Harley Benton Custom Line ResoKing BK

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Resonator Guitar with Pickup

Bluegrass Series
Body: Basswood
Set-in neck: Maple
Fingerboard: Laurel
Fingerboard inlays: Dot
Body binding
Neck profile: C
21 frets
Scale length: 648 mmm
Nut width: 43 mm
Double action truss rod
Pickup: One mini humbucker and one piezo system
Two volume and one tone control
Resonator bridge
Hardware: Chrome
Die-cast machine heads
Factory strings: .011 - .052
Weight: Approx. 3.7 kg
Colour: Black, high-gloss
Suitable case: Art. 131827 (not included)

Dimensions:

Body depth with plate and potentiometers: 7 cm
Body width: 35 cm
Body length: 44 cm

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Available since July 2013
Item number 308774
Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
Colour Black
Body Linden
Neck Maple
Fretboard Laurel
Frets 21
Scale 648 mm
Pickup System H
Tremolo No
Including Case No
Incl. Gigbag No
Design Reso
Neck shape Roundneck
Pickup Yes
Nut width in mm 43,00 mm
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Harley Benton Custom Line ResoKing BK electric guitar

Harley Benton instruments are known for combining solid quality with accessible prices, making them a suitable choice for beginners and musicians on a tighter budget, and the Custom Line King ResoKing BK Resonator Guitar continues this approach. Its single-cut basswood body features a detailed resonator insert and resonator bridge, giving the instrument the distinctive character associated with traditional Bluegrass, while the mini humbucker and piezo pickups provide versatile amplification options and the chrome-plated die-cast machine heads ensure reliable tuning stability and allow different tunings to be set up with ease. A slim C-profile and generous cutaway round off the comfortable playing feel of the maple neck with its laurel fingerboard, providing plenty of freedom for expressive Bluegrass playing.

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Traditional sound

Solid woods have long been valued for their warm, resonant, and nuanced tonal character, which is why the ResoKing BK features a solid basswood body finished in high-gloss black. The single-cone resonator with resonator bridge delivers the distinctive character associated with traditional Bluegrass while complementing the naturally warm tone of the basswood, with its striking appearance adding a distinctive touch on stage. The dependable die-cast machine heads make changing between different tunings straightforward, while the set maple neck with its slim C-profile and laurel fingerboard allows precise fingering and provides a comfortable playing feel. Alongside its impressive acoustic volume, the ResoKing BK also offers flexible amplification options thanks to its humbucker and piezo pickups, whose signals can be combined and blended via the tone control.

Neck joint of the Harley Benton Custom Line ResoKing BK electric guitar

For fans of experimentation

The accessible price of the Harley Benton HB Custom Line King ResoKing BK makes it ideal for beginners looking for an affordable introduction to the characteristic sound of a resonator guitar. The combination of solid woods, reliable die-cast machine heads, and two pickups provides a versatile setup with plenty of traditional Bluegrass character, while also making the instrument suitable for more experienced guitarists seeking an unusual second instrument. Its distinctive construction and tonal character make the Custom Line King ResoKing BK a practical choice for use at home, on stage, or in the studio.

Headstock of the Harley Benton Custom Line ResoKing BK electric guitar

About Harley Benton

Since 1998, the Harley Benton brand has been catering for the needs of numerous guitarists and bassists. In addition to an extensive range of stringed instruments, Thomann's house brand also offers a wide choice of amplifiers, speakers, effect pedals, and other accessories. In total, the range includes over 1,500 products. Built by established names in the industry, all Harley Benton products combine quality and reliability at attractive and affordable prices. The continuous expansion of the range ensures that Harley Benton always provides new, exciting, and innovative products that keep players perfectly in tune with the musical world, day after day.

Guaranteed Bluegrass feel

Despite its affordable price, the Custom Line King ResoKing BK stands out with carefully executed craftsmanship that compares favourably with instruments in higher price ranges. The solid woods used for the body and neck, together with the intricately designed single-cone resonator, provide the foundation for its characteristic traditional Bluegrass sound, while the two pickups mean the instrument can easily be amplified whenever needed. The sturdy machine heads ensure precise and convenient tuning adjustment, while the slim-taper neck and generous cutaway provide comfortable access to the upper frets and facilitate fluent solo playing beyond the lower octave.

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I really like it

Jindrichus 30.11.2018

I came to Thomman to buy a different guitar, but when I saw this resonator for such a low price, I couldn't resist and now I have two new guitars.
Bad things first. The wost thing I found on this guitar is the nut. It is visibly unfinished and ugly, also it is too low resulting in too low action, especially for slide. Also, I am not satisfied with the strings provided. They are rather light and sort of sharp on touch (actually, they do grind my brass slide). There are some minor flaws in painting on the body that I consider irrelevant.
The most advantage is that it is the most affordable resonator guitar that is actually joy to play. The body is small, so it does not sound as loud as a regular resophonic guitar. I mark this as a good thing necause I usually play alone in a rather small room. And the look... it is just beautiful.
Overall I really do like this guitar. The sound of resonator without the loudness. And it is just too cheap to not buy it.
I only played it unplugged, so I can not tell anything about the pickups, but I consider them as a nice bonus.
EDIT: I just changed the nut and the strings and now the guitar is amazing!

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Awesome ResoKing

stormsedge 07.02.2021

The ResoKing is just plain awesome. Easy and fun to play. Looks cool. How awesome is it? Just about in tune out of the box awesome...playing it a week later with no need for additional setup. Only one small flaw in the binding that may as well be a trick of the light. As you might expect, the ResoKing can be really loud...then plug it in to an amp! But, it also has a sweet tone when played softly with finesse. The humbucker has some very nice tones, and the piezo sounds good too (rolling the reverb off your amp makes the piezo sound even better). I looked at resonators for several months and had narrowed my choice to three that met the neck specs I prefer...one was well beyond my budget, the second was 2.5 times the ResoKing, and of course, the ResoKing. The ResoKing had a much stronger following in reviews than the 2.5x unit. Decision made. Very happy with it and highly recommend the ResoKing to anyone---I'd step on stage with this tonight if the opportunity were offered.

Thomann packing and shipping were outstanding. I ordered my ResoKing on a Friday evening (Germany time) and it was on my doorstep in East Tennessee, USA, exactly five days and one hour later---wow.

My new ResoKing is the best part of this story...but, a side note is the remaining cushion in my guitar budget can now be turned to additional HB guitars of interest. Bwahahahahahaha.

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Just so nice!

Anonymous 17.11.2016

This is such an amazing quality guitar for the price, first thing I did when I recieved it was to re-tune to open G, strings are perhaps a little light and action a little low for slide....that said, I have persevered as is but I think if you are new to slide guitar or are a on the heavy handed side, maybe a heavier set of strings are in order.

It's nicely balanced, and has a nice neck, acoustic sound is very authentic, obviously can also be plugged in and with the pick-up options, can be more versatile, insofar as being a more general electric guitar (albeit a very bright sounding one).

If you are looking for a dobro sound on a budget , you could do a lot worse, this has one advantage by the way that should be mentioned, it's slimness, much more comfortable than many acoustic guitars to play. Great to play, beautiful to look at, amazing quality for the price, great service.

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Die Stärke ist der Look! Der Rest naja

PE Toulouse 24.05.2022

Das teil sieht wirklich klasse aus und ist auch recht gut verarbeitet. Ich habe als erstes das griffbrett geölt und neue 10-46 saiten aufgezogen, da ich das gerät wie eine normale gitarre spielen möchte. In den hohen lagen liegen die saiten zu hoch, und man kann an der brücke die höhe nur dadurch verstellen, dass man das holzbrettchen, über das die saiten laufen, niedriger macht. Die hohe e-saite war zu dicht am griffbrettrand, besonders in den höhen. Dann habe ich festgestellt, dass man das brettchen, das die brücke darstellt, ganz einfach lateral verschieben kann, wenn man die saiten lose dreht - jetzt sitzen die saiten lateral gesehen korrekt. Der sound.... durch die zu hoch liegenden saiten sind diese auch zu weit weg vom mini humbucker. Der sound des mini-humbuckers reisst wirklich nichts vom hocker (sehr dumpf und unprickelnd). Der piezo dagegen ist zu scharf und bringt auch nicht besonders den resonator sound rüber. Beide pickups zusammen könnten ganz vielleicht bei einem recording einsatz finden, wer weiss. Der akustische sound klingt nach resonator, ich finde ihn aber zu leise. Am ehesten wird dieses gerät vielleicht bei einem musikvideo einsatz finden, zur musik vom playback...

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Harley Benton Custom Line ResoKing BK

Resonator Guitar with Pickup