Harley Benton SC-Custom III Lemon Flame
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Harley Benton
SC-Custom III Lemon Flame
Product Info
Article Number:
570219
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
SC-Custom III Lemon Flame
Category:
Single Cut Guitars
Price:
$328.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This SC-Custom III is a real eye-catcher with that gorgeous flamed maple top. The Tesla pickups are surprisingly good, offering a thick, warm sound that’s great for rock and blues. It's a fantastic option for players wanting a quality-feeling, versatile guitar without spending a fortune.
Product Description
- Harley Benton SC-Custom III Lemon Flame
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Meranti
- Top: AAAA flamed maple veneer
- Set-in neck: Meranti
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- 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
- Ntu width: 42 mm
- Nut: Graphite
- 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
- WSC Tune-O-Matic bridge
- HB machine heads
- Chrome hardware
- Colour: Lemon Flame
- high-gloss
PROS
- • AAAA flamed maple top provides stunning aesthetics and resonance
- • Tesla VR-Nitro pickups deliver a surprisingly articulate and powerful tone
- • Graphite nut improves tuning stability and reduces friction
- • Modern C neck profile offers comfortable playability for various hand sizes
CONS
- • Meranti body, while resonant, lacks the sustain of mahogany
- • Chrome hardware may show fingerprints and require more frequent cleaning
- • Coil split tone can be a bit noisy, typical of budget humbucker setups
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Meranti
Neck Material
Meranti
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
Tesla TM VR-Nitro Alnico-5 Humbuckers
Scale Length
628 mm (24.7 in)
Frets
Blacksmith stainless steel, medium jumbo
Bridge
WSC Tune-O-Matic
Weight
Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Modern C is thinner and flatter than many Gibson profiles, feeling more akin to a late '80s or early '90s feel – comfortable for faster playing.
Yes, they offer noticeably smoother playability and increased durability compared to standard nickel frets, reducing wear and tear.
The high-gloss finish is relatively delicate; careful handling and a good quality case are recommended to prevent cosmetic damage.
