Harley Benton SC-550 II BCF Bundle

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Harley Benton SC-550 II BCF Bundle

Harley Benton

SC-550 II BCF Bundle

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 522852
Model: SC-550 II BCF Bundle
Price: $559.90

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This Harley Benton SC-550 II BCF is a seriously impressive package for the money. The combination of the chambered body and those Tesla pickups gives it a surprisingly warm and full tone, leaning towards classic rock and blues. It’s a great option for players looking for a semi-hollow aesthetic and feel without the premium price tag.

Product Description

Harley Benton SC-550 II BCF Bundle

*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton SC-550 II BCF

  • *Electric Guitar*
  • Deluxe Series
  • Chambered body: Meranti
  • Arched top: AAAA flamed maple
  • Glued-in neck: Meranti
  • Fingerboard: Pau ferro
  • Pearloid trapezoid fingerboard inlays
  • Neck profile: '60s - thickness 1st fret: 20 mm - 12th fret: 22 mm
  • Scale: 628 mm (24.72")
  • Fretboard radius: 305 mm (12")
  • Nut width: 42 mm (1.65")
  • Graphite nut
  • 22 Blacksmith stainless steel frets
  • Pickups: 2 Tesla Opus-1 AlNiCo-5 humbuckers
  • 2 Volume and 2 tone controls
  • 3-Way pickup selector switch
  • DLX Tune-O-Matic bridge
  • DLX Kluson-style machine heads
  • Gold-plated DLX hardware
  • Factory strings: D'Addarío EXL-110 .010 - .046
  • Colour: Black Cherry Flame Gloss
  • Harley Benton HB-80R Celestion
  • *Combo Amplifier for Electric Guitar*
  • 2 Channels with status LED
  • Power: 65 watts into 8 ohms
  • 80 watts into 4 ohms with extension connected
  • Equipped with: 12" Custom Voiced Speaker
  • TEC - tube-emulating circut
  • Channel 1 with controls for Gain
  • Voice
  • Bass
  • Treble and Volume
  • Channel 2 with controls for gain
  • bass
  • middle
  • treble
  • volume
  • Reverb (digital type)
  • Headphone output
  • AUX input
  • Line output
  • Effects loop
  • Footswitch connector for channel switching (footswitch not included)
  • Output for external speaker
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 455 x 515 x 265 mm
  • Weight. 15.5 kg
  • Suitable protective cover: Article no. #260991# (not included)
  • Thomann E-Guitar Gigbag Eco

*Gig Bag For Electric Guitar*, Standard edition, Internal dimensions: Approx (L x W x D): 105 x 35 x 8 cm, Patch pocket for accessories, the sssnake IPP1030

*Instrument Cable*, Both sides: 6.3 mm mono jack, 0.22 mm² / AWG 24, Outer diameter: 6.0 mm, Length: 3 m, Colour: Black

PROS
  • • Meranti chambered body offers surprising resonance and comfortable weight
  • • AAAA flame maple top adds stunning aesthetics and slight upper-midrange sparkle
  • • Tesla Opus-1 pickups deliver a surprisingly thick, vintage-voiced humbucker tone
  • • Kluson-style tuners provide stable tuning and a classic vibe
CONS
  • • Graphite nut, while good, isn't quite as luxurious as bone or Tusq
  • • Meranti can be a bit prone to finish checking with age and temperature changes
  • • The '60s neck profile might be too thin for players preferring a thicker feel

Product Video

Key Features

Body Material Meranti (Chambered) with AAAA Flamed Maple Top
Neck Material Meranti
Fingerboard Pau Ferro
Pickups 2 Tesla Opus-1 AlNiCo-5 Humbuckers
Scale Length 628 mm (24.72 in)
Frets 22 Blacksmith Stainless Steel
Bridge DLX Tune-O-Matic
Weight Approximately 8 lbs (3.6 kg) – based on similar models

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Opus-1s are a step up – they offer a more vintage-voiced, slightly compressed tone with more low-mids than the standard Vintage-90 or Dragonfly pickups.
The '60s profile is relatively slim, so players with larger hands might find it a bit on the thinner side, though it’s generally considered comfortable.
The hardware is surprisingly good for the price point; the Tune-O-Matic bridge provides decent sustain and intonation, and the Kluson-style tuners hold tune well.

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