Harley Benton Fusion-III HSS Roasted FBB
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Harley Benton
Fusion-III HSS Roasted FBB
Product Info
Article Number:
537645
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
Fusion-III HSS Roasted FBB
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$438.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Fusion-III is a seriously impressive offering for the price. The roasted maple neck makes it a joy to play, and the Roswell pickups punch well above their weight class, offering a surprising amount of versatility. It's a great option for players looking for a modern ST-style guitar with a comfortable feel and a wide range of usable tones.
Product Description
- Harley Benton Fusion-III HSS Roasted FBB
- Electric Guitar
- Ergonomically shaped body: Nyatoh
- Top: flamed maple veneer
- Bolt-on neck: roasted Canadian maple
- Fingerboard: roasted Canadian maple
- Ivoroid Dot fingerboard inlays
- Matching headstock
- Neck profile: Modern C
- Scale: 648 mm (25.512")
- Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12.008")
- Nut width: 42 mm (1.654")
- Graph Tech TUSQ nut
- 24 Medium Jumbo Blacksmith stainless steel frets
- Pickups: Roswell HAF-B AlNiCo-5 humbucker (bridge) and Roswell S74-M AlNiCo-5 (middle) and Roswell S74-N AlNiCo-5 (neck) single coils
- Control: Master volume
- Master tone control with push/pull function for coil split
- 5-Way switch
- Wilkinson WVS 50IIK tremolo
- HB JN-07 staggered locking machine heads
- Chrome hardware
- Factory strings: .010 - .046
- Colour: Flame Bengal Burst
PROS
- • Roasted maple neck and fretboard offer stability and a surprisingly smooth feel.
- • Roswell pickups deliver a surprisingly versatile range of tones, from glassy cleans to crunchy distortion.
- • Wilkinson tremolo provides reliable performance and decent tuning stability for a budget instrument.
- • The modern C neck profile is comfortable and suits a wide range of playing styles.
CONS
- • Nyatoh body, while ergonomic, lacks the resonance of more premium tonewoods.
- • Factory strings are basic and will likely need upgrading for optimal performance.
- • The push/pull coil split can sound a little muddy and lacks refinement.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Nyatoh with flamed maple veneer top
Neck Material
Roasted Canadian Maple
Fingerboard
Roasted Canadian Maple
Pickups
Roswell HAF-B (bridge), Roswell S74-M (middle), Roswell S74-N (neck) AlNiCo-5
Scale Length
648 mm (25.512 in)
Frets
24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel
Bridge
Wilkinson WVS 50IIK Tremolo
Weight
Approximately 3.8 kg (8.4 lbs) – typical for a trem-equipped guitar
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Frequently Asked Questions
Roasted maple is kiln-dried, which reduces moisture-related warping and makes the neck feel smoother and more responsive – similar to a properly seasoned mahogany neck.
Absolutely; they’re known for their clarity and dynamic range, providing a much more nuanced and musical sound than many budget pickups – closer to vintage-style pickups.
While the Wilkinson trem is reliable, it's not a high-end floating trem; it's best suited for subtle vibrato and occasional dives – aggressive use might require more frequent tuning adjustments.
