Head to head
Harley Benton D-120 BK vs Harley Benton D-120 NT
The verdict
The Harley Benton D-120 BK and Harley Benton D-120 NT are closely matched overall — 65 to 63 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
Harley Benton D-120 BK wins on
- Better playability (70 vs 64)
Harley Benton D-120 NT wins on
No standout advantage.
Scorecard
| Metric | D-120 BK | D-120 NT |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 63 |
| Build | 58 | 58 |
| Playability | 70 | 64 |
| Sound | 60 | 60 |
| Value | 75 | 73 |
Full specifications
| Spec | D-120 BK | D-120 NT |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Harley Benton | Harley Benton |
| Type | Acoustic | Acoustic |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | — | — |
| Body wood | — | — |
| Neck wood | Nyatoh | Nyatoh |
| Fretboard | Jatoba | Jatoba |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | — | — |
| Scale | 25.59" | 25.59" |
| Pickups | — | — |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $86 | $86 |
| Back And Sides | Sapele | — |
| Finish | Black, high-gloss | Natural, high-gloss |
| Neck profile | Modern C | — |
| Nut width | 42.5 mm | 42.5 mm |
| Scale length | 650 mm | 650 mm |
| String gauges | .012 - .053 | .012 - .053 |
| Top wood | Spruce | — |
| Body And Sides | — | Sapele |
| Fretboard inlay | — | Dot |