Harley Benton SC-Custom III Purple Burst
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Harley Benton
SC-Custom III Purple Burst
Product Info
Article Number:
570231
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
SC-Custom III Purple Burst
Category:
Single Cut Guitars
Price:
$328.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This SC-Custom III is a real head-turner, offering a lot of guitar for the money. The flamed maple top looks fantastic, and those Tesla pickups have a warm, growly character perfect for rock and blues. It's a great option for players seeking a solid, good-looking instrument without the premium price tag.
Product Description
- 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
PROS
- • AAAA flamed maple top adds stunning aesthetics and subtle resonance.
- • Tesla VR-Nitro pickups deliver a surprisingly thick, vintage-inspired tone.
- • Graphite nut provides excellent tuning stability and reduces friction.
- • Modern C neck profile feels comfortable and fast for a wide range of players.
CONS
- • Meranti body, while resonant, lacks the sustain of mahogany.
- • Binding quality may exhibit minor inconsistencies, typical at this price point.
- • Coil split tone is serviceable but lacks the clarity of dedicated single-coils.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Meranti
Neck Material
Meranti
Fingerboard
Rosewood with pearloid inlays and cream binding
Pickups
Tesla TM VR-Nitro Alnico-5 humbuckers
Scale Length
628 mm (24.7 in)
Frets
22 medium jumbo Blacksmith steel frets
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 Modern C is more substantial than a typical Strat neck, feeling slightly thicker and more rounded, but still quite comfortable.
They’re surprisingly good! They offer a vintage-voiced Alnico-5 sound with a decent amount of output, punching above their weight class.
Like any high-gloss finish, it's susceptible to scratches, so a good quality case or gig bag is recommended to protect it.
