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Harley Benton is now shipping direct in the US for the first time via a new Reverb store
By Matt Owen published
The champion of cheap gear is extending its influence overseas, and will be shipping directly to US players through a new virtual storefront

Harley Benton brings an elusive Gibson-inspired finish back for the masses in latest sub-$350 335-a-like
By Matt Owen published
The champion of cheap guitar gear is back with an EB-2-inspired bass and perhaps its finest-looking semi-hollow stunner yet

Harley Benton scales down its flagship floor modeler – and the versatile DNAfx GiT Core costs just $98
By Phil Weller published
Featuring a wealth of amp models, IRs and effects, the DNAfx GiT Core makes digital modeling accessible for all

Harley Benton launches three new ‘build your own guitar’ kits – starting from $117
By Phil Weller published
Thomann’s budget gear firm extends its entry-level guitar-building kits with okoume and basswood six-strings inspired by V and Explorer shapes

Harley Benton promises two “no frills rock machines” with its new SG-inspired DC-Custom II guitars starting from $244
By Janelle Borg published
The German brand continues its quest to offer the ultimate in bang-for-your-buck guitars

Harley Benton launches overhauled SC-Custom III range
By Phil Weller published
The cent-saving Les Paul copies start from less than $350 and offer a range of top notch specs, from stainless steel frets to active humbuckers and Floyd Rose bridges.

Harley Benton already has the best-value electric guitar of 2024. Now it’s done the same for amp modelers
By Matt Parker published
It’s only $170, but the new DNAfx GiT Advanced offers serious multi-FX spec for the price

We're calling it now – Harley Benton just dropped the best-value electric guitar of 2024
By Phil Weller published
The ST-Modern Plus HSS boasts the kind of appointments and looks you'd expect from a boutique Strat-inspired builder – for under $400

Harley Benton has launched a new series of Fender-inspired bass guitars – and prices start from just $207
By Phil Weller published
Precision, Jazz and Mustang-flavored four- and five-strings headline the affordable new MV range

“Redefines what it means to take music on the road”: With app integration and a space age carbon fiber build, is the $270 TravelMate-E smart guitar Harley Benton’s boldest release yet?
By Matt Owen published
Harley Benton has officially entered the smart guitar game, and its opening play is a robust take on the digitally enhanced acoustic guitar template
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