Harley Benton SC-Custom III Purple Bu Set

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Harley Benton SC-Custom III Purple Bu Set

Harley Benton

SC-Custom III Purple Bu Set

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 598320
Model: SC-Custom III Purple Bu Set
Price: $438.90

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This SC-Custom III Purple Burst is a seriously impressive package for the money. The flamed maple top looks gorgeous, and the Tesla pickups offer a surprisingly versatile range of tones, from crunchy rhythm to soaring leads. It's a fantastic option for gigging musicians or anyone wanting a well-built, great-sounding guitar and amp without a premium price tag.

Product Description

Harley Benton SC-Custom III Purple Bu Set

*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton SC-Custom III Purple Burst

  • *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 steel frets
  • Nut 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
  • Black
  • nickel-plated hardware
  • Colour: Purple Burst
  • high-gloss
  • 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
  • • AAAA flamed maple top offers stunning aesthetics and enhanced resonance.
  • • Tesla TM VR-Nitro pickups deliver a surprisingly articulate and powerful tone.
  • • Graphite nut provides improved tuning stability and reduces friction.
  • • Modern C neck profile and 350mm radius offer comfortable playability for various styles.
CONS
  • • Meranti body, while resonant, lacks the sustain of mahogany or ash.
  • • Budget-friendly hardware might show wear and tear with heavy use.
  • • Purple Burst finish, while striking, might not appeal to all players.

Product Video

Key Features

Body Material Meranti
Neck Material Meranti
Fingerboard Rosewood with white pearloid crown inlays
Pickups Tesla TM VR-Nitro Alnico-5 humbuckers
Scale Length 628 mm (24.7 in)
Frets 22 medium jumbo Blacksmith steel
Bridge WSC Tune-O-Matic
Weight Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs) - typical for a set-neck guitar

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Tesla VR-Nitro pickups offer a slightly more refined and articulate tone than many standard issue humbuckers, leaning towards a vintage PAF-style character but with a bit more clarity and punch.
The Modern C profile is generally considered comfortable, but at 42mm nut width, players with very large hands might find it slightly snug, though most will find it very playable.
The HB-20R combo is suitable for practice, recording, and smaller gigs; it's not a powerhouse for large venues but delivers a respectable sound at moderate volumes.

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