Harley Benton SC-550 II BCF w/Bag
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Harley Benton
SC-550 II BCF w/Bag
Product Info
Article Number:
522866
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
SC-550 II BCF w/Bag
Category:
Single Cut Guitars
Price:
$390.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This SC-550 II BCF is a seriously impressive offering for the price. It nails that classic, slightly warmer single-cut vibe, and the Tesla pickups are a genuine surprise. It's perfect for players wanting a solid, good-looking guitar with vintage character without a premium-priced tag.
Product Description
Harley Benton SC-550 II BCF w/Bag
*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
- Thomann E-Guitar Gigbag Deluxe
- *Gig Bag for Electric Guitar*
- Suitable for most common models
- 20 mm Expanded polyethylene upholstery
- Heavy-duty industrial material for extremely high protection and stability
- 5 cm Wide
- padded carrying straps
- 2 Outside pockets
- 2 Additional accessory pockets
- Name badge compartment
- Internal dimensions (L x W x D): Approx. 112 x 40 x 8 cm
PROS
- • AAAA flamed maple top adds visual appeal and a touch of resonance.
- • Tesla Opus-1 pickups deliver a surprisingly articulate and warm, vintage-voiced tone.
- • Graphite nut improves tuning stability and reduces friction at the nut.
- • Meranti chambered body offers a comfortable weight and enhanced acoustic projection.
CONS
- • Meranti, while good, isn't as tonally complex as mahogany.
- • Hardware, while decent, might be a future upgrade for serious players.
- • Pau ferro fingerboard can feel a bit drier than rosewood for some.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Meranti (Chambered)
Neck Material
Meranti
Fingerboard
Pau Ferro
Pickups
2 Tesla Opus-1 AlNiCo-5 Humbuckers
Scale Length
628 mm (24.72 in)
Frets
Blacksmith Stainless Steel (22)
Bridge
DLX Tune-O-Matic
Weight
Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs) - typical for a chambered guitar
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a reasonable approximation - thinner than later '70s necks, but not quite as slim as some vintage Gibson examples. Expect a comfortable, playable feel.
They're functional and stable for standard tuning, but serious drop tuning or extremely heavy strings might warrant an upgrade to higher-end tuners for optimal stability.
Chambering generally reduces sustain slightly compared to a solid body, but the Meranti wood and flamed maple top compensate well, resulting in a balanced tone and manageable weight.
