Harley Benton SC-500 BK Vintage Series Set

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Harley Benton SC-500 BK Vintage Series Set

Harley Benton

SC-500 BK Vintage Series Set

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 561026
Model: SC-500 BK Vintage Series Set
Price: $350.90

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This Harley Benton SC-500 set is a fantastic entry point for players craving a vintage-inspired sound and feel. The set-in neck and comfortable profile make it a joy to play, and the included amp is a convenient practice solution. It's ideal for budding blues, rock, and classic rock enthusiasts on a budget.

Product Description

Harley Benton SC-500 BK Vintage Series Set

*Bundle offer comprising*, 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
  • Harley Benton HB-40MFX
  • *Electric Guitar Modelling Combo*
  • Power: 40 W
  • Class AB power amplifier
  • Speaker configuration: 1x 10"
  • 5 Amp voicings
  • incl. Clean
  • Crunch
  • Lead
  • OD1 and OD2
  • 4 Fully programmable presets
  • Multi-FX DSP with 5 individual digital effects: Reverb
  • Delay
  • Chorus
  • Tremolo and Phaser
  • each with adjustable parameters
  • Controls for gain
  • volume
  • treble
  • bass and FX as well as a master volume
  • Mini-jack connection for aux line and headphones
  • Bluetooth audio receiver for playing backing tracks from an external source
  • Digital guitar tuner with LED display
  • Output for external speaker
  • 240 V 50/60 HZ switching power supply
  • 12 mm wooden cabinet
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 400 x 405 x 210 mm
  • Weight: 9.0 kg
  • Harley Benton E-Guitar Accessory Pack

*Accessory Pack for Electric Guitars*, Consists of gig bag, clip tuner, strap, cable and picks

*Gig Bag for Electric Guitar*, Standard version, Interior dimensions (L x W x D): 105 x 35 x 8 mm, Patch pocket for accessories

  • *Chromatic Clip Tuner*
  • Easy-to-read LC display
  • 360° Rotatable
  • Tuning range: A0 (27.50 Hz) - C8 (4186 Hz)
  • Calibration: A4 = 440Hz
  • Accuracy: ± 1 cent
  • Power supply CR2032 lithium battery (included in the scope of delivery)

*Guitar Strap*, Material: Nylon, Length adjustable up to 150 cm, With leather ends, Colour: Black

*Instrument Jack Cable*, Length: 3 m, Colour: Black

*Plectrum Mix*, Material: Nylon, 12 Pieces in mixed thicknesses and colours

PROS
  • • Poplar body delivers a warm, resonant foundation for vintage tones.
  • • Maple neck with a comfortable C profile promotes easy playability.
  • • Vintage-style humbuckers provide a thick, crunchy overdrive character.
  • • DLX machine heads offer reliable tuning stability and a premium feel.
CONS
  • • Poplar body, while warm, can lack the sustain of mahogany or ash.
  • • The 40W amp is sufficient for practice but lacks stage volume.
  • • Roseacer fingerboard might feel slightly less refined than ebony or maple.

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 (3.8 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

They're not identical, but the Harley Benton pickups capture a similar low-output humbucker vibe—a bit less aggressive than hotter pickups, focusing on warmth and dynamics.
It's a modern interpretation of a vintage C—slightly more even than some older, more asymmetrical profiles, making it comfortable for a wider range of players.
The amp is basic but functional; while the presets are a good starting point, tweaking the EQ and gain settings will allow you to explore a broader range of tones.

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