Harley Benton ST-62CC MN Shell Pink

This is my first strat. Just bought it to have some fun and man, I'm sure having it!
Not the best finishing but for the price is not something that would have me worried.
The sound is everything I expected sinceI've tried another Harley Benton ST before and was immediately baffled by the sound and even more when I knew the price.
Just have some small details to point out like the pickguard, that is not exactly the colour as in the picture. The one I reacieved had a pickguard a little more cream/ivory white and not so alpine white as in the pic.
But actually, I prefer it like I got it!
To sum up, great guitar for having fun and very cool if you are now starting.

Playing in bands on and off since 1965 I've been around the block a few times and I've had more of the "Big Name" brands that I can remember. Something I can remember however, is that NONE of those coveted, super expensive instruments could be played comfortably after a simple "new guitar" adjustment and set-up. They all needed fret levelling, some needed fret-end finishing as well and this was a constant disappointment to me.

Not so with ST62 Harley Benton! This guitar is impeccably finished and is the first guitar I've ever bought that after a basic set-up is ready to use live. I can't believe I'm actually saying this given the cost involved. Another HUGE surprise is the Roswell pickup set that is fitted as standard. These aren't your weak, tinkly "Place holder" pickups normally found at this price point, these are solid, properly designed and made quality Strat. pickups that equal just about anything I've ever used.

Bought this one as a base for a mod project, so a lot of the original parts I didn't intend on keeping for long. That said, I'll drop a review based on my experiences before swapping anything out. Firstly, fit and finish was really good. Action, nut slots, intonation were all pretty spot on. Nut material felt a little weak, and the tuning action of the stock machineheads disappointed me a little. Saddle screws needed swapping out for shorter screws (though, easily and cheaply done - M3 6mm grub screws for anyone wondering). Despite a couple of flaws, I'll happily recommend this guitar to people. It plays great, the fretwork was fantastic, the neck felt comfortable and the whole thing looks brilliant.

I just love it.
I expected some flaws, but while it is obviously not a premium guitar, I can't really find anything bad to say about it.
The neck is perfectly comfy to my taste, and I really appreciate that it is not glossy.
Action and intonation was all right out of the box. The frets might need a little polishing, but nothing serious.
I could not find any construction flaws or damages. Everything works and feels sturdy.
The trem might be a weak point, but I have it blocked anyway, so I don't really care.
The pickups sound awesome.
And that color... just gorgeous :)
I'm pretty happy.

Bought this as an exchange for mini squier in the same shell pink. Sadly the scale length was small for 148 cm woman. But the color was such love at first sight. Took 1-2 weeks to come to Finland.

Unlike mini squier that has white pick guard, this one has an odd lime green pick guard, reminds me of sewer monsters in Scooby Doo.

Didn't take long to set this up. Was greatly playable from the box. No issues with tuning even from the early days. Generally very pleased with this.

Caramelized maple neck is sucha plus for the price. Very smooth and nice to slide on.

If it wasnt for the color the 89e sunburst strato model would've been fine too.