Harley Benton SC-Custom III Satin Paradise
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Harley Benton
SC-Custom III Satin Paradise
Product Info
Article Number:
570270
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
SC-Custom III Satin Paradise
Category:
Single Cut Guitars
Price:
$328.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Harley Benton SC-Custom III is a serious contender for players wanting a shred-ready, good-looking guitar. The flamed maple top is gorgeous, the Tesla pickups are surprisingly versatile, and the overall build is surprisingly solid for the price point. It's a fantastic option for rock, metal, and hard rock players on a budget.
Product Description
- Harley Benton SC-Custom III Satin Paradise
- 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
- Nut width: 42 mm
- Nut: Graphite
- Pickups: Two Tesla TM VR-Nitro Zebra 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: Paradise Amber Flame
- matte
PROS
- • AAAA flamed maple top offers stunning aesthetics and enhanced resonance.
- • Tesla VR-Nitro pickups deliver a surprisingly articulate and powerful high-gain tone.
- • Graphite nut provides excellent tuning stability and reduces friction.
- • Modern C neck profile feels comfortable and fast for a wide range of playing styles.
CONS
- • Meranti body, while resonant, lacks the sustain of mahogany or ash.
- • Coil-split tone can be a bit noisy, requiring careful amp settings.
- • Hardware, while functional, feels a step below premium-priced alternatives.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Meranti
Neck Material
Meranti
Fingerboard
Rosewood with Pearloid Inlays & Cream Binding
Pickups
Tesla TM VR-Nitro Zebra AlNiCo-5 Humbuckers
Scale Length
628 mm (24.75 inches)
Frets
Blacksmith Stainless Steel, Medium Jumbo
Bridge
WSC Tune-O-Matic
Weight
4.2 kg (9.3 lbs) - Estimated
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's slimmer and more modern than a typical Les Paul neck, with a flatter radius, offering faster playing, but lacking some vintage feel.
They're surprisingly capable – punchy and articulate – though they might lack the absolute refinement of higher-end pickups, especially at very high gain.
Yes, matte finishes show fingerprints more easily than gloss finishes, but it's a minor inconvenience compared to the overall value.
