Harley Benton SC-Custom III Ocean Flame
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Harley Benton
SC-Custom III Ocean Flame
Product Info
Article Number:
570223
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
SC-Custom III Ocean Flame
Category:
Single Cut Guitars
Price:
$328.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The SC-Custom III Ocean Flame is a seriously impressive guitar for the money. It’s got a gorgeous top, a comfortable neck, and those Tesla pickups deliver a warm, powerful tone that’s great for rock, blues, and even some heavier styles. This is a fantastic option for players looking for a quality instrument without the premium price tag.
Product Description
- Harley Benton SC-Custom III Ocean Flame
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Meranti
- Top: AAAA flamed maple veneer
- 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: Tesla TM VR-Nitro Alnico-5 (bridge) and Tesla TM VR-Nitro Alnico-5 (neck) 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: Ocean Flame
- high-gloss
PROS
- • AAAA flamed maple top provides stunning visuals and improved resonance.
- • Tesla VR-Nitro pickups deliver a surprisingly articulate and powerful tone.
- • Roasted jatoba fingerboard offers stability and a smooth playing experience.
- • Grover locking tuners ensure reliable tuning stability under heavier playing.
CONS
- • Meranti body, while resonant, lacks the sustain of mahogany.
- • High-gloss finish can be a fingerprint magnet and may feel less 'vintage'.
- • Coil-split functionality is somewhat limited for modern, scooped tones.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Meranti
Neck Material
Meranti
Fingerboard
Roasted Jatoba
Pickups
Tesla TM VR-Nitro Alnico-5 humbuckers
Scale Length
628 mm (24.75 in)
Frets
22 Medium Jumbo Blacksmith Stainless Steel
Bridge
WSC Tune-O-Matic
Weight
Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Roasted jatoba is harder and more stable, offering a smoother, glassier feel and less tendency to warp or absorb moisture compared to rosewood.
They lean closer to a modern high-output Alnico-5 design, offering a tighter low-end and more aggressive output than classic PAFs, but with good clarity.
The 20mm/22mm depth profile is generally comfortable, but players with very large hands might find it slightly thinner than they prefer, though still manageable.
