It’s not like we don’t have enough Strats from enough manufacturers on the market. Especially when it comes to entry-level models, Harley Benton has quite the line-up already. But the new Harley Benton ST-Modern Plus series ups the ante. These seven new models come with features and woods you wouldn’t expect in this price range.
Harley Benton ST-Modern Plus: More than a Strat
In this new series, the manufacturer has taken its Strat expertise to new heights. With the Harley Benton ST-Modern Plus series, HB is attempting to play with the big boys. How close do they get?
HB used American Alder with a tapered heel and a sculpted rear contouring. In addition, the neck (bolt-on, smooth-D profile) is made of Canadian roasted flamed maple, while the manufacturer opted for Canadian maple with rolled edges for the fretboard. Furthermore, each model comes with 22 stainless steel jumbo frets, a 42mm graphite nut, and glow-in-the-dark dot inlays at scale length of 25.5″ (648mm).
HSS and Coil-Split
Regarding electronics and hardware, the ST-Modern Plus has chrome hardware, a Babicz FCH 2-Point Z-Series C Full Contact Tremolo, and Sung-Il ML-55 locking tuners. Additionally, each model has a 3-ply pick guard that matches the body’s color.
Each model has an HSS pickup configuration. You’ll get a Tesla TV-S1M Alnico 5 Single-Coil in the neck and middle positions. Harley Benton used a Tesla VR-Nitro Alnico 5 Covered Humbucker for the bridge position that you can also use in coil-split mode through the push/pull function of the tone knob. To switch between the different pickup configuration, there is a 5-way switch.
Price and availability of the new Harley Benton ST-Modern Plus
The Harley Benton ST-Modern Plus series has seven color variants, and you can get them all at Thomann*.
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