Harley Benton Aeolus Frost Flame
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Harley Benton
Aeolus Frost Flame
Product Info
Article Number:
496344
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
Aeolus Frost Flame
Category:
Semiacoustic Guitars
Price:
$438.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Aeolus Frost Flame is a real looker and a surprisingly capable semi-hollow. The roasted maple neck and solid hardware make it feel like a much pricier instrument, and the pickups deliver a warm, punchy tone perfect for blues, jazz, and rock. It's a fantastic option for players seeking a vintage vibe without the premium price tag.
Product Description
- Harley Benton Aeolus Frost Flame
- Electric Guitar
- Pro Series
- Style: Semi-Hollow
- Body: Mahogany
- Top: AAA flamed maple veneer
- Glued-in neck: roasted maple
- Fingerboard: roasted maple
- White Pearloid dot fingerboard inlays
- 2 mm Glow in the dark side dots
- Neck profile: C - thickness at 1st fret: 22 mm
- thickness at 12th fret 24 mm
- Matte neck finish
- Single ply wood binding
- Scale: 635 mm (25")
- Fingerboard radius: 350 mm (13.78")
- Nut width: 43 mm (1.69")
- Black graphite nut
- 22 Medium Jumbo Blacksmith stainless steel frets
- Pickups: 2 Tesla VR-2 AlNiCo 5 humbuckers
- 1 Volume and 1 tone control
- Push/pull function for coil split
- 3-Way toggle switch
- WSC Tune-O-Matic style bridge
- Truss rod with spoke wheel access
- Grover-style machine heads
- Chrome hardware
- Factory strings: .010 - .046
- Colour: Frost Flame Satin
PROS
- • Roasted maple neck offers exceptional stability and smooth playability.
- • AAA flamed maple top provides striking aesthetics and enhanced resonance.
- • 2 Tesla VR-2 pickups deliver a surprisingly articulate and powerful tone.
- • Glow-in-the-dark side dots are genuinely useful for low-light gigs.
CONS
- • Mahogany body might lack the sustain of denser tonewoods like ash or alder.
- • The matte neck finish, while comfortable, can feel slightly sticky in humid environments.
- • Coil-split functionality is a bit limited, lacking true single-coil character.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Roasted Maple
Pickups
2 Tesla VR-2 AlNiCo 5 Humbuckers
Scale Length
635 mm (25 in)
Frets
22 Medium Jumbo Blacksmith Stainless Steel
Bridge
WSC Tune-O-Matic Style
Weight
Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs) – typical for a semi-hollow
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Frequently Asked Questions
Roasted maple is torrefied, reducing moisture absorption and increasing stability, resulting in a slightly brighter, more resonant tone and less susceptibility to warping.
While not genuine Grovers, the 'Grover-style' tuners are a step above basic Harley Benton hardware, offering improved tuning stability and a smoother feel.
The semi-hollow construction adds warmth and resonance compared to a solid body, resulting in a more 'open' acoustic sound and a more lively feel when played unplugged.
