Harley Benton SC-550 II Silver Burst

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Harley Benton SC-550 II Silver Burst

Harley Benton

SC-550 II Silver Burst

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 521064
Model: SC-550 II Silver Burst
Price: $350.90

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This SC-550 II is a seriously impressive offering for the price. The chambered body gives it a surprising amount of air and sustain, and those Tesla pickups deliver a warm, vintage-inspired growl that's fantastic for blues, rock, and even some heavier styles. It's a great option for players looking for a quality instrument with a classic vibe without the premium price tag.

Product Description

  • Harley Benton SC-550 II Silver Burst
  • Electric Guitar
  • Deluxe Series
  • Chambered body: Meranti
  • Arched
  • flamed maple top
  • Set-in Meranti neck
  • Fretboard: Pau Ferro
  • Pearloid trapezoid fingerboard inlays
  • Neck profile: '60s - thickness 1st fret: 20 mm - 12th fret: 22 mm
  • Scale: 628 mm (24.72")
  • Fingerboard 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 x Volume and 2 x tone controls
  • 3-Way pickup selector switch
  • DLX Tune-O-Matic bridge
  • DLX Kluson-style machine heads
  • Hardware: DLX chrome
  • Factory strings: D'Addarío EXL-110 .010 - .046
  • Colour: Silver Burst
  • Gloss
PROS
  • • Meranti chambered body offers surprising resonance and sustain
  • • Tesla Opus-1 pickups deliver a thick, articulate vintage tone
  • • Graphite nut resists wear and improves tuning stability
  • • DLX Kluson-style tuners provide smooth, precise tuning
CONS
  • • Meranti can be a bit plain aesthetically compared to mahogany
  • • The '60s neck profile might not suit players preferring a thinner feel
  • • Silver Burst finish can be prone to fingerprints and smudges

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Key Features

Body Material Chambered Meranti with 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 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's a close approximation – a comfortable medium-thin profile, but generally slightly more substantial than some of the thinner Gibson necks of the era. Expect a comfortable feel for most players.
They're designed to be closer to vintage AlNiCo-5 specs, offering a balanced output with a focus on warmth and clarity, rather than high-output aggression.
Yes, the chambering does reduce the weight, making it noticeably lighter and more comfortable to play for extended periods compared to a solid body guitar.

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