Harley Benton DC-Jr Faded Cherry (USED)

This guitar came in needing some significant fretwork...and it got it.  This thing plays like butter.  Full setup and it will stand up to guitars many times the price.

The Harley Benton DC-Jr Faded Cherry available as a used model at Mojo's Music Click to open side panel for more information is a straightforward, high-value tribute to the iconic 1950s double-cutaway junior-style electric guitars. Originally built as budget-friendly beginner instruments, these stripped-back rock machines became famous for their raw grit, lightweight handling, and minimalist design.

As a used model, it represents an exceptional value-for-money platform for players looking for a plug-and-play rock guitar, a reliable backup instrument, or an ideal foundation for aftermarket modifications.

Key Features & Specifications

Depending on whether this specific used model is the standard version or the enhanced "FAT" variation, the specifications will align with Harley Benton's classic double-cut platform:

• Body & Construction: Built with a solid Nyatoh body featuring a classic double-cutaway silhouette that provides uninhibited access to the highest frets. It is finished in a sleek, open-pore matte Faded Cherry satin that highlights the wood grain and avoids the "sticky" feel of thick gloss coatings.

• Neck Options: Features a set-in neck configuration with a 24.72-inch scale length and a 12-inch fingerboard radius, optimized for comfortable chording and effortless string bending.

  • Standard Version: Typically ships with a slimmer, faster '60s C-profile neck and an amaranth fingerboard.

  • FAT Version: Features a chunky, vintage-style "Fat '59" neck profile paired with a premium, dark ebony fingerboard.

• Electronics & Hardware: Centered around a single "Dog Ear" style Roswell pickup located at the bridge position, wired directly to dedicated master volume and tone knobs.

  • The standard version utilizes a raw Alnico-5 single-coil P90 for a classic, mid-forward bark.

  • The FAT version upgrades to a stacked P90D humbucker with a push/pull coil-split option hidden in the tone knob, allowing you to toggle between punchy single-coil bite and noiseless humbucker warmth.

• Bridge & Tuning: Outfitted with a reliable WSC wrap-around bridge and Wilkinson vintage-style machine heads (15:1 gear ratio) for vintage aesthetic appeal and solid tuning stability.

Playability and Tone Character

Reviewers and owners widely praise the DC-Jr series for punching well above its price class, offering a distinct playing experience:

• Lightweight Comfort: Weighing in right around 6.6 lbs (3.0 kg), the guitar is exceptionally lightweight and well-balanced, completely eliminating neck dive and making it incredibly comfortable for extended stand-up playing sessions.

• Sonic Growl: The bridge pickup delivers a naturally bright, punchy, and aggressive rock tone that cuts through a live mix beautifully. It cleans up nicely when you roll back the physical volume knob, giving it surprising tonal versatility despite the single-pickup layout.

• A Modder's Dream: Because of its sturdy set-neck construction and budget price point, players frequently use these guitars as "modding platforms," dropping in boutique P90 pickups or premium nuts to build a professional-grade stage guitar at a fraction of the cost of a major US brand.

Would you like to contact the shop directly to verify if this used model is the standard or the FAT variation, or check if it includes an aftermarket gig bag?