electric · T-type
TE / DC series
| Maker | Harley Benton |
|---|---|
| Origin | Germany (Thomann house brand) |
| Type | electric · T-type |
| Price | USD 169 (2026-09) |
| Maker founded | 1998 |
| Status | current |
Harley Benton's TE and DC series are T-style and double-cut electrics sold direct through Thomann at prices well below branded equivalents.
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Why it matters
Harley Benton exists because Thomann sells direct, removing dealer margin and letting the line undercut established brands by a wide margin. The trade-off shows up in hardware and electronics, and many buyers plan upgrades from the start. The TE range has become a common route into a T-style guitar for players testing whether the shape suits them.
Note
Tele variants — the TE-70 and DC line.
Specifications
- Scale length: 648 mm (25.512 in)
- Neck shape: unknown
Before you buy
- Shipping and returns run through Thomann in Europe
- Hardware and pickups are the usual upgrade points
- Resale value is weak compared with branded guitars
Other opinions
One video is one opinion. These are the other videos for this entry, most-viewed first. The order is the view count, not a ranking of ours.
TheGuitarGeek · 2020-07 · 106,099 views
“Harley Benton DC Junior FAT in Ferris Blue: there are only 250 available!”
Double-cut Harley Benton DC JR FAT with P90s, examined and played.
EytschPi42 · 2021-06 · 63,162 views
“Back in the day the junior was a cheap guitar for the beginner, but that has changed over the years.”
Walkthrough of a Harley Benton DC Junior FAT with playing samples.