Harley Benton SC-Custom III FR VBK Set

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Harley Benton SC-Custom III FR VBK Set

Harley Benton

SC-Custom III FR VBK Set

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 598244
Model: SC-Custom III FR VBK Set
Price: $607.20

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This SC-Custom III FR is a serious contender for players wanting a shred-ready instrument with a vintage vibe. The Meranti construction brings a surprising amount of warmth, while the Tesla pickups deliver modern high-gain crunch. It's a fantastic option for metalheads and rock enthusiasts on a budget who want Floyd Rose functionality without the premium price tag.

Product Description

Harley Benton SC-Custom III FR VBK Set

*Bundle offer comprising*, 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)
  • Harley Benton HB-20R
  • *Combo Amplifier for Electric Guitar*
  • 2 Channels: Clean and Overdrive
  • Power: 20 Watts
  • Equipped with: 8" Custom Voiced Speaker
  • TEC - tube-emulating circut
  • Switch for channel selection - Overdrive / Boost channel
  • Gain-control
  • Volume controls for overdrive and clean channel
  • 3-Band EQ with controls for bass
  • mids
  • treble
  • Reverb control (digital type)
  • Headphone output
  • Aux input
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 380 x 340 x 175 mm
  • Weight: 7 kg
  • Harley Benton E-Guitar Accessory Pack

*Accessory Pack for Electric Guitars*, Consists of gig bag, clip tuner, strap, cable and picks

*Gig Bag for Electric Guitar*, Standard version, Interior dimensions (L x W x D): 105 x 35 x 8 mm, Patch pocket for accessories

  • *Chromatic Clip Tuner*
  • Easy-to-read LC display
  • 360° Rotatable
  • Tuning range: A0 (27.50 Hz) - C8 (4186 Hz)
  • Calibration: A4 = 440Hz
  • Accuracy: ± 1 cent
  • Power supply CR2032 lithium battery (included in the scope of delivery)

*Guitar Strap*, Material: Nylon, Length adjustable up to 150 cm, With leather ends, Colour: Black

*Instrument Jack Cable*, Length: 3 m, Colour: Black

*Plectrum Mix*, Material: Nylon, 12 Pieces in mixed thicknesses and colours

PROS
  • • Meranti body provides a surprisingly resonant and warm tonal foundation.
  • • Tesla TM VR-Nitro pickups deliver a powerful, articulate high-gain sound.
  • • Floyd Rose 1000 tremolo enables wide-ranging vibrato and dive bombs.
  • • Stainless steel frets offer excellent playability and resist wear remarkably well.
CONS
  • • Meranti can be a bit on the heavier side, potentially causing fatigue during long sessions.
  • • Rosewood fingerboard may require more frequent oiling to prevent dryness and cracking.
  • • Coil-splitting functionality is a bit noisy and lacks nuanced tonal control.

Product Video

Key Features

Body Material Meranti
Neck Material Meranti
Fingerboard Rosewood with White Pearloid Inlays
Pickups Tesla TM VR-Nitro Alnico-5 Humbuckers
Scale Length 648 mm (25.5 inches)
Frets 24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel
Bridge Floyd Rose 1000 Locking Tremolo
Weight Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The 'Modern C' is generally thinner and flatter than a vintage Fender neck, offering faster access to higher frets but a different feel.
They hold their own surprisingly well, offering a similar aggressive and focused tone, though they might lack some of the nuance of higher-end pickups.
While it's a Floyd Rose 1000, extreme tunings might require a bit more setup and tweaking to maintain stability.

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