Harley Benton SC-Custom III VBK
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Harley Benton
SC-Custom III VBK
Product Info
Article Number:
570149
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
SC-Custom III VBK
Category:
Single Cut Guitars
Price:
$372.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This SC-Custom III VBK is a seriously impressive offering for the price. The modern C neck profile and roasted fingerboard make it a joy to play, while the 2 Tesla pickups deliver a warm, crunchy tone perfect for rock, blues, and even some heavier styles. It's a fantastic option for players wanting a vintage vibe without the vintage price tag.
Product Description
- Harley Benton SC-Custom III VBK
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Meranti
- Set-in neck: Meranti
- Fingerboard: roasted jatoba
- White pearloid crown fingerboard inlays
- Binding: Ivory
- 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: 2 Tesla TM VR-Nitro Alnico-5 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
- Gold-plated hardware
- Colour: Vintage Matte Black
PROS
- • Roasted jatoba fingerboard offers excellent stability and a smooth feel.
- • 2 Tesla TM VR-Nitro pickups deliver a surprisingly thick, vintage-voiced tone.
- • Graphite nut minimizes friction and tuning instability – a nice touch.
- • Grover machine heads provide reliable tuning stability and a premium feel.
CONS
- • Meranti body, while resonant, lacks the sustain of mahogany.
- • Coil-split functionality is somewhat limited by the pickup design.
- • Finish, while attractive, might show fingerprints more easily than glossier options.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Meranti
Neck Material
Meranti
Fingerboard
Roasted Jatoba
Pickups
2 Tesla TM VR-Nitro Alnico-5 Humbuckers
Scale Length
628 mm (24.75 in)
Frets
22 Medium Jumbo Stainless 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 Modern C is generally thinner and flatter than a traditional Les Paul neck, offering faster playability, though still comfortable.
They capture a similar sonic character – warm, slightly compressed, and with good midrange – but don't expect a direct clone; they have their own distinct voice.
Absolutely; roasted jatoba is more stable, resists humidity changes better, and provides a consistently smooth playing surface, improving overall feel and longevity.
