Harley Benton SC-550LH II PAF
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Harley Benton
SC-550LH II PAF
Product Info
Article Number:
521051
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
SC-550LH II PAF
Category:
Lefthanded Guitars
Price:
$350.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This lefty Harley Benton SC-550LH II PAF is a seriously impressive offering. It nails that classic '50s/early '60s humbucker vibe with a surprisingly resonant body and a comfortable neck. It's perfect for left-handed players wanting a vintage-inspired tone and feel without a premium-priced investment.
Product Description
- Harley Benton SC-550LH II PAF
- Electric Guitar
- Left-handed model
- Deluxe Series
- Chambered body: Meranti
- Arched top: AAA 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")
- Fingerboard Radius: 305 mm (12.00")
- 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: Paradise Amber Flame
- gloss
PROS
- • Meranti chambered body offers surprising resonance and comfortable weight.
- • Tesla Opus-1 pickups deliver a thick, vintage PAF-style tone.
- • Graphite nut minimizes friction and improves tuning stability.
- • Well-executed neck profile provides a comfortable, familiar playing feel.
CONS
- • Meranti can be a less tonally complex wood compared to mahogany.
- • Finish, while attractive, might show minor imperfections common at this price point.
- • 3-way switch limits tonal flexibility compared to coil-splitting options.
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Key Features
Body Material
Chambered Meranti with AAA Flamed Maple Top
Neck Material
Meranti
Fingerboard
Pau Ferro
Pickups
2 Tesla Opus-1 AlNiCo-5 Humbuckers
Scale Length
628 mm (24.72")
Frets
Blacksmith Stainless Steel (22)
Bridge
DLX Tune-O-Matic
Weight
Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs) - based on similar models
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a very close approximation – thinner than modern profiles, with a comfortable rounded feel, but not a perfect replica. Expect a similar playing experience.
They capture the essential character – warm, thick, with a nice upper-midrange bite – but lack the absolute nuance and complexity of genuinely aged vintage pickups. Still, a fantastic value for the money.
The flamed maple top is unique to each guitar, so finish variations are common. While Harley Benton maintains quality control, expect slight differences in flame pattern and color intensity.
