Head to head
Harley Benton ST-20HSS SBK vs Harley Benton ST-Shorty BK
The verdict
The Harley Benton ST-20HSS SBK comes out ahead overall — 68 to 65 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-Shorty BK wins on
- Lower price ($82 vs $121)
Scorecard
| Metric | ST-20HSS SBK | ST-Shorty BK |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 65 |
| Build | 58 | 58 |
| Playability | 78 | 72 |
| Sound | 63 | 60 |
| Value | 78 | 75 |
Full specifications
| Spec | ST-20HSS SBK | ST-Shorty BK |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Harley Benton | Harley Benton |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | — | — |
| Body wood | Poplar | Poplar |
| Neck wood | Maple | Maple |
| Fretboard | Laurel | Laurel |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | — | — |
| Scale | 25.51" | 19.37" |
| Pickups | 1 humbucker (bridge) and 2 single coils (middle and neck) | 3 ST-Style single coils |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $121 | $82 |
| Finish | Matte black | Black high-gloss |
| Fretboard radius | 305 mm | 350 mm |
| Neck profile | Modern C | — |
| Nut width | 42 mm | 42 mm |
| Scale length | 648 mm | 492 mm |
| Hardware | — | Chrome |
| String gauges | — | 009 - 042 |
| Total Length | — | 81 cm |
| Tuning | — | A-D-G-C-E-a |