Harley Benton SC-550 Plus EMG PAF w/Bag
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Harley Benton
SC-550 Plus EMG PAF w/Bag
Product Info
Article Number:
537514
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
SC-550 Plus EMG PAF w/Bag
Category:
Single Cut Guitars
Price:
$459.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This SC-550 Plus is a seriously impressive offering, especially considering the EMG pickups. It's got a great feel, good sustain, and a versatile sound that leans towards classic rock and blues – a fantastic choice for players wanting that PAF vibe without the premium price tag.
Product Description
Harley Benton SC-550 Plus EMG PAF w/Bag
*Bundle offer comprising*, 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
- 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/flame maple body offers a resonant, attractive, and well-balanced feel.
- • EMG Retro Active FAT 55 pickups deliver thick, powerful, and articulate tones.
- • Roasted jatoba fingerboard provides a stable, smooth playing surface resistant to humidity.
- • Schaller-style locking tuners ensure reliable tuning stability, a nice touch at this price.
CONS
- • Okoume can sometimes exhibit a slightly 'airy' resonance, requiring EQ adjustments.
- • The 1960s C neck profile might be too thick for some players’ preferences.
- • Finish, while attractive, may lack the depth and refinement of more premium instruments.
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) - typical for a single-cut with these specs
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Frequently Asked Questions
They convincingly emulate the PAF tone, offering that thick, creamy growl, but with a slightly more modern clarity and higher output.
It's finished with a satin lacquer, providing a smooth playing experience straight out of the box and offering some protection.
The ’60s C profile is noticeably thicker than a ‘50s neck; it’s more substantial, providing a more secure grip for some players.
