Harley Benton SC-Custom Plus EMG TBF

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Harley Benton SC-Custom Plus EMG TBF

Harley Benton

SC-Custom Plus EMG TBF

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 498000
Model: SC-Custom Plus EMG TBF
Price: $493.90

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This Harley Benton SC-Custom Plus is a serious contender for players wanting a solid, versatile, and premium-voiced guitar without the premium price tag. The EMG pickups give it a modern edge, while the flamed maple top adds visual flair. It's an excellent choice for rock, blues, and heavier styles, offering a lot of bang for your buck.

Product Description

  • Harley Benton SC-Custom Plus EMG TBF
  • Electric Guitar
  • Deluxe Series
  • Body: Okoume
  • Top: AA flamed maple
  • Set-in neck: Nyatoh
  • Fingerboard: Jatoba
  • White Pearloid trapezoid fingerboard inlays
  • Ivory coloured binding
  • Neck profile: Modern C - thickness at the 1st fret: 20.5 mm
  • thickness at the 12th fret: 22.5 mm
  • Fingerboard radius: 350 mm
  • Scale length: 629 mm
  • Nut width: 42 mm
  • Nut: PPS
  • 22 medium jumbo stainless steel frets of 2.7 mm height
  • Pickups: 2 EMG Retro Active FAT 55 Covered PAF-Style Alnico-5 humbuckers
  • 2 volume and 1 tone control
  • 3-way switch
  • WSC LP17 Tune-O-Matic bridge
  • WSC Schaller Style J07LKF locking machine heads
  • Nickel hardware
  • Original strings: .010 - .046
  • Colour: Trans Brown Flame Gloss
PROS
  • • Okoume/flame maple body offers surprisingly resonant and attractive tone
  • • EMG Retro Active FAT 55 pickups deliver thick, powerful, and articulate sound
  • • Stainless steel frets provide excellent playability and longevity
  • • Schaller-style locking tuners enhance tuning stability and ease of string changes
CONS
  • • Okoume can be prone to slight movement with humidity changes
  • • Nyatoh neck, while stable, lacks the premium feel of maple or mahogany
  • • Modern C neck profile might not suit players preferring a vintage '50s shape

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Key Features

Body Material Okoume with AA flamed maple top
Neck Material Nyatoh
Fingerboard Jatoba
Pickups EMG Retro Active FAT 55 Covered PAF-Style Alnico-5 humbuckers
Scale Length 629 mm
Frets 22 medium jumbo stainless steel, 2.7 mm height
Bridge WSC LP17 Tune-O-Matic
Weight Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Jatoba is harder and brighter than rosewood, offering a snappier feel and a more articulate tone, but lacks the warmth of rosewood.
The FAT 55s are designed to emulate a vintage PAF, but they’re versatile – capable of handling rock, blues, and even some metal with a slight tweak to the EQ.
The neck has a satin finish which is generally smooth and comfortable, though individual experiences can vary slightly based on humidity and personal preference.

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