Harley Benton SC-550 II FTF B-Stock

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Electric Guitar

Deluxe Series
Chambered body: Meranti
Arched top: AAA flamed maple
Glued-in neck: Meranti
Fingerboard: Pau ferro
Pearloid trapezoid fingerboard inlays
Neck profile: '60s - thickness 1st fret: 20 mm - 12th fret: 22 mm
Scale: 628 mm (24.72")
Fretboard radius: 305 mm (12.00")
Nut width: 42 mm (1.65")
Graphite nut
22 Blacksmith stainless steel frets
Pickups: 2 Tesla Opus-1 AlNiCo-5 humbuckers
2 Volume and 2 tone controls
3-Way pickup selector switch
DLX Tune-O-Matic bridge
DLX Kluson-style machine heads
DLX chrome hardware
Factory strings: D'Addarío EXL-110 .010 - .046
Colour: Faded Tobacco Flame Gloss

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Available since June 2021

Item number 522800

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899 AED 232,77 €

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A classic with a modern twist

The SC-550 II FTF guitar from Thomann's in-house brand Harley Benton takes the classic single cut design and adds a few modern features, reulting in an instrument that combines great looks with musical versatility. The guitar's meranti body - which in this "Mk II" version is now chambered to reduce weight and thus provide greater playing comfort and make the guitar easier to carry - features a carved AAA flamed maple top in a high-gloss Faded Tobacco Flame finish. The neck is also made from meranti, and the 22-fret pau ferro fingerboard will ensure a full-sounding tone and is adorned with trapezoid inlays for better orientation while playing.

Harley Benton SC-550 II FTF, detailed view

Stainless steel and chrome

Harley Benton has stuck to the single cut formula with the SC-550 II FTF, which comes loaded with a pair of powerful Tesla Opus-1 AlNiCo-5 humbucking pickups. These are designed to deliver a clear treble response together with smooth mids and a well-rounded low end and are governed by the tried-and-trusted SC control layout comprising a dedicated volume and tone control for each pickup as well as a three-way toggle switch. The guitar's 22 jumbo frets are made from stainless steel and will thus not only deliver enhanced sustain but also last a very long time thanks to their resistance to both wear and corrosion. As part of Harley Benton's Deluxe series, the SC-550 II FTF of course features chrome-plated hardware, which includes the Kluson-style machine heads, Tune-o-Matic bridge, and even the pickup covers. The guitar's classic looks are further enhanced by the cream-coloured binding on the body and neck, to which the pickup rings and the pickup switch's tip and washer have been matched.

For new faces and small hands

Those just starting out on the guitar will no doubt appreciate the Harley Benton SC-550 II FTF's combination of a comfortable 628mm (24.75") scale length, modern C-shape neck profile, and 12" fingerboard radius, which at the same time will also provide a familiar playing feel for more experienced players who already have similar guitars in their arsenal. What is more, the graphite nut is just 42mm (1.65") wide - more reminiscent of ST-style guitars - and together with the guitar's neck and fingerboard dimensions makes the Harley Benton SC-550 II FTF ideal for players with smaller hands. Of course, those who opt for this guitar will have to forego a tremolo system, but on the other hand, they can look forward to excellent tuning stability.

About Harley Benton

Since 1998, the Harley Benton brand has been catering for the needs of numerous guitarists and bassists. In addition to an extensive range of stringed instruments, Thomann's house brand also offers a wide choice of amplifiers, speakers, effect pedals, and other accessories. In total, the range includes over 1,500 products. Built by established names in the industry, all Harley Benton products combine quality and reliability at attractive and affordable prices. The continuous expansion of the range ensures that Harley Benton always provides new, exciting, and innovative products that keep players perfectly in tune with the musical world, day after day.

From Jazz and Blues to Rock and Alternative

Thanks to its duo of humbucking pickups, the Harley Benton SC-550 II FTF is a highly versatile instrument for beginners to start learning their first riffs. However, Rock sounds are not all that it can do: Lowering the gain on the amplifier or rolling off the guitar's volume will provide a pleasant Blues tone, and Jazz players will be able to get the sound they are looking for by adding the right chorus effect to the sound, all of which makes this guitar eminently suitable as a backup for players with pricier single-cut models. And as musicians have come to expect from SC-style instruments, this guitar is also perfect for the heavier sounds of Hard Rock and Alternative music.

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