Harley Benton SC-Custom III Desert Burst
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Harley Benton
SC-Custom III Desert Burst
Product Info
Article Number:
570230
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
SC-Custom III Desert Burst
Category:
Single Cut Guitars
Price:
$328.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This SC-Custom III is a real head-turner, offering a premium look and feel at a budget-friendly price. The Two Tesla pickups are surprisingly good, delivering a thick, warm tone perfect for rock, blues, and even some heavier styles. It's a fantastic option for players wanting a classy, versatile single-cut with a modern edge.
Product Description
- Harley Benton SC-Custom III Desert Burst
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Meranti
- Top: AAAA flamed maple veneer
- Set-in neck: Meranti
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- White pearloid crown fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: Modern C - thickness at 1st fret: 20 mm / 12th fret: 22 mm
- Fingerboard radius: 350 mm
- Scale: 628 mm
- Nut width: 42 mm
- Nut: Graphite
- 22 medium jumbo Blacksmith stainless steel frets
- Cream binding
- Pickups: 2Two Tesla TM VR-Nitro Alnico-5 humbuckers
- Two volume controls
- One tone control with push/pull function for coil split
- 3-way switch
- WSC Tune-O-Matic bridge
- HB machine heads
- Chrome hardware
- Colour: Desert Flame Burst
- high-gloss
- Includes security locks
PROS
- • AAAA flamed maple top provides striking aesthetics and improved resonance.
- • Two Tesla TM VR-Nitro pickups deliver a surprisingly articulate and powerful vintage-voiced tone.
- • Graphite nut enhances tuning stability and reduces friction for smoother string bends.
- • Modern C neck profile and stainless steel frets offer comfortable playability and longevity.
CONS
- • Meranti body, while resonant, might lack the sustain of mahogany in certain playing scenarios.
- • High-gloss finish, while visually appealing, can be prone to fingerprints and smudging.
- • Coil-split functionality, while present, might be a little noisy with the included pickups.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Meranti
Neck Material
Meranti
Fingerboard
Rosewood with White Pearloid Crown Inlays
Pickups
Two Tesla TM VR-Nitro Alnico-5 Humbuckers
Scale Length
628 mm (24.72 in)
Frets
22 Medium Jumbo Blacksmith 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
The Modern C is generally thinner and flatter than a traditional Gibson 50s profile, offering a faster, more contemporary feel.
The fret edges are filed, but not extensively rolled or beveled, which might require a bit of personal preference adjustment for some players.
Like most flame tops, the Desert Flame Burst is unique to each guitar – expect variations in the flame pattern and burst color.
