Harley Benton Fusion-III EMG HT Roasted SBK

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Harley Benton Fusion-III EMG HT Roasted SBK

Harley Benton

Fusion-III EMG HT Roasted SBK

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Product Info

Article Number: 503287
Model: Fusion-III EMG HT Roasted SBK
Price: $493.90

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This Fusion-III is a seriously impressive guitar for the money. The roasted maple neck and EMG pickups give it a modern feel and a powerful, articulate voice that cuts through the mix. It’s a great choice for players looking for a high-performance instrument without the premium price tag, particularly those into rock and heavier styles.

Product Description

  • Harley Benton Fusion-III EMG HT Roasted SBK
  • Electric Guitar
  • Ergonomically shaped body: Nyatoh
  • Bolt-on neck: roasted Canadian maple
  • Fingerboard: roasted maple
  • Fingerboard inlays: black dot
  • Glow in the dark side dots
  • Neck profile: Modern C
  • Fingeboard radius: 305 mm
  • 24 Jumbo Blacksmith stainless steel frets
  • Graph Tech TUSQ nut
  • Nut width: 42 mm
  • Scale: 648 mm
  • Pickups: 2 EMG Custom Retro Active Hot 70 humbuckers (Custom set with black pole pieces)
  • 1 Master volume and 1 master tone control
  • 3-Way switch
  • WSC Hipshot-Style hardtail bridge
  • Black hardware
  • HB JN-07 staggered locking machine heads
  • Factory strings: .010 - .046
  • Colour: Matte Black
PROS
  • • Roasted maple neck offers excellent stability and a smooth feel.
  • • EMG pickups deliver a high-output, aggressive tone ideal for rock.
  • • Hipshot-style bridge provides reliable tuning stability and sustain.
  • • Nyatoh body is surprisingly resonant and comfortable.
CONS
  • • The matte black finish can show fingerprints and smudges easily.
  • • The 'Modern C' neck profile might not suit players preferring a thicker feel.
  • • Limited pickup switching options restrict tonal versatility slightly.

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Key Features

Body Material Nyatoh
Neck Material Roasted Canadian Maple
Fingerboard Roasted Maple
Pickups EMG Custom Retro Active Hot 70 humbuckers
Scale Length 648 mm
Frets 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel
Bridge WSC Hipshot-Style Hardtail
Weight Approximately 8.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Roasted maple is kiln-dried to a lower moisture content, resulting in increased stability and a generally smoother, more consistent feel – it resists warping and offers a faster playing experience.
Yes, EMG pickups are a standard component and relatively easy to service or replace, offering some future upgrade options.
The Hipshot-style bridge allows for standard saddle intonation adjustments; however, it lacks more advanced features like individual string intonation compensation.

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