Harley Benton Fusion-III HSH LH Roasted FNT
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Harley Benton
Fusion-III HSH LH Roasted FNT
Product Info
Article Number:
521119
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
Fusion-III HSH LH Roasted FNT
Category:
Lefthanded Guitars
Price:
$394.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This lefty Fusion-III is a real head-turner, especially for players wanting a modern feel with a touch of warmth. The roasted maple neck provides excellent playability, and the Roswell pickups offer a surprising amount of versatility—from searing leads to chunky rhythms. It's a fantastic option for gigging musicians on a budget who want a quality instrument.
Product Description
- Harley Benton Fusion-III HSH LH Roasted FNT
- Electric Guitar
- Left-handed model
- Ergonomically shaped body: Nyatoh
- "Ultra Flame" maple veneer top
- Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple
- Roasted maple fingerboard
- Mahogany neck (Entandrophragma cylindricum)
- Matching headstock
- Natural wood binding
- Neck profile: Modern C
- Scale: 648 mm
- Fingerboard radius: 305 mm
- Nut width: 42 mm
- Graph Tech TUSQ XL nut
- 24 Medium Jumbo Blacksmith stainless steel frets
- Pickups: Roswell HAF-B AlNiCo-5 Humbucker (bridge)
- Roswell S74-C BK AlNiCo-5 Single Coil (middle) and Roswell HAF-N AlNiCo Humbucker (neck)
- 5-Way switch
- Control: Master Volume
- Master tone control with push/pull function
- Wilkinson 50IIK 2-point tremolo
- Chrome hardware
- Staggered WSC locking die-cast machine heads
- Strings: .010 - .046
- Colour: Gloss Flamed Natural
PROS
- • Roasted maple neck and fretboard offer stability and a smooth playing feel.
- • Roswell pickups deliver surprisingly articulate and powerful tones, versatile for many genres.
- • Wilkinson tremolo provides reliable performance and decent tuning stability.
- • Nyatoh body with flame maple top offers a striking aesthetic and comfortable ergonomics.
CONS
- • Mahogany neck can be prone to slight movement in extreme humidity changes.
- • Hardware, while functional, feels a little budget-oriented compared to higher-end guitars.
- • The push/pull tone control functionality can be a bit fiddly to master.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Nyatoh with Ultra Flame Maple veneer
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Roasted Maple
Pickups
Roswell HAF-B (bridge), Roswell S74-C BK (middle), Roswell HAF-N (neck)
Scale Length
648 mm
Frets
24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel
Bridge
Wilkinson 50IIK 2-point Tremolo
Weight
Approximately 7.5 lbs (3.4 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Roasted maple is torrefied, which reduces moisture absorption, leading to a slightly warmer, more resonant tone and improved stability compared to a standard maple neck.
Yes, the Roswell pickups are surprisingly good, offering a more nuanced and powerful sound than many similarly priced alternatives, with a focus on clarity and articulation.
The Wilkinson tremolo is best suited for moderate vibrato effects; heavy dive bombs might require more frequent tuning adjustments.
