Harley Benton SC-450 CB Classic Series

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Harley Benton SC-450 CB Classic Series

Harley Benton

SC-450 CB Classic Series

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 362544
Model: SC-450 CB Classic Series
Price: $152.90

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This SC-450 is a seriously impressive offering for the price. It nails the classic single-cut aesthetic and delivers a surprisingly warm and punchy tone, making it ideal for beginners or players wanting a vintage-inspired instrument without the premium-priced tag. The build is solid, and the playability is surprisingly good for a guitar in this category.

Product Description

  • Harley Benton SC-450 CB Classic Series
  • Electric Guitar
  • Classic Series
  • Body: Poplar
  • Archtop
  • Set-in neck: Maple
  • Neck Profile: C
  • Fingerboard: Roseacer
  • Fingerboard radius: 350 mm
  • Trapezoid fingerboard inlays
  • Cream-coloured bindings on body and neck
  • 22 Medium jumbo frets
  • Scale: 628 mm
  • Nut width: 43 mm
  • Double-action truss rod
  • Pickups: 2 Classic covered humbuckers
  • 3-Way pickup selection switch
  • 2 Volume knobs and 2 Tone knobs
  • Chrome hardware
  • Tune-O-Matic bridge
  • Sealed housing die-cast machine heads
  • Factory strings: Harley Benton .010 - .046
  • Colour: Cherry burst
  • high-gloss
PROS
  • • Poplar body provides a balanced, resonant tone with surprising sustain
  • • Maple neck with a comfortable 'C' profile enhances playability
  • • Covered humbuckers deliver a warm, thick tone suitable for rock and blues
  • • Tune-O-Matic bridge and sealed tuners offer stable tuning and intonation
CONS
  • • Factory strings are basic; an immediate upgrade is recommended for optimal tone
  • • Poplar body, while good, lacks the premium character of mahogany or alder
  • • Finish, while attractive, might show minor imperfections typical of this price range

Product Video

Key Features

Body Material Poplar
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Roseacer
Pickups 2 Classic covered humbuckers
Scale Length 628 mm
Frets 22 Medium jumbo
Bridge Tune-O-Matic
Weight Approximately 8.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The 'C' profile is similar in shape but slightly thinner and more modern, offering a more comfortable feel for some players.
While they're not designed for extreme high-gain, they can handle moderate overdrive, but a more aggressive pickup set would be beneficial for metal.
The high-gloss finish is susceptible to scratches, so a little care is needed, but it's a cosmetic concern more than a structural one.

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