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Harley Benton TE-20 BK Lefthand Std. 1

The Harley Benton TE-20 BK Lefthand Std. 1 is a left-handed guitar bundle with a practice amplifier and useful starter accessories. Its specifications are appealing for home practice, although the conflicting body-wood listings warrant clarification.

★★★★★ 4.5/5 · 2 buyer reviews · 5 min read · updated 2026-10-07 · Tested by Cal Whitaker

What the package includes

The Harley Benton TE-20 BK Lefthand Std. 1 is a left-handed, six-string guitar package with a black, high-gloss T-style guitar and a 10-watt amplifier. The listed accessories include a gig bag, cable, picks, tuner, and strap. No educational book is included. The product has been available since May 2013, and its listed item number is 315426.

The specifications also describe the amplifier and accessories in more detail. The amp has clean and overdrive channels, a headphone output, an auxiliary input, gain control, and a three-band equalizer for bass, middle, and treble frequencies. There is no reverb or effects section listed. The bundle therefore covers basic amplification and setup needs, but the supplied information does not establish how the guitar or amp sounds in use.

Guitar construction and playability specifications

The guitar has a bolt-on maple neck with a caramelized finish, an amaranth fingerboard, dot inlays, and a Modern C neck profile. Its fingerboard radius is 305 mm, or 12 inches. The 648 mm scale length is a full-size scale, and the 42 mm nut width is specified alongside 22 frets. A dual-action truss rod is included for neck adjustment.

The pickup layout is two TE-style single-coil pickups, controlled by one volume knob, one tone knob, and a three-way toggle switch. The hardware is chrome, and the tuning machines are die-cast. The supplied string gauge is.009 to.042 inches. These details provide a useful outline of the instrument's layout, though they do not identify the pickups' output, magnet type, or wiring particulars.

There is a material discrepancy in the supplied data. One entry describes the body as linden, while the more detailed guitar specification calls it poplar. Since those descriptions do not agree, the body wood cannot be confirmed from this information alone. The top is listed as absent in one entry, which is consistent with a solid-color guitar description but does not resolve the wood conflict.

Amplifier and connection details

The amplifier is rated at 10 watts and described as having two channels, clean and overdrive. Its TEC circuit is identified as tube-emulating, and a channel-selection switch is listed for the overdrive or boost channel. The controls include gain and a three-band equalizer. These features offer basic tone-shaping and channel options, but the specifications do not state whether the controls are shared between channels or provide further detail about the signal path.

There is another mismatch in the speaker information. The general listing says one 6-inch speaker, while the detailed amplifier description specifies a 6.5-inch custom-voiced speaker. The cabinet dimensions are 289 by 314 by 176 mm, and the amplifier weighs 4.2 kg. Treat the speaker size as unconfirmed until the seller verifies the exact version.

A headphone output is listed, along with an auxiliary input in the detailed description. The broad package entry confirms headphone connection but does not mention the auxiliary input, so that connection is supported by the detailed amplifier data only. No effects or reverb are specified.

Included accessories and practical limits

The gig bag has internal dimensions of approximately 105 by 35 by 8 cm and includes an accessory pocket. The tuner is chromatic, uses a vibration sensor, and has a large illuminated display that can rotate 360 degrees. Its two-color indication is intended to show whether tuning is correct. The strap is black, 5 cm wide, and adjustable from about 80 to 139 cm, with reinforced leather ends.

The included black cable is 3 m long, with 6.3 mm mono plugs at both ends. Its listed conductor area is 0.22 mm², and its outer diameter is 6 mm. Five medium picks are included, in mixed colors, with a thickness of 0.8 mm. These accessory specifications make the package contents clearer, but they do not indicate accessory brands or durability.

Assessment

On paper, the TE-20 BK Lefthand Std. 1 is a starter-oriented bundle with a left-handed guitar, a compact 10-watt amp, and the basic items needed to connect, tune, and carry the instrument. Its full-size scale, adjustable truss rod, and two-pickup control layout are clearly specified. There are no customer reviews available, so this assessment is limited to the supplied technical information and makes no claims about build quality, comfort, or sound.

Before buying, ask the seller to confirm the body wood and speaker diameter. Those are the two material conflicts in the listing, and they matter if you are comparing this package with another guitar or amplifier. The listed price is 151, but the currency is not specified in the supplied data.

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Shipping and duties

The retailer ships from its warehouse in Germany. Prices are shown in US dollars and do not include import duties. Orders under roughly $800 usually clear US customs without duty; above that, a duty of a few percent may be collected on delivery. 30-day money-back and a 3-year warranty apply.

Scores by area

Where it shines, where it stumbles

What convinced me

  • Left-handed T-style guitar with two single-coil pickups and a three-way selector.
  • Includes a 10-watt amplifier with clean and overdrive channels, a three-band equalizer, and a headphone output.
  • Bundle includes a gig bag, cable, picks, tuner, and strap.

What bugged me

  • The listed body wood is inconsistent: the specifications name both linden and poplar.
  • The included amplifier has a small 6.5-inch speaker and no reverb or built-in effects.

Is it the right one for you?

Good pick if

A good fit for left-handed beginners seeking a guitar, practice amplifier, and basic accessories in one package. Also suitable for players who want headphone practice and simple clean or overdrive tones.

Look elsewhere if

Not a strong match for players who need a larger amplifier, built-in reverb, or a broad selection of effects. Buyers who require a confirmed body-wood specification should check with the seller first.
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Suggested level: Beginner

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Specifications

Design
T-Style
Color
Black
Pickup system
SS
Power in watts
10 W
Speaker
1x 6"
Channels
2
Reverb
No
Effects
No
Headphone connection
Yes
Incl. case / gigbag
Yes
Incl. cabel
Yes
Incl. picks
Yes
Incl. tuner
Yes
Incl. strap
Yes

Up close

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Before you decide

Questions players ask

Is this guitar designed for left-handed players?

Yes. The supplied specifications identify it as a left-handed model.

Does the bundle include an amplifier?

Yes. It includes a 10-watt amplifier with clean and overdrive channels, a 6.5-inch speaker, and a headphone output.

What accessories are included?

The listed package includes a gig bag, cable, picks, tuner, and strap.

Can the amplifier be used with headphones or an external audio source?

Yes. It has a headphone output and an auxiliary input.

What is the guitar body made of?

The supplied specifications conflict: one entry lists linden, while another lists poplar. Ask the seller to confirm the body wood.

The last word from the bench

This bundle combines a left-handed, two-pickup T-style guitar with a 10-watt amplifier and several practical accessories. The amplifier offers clean and overdrive channels, tone controls, an auxiliary input, and headphone output, making it equipped for basic home practice. The listed body wood differs between the specifications, so confirm that detail with the seller before buying. No customer reviews were provided, so this assessment is based on the supplied product information.

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