Harley Benton SC-500 BK Vintage Series
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Harley Benton
SC-500 BK Vintage Series
Product Info
Article Number:
362633
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
SC-500 BK Vintage Series
Category:
Single Cut Guitars
Price:
$185.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This SC-500 is a fantastic entry point into vintage-inspired tones. The build quality is genuinely impressive for the price, offering a surprisingly comfortable neck and a thick, warm sound ideal for blues, classic rock, and heavier rhythm playing. It's a solid choice for beginners or players seeking a reliable, budget-friendly workhorse.
Product Description
- Harley Benton SC-500 BK Vintage Series
- Electric Guitar
- Vintage Series
- Body: Poplar
- Archtop
- Set-in neck: Maple
- Neck profile: C
- Fingerboard: Roseacer
- Fingerboard radius: 350 mm
- Fingerboard inlays: Blocks
- 22 Frets
- Scale: 628 mm
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Double action truss rod
- Pickups: 2 vintage-style humbuckers
- 3-way toggle switch
- 2 volume controls and 2 tone controls
- Gold-plated DLX hardware
- Tune-O-Matic bridge
- DLX machine heads
- Strings: HB .010 - .046
- Colour: Black
- high-gloss
PROS
- • Poplar body offers surprisingly resonant, warm tonal foundation
- • Maple neck with comfortable 'C' profile plays exceptionally well
- • Vintage-style humbuckers deliver thick, creamy overdrive tones
- • Gold-plated hardware and DLX tuners elevate the overall feel
CONS
- • Poplar body, while resonant, lacks the sustain of mahogany or ash
- • Finish, while glossy, may show fingerprints and minor imperfections
- • Scale length leans towards shorter, limiting high-end shredding capabilities
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Poplar
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Roseacer
Pickups
Vintage-style Humbuckers
Scale Length
628 mm
Frets
22
Bridge
Tune-O-Matic
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's closer to a late '50s profile - comfortable and relatively thin, but not as chunky as earlier vintage necks. Expect a more modern feel, but with vintage character.
Yes, the standard humbucker size allows for easy swapping. Just be mindful of the wiring and pickup routing when installing aftermarket pickups.
Like any guitar, fret buzz can occur, but the factory setup is generally decent. A professional setup can easily resolve any minor issues.
