Harley Benton DC-Custom II 612 White
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Harley Benton
DC-Custom II 612 White
Product Info
Article Number:
576417
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
DC-Custom II 612 White
Category:
Alternative Design Guitars
Price:
$713.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This DC-Custom II is a seriously cool, quirky instrument. The dual-neck design is a conversation starter, and the Tesla pickups deliver a surprisingly vintage-inspired voice. It's a fantastic option for players seeking a unique aesthetic and a warm, classic tone—especially those drawn to jangle-pop, alternative, or even some vintage rock styles.
Product Description
- Harley Benton DC-Custom II 612 White
- 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
- Gold-plated hardware
- Colour: White
- high-gloss
- Includes case
PROS
- • Roasted jatoba fingerboard offers smooth playability and stability.
- • Tesla pickups deliver surprisingly articulate vintage-style tones.
- • Meranti body provides a warm, resonant foundation for the sound.
- • Dual truss rods allow for precise and stable neck adjustments.
CONS
- • Meranti can be a bit on the heavier side, potentially tiring for long sessions.
- • The 12-string configuration limits versatility for modern genres.
- • Finish quality might exhibit minor inconsistencies common at this price point.
Product Video
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
Scale Length
628 mm
Frets
22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel
Bridge
WSC Tune-O-Matic
Weight
4.2 kg (approximately 9.3 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 12-string neck is noticeably wider and has more string tension, requiring a bit of adjustment if you're used to a standard 6-string.
While versatile, the pickups are voiced for vintage tones, so they're better suited for classic rock and alternative than high-gain metal; they'll lack the extreme output of modern pickups.
The neck profile is consistent, offering a comfortable 'C' shape, but the wider 12-string neck will feel more substantial in hand.
