Harley Benton's Benedikt Schlereth has filmed a demo of the company's new ST-20HH Active SBK – HB's new electric guitar causing a stir with its extremely attractive £109 / €129 price tag.
Satin black with active humbuckers and streamlined controls (no tone pot here), it's one for the Jim Root fans and could prove a great starter option for metal and heavy rock players, or even a modding platform for more seasoned guitarists.
The model features a roseacer fretboard, bolt-on maple neck, poplar body and two active high gain HBZ humbuckers.
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