It’s time to grab the hairspray, slip into your spandex, and plug in. Harley Benton has just announced a massive visual upgrade for their popular shred machines, the ST-80FR MN and ST-80FR MN HH. This latest release is all about capturing the unapologetic, high-octane aesthetic of the 1980s with six brand-new, stage-ready sparkle finishes.
If you have been looking for an affordable Floyd Rose-equipped guitar that doesn’t compromise on specs or style, the ST-80FR series just became your neon highway to tone.
Dazzling New Finishes
Harley Benton knows that a true ’80s axe needs to look as loud as it sounds. The ST-80FR series is now available in six dazzling new colorways designed to catch the stage lights:
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Pink Sparkle Burst
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Silver Sparkle Burst
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Gold Sparkle Burst
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Emerald Sparkle Burst
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Amethyst Sparkle Burst
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Holographic
High-Performance Shred Specs
Beyond the flashy exteriors, the ST-80FR is a serious player’s guitar built for speed and comfort. The body is crafted from lightweight American basswood, with an ergonomic shape, smooth rear contours, and a tapered heel for effortless access to the upper register.
The bolt-on neck is a standout feature, crafted from premium roasted Canadian flame maple with an asymmetric C profile. Whether you choose the roasted maple fretboard (with rolled edges) or the alternative rosewood version, your fingers will be flying.
Thanks to the modern 12″–16″ compound radius and 22 stainless steel medium jumbo frets, sweeping arpeggios and wide bends feel incredibly smooth. Plus, glow-in-the-dark side dots ensure you never lose your place on dark stages.
Premium Hardware & Roaring Electronics
You can’t have an ’80s tribute guitar without proper dive-bombing capabilities. Harley Benton has equipped these models with an authentic Floyd Rose 1000 tremolo system, paired with a 43mm locking nut and Jinho 15:1 locking tuners to ensure your tuning remains rock-solid, no matter how aggressive your whammy bar antics get.
Tonal power is delivered by Tesla Plasma X1 Alnico V humbuckers. The single-pickup ST-80FR MN provides searing, no-nonsense bridge leads, while the ST-80FR MN HH adds a neck pickup for thick, creamy rhythm tones and ultimate versatility.
Full Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
| Body | American Basswood with tapered heel & sculpted contouring |
| Neck | Bolt-on Roasted Canadian flame maple (Asymmetric-C shape) |
| Fingerboard | Roasted Canadian flame maple (rolled edges) or Rosewood |
| Radius & Scale | Compound 12″–16″ (305mm–406mm) / 25.5″ (648mm) Scale |
| Frets | 22 stainless steel medium jumbo with rounded ends |
| Bridge / Nut | Floyd Rose 1000 tremolo / 43mm locking nut |
| Pickups |
MN: Tesla Plasma-X1b (bridge)
MN HH: Tesla Plasma-X1n (neck) + X1b (bridge) |
| Controls |
MN: 1 volume
MN HH: 1 volume, 1 tone, 3-way selector |
| Hardware | Chrome, Jinho J-02 15:1 locking tuners |
| Extras | Elixir Coated .010–.046 strings, glow-in-the-dark side markers |
Pricing & Availability
ST-80FR Models all £304/€349 available direct from Thomann
ST-80FR HH Models all £347/€399 available direct from Thomann
More Information
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