Harley Benton SC-550 Plus EMG PAF
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Harley Benton
SC-550 Plus EMG PAF
Product Info
Article Number:
497996
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
SC-550 Plus EMG PAF
Category:
Single Cut Guitars
Price:
$438.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This SC-550 Plus is a seriously impressive offering for the price. The EMG pickups give you a thick, PAF-style tone perfect for rock, blues, and even some heavier genres. It’s a fantastic option for players wanting a quality instrument with a familiar feel and a premium aesthetic, without the premium price tag.
Product Description
- Harley Benton SC-550 Plus EMG PAF
- Electric Guitar
- Deluxe Series
- Body: Okoume
- Top: AA flamed maple
- Glued-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: 305 mm (12")
- Scale: 629 mm
- Nut width: 42 mm
- Graphite nut
- 22 Medium jumbo stainless steel frets of 2.7 mm height
- Pickups: 2 EMG Retro Active FAT 55 Zebra PAF Style Alnico-5 humbuckers
- Controls: 2 Volume and 2 tone
- 3-Way switch
- WSC LP17 Tune-O-Matic bridge
- WSC Schaller Style J01 locking machine heads
- Nickel hardware
- Original strings: .010 - .046
- Colour: Paradise Amber Flame Gloss
PROS
- • Okoume/flame maple body offers excellent resonance and aesthetics
- • EMG Retro Active FAT 55 pickups deliver thick, vintage-voiced humbucker tones
- • Roasted jatoba fingerboard provides stability and a smooth playing experience
- • Schaller-style locking tuners ensure tuning stability and easy string changes
CONS
- • Okoume can be prone to finish checking with temperature fluctuations
- • Neck profile, while comfortable, may not suit players preferring thinner necks
- • Hardware, while functional, isn't quite on par with 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 Zebra PAF Style Alnico-5 humbuckers
Scale Length
629 mm
Frets
22 Medium jumbo stainless steel
Bridge
WSC LP17 Tune-O-Matic
Weight
Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Roasted jatoba is very stable, resists warping, and feels exceptionally smooth – it’s a significant upgrade over standard fingerboards, offering a fast and comfortable playing experience.
Yes, the EMG pickups are standard size and easily accessible for servicing or replacement, allowing for future customization and tonal experimentation.
The '60s C profile is a bit more substantial than a true '50s neck, but still comfortable; it’s a modern take on a classic feel, providing good access to the higher frets.
