Harley Benton Fusion-III HSH Roasted FBLB
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Harley Benton
Fusion-III HSH Roasted FBLB
Product Info
Article Number:
521171
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
Fusion-III HSH Roasted FBLB
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$438.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Fusion-III is a serious contender for players wanting a modern ST-style guitar with a roasted maple neck. The Roswell pickups offer a surprisingly wide range of tones, from glassy cleans to high-gain crunch, and the Wilkinson trem is a significant step up from the usual budget fare. It's a fantastic option for gigging musicians and aspiring shredders on a budget.
Product Description
- Harley Benton Fusion-III HSH Roasted FBLB
- Electric Guitar
- Ergonomically shaped body: Nyatoh
- "Ultra Flame" maple veneer top
- Bolt-on neck: roasted maple
- Fingerboard: roasted maple
- Dot fingerboard inlays
- 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
- Factory strings: .010 - .046
- Colour: Gloss Trans Flamed Blue Burst
PROS
- • Roasted maple neck provides excellent stability and a smooth, fast feel.
- • Roswell pickups deliver surprisingly articulate and powerful tones across the spectrum.
- • Wilkinson tremolo offers reliable performance and tuning stability.
- • Nyatoh body with flame maple veneer looks stunning and provides comfortable ergonomics.
CONS
- • Nyatoh body, while comfortable, isn't as tonally resonant as mahogany or alder.
- • The push/pull tone control can feel a little plasticky and imprecise in operation.
- • Stainless steel frets might require a slightly higher action for some players.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Nyatoh with Ultra Flame Maple veneer
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Roasted Maple with Dot inlays
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 8.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Roasted maple is kiln-dried to reduce moisture sensitivity, leading to a more stable neck and a smoother feel compared to standard maple, minimizing fret buzz and improving overall playability.
Absolutely; Roswell pickups are known for their clarity and punch, offering a more refined and dynamic sound than many budget-brand pickups – a real highlight for the price.
The Wilkinson trem is relatively user-friendly, but a proper setup (intonation, string alignment) is recommended for optimal performance and tuning stability, especially with aggressive use.
