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