Harley Benton Fusion-III HSS Roasted FNT
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Harley Benton
Fusion-III HSS Roasted FNT
Product Info
Article Number:
538339
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
Fusion-III HSS Roasted FNT
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$493.90
* 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 surprisingly cover a wide range of genres from blues to modern rock. It's a great option for players wanting a versatile, modern ST-style guitar without the premium price tag.
Product Description
- Harley Benton Fusion-III HSS Roasted FNT
- Electric Guitar
- Pro Series
- Ergonomically shaped body: Nyatoh
- Bolt-on neck: roasted Canadian maple
- Fingerboard: roasted Canadian maple
- Ivory dot fingerboard inlays
- Wood binding
- Neck profile: Modern C
- Scale: 648 mm (25.512")
- Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12.008")
- Nut width: 42 mm (1.654")
- Graphtech TUSQ nut
- 24 Medium Jumbo Blacksmith stainless steel frets
- Pickups: Roswell HAF-B AlNiCo-5 humbucker (bridge)
- Roswell S74-M AlNiCo-5 (middle) and Roswell S74-N AlNiCo-5 (neck) single coil
- Master volume control
- Master tone control with push/pull function for coil split
- 5-Way switch
- Wilkinson WVS550IIK tremolo
- Jinho staggered locking die-cast tuners
- Chrome hardware
- Factory strings: .010 - .046
- Colour: Flamed Natural
PROS
- • Roasted maple neck and fretboard offer exceptional stability and feel.
- • Roswell pickups deliver a surprisingly articulate and versatile tonal palette.
- • Wilkinson tremolo provides smooth, reliable vibrato performance.
- • Modern C neck profile and 12-inch radius enhance playability and comfort.
CONS
- • Nyatoh body, while stable, lacks the premium resonance of mahogany or alder.
- • Coil splitting, while functional, can sound a bit thin and anemic.
- • Hardware finish might show fingerprints and wear more readily than higher-end chrome.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Nyatoh
Neck Material
Roasted Canadian Maple
Fingerboard
Roasted Canadian Maple with Ivory Dot Inlays
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 WVS550IIK Tremolo
Weight
Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs) – typical for a trem-equipped guitar
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Frequently Asked Questions
Roasted maple is drier than standard maple, resulting in a slightly snappier tone and increased resistance to warping and humidity changes – it’ll stay consistent.
They hold their own surprisingly well, offering a balanced output with a vintage-inspired character – not overly hot, but with plenty of clarity and punch.
Like any tremolo, it will need occasional lubrication and string changes to maintain smooth operation, but the Wilkinson unit is generally reliable and easy to adjust.
