Harley Benton Fusion-III HSS Roasted WM
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Harley Benton
Fusion-III HSS Roasted WM
Product Info
Article Number:
540221
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
Fusion-III HSS Roasted WM
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$438.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Fusion-III is a seriously impressive package for the money. The roasted maple neck makes it a joy to play, and the Roswell pickups offer a wide range of tones, from glassy cleans to crunchy rock. It's an excellent option for players looking for a versatile ST-style guitar with modern features and a comfortable feel.
Product Description
- Harley Benton Fusion-III HSS Roasted WM
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Nyatoh
- Bolt-on neck: roasted Canadian maple
- Fingerboard: roasted Canadian maple
- Ivory coloured dot fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: Modern C
- Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12")
- Graph Tech TUSQ nut
- Nut width: 42 mm
- Scale: 648 mm
- 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
- Master volume control
- Master tone control with push/pull function for coil split
- 5-Way switch
- Wilkinson WVS50IIK tremolo
- Black hardware
- HB BK JN-07 flat staggered locking tuners
- Factory strings: .010 - .046
- Colour: White Mint
PROS
- • Roasted maple neck provides excellent stability and feel.
- • Roswell pickups deliver surprisingly articulate and versatile tones.
- • Wilkinson tremolo offers smooth performance and decent tuning stability.
- • Nyatoh body is resonant and contributes to a balanced feel.
CONS
- • Nyatoh body, while good, lacks the premium feel of alder or ash.
- • Hardware, while functional, feels a little basic compared to higher-end options.
- • Coil split can be a bit noisy, particularly with higher gain settings.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Nyatoh
Neck Material
Roasted Canadian Maple
Fingerboard
Roasted Canadian Maple
Pickups
Roswell HAF-B humbucker (bridge), Roswell S74-M (middle), Roswell S74-N (neck)
Scale Length
648 mm
Frets
24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel
Bridge
Wilkinson WVS50IIK Tremolo
Weight
Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Roasted maple is more stable than standard maple, reducing warping and improving sustain. It also tends to have a slightly warmer, more resonant tone compared to a standard maple neck.
Yes, the Roswell pickups are a popular choice and readily available if you want to swap them out for different tones, although some minor modifications might be required.
The Wilkinson tremolo is best suited for moderate vibrato; heavy dive bombs can affect tuning stability and require careful setup.
