Harley Benton Aeolus Frost Flame

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Harley Benton Aeolus Frost Flame

Harley Benton

Aeolus Frost Flame

4.4 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 496344
Model: Aeolus Frost Flame
Price: $438.90

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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.

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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.

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