Harley Benton SC-550 Plus EMG FTF w/Bag

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Harley Benton SC-550 Plus EMG FTF w/Bag

Harley Benton

SC-550 Plus EMG FTF w/Bag

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Product Info

Article Number: 537500
Model: SC-550 Plus EMG FTF w/Bag
Price: $459.80

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This Harley Benton SC-550 Plus is a serious contender for players seeking a vintage-inspired aesthetic and powerful EMG tones. The build quality is surprisingly solid for the price, offering a comfortable neck and a balanced feel. It’s a fantastic choice for rock, blues, and heavier styles, providing a lot of bang for your buck.

Product Description

Harley Benton SC-550 Plus EMG FTF w/Bag

*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton SC-550 Plus EMG FTF

  • *Electric Guitar*
  • Deluxe Series
  • Body: Okoume
  • Top: AA flamed maple
  • Set-in neck: Nyatoh
  • Fingerboard: roasted jatoba
  • White Pearloid trapezoid fingerboard inlays
  • Ivory coloured binding
  • Neck profile: 1960 C - thickness at 1st fret: 20.5 mm
  • thickness at 12th fret: 22.5 mm
  • Fingerboard radius: 350 mm
  • Scale: 629 mm
  • Nut width: 43 mm
  • Nut: Graphite
  • 22 Medium jumbo stainless steel frets of 2.7 mm height
  • Pickups: 2 EMG Retro Active FAT 55 Covered PAF Style Alnico-5 humbuckers
  • Controls: 2 Volume and 2 tone
  • 3-Way swtich
  • WSC LP17 Tune-O-Matic bridge
  • WSC Schaller Style J07LKF locking machine heads
  • Nickel hardware
  • Original strings: .010 - .046
  • Colour: Faded Tobacco Flame Gloss
  • Thomann E-Guitar Gigbag BK
  • *Nylon Gig Bag for Electric Guitar*
  • Made of high quality materials
  • 20 mm foam padding
  • Internal dimensions (L x W x D): approx. 105 x 35 x 8 cm
  • Floor protection on the underside
  • Rucksack straps
  • Sheet music pocket
  • Front pocket 1: approx. 37 x 24 x 5 cm
  • Front pocket 2: approx. 33 x 11 x 5 cm
  • Colour: Black
PROS
  • • Okoume/flamed maple combo delivers surprisingly resonant and attractive aesthetics.
  • • EMG Retro Active FAT 55 pickups offer a thick, creamy, high-output sound.
  • • Roasted jatoba fingerboard provides a smooth playing experience and resists humidity.
  • • Graphite nut and Schaller locking tuners enhance tuning stability and sustain.
CONS
  • • Okoume bodies can sometimes exhibit a slight 'woody' resonance that needs taming.
  • • The '60s C neck profile, while comfortable, might not suit all hand sizes.
  • • While good, the hardware isn’t quite at the level of premium brands.

Product Video

Key Features

Body Material Okoume with AA flamed maple top
Neck Material Nyatoh
Fingerboard Roasted Jatoba
Pickups EMG Retro Active FAT 55 Covered Alnico-5
Scale Length 629 mm (24.76 in)
Frets 22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel
Bridge WSC LP17 Tune-O-Matic
Weight Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs) - typical for a set-neck guitar

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Frequently Asked Questions

The FAT 55s aim to emulate PAFs but offer a more aggressive, higher-output tone with increased sustain and clarity.
Yes, roasted jatoba is more stable, resists moisture better, and often has a smoother, more refined feel compared to a standard fingerboard.
It's a comfortable, medium-full C shape, slightly slimmer than some vintage '60s necks, but still retaining a classic feel.

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