge: | Tune-O-Matic w/ String Thru Body | |
Neck | ||
Neck Joint: | Bolt-On | |
Tuners: | Schecter | |
Fretboard: | Rosewood | |
Neck Material: | Maple | |
Decoration: | Pearloid Dots w/Gothic Cross at 12th Fret | |
Scale Size: | 25.5" | |
Shape: | Thin C | |
Thickness: | 1st Fret: 0.79'' (20.1mm) - 12th Fret: 0.87'' (22.1mm) | |
Frets: | 24 Medium | |
Fretboard Radius: | 14" | |
Nut: | Graphite | |
Nut Width: | 42mm (1.654'') | |
Electronics | ||
Bridge Pickups: | Schecter Diamond Plus (Humbucker / Passive) | |
Neck Pickup: | Schecter Diamond Plus (Humbucker / Passive) | |
Switch: | 3 | |
Knobs: | Dome | |
Volume Controls: | 1 | |
Tone Controls: | 1 | |
Hardware | ||
Strap Lock: | No | |
Hardware Color: | Black & Chrome |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Schecter S-1 SGR
Schecter S-1 SGR
- Expensive Wood
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- No Locking Tuners
- Made in China
- No High-Quality Nut
- No Top Brand Pickups
- No Neck-Through Build
- No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
- No Weight Relief
- No Luminescent Inlay
- No Tremolo
- No Compound Radius Fretboard
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Strap Lock
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8. Fender Squier Sonic Mustang HH
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What our users think
- Neck access to high frets: Easy (3 votes)
- Fret edges: Slightly sharp (1 vote)
- Tuning stability: Not bad (3 votes)
- Weight: Lightweight (3 votes)
- Neck profile shape: C (36 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (23 votes)
- Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (6 votes)
- Pickups power: Slightly Hot (8 votes)
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Fender Squier Sonic Mustang HH | ||
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General | ||
Brand: | Fender Squier | |
Year: | 2023 | |
Configuration: | HH | |
Strings: | 6 | |
Made in: | Indonesia | |
Series: | Sonic | |
Colors: | Blue | |
Left-Handed Version: | No | |
Body | ||
Type: | Solid Body | |
Body Material: | Poplar | |
Bridge: | 6-Saddle Top-Load Hardtail with Block Saddles | |
Neck | ||
Neck Joint: | Bolt-On | |
Tuners: | Die-Cast Sealed | |
Fretboard: | Indian Laurel | |
Neck Material: | Maple | |
Decoration: | Pearloid Dot | |
Scale Size: | 24" | |
Shape: | C Shape | |
Thickness: | 1st Fret: 0.84'' (21.3mm) - 12th Fret: 0.89'' (22.6mm) | |
Frets: | 21 Narrow Tall | |
Fretboard Radius: | 9.5" | |
Nut: | Synthetic Bone | |
Nut Width: | 41.9mm (1.65'') | |
Electronics | ||
Bridge Pickups: | Ceramic Humbucker (Humbucker / Passive) | |
Neck Pickup: | Ceramic Humbucker (Humbucker / Passive) | |
Switch: | 3 | |
Knobs: | Bell | |
Volume Controls: | 1 | |
Tone Controls: | 1 | |
Hardware | ||
Strap Lock: | No | |
Hardware Color: | Chrome |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Fender Squier Sonic Mustang HH
Fender Squier Sonic Mustang HH
- Synthetic Bone Nut
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- No Locking Tuners
- Made in Indonesia
- No Expensive Woods
- No Top Brand Pickups
- No Neck-Through Build
- No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
- No Weight Relief
- No Luminescent Inlay
- No Tremolo
- No Compound Radius Fretboard
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Strap Lock
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9. Harley Benton TE-69 Hot Rod
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What our users think
- Neck access to high frets: Normal (1 vote)
- Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
- Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
- Weight: Slightly heavy (1 vote)
- Neck profile shape: C (29 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (22 votes)
- Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
- Pickups power: Hot (1 vote)
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Harley Benton TE-69 Hot Rod | ||
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General | ||
Brand: | Harley Benton | |
Year: | 2022 | |
Configuration: | HS | |
Strings: | 6 | |
Made in: | China | |
Series: | Vintage | |
Colors: | Natural | |
Left-Handed Version: | No | |
Body | ||
Type: | Semi-Hollow | |
Body Material: | Ash | |
Bridge: | Fixed | |
Neck | ||
Neck Joint: | Bolt-On | |
Tuners: | Kluson style | |
Fretboard: | Caramelized Canadian Maple | |
Neck Material: | Caramelized Canadian Maple | |
Decoration: | Dot fretboard | |
Scale Size: | 25.5" | |
Shape: | Harley Benton C | |
Thickness: | 1st Fret: 0.898'' (22.8mm) - 12th Fret: 0.931'' (23.6mm) | |
Frets: | 21 Vintage | |
Fretboard Radius: | 12" | |
Nut: | Graphite | |
Nut Width: | 42mm (1.654'') | |
Electronics | ||
Bridge Pickups: | Roswell TEK-B AlNiCo-5 Stacked TE Humbucker (Humbucker / Passive) | |
Neck Pickup: | Roswell THE AlNiCo-5 Vintage TE Single Coil (Single Coil / Passive) | |
Switch: | 3 | |
Knobs: | Dome | |
Pickup Mods: | Coil Split | |
Volume Controls: | 1 | |
Tone Controls: | 1 | |
Hardware | ||
Strap Lock: | No | |
Hardware Color: | Chrome |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Harley Benton TE-69 Hot Rod
Harley Benton TE-69 Hot Rod
- Expensive Wood
- Top Brand Pickups
- Coil Split Pickups
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- No Locking Tuners
- Made in China
- No High-Quality Nut
- No Neck-Through Build
- No Luminescent Inlay
- No Tremolo
- No Compound Radius Fretboard
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Strap Lock
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10. Harley Benton ST-Modern HSS
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What our users think
- Neck profile shape: D (4 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Fast (5 votes)
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Harley Benton ST-Modern HSS | ||
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General | ||
Brand: | Harley Benton | |
Year: | 2024 | |
Configuration: | HSS | |
Strings: | 6 | |
Made in: | China | |
Series: | Pro | |
Colors: | Black, Green, Orange, Burst | |
Left-Handed Version: | Yes | |
Body | ||
Top: | Flamed maple veneer | |
Type: | Solid Body | |
Body Material: | Poplar | |
Bridge: | Tremolo | |
Neck | ||
Neck Joint: | Bolt-On | |
Tuners: | Sung-Il ML-55 locking machine heads with HB logo | |
Fretboard: | Laurel | |
Neck Material: | Caramelised Maple | |
Decoration: | Dot | |
Scale Size: | 25.5" | |
Shape: | Harley Benton Modern D | |
Frets: | 22 Medium Jumbo | |
Fretboard Radius: | 12" to 16" | |
Nut: | Graphite | |
Nut Width: | 42mm (1.654'') | |
Electronics | ||
Bridge Pickups: | HBZ Custom Wound VTH Alnico 5 Zebra humbucker (Humbucker / Passive) | |
Middle Pickup: | HBZ Custom Wound VT-M Alnico 5 (Single Coil / Passive) | |
Neck Pickup: | HBZ Custom Wound VT-N Alnico 5 (Single Coil / Passive) | |
Switch: | 5 | |
Knobs: | Bell | |
Pickup Mods: | Coil Split | |
Volume Controls: | 1 | |
Tone Controls: | 1 | |
Hardware | ||
Strap Lock: | No | |
Hardware Color: | Chrome |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Harley Benton ST-Modern HSS
Harley Benton ST-Modern HSS
- Locking Tuners
- Coil Split Pickups
- Tremolo
- Compound Radius Fretboard
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- Made in China
- No Expensive Woods
- No High-Quality Nut
- No Top Brand Pickups
- No Neck-Through Build
- No Weight Relief
- No Luminescent Inlay
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Strap Lock