Harley Benton DC-Custom II 612 Cherry

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Harley Benton DC-Custom II 612 Cherry

Harley Benton

DC-Custom II 612 Cherry

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 570328
Model: DC-Custom II 612 Cherry
Price: $658.90

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This DC-Custom II is a seriously interesting guitar. The combination of Meranti and roasted jatoba creates a warm, resonant platform, and the Tesla pickups deliver a surprisingly sweet and punchy vintage vibe. It's a fantastic option for players wanting a unique aesthetic and a touch of vintage character without a premium price tag – especially appealing to those who appreciate a slightly quirky, versatile instrument.

Product Description

  • Harley Benton DC-Custom II 612 Cherry
  • Six and Twelve String Electric Guitar
  • Body: Meranti
  • Set-in necks: Meranti
  • Fingerboards: roasted jatoba
  • Trapezoid fingerboard inlays
  • Headstock inlays
  • Neck and headstock bindings
  • Neck profiles: C - thickness at 1st fret: 20.5 mm
  • thickness at 12th fret: 22.5 mm
  • Fingerboard radii: 350 mm each
  • Scales: 628 mm
  • 22 Medium Jumbo Blacksmith stainless steel frets each
  • Nut width (6-string neck): 42 mm
  • Nut width (12-string neck): 48 mm
  • 2-Way truss rods
  • Pickups (12-string): 2 Tesla Opus-G1 Alnico-5 Vintage-Style humbuckers
  • Pickups (6-string): 2x Tesla TM VR-60 Classic Alnico-5 Vintage-Style humbuckers
  • 1 Volume and 1 tone control
  • 2x 3-Way pickup selector switch
  • 1x 3-Way neck pickup selector switch
  • 2x 3-Ply pickguards
  • WSC Tune-O-Matic bridges
  • Grover machine heads
  • Chrome hardware
  • Colour: Cherry
  • high-gloss
  • Includes case
PROS
  • • Roasted jatoba fingerboard provides excellent feel and stability
  • • Tesla pickups deliver a surprisingly articulate vintage-style tone
  • • Meranti body offers a unique warmth and resonance
  • • Dual pickup selector adds versatility beyond standard humbucker configurations
CONS
  • • Meranti can be a bit on the heavier side, expect a substantial instrument
  • • Finish quality, while decent, isn't quite on par with premium brands
  • • 12-string configuration limits its appeal to a niche audience

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Key Features

Body Material Meranti
Neck Material Meranti
Fingerboard Roasted Jatoba
Pickups Tesla Opus-G1 (12-string) & Tesla TM VR-60 (6-string) Alnico-5 Humbuckers
Scale Length 628 mm
Frets 22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel
Bridge WSC Tune-O-Matic
Weight Approximately 9 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Roasted jatoba is significantly more stable than standard jatoba, resisting humidity changes better and offering a smoother, faster feel. This contributes to improved playability and reduces fret sprout over time.
With a 42 mm nut width and a C-shaped profile, the 6-string neck is generally comfortable, but players with very small hands might find it slightly wider than ideal. It’s a good middle-ground for most players.
The Tesla pickups offer a surprisingly authentic vintage tone, capturing a similar warmth and clarity but with a slightly more modern articulation. They’re a great value alternative to more established brands.

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