Harley Benton MS-60 VW, Kurt Cobain inspired Mustang "Compstang"

I repainted my Harley Benton MS-60 VW with a custom "Compstang" inspired paint scheme based on Kurt Cobain's famous Competition Mustang from the "Smells Like Teen Spirit" era.

The custom finish turned out quite well overall. There is one small and barely noticeable paint imperfection on the front of the guitar (above the Switches - see picture), as well as a red spot in the blue finish on the back. Both cosmetic flaws are minor and have been reflected in the asking price.

Apart from the custom paint job, the guitar remains completely stock.

Let's be honest: this is still a budget Harley Benton underneath. It sounds and plays like an entry-level instrument and is not intended to compete with high-end Mustangs or custom builds. However, it makes a fun and affordable guitar for a Nirvana fan, a beginner player, or someone looking for a unique Kurt Cobain-inspired instrument without spending a fortune.

Specifications

• Body: Basswood
• Bolt-on maple neck
• Laurel fretboard
• Dot inlays
• 22 frets
• Scale length: 610 mm (24")
• Fretboard radius: 305 mm (12")
• Nut width: 42 mm
• Graphite nut
• Pickups: 2 Roswell STA Alnico V vintage-style single coils
• Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
• Individual on/off slider switches for each pickup
• Deluxe chrome hardware
• Tune-o-Matic bridge with DLX tremolo
• Deluxe die-cast tuners
• Factory strings: D'Addario .010–.046
• Custom Competition Mustang inspired finish
• Fully functional and ready to play

Condition

• Good overall condition
• Custom paintwork with minor cosmetic imperfections
• Fully functional electronics
• Straight neck
• Comfortable playability

Additional Information

• Built as a Compstang inspired paint project
• Great starter guitar for Nirvana fans
• Affordable way to own a Cobain-inspired instrument
• Sold as described and pictured

Reason for sale: The project served its purpose and I would rather see it enjoyed by another player than sitting unused in my collection.