Harley Benton SC-550LH II PAF w/Bag

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Harley Benton SC-550LH II PAF w/Bag

Harley Benton

SC-550LH II PAF w/Bag

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Product Info

Article Number: 522797
Model: SC-550LH II PAF w/Bag
Price: $379.50

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This lefty SC-550 is a seriously impressive package for the price. The PAF-style humbuckers nail that vintage rock tone, and the build quality is surprisingly good for a budget-friendly instrument. It’s a great option for left-handed players looking for a solid, reliable guitar with a classic aesthetic and warm, powerful sound.

Product Description

Harley Benton SC-550LH II PAF w/Bag

*Bundle offer comprising*, 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
  • Thomann E-Guitar Gigbag Deluxe
  • *Gig Bag for Electric Guitar*
  • Suitable for most common models
  • 20 mm Expanded polyethylene upholstery
  • Heavy-duty industrial material for extremely high protection and stability
  • 5 cm Wide
  • padded carrying straps
  • 2 Outside pockets
  • 2 Additional accessory pockets
  • Name badge compartment
  • Internal dimensions (L x W x D): Approx. 112 x 40 x 8 cm
PROS
  • • Meranti chambered body provides surprising resonance and comfortable weight.
  • • Tesla Opus-1 pickups deliver a thick, warm PAF-style tone with good clarity.
  • • Graphite nut improves tuning stability and reduces friction at the nut.
  • • Deluxe hardware (Kluson-style tuners, Tune-O-Matic) elevates the overall feel and function.
CONS
  • • Meranti, while resonant, lacks the sustain of mahogany or ash.
  • • AAA flamed maple top is purely aesthetic; doesn't impact tone significantly.
  • • The '60s neck profile might feel too thick for players preferring thinner necks.

Product Video

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) - typical for a chambered guitar

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's generally thicker than a Fender '60s C, offering a more substantial feel in the hand, but still comfortable.
They capture the essence of a PAF – warm, articulate, with a nice mid-range presence – but don't expect a perfect replica; they're a very good approximation for the cost.
The gloss finish is relatively hard, but any finish can chip with hard use; a thin layer of protectant wax can help mitigate potential issues.

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