Harley Benton SC-Custom III FR VBK
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Harley Benton
SC-Custom III FR VBK
Product Info
Article Number:
570165
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
SC-Custom III FR VBK
Category:
Single Cut Guitars
Price:
$493.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Harley Benton SC-Custom III FR VBK is a seriously impressive package for the money. The Floyd Rose tremolo and hot Tesla pickups make it a shredder's dream, while the Meranti wood gives it a surprisingly full and warm voice. It's an excellent choice for players wanting a modern, versatile instrument with a touch of vintage vibe without a premium price tag.
Product Description
- Harley Benton SC-Custom III FR VBK
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Meranti
- Set-in neck: Meranti
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- White pearloid crown fingerboard inlays
- Binding: Ivory
- Neck profile: Modern C - thickness at 1st fret: 20 mm / 12th fret: 22 mm
- Fingerboard radius: 350 mm
- Scale: 648 mm
- 24 medium jumbo Blacksmith stainless steel frets
- Nut width: 42 mm
- Floyd Rose locking nut
- Factory strings: .010 - .046
- Pickups: Two Tesla TM VR-Nitro Alnico-5 humbuckers
- Two volume controls
- One tone control with push/pull function for coil split
- 3-way switch
- Floyd Rose 1000 locking tremolo
- HB machine heads
- Gold-plated hardware
- Colour: Vintage Matte Black
- Suitable case: Art. #414317# (not included)
PROS
- • Meranti body offers a surprisingly resonant and warm tonal foundation.
- • Tesla VR-Nitro pickups deliver a high-output, articulate rock/metal sound.
- • Floyd Rose 1000 tremolo provides reliable, wide-ranging vibrato capabilities.
- • Stainless steel frets ensure smooth playability and resist wear exceptionally well.
CONS
- • Meranti, while good, lacks the sustain of mahogany often found in similar guitars.
- • Vintage Matte Black finish can be prone to fingerprints and smudging.
- • Coil-split functionality is somewhat limited in tonal versatility.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Meranti
Neck Material
Meranti
Fingerboard
Rosewood with Pearloid Inlays
Pickups
Tesla TM VR-Nitro Alnico-5 Humbuckers
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5 inches)
Frets
24 Blacksmith Stainless Steel, Medium Jumbo
Bridge
Floyd Rose 1000 Locking Tremolo
Weight
Approximately 3.8 kg (8.4 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a comfortable, relatively slim 'C' shape, slightly thinner than a vintage '60s neck, but not as extreme as some super-thin profiles.
They're surprisingly well-behaved for high-output pickups; minimal microphonics with good technique and amp settings.
Absolutely, the 1000 series offers better stability and tuning retention compared to entry-level Floyd Rose systems.
