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Best Harley Benton Single Cut Guitars 2026

Premium Harley Benton single cut guitars - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026

PRICE RANGES: Under $200 Under $300 Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000 Under $5,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Rock For Blues For Jazz For Metal For Classic Rock For Hard Rock
BRANDS: Gibson ESP Harley Benton Epiphone Gretsch Larry Carlton Maybach Hagstrom PRS DAngelico Heritage Guitar Stanford Kramer Guitars
Harley Benton SC-Custom III P90 Black w/Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Harley Benton SC-Custom III P90 Black w/Bag

by Harley Benton
Blues Rock Jazz
Key Feature:
• Thick, sustaining humbucker tone
✓ PROS
  • • Great for overdriven tones
  • • Excellent upper fret access
✗ CONS
  • • May lack brightness for some styles
  • • Heavier than other guitar types

Harley Benton SC-Custom III P90 Black w/Bag*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton SC-Custom III P90 Black*Electric...

⭐ 4.5/5 (16 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 603124
$374
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Harley Benton SC-Custom III Gold Top - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Harley Benton SC-Custom III Gold Top

by Harley Benton
Metal Hard Rock Rock
Key Feature:
• Excellent upper fret access
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent upper fret access
  • • Great for overdriven tones
✗ CONS
  • • Higher price point typically
  • • Heavier than other guitar types

Harley Benton SC-Custom III Gold TopElectric GuitarBody: MerantiSet-in neck: MerantiFingerboard: roasted jatobaWhite...

⭐ 4.7/5 (40 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 570233
$329
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Harley Benton SC-550 II PAF w/Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Harley Benton SC-550 II PAF w/Bag

by Harley Benton
Jazz Hard Rock Rock
Key Feature:
• Thick, sustaining humbucker tone
✓ PROS
  • • Great for overdriven tones
  • • Classic rock sound and feel
✗ CONS
  • • Higher price point typically
  • • Less twangy than single-coil guitars

Harley Benton SC-550 II PAF w/Bag*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton SC-550 II PAF*Electric Guitar*Deluxe...

⭐ 4.4/5 (32 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 522763
$380
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton SC-Custom III Purple Burst - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Harley Benton SC-Custom III Purple Burst

by Harley Benton
Rock Metal Blues
Key Feature:
• Excellent upper fret access
✓ PROS
  • • Classic rock sound and feel
  • • Great for overdriven tones
✗ CONS
  • • Less twangy than single-coil guitars
  • • Heavier than other guitar types

Harley Benton SC-Custom III Purple BurstElectric GuitarBody: MerantiTop: AAAA flamed maple veneerSet-in neck:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (32 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 570231
$329
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton SC-Custom III Desert Burst - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Harley Benton SC-Custom III Desert Burst

by Harley Benton
Classic Rock Blues Rock
Key Feature:
• Thick, sustaining humbucker tone
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent upper fret access
  • • Classic rock sound and feel
✗ CONS
  • • Neck dive possible with light bodies
  • • May lack brightness for some styles

Harley Benton SC-Custom III Desert BurstElectric GuitarBody: MerantiTop: AAAA flamed maple veneerSet-in neck:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 570230
$329
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton SC-500 BK Vintage Serie Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Harley Benton SC-500 BK Vintage Serie Bundle

by Harley Benton
Hard Rock Metal Classic Rock
Key Feature:
• Classic rock sound and feel
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent upper fret access
  • • Great for overdriven tones
✗ CONS
  • • Heavier than other guitar types
  • • Neck dive possible with light bodies

Harley Benton SC-500 BK Vintage Serie Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton SC-500 BK Vintage Series*Electric...

⭐ 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 371721
$329
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton SC-Custom III Satin Paradise - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Harley Benton SC-Custom III Satin Paradise

by Harley Benton
Blues Metal Jazz
Key Feature:
• Thick, sustaining humbucker tone
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent upper fret access
  • • Great for overdriven tones
✗ CONS
  • • Less twangy than single-coil guitars
  • • Higher price point typically

Harley Benton SC-Custom III Satin ParadiseElectric GuitarBody: MerantiTop: AAAA flamed maple veneerSet-in neck:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (8 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 570270
$329
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton SC-400 SGT Classic Seri Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Harley Benton SC-400 SGT Classic Seri Bundle

by Harley Benton
Rock Classic Rock Metal
Key Feature:
• Excellent upper fret access
✓ PROS
  • • Rich midrange presence
  • • Excellent upper fret access
✗ CONS
  • • May lack brightness for some styles
  • • Higher price point typically

Harley Benton SC-400 SGT Classic Seri Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton SC-400 SGT Classic Series*Electric...

⭐ 5.0/5 (40 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 371447
$307
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton SC-450 CB Classic Serie Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Harley Benton SC-450 CB Classic Serie Bundle

by Harley Benton
Metal Rock Jazz
Key Feature:
• Classic rock sound and feel
✓ PROS
  • • Great for overdriven tones
  • • Excellent upper fret access
✗ CONS
  • • May lack brightness for some styles
  • • Heavier than other guitar types

Harley Benton SC-450 CB Classic Serie Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton HB-80R Celestion*Combo Amplifier...

⭐ 4.7/5 (53 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 371453
$351
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton SC-Custom III FR VBK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Harley Benton SC-Custom III FR VBK

by Harley Benton
Metal Classic Rock Rock
Key Feature:
• Great for overdriven tones
✓ PROS
  • • Thick, sustaining humbucker tone
  • • Excellent upper fret access
✗ CONS
  • • Neck dive possible with light bodies
  • • May lack brightness for some styles

Harley Benton SC-Custom III FR VBKElectric GuitarBody: MerantiSet-in neck: MerantiFingerboard: RosewoodWhite pearloid...

⭐ 4.7/5 (56 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 570165
$494
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton SC-Custom III Satin Par w/Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Harley Benton SC-Custom III Satin Par w/Bag

by Harley Benton
Hard Rock Classic Rock Jazz
Key Feature:
• Excellent upper fret access
✓ PROS
  • • Classic rock sound and feel
  • • Thick, sustaining humbucker tone
✗ CONS
  • • Less twangy than single-coil guitars
  • • May lack brightness for some styles

Harley Benton SC-Custom III Satin Par w/Bag*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton SC-Custom III Satin...

⭐ 4.7/5 (16 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 603129
$352
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton SC-500 WH Vintage Serie Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Harley Benton SC-500 WH Vintage Serie Bundle

by Harley Benton
Blues Rock Hard Rock
Key Feature:
• Rich midrange presence
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent upper fret access
  • • Classic rock sound and feel
✗ CONS
  • • Less twangy than single-coil guitars
  • • Neck dive possible with light bodies

Harley Benton SC-500 WH Vintage Serie Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton SC-500 WH Vintage Series*Electric...

⭐ 4.6/5 (48 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 371726
$329
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton SC-Special Faded White w/Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Harley Benton SC-Special Faded White w/Bag

by Harley Benton
Rock Hard Rock Jazz
Key Feature:
• Classic rock sound and feel
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent upper fret access
  • • Classic rock sound and feel
✗ CONS
  • • Higher price point typically
  • • Neck dive possible with light bodies

Harley Benton SC-Special Faded White w/Bag*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton SC-Special Faded White*Electric...

⭐ 4.7/5 (44 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 600138
$298
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton SC-450 CB Classic Serie Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Harley Benton SC-450 CB Classic Serie Bundle

by Harley Benton
Classic Rock Hard Rock Blues
Key Feature:
• Excellent upper fret access
✓ PROS
  • • Thick, sustaining humbucker tone
  • • Rich midrange presence
✗ CONS
  • • Heavier than other guitar types
  • • Neck dive possible with light bodies

Harley Benton SC-450 CB Classic Serie Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton SC-450 CB Classic Series*Electric...

⭐ 4.5/5 (50 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 371452
$296
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton SC-Junior Faded Cherry w/Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Harley Benton SC-Junior Faded Cherry w/Bag

by Harley Benton
Blues Metal Jazz
Key Feature:
• Great for overdriven tones
✓ PROS
  • • Thick, sustaining humbucker tone
  • • Great for overdriven tones
✗ CONS
  • • Heavier than other guitar types
  • • Higher price point typically

Harley Benton SC-Junior Faded Cherry w/Bag*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton SC-Junior Faded Cherry*Electric...

⭐ 4.5/5 (8 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 580080
$263
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best Single Cut Guitars

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced single cut guitars typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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