Far from a ‘cheap’ Les Paul with a few features missing, this new Studio is really aimed at us grass-roots gigging-for-peanuts musicians. If you don’t sound good with this, don’t blame the guitar.

One of the latest releases from Harley Benton – purveyor of bargain-priced gear via European retail giant, Thomann – the ST-Modern (not to be confused with the ... contoured neck heel, locking tuners ...