ST-20 SB Standard Series : Beginner's review

5 years ago

As I had no previous experience with guitars I'm really surprised by quality of this guitar, but also I'm quite 'picky' so i will point what annoys me.

Finish of body is flawless, that means no sharp edges, paintwork is spot on.

Neck - frets are good, maybe on the side edges it would need a little bit of sanding to get them smooth with side of the neck. I recommend to buy Lemon oil to cure fretboard, it was little bit dry.

Tuners - well those feel.. Cheap, even me as a guitar noob can tell this not great. I guess I will be swapping them for better ones.

Pickups - well they get their job done, I Will be swapping bridge pickup for hotrail humbucker, and also pickup switch, it's little bit wiggly to my feeling.

Pickguard - it's good, nothing to complaint about, it's just plastic, I didn't have it opened yet if there's additional shielding.

Tremolo - I didn't use that, most reviews says not to use (due to tuning), so I will stick to that.

So overall for me go for it, If you are beginner. I was considering Fender Squier, but considering the price (+50€ for fender) this was best choice, as I can upgrade this guitar to my liking with the same price with upgrades to the fender without ones.

Note: in package is cable, screwdriver for neck and bridge, tremolo stick.

Image Harley Benton ST-20 SB Standard Series

Technical Data

  • Manufactured by Harley Benton
  • Released in 2003
  • Average price : $96
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