Head to head
Harley Benton ST-20HSS SBK vs Harley Benton ST DIY-KIT
The verdict
The Harley Benton ST-20HSS SBK and Harley Benton ST DIY-KIT are closely matched overall — 68 to 67 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
Harley Benton ST-20HSS SBK wins on
- Better playability (78 vs 72)
Harley Benton ST DIY-KIT wins on
- Lower price ($86 vs $121)
Scorecard
| Metric | ST-20HSS SBK | ST DIY-KIT |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 67 |
| Build | 58 | 58 |
| Playability | 78 | 72 |
| Sound | 63 | 66 |
| Value | 78 | 77 |
Full specifications
| Spec | ST-20HSS SBK | ST DIY-KIT |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Harley Benton | Harley Benton |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | — | — |
| Body wood | Poplar | Rengas (wood colour may vary) |
| Neck wood | Maple | Maple |
| Fretboard | Laurel | Laurel |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | — | — |
| Scale | 25.51" | 25.51" |
| Pickups | 1 humbucker (bridge) and 2 single coils (middle and neck) | 3 ceramic single coils |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $121 | $86 |
| Finish | Matte black | Natural |
| Fretboard radius | 305 mm | 305 mm |
| Neck profile | Modern C | — |
| Nut width | 42 mm | 42 mm |
| Scale length | 648 mm | 648 mm |
| Controls | — | 1 volume, 2-tone and 5-way switch |
| Fretboard inlay | — | Dot |
| Hardware | — | Chrome |
| Note | — | a certain degree of manual skill is required for successful assembly, as is some initial experience with lacquer work. |