Harley Benton SC-Custom III VBK Set

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Harley Benton SC-Custom III VBK Set

Harley Benton

SC-Custom III VBK Set

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 598299
Model: SC-Custom III VBK Set
Price: $482.90

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This SC-Custom III VBK set is a real steal for players seeking a solid, versatile platform. The roasted jatoba and Tesla pickups are unexpected highlights, giving it a modern edge while retaining vintage charm. It's an ideal choice for gigging musicians or students wanting a quality instrument and amp combo without a premium-priced investment.

Product Description

Harley Benton SC-Custom III VBK Set

*Bundle offer comprising*, 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
  • 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
  • • Roasted jatoba fingerboard offers stability and a snappy feel
  • • Tesla TM VR-Nitro pickups deliver a surprisingly articulate, high-output tone
  • • Modern C neck profile is comfortable for a wide range of playing styles
  • • Grover machine heads ensure reliable tuning stability and smooth action
CONS
  • • Meranti body, while resonant, can lack the sustain of mahogany
  • • Coil split functionality might be limited by the pickup design
  • • HB-20R amp, while functional, lacks the tonal flexibility of a higher-end amp

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Key Features

Body Material Meranti
Neck Material Meranti
Fingerboard Roasted Jatoba
Pickups 2 Tesla TM VR-Nitro Alnico-5 Humbuckers
Scale Length 628 mm
Frets 22 Medium Jumbo Blacksmith Stainless Steel
Bridge WSC Tune-O-Matic
Weight Approximately 8.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

It’s noticeably drier and more stable than standard jatoba, providing a smoother, snappier feel with less string drag and improved note definition.
They're surprisingly capable, offering a thick, aggressive tone, but may lack the extreme high-gain characteristics of dedicated metal pickups.
While reliable for practice and smaller gigs, the amp's components are budget-oriented, so expect a shorter lifespan compared to a more robust, high-end amplifier.

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