Harley Benton SC-Custom III Gold Top
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Harley Benton
SC-Custom III Gold Top
Product Info
Article Number:
570233
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
SC-Custom III Gold Top
Category:
Single Cut Guitars
Price:
$328.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This SC-Custom III Gold Top is a seriously impressive offering for the money. The roasted fingerboard and powerful pickups give it a modern vibe, while the Grover tuners and overall construction feel surprisingly solid. It's a fantastic option for players wanting a versatile, single-cut guitar with a bit of edge – think rock, blues, and even some heavier styles.
Product Description
- Harley Benton SC-Custom III Gold Top
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Meranti
- Set-in neck: Meranti
- Fingerboard: roasted jatoba
- White pearloid crown fingerboard inlays
- Cream binding
- Neck profile: Modern C - thickness at 1st fret: 20 mm / 12th fret: 22 mm
- Fingerboard radius: 350 mm
- Scale: 628 mm
- 22 Medium Jumbo Blacksmith stainless steel frets
- Nut width: 42 mm
- Nut: Graphite
- Pickups: 2 Tesla TM VR-Nitro Alnico-5 humbuckers
- 2 Volume controls
- 1 Tone control with push/pull function for coil split
- 3-Way switch
- WSC Tune-O-Matic bridge
- Grover machine heads
- Chrome hardware
- Colour: Gold
- high-gloss
PROS
- • Roasted jatoba fingerboard offers stability and a surprisingly smooth feel.
- • 2 Tesla TM VR-Nitro pickups deliver a surprisingly thick, articulate, high-output sound.
- • Graphite nut improves tuning stability and reduces friction on the strings.
- • Grover machine heads provide reliable tuning and a premium feel for the price.
CONS
- • Meranti body, while resonant, lacks the sustain of mahogany or ash.
- • The 'Modern C' neck profile may not suit players preferring a vintage '50s shape.
- • Finish, while attractive, may show fingerprints and require careful maintenance.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Meranti
Neck Material
Meranti
Fingerboard
Roasted Jatoba
Pickups
2 Tesla TM VR-Nitro Alnico-5 Humbuckers
Scale Length
628 mm (24.75 inches)
Frets
22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel
Bridge
WSC Tune-O-Matic
Weight
Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The coil split dramatically opens up the guitar’s sonic palette, providing brighter, single-coil-like tones ideal for cleaner styles or funk, though with a slightly thinner character than a dedicated single-coil.
The Modern C profile is relatively slim, so while comfortable for many, players with very large hands might find it a touch narrow, though the 42mm nut width offers ample space.
The fit and finish are surprisingly good for the price range; it won't match a high-end instrument, but the hardware is solid, and the fretwork is generally well-executed, requiring minimal setup.
