Harley Benton SC-Custom III Active WH
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Harley Benton
SC-Custom III Active WH
Product Info
Article Number:
570164
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
SC-Custom III Active WH
Category:
Single Cut Guitars
Price:
$350.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This SC-Custom III Active is a seriously cool option for players wanting a modern, high-gain sound without the premium price tag. The active pickups offer a lot of punch and sustain, and the stainless steel frets make it a joy to play. It’s ideal for rock, metal, and heavier styles where you want a clear, aggressive voice.
Product Description
- Harley Benton SC-Custom III Active WH
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Meranti
- Set-in neck: Meranti
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- White pearloid crown fingerboard inlays
- Black binding
- Neck profile: Modern C - thickness at 1st fret: 20 mm / 12th fret: 22 mm
- Fingerboard radius: 350 mm
- Scale: 628 mm
- 24 medium jumbo Blacksmith stainless steel frets
- Nut width: 42 mm
- Nut: Graphite
- Pickups: 2Two Tesla TM AH-5 active humbuckers
- Two volume and one tone control
- 3-way switch
- WSC Tune-O-Matic bridge
- HB machine heads
- Black hardware
- Colour: White
- Includes security locks
PROS
- • Meranti body provides a surprisingly resonant and warm tonal foundation.
- • Tesla AH-5 active pickups deliver high output and a modern, aggressive sound.
- • Graphite nut minimizes friction and improves tuning stability significantly.
- • Stainless steel frets offer excellent playability and resist wear exceptionally well.
CONS
- • Active pickups can be noisy if not properly shielded or used with high gain.
- • Meranti, while resonant, isn’t as tonally complex as mahogany.
- • The 'Modern C' neck profile might not suit players preferring thicker vintage shapes.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Meranti
Neck Material
Meranti
Fingerboard
Rosewood with pearloid inlays and black binding
Pickups
Two Tesla TM AH-5 active humbuckers
Scale Length
628 mm (24.7 in)
Frets
24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel
Bridge
WSC Tune-O-Matic
Weight
Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs) - typical for a set-neck guitar
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Frequently Asked Questions
They’re in a similar ballpark to Fishman Fluence or EMG pickups, offering a focused high-midrange and a powerful low-end, but with a slightly more aggressive edge.
The Modern C is generally considered comfortable, but at 20mm at the 1st fret, it's relatively slim; players with larger hands might find it a bit too thin.
The pickups are powered by a single 9V battery installed in the control cavity – no external power needed.
