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Harley Benton SC-Custom III Quilt Midnight

4.8 out of 5 stars from 5 customer ratings

Electric Guitar

  • Body: Meranti
  • Top: AAAA quilted maple veneer
  • Set neck: Meranti
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Pearloid White Crown fingerboard inlays
  • Neck profile: Modern-C (neck thickness at 1st fret: 20 mm, am 12th fret: 22 mm)
  • Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12")
  • Binding: White
  • Scale: 628 mm
  • 22 Medium Jumbo Blacksmith stainless steel frets
  • Nut width: 42 mm
  • Nut: Graphite
  • Pickup: 2 Tesla TM VR-Nitro Alnico-5 Humbucker
  • 2 volume control
  • 1 tone control with push/pull function for coil split
  • 3-way switch
  • WSC Tune-O-Matic bridge
  • HB machine heads
  • Black nickel hardware
  • Strings: D'Addario EXL .010 - .046
  • Colour: Quilt Midnight high-gloss
  • Includes security locks
  • Available since January 2026
  • Item number 617130
  • Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
  • Colour Transparent Black Burst
  • Body Meranti
  • Top Flamed Maple Veneer
  • Neck Meranti
  • Fretboard Rosewood
  • Frets 22
  • Scale 628 mm
  • Pickups HH
  • Tremolo None
  • Including Case No
  • Incl. Gigbag No
B-Stock available from 999 AED
1.085 AED 251,26 €
The price in AED is a guideline price only
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Modern single cut with plenty of punch

Harley Benton SC-Custom III Quilt Midnight full view

Anyone looking for an eye-catching instrument with impressive features for its price range will quickly discover the appeal of the Harley Benton SC-Custom III Quilt Midnight. Its modern single-cut design includes a slim meranti body with striking quilted-maple veneer, creating a classy and distinctive look that is sure to impress. Two splittable Tesla humbuckers with dark chrome covers complete the elegant appearance while offering a versatile and powerful sound range, and in addition to the visual details, features such as the stainless steel frets, graphite nut, and WSC Tune-o-Matic bridge further contribute to the overall appeal of this elegantly crafted instrument.

Harley Benton SC-Custom III Quilt Midnight humbucker

A real eye-catcher

Both the body and the set neck of the Harley Benton SC-Custom III Quilt Midnight are made of solid meranti, a combination that gives the guitar a solid foundation. While the quilted-maple veneer with high-gloss finish in Quilt Midnight and white binding ensure a striking appearance, the slimline body with its ergonomic cutaway and "belly carve" makes it comfortable to play and handle. The modern concept continues with a C-profile neck, which starts slim and gradually becomes slightly fuller towards the higher frets, fitting smoothly into the body without any bulky transitions and allowing comfortable access over the entire fingerboard. The two Tesla humbuckers are selected via a three-way switch and can be controlled via their respective volume controls, while a master tone control with a push/pull function provides a coil-splitting option to further expand the guitar's tonal versatility.

Harley Benton SC-Custom III Quilt Midnight Rear view of the neck joint

Affordable and modern

Harley Benton's SC-Custom III Quilt Midnight offers a high-quality, affordable option for anyone seeking a modern single-cut guitar. Its slim, ergonomic body with a pointed horn will appeal to players who favour a contemporary style, while the quilted-maple top and high-gloss finish combine modern flair with classic elegance. Equipped with versatile humbuckers, the guitar will handle both modern Metal and Classic Rock with ease, making it suitable for beginners exploring their sound on a budget without sacrificing premium features like virtually wear-free stainless steel frets. Seasoned guitarists looking for a high-quality second instrument will also find the SC-Custom III to be a reliable companion.

Harley Benton SC-Custom III Quilt Midnight headstock

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.

Push/pull for added versatility

Equipped with upgraded Tesla VR Nitro humbuckers that employ AlNiCo 5 magnets, the Harley Benton SC-Custom III Quilt Midnight delivers a powerful output for dynamic Rock sounds while effortlessly handling modern high-gain tones. To achieve clearer, more articulate sounds, the humbuckers can be split using the push/pull function on the tone control, resulting in single-coil-like sounds and greatly expanding the guitar's versatility. The SC-Custom III's flexibility makes it suitable for a variety of genres, whether playing in different bands, a cover band, or experimenting with original sounds. All in all, this guitar offers impressive all-round performance at an exceptionally affordable price.

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Great guitar
Robvor 13.02.2026
Bought this guitar because I didn't have anything with the LP tone, this delivers for a fraction of the price.
First of all, in person it looks even better than in the pictures, it's truly stunning and feels amazing to play. The sound is exactly what I was looking for from this guitar.
The only thing I was worried about slightly was the finish on the neck, turns out I had nothing to worry about and I love it. Will probably become my most played guitar. Really really great
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Qualität super, Preis noch besser
Pippo11 26.02.2026
Ich hatte bereits vor ein paar Monaten die SC-Custom III FR mit Floyd Rose gekauft und war nun noch auf der Suche nach einem Modell ohne Tremolo.
Meine Wahl fiel auf das Modell in Quilt Midnight mit Wölkchenahorndecke.

Verarbeitung:
Ich konnte bis auf zwei kleine Stellen im Binding keinerlei optische Mängel feststellen.
Die Hardware macht einen hochwertigen Eindruck. Die Mechaniken und Potis laufen sauber und leichtgängig.
Ich konnte eine sehr niedrige Saitenlage mit nur minimalem Schnarren einstellen.

Klang:
Die Tesla Tonabnehmer liefern einen mittleren Output und klingen rund und definiert.
Im Splitcoil-Modus klingen sie sehr klar und glasig. Hier sehe ich keinen Bedarf teurere Tonabnehmer einzubauen.

Gesamteindruck:
Die SC-Custom III bietet ein ausgezeichnetes Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis und ist qualitativ auf demselben Niveau wie Gitarren anderer Hersteller aus indonesischer Produktion, die zum Teil weit über 1000€ kosten.
Darüberhinaus bekommt man bei Harley Benton Edelstahlbünde und Markentonabnehmer. In dieser Preisklasse ungeschlagen.
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Dotarła do Polski.....Harley Benton SC-Custom III Quilt Midnight
Xlagor 19.02.2026
Mam nadzieję, że tych kilka zdań pomoże innym podjąć decyzję o zakupie tej gitary. Postaram się krótko opisać /mając amatorski zasób wiedzy/ tą gitarę, która właśnie dotarła w moje ręce. Zaznaczam, że był zakup bez ingerencji w ustawienia. Przesyłka sprawna, cały czas monitorowana. Opakowanie gitary solidne! Po wyjęciu z kartonu i usunięciu foli, pokazuje się bardzo pięknie i solidnie wyglądający instrument. I teraz zaskoczenie! Wykonanie. Ustawienia. Dźwięk.....Super. Praktycznie zero ingerencji w ustawienia. Wyciągasz z pudła., podłączasz o wzmacniacza, stroisz i grasz. Dźwięk na różnych ustawieniach....super. Zaznaczam, że jestem amatorem, ale grającym dość długo na różnych gitarach. Ta gitara sprawia mi radość i mile zaskakuje swoim wyglądem i wykonaniem. Co prawda miałem obawy czy Harley Benton sprosta konkurencji, ale na szczęście dałem się ponieść fantazji i kupiłem tą gitarę. Jeżeli mogę ją polecić, to właśnie to robię. Pozdrawiam wszystkich pozytywnie zakręconych na muzykę.
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jbalpa 07.03.2026
Guitare reçue très récemment. Après déballage, l'aspect général est superbe. Mais, après inspection, le binding sur le manche présente quelques traces foncées (reste de colle ?) et des petits points noirs apparaissent ça et là sous le vernis du placage de la table (pas trop gênant en raison de la finition très jolie d'ailleurs). Les gorges du sillet ne sont pas bien taillées. Le manche est pour moi une grande réussite. Il est très confortable et c'est un des meilleurs que j'ai pu essayer. Les micros sont corrects avec une niveau de sortie moyen. Le sélecteur est un peu dur. Après l'avoir accordée, l'intonation était parfaitement réglée, ce qui est rare même pour des marques réputées. les mécaniques paraissent efficaces (à voir das le temps). A noter que des Strap Locks sont fournis. Dans l'ensemble, c'est une très bonne guitare amusante et facile à utiliser qui peut être recommandée en raison du look et surtout du confort de jeu.
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