Best Electric Guitars Under $500 in 2025

Here you'll find the best electric guitars under $500. Here you'll find the best electric guitars under $500.

After comparing the 2000+ guitars in our database, these are the best scoring ones with these characteristics. You can use our filters to the left to narrow down these results, or click on "Compare" to get a deep comparison between them. Our automated scoring system takes into account the ratings from ours users who own the guitar, and dozens of parameters to determine the build quality, playability, pickups quality, value for money, and more.

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1. Harley Benton Agufish STD Signature

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Playability 75
Sound 80
Build quality 72
Value for money 86
Overall Score 76
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  • From Harley Benton's 2024 Pro series
  • Made in Indonesia
  • 6 strings
  • 25"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Maple top
  • Nyatoh body
  • Maple neck
  • Macassar fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Roswell "Seraphim" Custom Wound Alnico V (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Alnico Ceramic Flanker (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Wsc Tune-O-Matic bridge
  • Smooth U Set neck
  • 22 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Jinho HB JN-03L locking machine heads tuners
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  • From Harley Benton's 2024 Pro series
  • Made in Indonesia
  • 6 strings
  • 25"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Maple top
  • Nyatoh body
  • Maple neck
  • Macassar fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Roswell "Seraphim" Custom Wound Alnico V (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Alnico Ceramic Flanker (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Wsc Tune-O-Matic bridge
  • Smooth U Set neck
  • 22 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Jinho HB JN-03L locking machine heads tuners
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Harley Benton Agufish STD Signature Specifications
Harley Benton Agufish STD Signature
General
Brand: Harley Benton
Year: 2024
Configuration: HH
Strings: 6
Made in: Indonesia
Series: Pro
Colors: Black, Green
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Top: Maple
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Nyatoh
Bridge: Wsc Tune-O-Matic
Neck
Neck Joint: Set
Tuners: Jinho HB JN-03L locking machine heads
Fretboard: Macassar
Neck Material: Maple
Decoration:
Scale Size: 25"
Shape: Smooth U
Frets: 22 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel
Fretboard Radius: 12"
Nut: Ivory Tusq
Nut Width: 43mm (1.693'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: Roswell "Seraphim" Custom Wound Alnico V (Humbucker / Passive)
Neck Pickup: Alnico Ceramic Flanker (Humbucker / Passive)
Switch: 3
Knobs: Speed
Pickup Mods: Coil Split
Volume Controls: 2
Tone Controls: 2
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Black
Strengths & Weaknesses
Harley Benton Agufish STD Signature
  • Stainless Steel Frets
  • Locking Tuners
  • Ivory Tusq Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Coil Split Pickups
  • Weight Relief
  • Luminescent Inlay
  • Made in Indonesia
  • No Expensive Woods
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Tremolo
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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2. Schecter S-II Omen

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Playability 83
Sound 70
Build quality 59
Value for money 76
Overall Score 71

What our users think

  • Neck profile shape: C (57 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (48 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (21 votes)
  • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (20 votes)
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  • From Schecter's 2008 Omen series
  • Made in Indonesia
  • 6 strings
  • 24.75"'' scale
  • 14" Fretboard Radius
  • Basswood body
  • Maple neck
  • Rosewood fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Schecter Diamond Plus (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Schecter Diamond Plus (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Tune-O-Matic w/ String Thru Body bridge
  • Thin C Bolt-On neck
  • 24 XL Jumbo frets
  • Schecter tuners
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  • From Schecter's 2008 Omen series
  • Made in Indonesia
  • 6 strings
  • 24.75"'' scale
  • 14" Fretboard Radius
  • Basswood body
  • Maple neck
  • Rosewood fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Schecter Diamond Plus (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Schecter Diamond Plus (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Tune-O-Matic w/ String Thru Body bridge
  • Thin C Bolt-On neck
  • 24 XL Jumbo frets
  • Schecter tuners
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Schecter S-II Omen Specifications
Schecter S-II Omen
General
Brand: Schecter
Year: 2008
Configuration: HH
Strings: 6
Made in: Indonesia
Series: Omen
Colors: White, Brown
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Basswood
Bridge: Tune-O-Matic w/ String Thru Body
Neck
Neck Joint: Bolt-On
Tuners: Schecter
Fretboard: Rosewood
Neck Material: Maple
Decoration: Pearloid Semi-Goth
Scale Size: 24.75"
Shape: Thin C
Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.79'' (20.1mm) - 12th Fret: 0.87'' (22.1mm)
Frets: 24 XL Jumbo
Fretboard Radius: 14"
Nut: Black Tusq XL
Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: Schecter Diamond Plus (Humbucker / Passive)
Neck Pickup: Schecter Diamond Plus (Humbucker / Passive)
Switch: 3
Knobs: Dome
Pickup Mods: Coil Split
Volume Controls: 1
Tone Controls: 1
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Black & Chrome
Strengths & Weaknesses
Schecter S-II Omen
  • Expensive Wood
  • Black Tusq XL Nut
  • Coil Split Pickups
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Locking Tuners
  • Made in Indonesia
  • No Top Brand Pickups
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Luminescent Inlay
  • No Tremolo
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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    3. Dean NashVegas Select Floyd

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    Playability 70
    Sound 80
    Build quality 59
    Value for money 80
    Overall Score 70

    What our users think

    • Neck profile shape: C (2 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (4 votes)
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    • From Dean's 2020 Select series
    • Made in Indonesia
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Basswood body
    • 3 Piece Maple neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan TB-5 (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan APH-1N (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Floyd Rose 1000 (Korean) bridge
    • C Bolt-On neck
    • 22 Jumbo frets
    • Grover tuners
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    • From Dean's 2020 Select series
    • Made in Indonesia
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Basswood body
    • 3 Piece Maple neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan TB-5 (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan APH-1N (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Floyd Rose 1000 (Korean) bridge
    • C Bolt-On neck
    • 22 Jumbo frets
    • Grover tuners
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    Dean NashVegas Select Floyd Specifications
    Dean NashVegas Select Floyd
    General
    Brand: Dean
    Year: 2020
    Configuration: HH
    Strings: 6
    Made in: Indonesia
    Series: Select
    Colors: Black Satin
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Basswood
    Bridge: Floyd Rose 1000 (Korean)
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Bolt-On
    Tuners: Grover
    Fretboard: Ebony
    Neck Material: 3 Piece Maple
    Decoration: Pearloid Dot
    Scale Size: 25.5"
    Shape: C
    Frets: 22 Jumbo
    Fretboard Radius: 12"
    Nut: Locking
    Nut Width: 43mm (1.693'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: Seymour Duncan TB-5 (Humbucker / Passive)
    Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan APH-1N (Humbucker / Passive)
    Switch: 3
    Knobs: Dome
    Volume Controls: 1
    Tone Controls: 1
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Black
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Dean NashVegas Select Floyd
    • Expensive Wood
    • Locking Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Tremolo
    • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
    • No Locking Tuners
    • Made in Indonesia
    • No Neck-Through Build
    • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
    • No Weight Relief
    • No Luminescent Inlay
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Retainer Bar
    • No Strap Lock

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    4. Gretsch G5210-P90 Electromatic Jet Two 90

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    Playability 77
    Sound 72
    Build quality 55
    Value for money 78
    Overall Score 68

    What our users think

    • Neck access to high frets: Normal (2 votes)
    • Fret edges: Slightly sharp (2 votes)
    • Tuning stability: Holds tune well (2 votes)
    • Weight: Slightly heavy (2 votes)
    • Neck profile shape: C (11 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (15 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
    • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (3 votes)
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    • From Gretsch's 2023 Electromatic series
    • Made in China
    • 6 strings
    • 24.6"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Arched Maple top
    • Mahogany body
    • Mahogany neck
    • Laurel fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Gretsch P-90E Single-Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
    • 3 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Adjustable Wrap-Around bridge
    • Thin U Set neck
    • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
    • Die-Cast Sealed tuners
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    • From Gretsch's 2023 Electromatic series
    • Made in China
    • 6 strings
    • 24.6"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Arched Maple top
    • Mahogany body
    • Mahogany neck
    • Laurel fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Gretsch P-90E Single-Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
    • 3 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Adjustable Wrap-Around bridge
    • Thin U Set neck
    • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
    • Die-Cast Sealed tuners
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    Gretsch G5210-P90 Electromatic Jet Two 90 Specifications
    Gretsch G5210-P90 Electromatic Jet Two 90
    General
    Brand: Gretsch
    Year: 2023
    Configuration: P90P90
    Strings: 6
    Made in: China
    Series: Electromatic
    Colors: Green
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Top: Arched Maple
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Mahogany
    Bridge: Adjustable Wrap-Around
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Set
    Tuners: Die-Cast Sealed
    Fretboard: Laurel
    Neck Material: Mahogany
    Decoration: Pearloid Neo-Classic Thumbnail
    Scale Size: 24.6"
    Shape: Thin U
    Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
    Fretboard Radius: 12"
    Nut: Synthetic Bone
    Nut Width: 42.9mm (1.688'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: Gretsch P-90E Single-Coil (Single Coil / Passive)
    Neck Pickup: Gretsch P-90E Single-Coil (Single Coil / Passive)
    Switch: 3
    Knobs: Speed
    Volume Controls: 3
    Tone Controls: 1
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Nickel
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Gretsch G5210-P90 Electromatic Jet Two 90
    • Expensive Wood
    • Synthetic Bone Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Weight Relief
    • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
    • No Locking Tuners
    • Made in China
    • No Neck-Through Build
    • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
    • No Luminescent Inlay
    • No Tremolo
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

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    5. Chapman ML3 Modern

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    Playability 78
    Sound 70
    Build quality 59
    Value for money 74
    Overall Score 69

    What our users think

    • Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (2 votes)
    • Fret edges: Slightly sharp (1 vote)
    • Tuning stability: Holds tune well (2 votes)
    • Weight: Slightly heavy (2 votes)
    • Neck profile shape: C (9 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (6 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
    • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (3 votes)
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    • From Chapman's 2021 Standard series
    • Made in Indonesia
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 13.78" Fretboard Radius
    • Flame Maple Veneer On Flat Top with Gloss Finish top
    • Mahogany body
    • Maple neck
    • Macassar Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Chapman Sonorous Zerø Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Chapman Sonorous Zerø Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Chapman String-Through Hardtail bridge
    • C Shape Bolt-On neck
    • 24 Jumbo frets
    • Chapman Classic Closed (18:1 Gearing) tuners
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    • From Chapman's 2021 Standard series
    • Made in Indonesia
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 13.78" Fretboard Radius
    • Flame Maple Veneer On Flat Top with Gloss Finish top
    • Mahogany body
    • Maple neck
    • Macassar Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Chapman Sonorous Zerø Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Chapman Sonorous Zerø Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Chapman String-Through Hardtail bridge
    • C Shape Bolt-On neck
    • 24 Jumbo frets
    • Chapman Classic Closed (18:1 Gearing) tuners
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    Chapman ML3 Modern Specifications
    Chapman ML3 Modern
    General
    Brand: Chapman
    Year: 2021
    Configuration: HH
    Strings: 6
    Made in: Indonesia
    Series: Standard
    Colors: Blue, Orange, Red, Gray
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Top: Flame Maple Veneer On Flat Top with Gloss Finish
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Mahogany
    Bridge: Chapman String-Through Hardtail
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Bolt-On
    Tuners: Chapman Classic Closed (18:1 Gearing)
    Fretboard: Macassar Ebony
    Neck Material: Maple
    Decoration: Pearl Side Dots and Pearl Front Dot Inlays with Pearl Infinity
    Scale Size: 25.5"
    Shape: C Shape
    Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.905'' (23mm) - 12th Fret: 0.944'' (24mm)
    Frets: 24 Jumbo
    Fretboard Radius: 13.78"
    Nut: Black Tusq XL
    Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: Chapman Sonorous Zerø Humbucker (Humbucker / Passive)
    Neck Pickup: Chapman Sonorous Zerø Humbucker (Humbucker / Passive)
    Switch: 3
    Knobs: Dome
    Pickup Mods: Coil Split
    Volume Controls: 1
    Tone Controls: 1
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Black
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Chapman ML3 Modern
    • Expensive Wood
    • Black Tusq XL Nut
    • Coil Split Pickups
    • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
    • No Locking Tuners
    • Made in Indonesia
    • No Top Brand Pickups
    • No Neck-Through Build
    • No Weight Relief
    • No Luminescent Inlay
    • No Tremolo
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

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      6. Harley Benton Agufish Standard STD BT

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      Playability 72
      Sound 80
      Build quality 72
      Value for money 85
      Overall Score 75
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      • From Harley Benton's 2024 Pro series
      • Made in Indonesia
      • 6 strings
      • 28"'' scale
      • 12" Fretboard Radius
      • Maple top
      • Nyatoh body
      • Roasted Maple neck
      • Ebony fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Roswell "Seraphim" Custom Wound Alnico V (Humbucker/Passive)
      • Neck pickup: Alnico Ceramic Flanker (Humbucker/Passive)
      • 2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
      • 3-way Switch
      • Wsc Tune-O-Matic bridge
      • Smooth U Set neck
      • 22 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
      • Jinho HB JN-03L locking machine heads tuners
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      • From Harley Benton's 2024 Pro series
      • Made in Indonesia
      • 6 strings
      • 28"'' scale
      • 12" Fretboard Radius
      • Maple top
      • Nyatoh body
      • Roasted Maple neck
      • Ebony fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Roswell "Seraphim" Custom Wound Alnico V (Humbucker/Passive)
      • Neck pickup: Alnico Ceramic Flanker (Humbucker/Passive)
      • 2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
      • 3-way Switch
      • Wsc Tune-O-Matic bridge
      • Smooth U Set neck
      • 22 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
      • Jinho HB JN-03L locking machine heads tuners
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      Harley Benton Agufish Standard STD BT Specifications
      Harley Benton Agufish Standard STD BT
      General
      Brand: Harley Benton
      Year: 2024
      Configuration: HH
      Strings: 6
      Made in: Indonesia
      Series: Pro
      Colors: Black
      Left-Handed Version: No
      Body
      Top: Maple
      Type: Solid Body
      Body Material: Nyatoh
      Bridge: Wsc Tune-O-Matic
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Set
      Tuners: Jinho HB JN-03L locking machine heads
      Fretboard: Ebony
      Neck Material: Roasted Maple
      Decoration:
      Scale Size: 28"
      Shape: Smooth U
      Frets: 22 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel
      Fretboard Radius: 12"
      Nut: Ivory Tusq
      Nut Width: 43mm (1.693'')
      Electronics
      Bridge Pickups: Roswell "Seraphim" Custom Wound Alnico V (Humbucker / Passive)
      Neck Pickup: Alnico Ceramic Flanker (Humbucker / Passive)
      Switch: 3
      Knobs: Speed
      Pickup Mods: Coil Split
      Volume Controls: 2
      Tone Controls: 2
      Hardware
      Strap Lock: No
      Hardware Color: Chrome
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Harley Benton Agufish Standard STD BT
      • Stainless Steel Frets
      • Locking Tuners
      • Expensive Wood
      • Ivory Tusq Nut
      • Top Brand Pickups
      • Coil Split Pickups
      • Weight Relief
      • Luminescent Inlay
      • Made in Indonesia
      • No Neck-Through Build
      • No Tremolo
      • No Compound Radius Fretboard
      • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
      • No Strap Lock

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      7. Harley Benton Guitar MAX Fusion Signature

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      Playability 77
      Sound 82
      Build quality 66
      Value for money 85
      Overall Score 75

      What our users think

      • Neck profile shape: C (19 votes)
      • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (11 votes)
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      • From Harley Benton's 2023 Signature series
      • Made in Indonesia
      • 6 strings
      • 25.5"'' scale
      • 12" Fretboard Radius
      • Ultra Flame flamed maple veneer top
      • Nyatoh body
      • Roasted Maple neck
      • Roasted Maple fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Tesla Plasma-X1 (Humbucker/Passive)
      • Neck pickup: Tesla Plasma-RS2 (Humbucker/Passive)
      • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
      • 3-way Switch
      • Floyd Rose bridge
      • Harley Benton Modern C Bolt-On neck
      • 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
      • Gold-plated Jinho J03 Mini Rotomatic style tuners
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      • From Harley Benton's 2023 Signature series
      • Made in Indonesia
      • 6 strings
      • 25.5"'' scale
      • 12" Fretboard Radius
      • Ultra Flame flamed maple veneer top
      • Nyatoh body
      • Roasted Maple neck
      • Roasted Maple fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Tesla Plasma-X1 (Humbucker/Passive)
      • Neck pickup: Tesla Plasma-RS2 (Humbucker/Passive)
      • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
      • 3-way Switch
      • Floyd Rose bridge
      • Harley Benton Modern C Bolt-On neck
      • 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
      • Gold-plated Jinho J03 Mini Rotomatic style tuners
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      Harley Benton Guitar MAX Fusion Signature Specifications
      Harley Benton Guitar MAX Fusion Signature
      General
      Brand: Harley Benton
      Year: 2023
      Configuration: HH
      Strings: 6
      Made in: Indonesia
      Series: Signature
      Colors: Green
      Left-Handed Version: No
      Body
      Top: Ultra Flame flamed maple veneer
      Type: Solid Body
      Body Material: Nyatoh
      Bridge: Floyd Rose
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Bolt-On
      Tuners: Gold-plated Jinho J03 Mini Rotomatic style
      Fretboard: Roasted Maple
      Neck Material: Roasted Maple
      Decoration:
      Scale Size: 25.5"
      Shape: Harley Benton Modern C
      Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.807'' (20.5mm) - 12th Fret: 0.886'' (22.5mm)
      Frets: 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel
      Fretboard Radius: 12"
      Nut: Locking
      Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
      Electronics
      Bridge Pickups: Tesla Plasma-X1 (Humbucker / Passive)
      Neck Pickup: Tesla Plasma-RS2 (Humbucker / Passive)
      Switch: 3
      Knobs: Dome
      Pickup Mods: Coil Split
      Volume Controls: 1
      Tone Controls: 1
      Hardware
      Strap Lock: No
      Hardware Color: Gold
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Harley Benton Guitar MAX Fusion Signature
      • Stainless Steel Frets
      • Locking Nut
      • Top Brand Pickups
      • Coil Split Pickups
      • Tremolo
      • Retainer Bar
      • No Locking Tuners
      • Made in Indonesia
      • No Expensive Woods
      • No Neck-Through Build
      • No Weight Relief
      • No Luminescent Inlay
      • No Compound Radius Fretboard
      • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
      • No Strap Lock

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      8. Harley Benton Fusion-T EMG HT Roasted

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      Playability 78
      Sound 77
      Build quality 69
      Value for money 85
      Overall Score 75

      What our users think

      • Neck profile shape: C (19 votes)
      • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (11 votes)
      • Pickups noise: Noiseless (5 votes)
      • Pickups power: Hot (3 votes)
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      • From Harley Benton's 2022 Pro series
      • Made in Indonesia
      • 6 strings
      • 25.5"'' scale
      • 12" Fretboard Radius
      • Nyatoh body
      • Roasted Maple neck
      • Roasted Maple fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: EMG Retro Active Hot 70 (Humbucker/Active)
      • Neck pickup: EMG Retro Active Hot 70 (Humbucker/Active)
      • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
      • 3-way Switch
      • WSC Hipshot style hardtail bridge
      • Harley Benton Modern C Bolt-On neck
      • 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
      • WSC staggered locking die-cast tuners
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      • From Harley Benton's 2022 Pro series
      • Made in Indonesia
      • 6 strings
      • 25.5"'' scale
      • 12" Fretboard Radius
      • Nyatoh body
      • Roasted Maple neck
      • Roasted Maple fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: EMG Retro Active Hot 70 (Humbucker/Active)
      • Neck pickup: EMG Retro Active Hot 70 (Humbucker/Active)
      • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
      • 3-way Switch
      • WSC Hipshot style hardtail bridge
      • Harley Benton Modern C Bolt-On neck
      • 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
      • WSC staggered locking die-cast tuners
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      Harley Benton Fusion-T EMG HT Roasted Specifications
      Harley Benton Fusion-T EMG HT Roasted
      General
      Brand: Harley Benton
      Year: 2022
      Configuration: HH
      Strings: 6
      Made in: Indonesia
      Series: Pro
      Colors: Black
      Left-Handed Version: No
      Body
      Type: Solid Body
      Body Material: Nyatoh
      Bridge: WSC Hipshot style hardtail
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Bolt-On
      Tuners: WSC staggered locking die-cast
      Fretboard: Roasted Maple
      Neck Material: Roasted Maple
      Decoration: 12 X 6mm black dots
      Scale Size: 25.5"
      Shape: Harley Benton Modern C
      Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.807'' (20.5mm) - 12th Fret: 0.886'' (22.5mm)
      Frets: 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel
      Fretboard Radius: 12"
      Nut: Ivory Tusq
      Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
      Electronics
      Bridge Pickups: EMG Retro Active Hot 70 (Humbucker / Active)
      Neck Pickup: EMG Retro Active Hot 70 (Humbucker / Active)
      Switch: 3
      Knobs: Dome
      Volume Controls: 1
      Tone Controls: 1
      Hardware
      Strap Lock: No
      Hardware Color: Black
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Harley Benton Fusion-T EMG HT Roasted
      • Stainless Steel Frets
      • Locking Tuners
      • Ivory Tusq Nut
      • Top Brand Pickups
      • Made in Indonesia
      • No Expensive Woods
      • No Neck-Through Build
      • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
      • No Weight Relief
      • No Luminescent Inlay
      • No Tremolo
      • No Compound Radius Fretboard
      • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
      • No Strap Lock

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      9. Harley Benton Fusion-III EMG HT Roasted

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      Harley Benton Fusion-III EMG HT Roasted
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      Playability 78
      Sound 77
      Build quality 69
      Value for money 85
      Overall Score 75

      What our users think

      • Neck profile shape: C (19 votes)
      • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (11 votes)
      • Pickups noise: Noiseless (5 votes)
      • Pickups power: Hot (3 votes)
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      • From Harley Benton's 2022 Pro series
      • Made in Indonesia
      • 6 strings
      • 25.5"'' scale
      • 12" Fretboard Radius
      • Nyatoh body
      • Roasted Maple neck
      • Roasted Maple fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: EMG Retro Active Hot 70 (Humbucker/Active)
      • Neck pickup: EMG Retro Active Hot 70 (Humbucker/Active)
      • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
      • 3-way Switch
      • WSC Hipshot style hardtail bridge
      • Harley Benton Modern C Bolt-On neck
      • 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
      • WSC staggered locking die-cast tuners
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      • 1 Prices - New from €449 >
      • From Harley Benton's 2022 Pro series
      • Made in Indonesia
      • 6 strings
      • 25.5"'' scale
      • 12" Fretboard Radius
      • Nyatoh body
      • Roasted Maple neck
      • Roasted Maple fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: EMG Retro Active Hot 70 (Humbucker/Active)
      • Neck pickup: EMG Retro Active Hot 70 (Humbucker/Active)
      • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
      • 3-way Switch
      • WSC Hipshot style hardtail bridge
      • Harley Benton Modern C Bolt-On neck
      • 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
      • WSC staggered locking die-cast tuners
      • Side-By-Side Comparison
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      Harley Benton Fusion-III EMG HT Roasted Specifications
      Harley Benton Fusion-III EMG HT Roasted
      General
      Brand: Harley Benton
      Year: 2022
      Configuration: HH
      Strings: 6
      Made in: Indonesia
      Series: Pro
      Colors: Black
      Left-Handed Version: No
      Body
      Type: Solid Body
      Body Material: Nyatoh
      Bridge: WSC Hipshot style hardtail
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Bolt-On
      Tuners: WSC staggered locking die-cast
      Fretboard: Roasted Maple
      Neck Material: Roasted Maple
      Decoration: 12 X 6mm black dots
      Scale Size: 25.5"
      Shape: Harley Benton Modern C
      Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.807'' (20.5mm) - 12th Fret: 0.886'' (22.5mm)
      Frets: 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel
      Fretboard Radius: 12"
      Nut: Black Tusq XL
      Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
      Electronics
      Bridge Pickups: EMG Retro Active Hot 70 (Humbucker / Active)
      Neck Pickup: EMG Retro Active Hot 70 (Humbucker / Active)
      Switch: 3
      Knobs: Dome
      Volume Controls: 1
      Tone Controls: 1
      Hardware
      Strap Lock: No
      Hardware Color: Black
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Harley Benton Fusion-III EMG HT Roasted
      • Stainless Steel Frets
      • Locking Tuners
      • Black Tusq XL Nut
      • Top Brand Pickups
      • Made in Indonesia
      • No Expensive Woods
      • No Neck-Through Build
      • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
      • No Weight Relief
      • No Luminescent Inlay
      • No Tremolo
      • No Compound Radius Fretboard
      • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
      • No Strap Lock

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      10. Harley Benton MR-Modern Baritone

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      Harley Benton MR-Modern Baritone
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      Playability 70
      Sound 77
      Build quality 72
      Value for money 83
      Overall Score 73

      What our users think

      • Neck access to high frets: Normal (1 vote)
      • Fret edges: Slightly sharp (1 vote)
      • Tuning stability: Sightly unstable (1 vote)
      • Weight: Slightly heavy (1 vote)
      • Neck profile shape: C (29 votes)
      • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (22 votes)
      • Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (1 vote)
      • Pickups power: Clean (1 vote)
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      • From Harley Benton's 2022 Vintage series
      • Made in Indonesia
      • 6 strings
      • 27"'' scale
      • 12" Fretboard Radius
      • Alder body
      • Maple neck
      • Ebony fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Artec AHC-90 Soapbar (Single Coil/Passive)
      • Neck pickup: Artec AHC-90 Soapbar (Single Coil/Passive)
      • 1 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
      • 3-way Switch
      • Wilkinson VS-50 II Precision Tremolo bridge
      • Harley Benton C Bolt-On neck
      • 22 Medium Stainless Steel frets
      • Kluson-style Wilkinson locking tuners
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      • From Harley Benton's 2022 Vintage series
      • Made in Indonesia
      • 6 strings
      • 27"'' scale
      • 12" Fretboard Radius
      • Alder body
      • Maple neck
      • Ebony fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Artec AHC-90 Soapbar (Single Coil/Passive)
      • Neck pickup: Artec AHC-90 Soapbar (Single Coil/Passive)
      • 1 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
      • 3-way Switch
      • Wilkinson VS-50 II Precision Tremolo bridge
      • Harley Benton C Bolt-On neck
      • 22 Medium Stainless Steel frets
      • Kluson-style Wilkinson locking tuners
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      Harley Benton MR-Modern Baritone Specifications
      Harley Benton MR-Modern Baritone
      General
      Brand: Harley Benton
      Year: 2022
      Configuration: HH
      Strings: 6
      Made in: Indonesia
      Series: Vintage
      Colors: Sunburst
      Left-Handed Version: No
      Body
      Type: Solid Body
      Body Material: Alder
      Bridge: Wilkinson VS-50 II Precision Tremolo
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Bolt-On
      Tuners: Kluson-style Wilkinson locking
      Fretboard: Ebony
      Neck Material: Maple
      Decoration: Dot
      Scale Size: 27"
      Shape: Harley Benton C
      Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.898'' (22.8mm) - 12th Fret: 0.931'' (23.6mm)
      Frets: 22 Medium Stainless Steel
      Fretboard Radius: 12"
      Nut: Ivory Tusq
      Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
      Electronics
      Bridge Pickups: Artec AHC-90 Soapbar (Single Coil / Passive)
      Neck Pickup: Artec AHC-90 Soapbar (Single Coil / Passive)
      Switch: 3
      Knobs: Speed
      Pickup Mods: Coil Tap
      Volume Controls: 1
      Tone Controls: 1
      Hardware
      Strap Lock: No
      Hardware Color: Chrome
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Harley Benton MR-Modern Baritone
      • Stainless Steel Frets
      • Locking Tuners
      • Expensive Wood
      • Ivory Tusq Nut
      • Top Brand Pickups
      • Coil Tap Pickups
      • Tremolo
      • Made in Indonesia
      • No Neck-Through Build
      • No Weight Relief
      • No Luminescent Inlay
      • No Compound Radius Fretboard
      • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
      • No Strap Lock

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