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      Best Electric Guitars Under $500 in 2023

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

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      1. Harley Benton Fusion-T EMG HT Roasted

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      Harley Benton Fusion-T EMG HT Roasted
      Had it
      Have it
      Want it
      Playability 82
      Sound 78
      Build quality 69
      Value for money 86
      Overall Score 76

      Player Feedback

      • Neck profile shape: C (2 votes)
      • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (2 votes)
      • Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
      • Pickups power: Clean (1 vote)
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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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      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 Tremolo
      • No Luminescent Inlay
      • No Compound Radius Fretboard
      • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
      • No Strap Lock

      2. Harley Benton Fusion-III EMG HT Roasted

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      Harley Benton Fusion-III EMG HT Roasted
      Had it
      Have it
      Want it
      Playability 82
      Sound 78
      Build quality 69
      Value for money 86
      Overall Score 76

      Player Feedback

      • Neck profile shape: C (2 votes)
      • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (2 votes)
      • Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
      • Pickups power: Clean (1 vote)
      Own it? Share your opinion
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      Thomann logo
      • 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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      Price Comparison

      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 Tremolo
      • No Luminescent Inlay
      • No Compound Radius Fretboard
      • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
      • No Strap Lock

      3. Harley Benton MR-Modern Baritone

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      Harley Benton MR-Modern Baritone
      Had it
      Have it
      Want it
      Playability 73
      Sound 78
      Build quality 72
      Value for money 84
      Overall Score 74

      Player Feedback

      • Neck profile shape: C (9 votes)
      • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (9 votes)
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      Thomann logo
      • 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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      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

      4. Harley Benton MR-Modern

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      Harley Benton MR-Modern
      Had it
      Have it
      Want it
      Playability 73
      Sound 78
      Build quality 72
      Value for money 84
      Overall Score 74

      Player Feedback

      • Neck profile shape: C (9 votes)
      • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (9 votes)
      Own it? Share your opinion
      FIND IT ON:
      Thomann logo
      • From Harley Benton's 2022 Vintage series
      • Made in Indonesia
      • 6 strings
      • 25.5"'' 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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      Price Comparison

      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Harley Benton MR-Modern
      • Stainless Steel Frets
      • Locking Tuners
      • Expensive Wood
      • Black Tusq XL 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

      5. Harley Benton Fusion-III HSS Roasted

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      Harley Benton Fusion-III HSS Roasted
      Had it
      Have it
      Want it
      Playability 77
      Sound 79
      Build quality 69
      Value for money 85
      Overall Score 75

      Player Feedback

      • Neck profile shape: C (2 votes)
      • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (2 votes)
      Own it? Share your opinion
      FIND IT ON:
      Thomann logo
      • From Harley Benton's 2021 Pro series
      • Made in Indonesia
      • 6 strings
      • 25.5"'' scale
      • 12" Fretboard Radius
      • Nyatoh body
      • Roasted Maple neck
      • Roasted Maple fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Roswell HAF-B Alnico-5 (Humbucker/Passive)
      • Bridge pickup: Roswell HAF-B Alnico-5 (Humbucker/Passive)
      • Middle pickup: Roswell S74-M AlNiCo-5 (Single Coil/Passive)
      • Neck pickup: Roswell S74-N AlNiCo-5 (Humbucker/Passive)
      • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
      • 5-way Switch
      • Wilkinson Tremolo bridge
      • Harley Benton Modern C Bolt-On neck
      • 24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
      • WSC staggered locking die-cast tuners
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      Price Comparison

      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Harley Benton Fusion-III HSS Roasted
      • Stainless Steel Frets
      • Locking Tuners
      • Ivory Tusq Nut
      • Top Brand Pickups
      • Coil Split Pickups
      • Tremolo
      • 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

      6. Harley Benton Fusion-III HH HT Roasted

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      Harley Benton Fusion-III HH HT Roasted
      Had it
      Have it
      Want it
      Playability 78
      Sound 78
      Build quality 70
      Value for money 85
      Overall Score 75

      Player Feedback

      • Neck profile shape: C (2 votes)
      • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (2 votes)
      Own it? Share your opinion
      FIND IT ON:
      Thomann logo
      • From Harley Benton's 2021 Pro series
      • Made in Indonesia
      • 6 strings
      • 25.5"'' scale
      • 12" Fretboard Radius
      • Nyatoh body
      • Roasted Maple neck
      • Roasted Maple fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Roswell HAF-B Alnico-5 (Humbucker/Passive)
      • Neck pickup: Roswell S74-N AlNiCo-5 (Humbucker/Passive)
      • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
      • 3-way Switch
      • Hipshot style HT bridge
      • Harley Benton Modern C Bolt-On neck
      • 24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
      • WSC staggered locking die-cast tuners
      • Compare Specs >

      Price Comparison

      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Harley Benton Fusion-III HH HT Roasted
      • Stainless Steel Frets
      • Locking Tuners
      • Ivory Tusq Nut
      • Top Brand Pickups
      • Coil Split Pickups
      • Made in Indonesia
      • No Expensive Woods
      • No Neck-Through Build
      • No Weight Relief
      • No Tremolo
      • No Luminescent Inlay
      • No Compound Radius Fretboard
      • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
      • No Strap Lock

      7. Harley Benton Fusion-III HH FR EB

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      Harley Benton Fusion-III HH FR EB
      Had it
      Have it
      Want it
      Playability 77
      Sound 80
      Build quality 68
      Value for money 85
      Overall Score 75

      Player Feedback

      • Neck profile shape: C (2 votes)
      • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (2 votes)
      Own it? Share your opinion
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      Thomann logo
      • From Harley Benton's 2021 Pro series
      • Made in Indonesia
      • 6 strings
      • 25.5"'' scale
      • 12" Fretboard Radius
      • Flame Maple Veneer top
      • Nyatoh body
      • Maple neck
      • Ebony fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Roswell HAF-B Alnico-5 (Humbucker/Passive)
      • Neck pickup: Roswell HAF-N Alnico-5 (Humbucker/Passive)
      • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
      • 3-way Switch
      • Floyd Rose bridge
      • Harley Benton Modern C Bolt-On neck
      • 24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
      • Grover GH305 6L tuners
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      Price Comparison

      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Harley Benton Fusion-III HH FR EB
      • Stainless Steel Frets
      • Expensive Wood
      • Locking Nut
      • Top Brand Pickups
      • Coil Split Pickups
      • Tremolo
      • No Locking Tuners
      • Made in Indonesia
      • No Neck-Through Build
      • No Weight Relief
      • No Luminescent Inlay
      • No Compound Radius Fretboard
      • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
      • No Retainer Bar
      • No Strap Lock

      8. Harley Benton Fusion-III HSH EB

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      Harley Benton Fusion-III HSH EB
      Had it
      Have it
      Want it
      Playability 77
      Sound 79
      Build quality 69
      Value for money 85
      Overall Score 75

      Player Feedback

      • Neck profile shape: C (2 votes)
      • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (2 votes)
      Own it? Share your opinion
      FIND IT ON:
      Thomann logo
      • From Harley Benton's 2021 Pro series
      • Made in Indonesia
      • 6 strings
      • 25.5"'' scale
      • 12" Fretboard Radius
      • Ultra Flame Maple Veneer top
      • Nyatoh body
      • Maple neck
      • Ebony fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Roswell HAF-B Alnico-5 (Humbucker/Passive)
      • Bridge pickup: Roswell HAF-B Alnico-5 (Humbucker/Passive)
      • Middle pickup: Roswell S74-C BK Alnico-5 (Single Coil/Passive)
      • Neck pickup: Roswell HAF-N Alnico-5 (Humbucker/Passive)
      • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
      • 5-way Switch
      • Wilkinson Tremolo bridge
      • Harley Benton Modern C Bolt-On neck
      • 24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
      • WSC staggered locking die-cast tuners
      • Compare Specs >

      Price Comparison

      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Harley Benton Fusion-III HSH EB
      • Stainless Steel Frets
      • Locking Tuners
      • Expensive Wood
      • Ivory Tusq Nut
      • Top Brand Pickups
      • Coil Split 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

      9. Harley Benton Fusion-III HH FR Roasted

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      Harley Benton Fusion-III HH FR Roasted
      Had it
      Have it
      Want it
      Playability 77
      Sound 80
      Build quality 68
      Value for money 85
      Overall Score 75

      Player Feedback

      • Neck profile shape: C (2 votes)
      • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (2 votes)
      Own it? Share your opinion
      FIND IT ON:
      Thomann logo
      • From Harley Benton's 2021 Pro series
      • Made in Indonesia
      • 6 strings
      • 25.5"'' scale
      • 12" Fretboard Radius
      • Ultra Flame Maple Veneer top
      • Nyatoh body
      • Roasted Maple neck
      • Roasted Maple fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Roswell HAF-B Alnico-5 (Humbucker/Passive)
      • Neck pickup: Roswell HAF-N Alnico-5 (Humbucker/Passive)
      • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
      • 3-way Switch
      • Floyd Rose bridge
      • Harley Benton Modern C Bolt-On neck
      • 24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
      • Grover GH305 6L tuners
      • Compare Specs >

      Price Comparison

      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Harley Benton Fusion-III HH FR Roasted
      • Stainless Steel Frets
      • Locking Nut
      • Top Brand Pickups
      • Coil Split Pickups
      • Tremolo
      • 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 Retainer Bar
      • No Strap Lock

      10. Harley Benton Fusion-III HSH Roasted

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      Harley Benton Fusion-III HSH Roasted
      Had it
      Have it
      Want it
      Playability 77
      Sound 79
      Build quality 69
      Value for money 85
      Overall Score 75

      Player Feedback

      • Neck profile shape: C (2 votes)
      • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (2 votes)
      Own it? Share your opinion
      FIND IT ON:
      Thomann logo
      • From Harley Benton's 2021 Pro series
      • Made in Indonesia
      • 6 strings
      • 25.5"'' scale
      • 12" Fretboard Radius
      • Ultra Flame Maple Veneer top
      • Nyatoh body
      • Roasted Maple neck
      • Roasted Maple fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Roswell HAF-B Alnico-5 (Humbucker/Passive)
      • Bridge pickup: Roswell HAF-B Alnico-5 (Humbucker/Passive)
      • Middle pickup: Roswell S74-C BK Alnico-5 (Single Coil/Passive)
      • Neck pickup: Roswell HAF-N Alnico-5 (Humbucker/Passive)
      • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
      • 5-way Switch
      • Wilkinson Tremolo bridge
      • Harley Benton Modern C Bolt-On neck
      • 24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
      • WSC staggered locking die-cast tuners
      • Compare Specs >

      Price Comparison

      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Harley Benton Fusion-III HSH Roasted
      • Stainless Steel Frets
      • Locking Tuners
      • Ivory Tusq Nut
      • Top Brand Pickups
      • Coil Split Pickups
      • Tremolo
      • 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