Customer reviews about Harley Benton ST-20 SB Standard Series

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A professional's view

MikeT 12.01.2014

I'm a guitar teacher and professional musician. I've played hundreds of guitars owing to the fact that I also have a small shop selling vintage guitars. I bought this guitar as I needed a student instrument for people wanting to try guitar before finding and buying their own. This is superb value and here's why...

Thinking back to when I bought it my initial thoughts were how nice it looked; the grain of the body, the feel of the neck and the general finish. It's also quite weighty which feels reassuringly good. On a lot of cheaper guitars you can get sharp fret ends or cheap tuners. Also I felt the set up was pretty decent; it felt nice to play. Another big thing that I look at is tuners- the machine heads are very solid. This is so important for a beginner because tuning is initially difficult and out of tune guitars sound bad! I found that this held tune really well. A massive plus.

Looking at other instruments on the market, specifically the more famous manufacturer's budget models, I'd have to say it's a tie. But the really amazing thing is the price- it's just so cheap yet really decent quality for a starter guitar. I've since recommended this instrument to students who have bought it and found them to be consistent in what I've talked about above.

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Better than expected

Pal3thorn 17.10.2020

For this price point it would be a shame not to order one of these guitars. It's crazy to think that you can buy a guitar as affordable as this one and get more than you paid for. It's is very comparable to my Squer Affinity Strat.

Why should you buy this guitar?
- Affordable price
- Easy to play for a begginer
- No setup was needed out of the box, playable from the start
- Guitar looks great, no issues with the finish
- 3-ply scratchplate which some of the more expensive guitar don't have
- Leveled frets, nicely rounded
- Quality comparable to some other more established brands

Things you should be aware of before buying, but don't influence the playability much:
- Tuners are not the greatest, but they do the job
- Tremolo arm has a lot of play in it, but that can also be remedied
- Frets could be more polished. Lots of scratching when bending the strings.

Overall, great bang for the buck.

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Customer Service

sundeep 15.02.2020

The folks at Harley Benton are just fantastic. I have bought 3 guitars so far, and 1 of them had some minor shipping damage, and 1 had some fret damage. Harley Benton replaced the guitar, and gave me a voucher on the 2nd one. This is very considerate and flexible of them. They have won me as a customer for life. I will buy all of my future instruments from them. The options and pricing that they offer is also very unique and I will recommend them to all of my circle of friends who are musicians.

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Really nice starter guitar

Susak 13.02.2025

This was my first guitar, which was awesome for the time. But now I find it hard to play since the neck is fairly fat, and the output jack is loosened.

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As basic as it gets.

Theodore85 13.12.2019

Great strat style guitar, with little flaws as far as the neck and body go.
I would prefer better wiring and pickups for my standards, but i guess that is a matter of taste and individual needs.

BUT, even with an upgrade in electronics, the whole thing still costs about 100-120 euro and feels great in your hands!

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It's good! Not perfect but good.

Tom Maren 09.04.2021

In my case:
- Neck: good, but frets the are slightly sharp;
- Pickups: work as you expected;
- Body: no issues;
- Tuners: work, but one slightly tilted, which happens in more expensive guitars. Not a big deal.

As a result this guitar is good. Especially when you look at the price. After ordering, you receive a product that you can use right out of the box.

I think this guitar can be a great starting point for beginners.

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Cheap guitar with cheap sound

ValeriyFaustov 10.10.2022

The build of the guitar leaves much to be desired, but what can you expect at this price? After purchasing, it is worth modifying it yourself: File the frets, adjust the neck and scale. The guitar sounds very cheap, but for beginners and for children in general it is suitable. Accessories are also very cheap, a little backlash.

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3/5

HiOOiF 06.07.2021

For its cost, the guitar is not bad, but there are some differences

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Farnam 05.04.2020

If you want to start playing, this could be the best choice in terms of quality and price.

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Good for students

strumpick 17.05.2018

These guitars are especially good for students. They are a great price and with a little tweak they play well and have a good tone.
If you are on a budget I would recommend you try one or better still take the advantage of a beginners bundle deal.

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