Harley Benton SC-Custom Plus Fluence Revealed

Harley Benton has overhauled its modern single-cut lineup with the release of the SC-Custom Plus Fluence series. Built for high-performance playing and tonal versatility, the new models pair a traditional tonewood foundation with active Fishman Fluence Classic humbuckers and Blacksmith stainless steel frets. The series introduces multiple scale lengths and bridge configurations to accommodate both classic single-cut purists and modern technical shredders.

The core of the SC-Custom Plus Fluence is an Okoume body capped with a Maple top, paired with a set Nyatoh neck and a Jatoba fingerboard.

The neck features a slim, speed-focused "Modern C" profile, measuring 20.5 mm at the first fret and 22.5 mm at the 12th. Pearloid white trapezoid inlays and ivory binding maintain a classic aesthetic, while the Blacksmith stainless steel frets ensure frictionless bending and long-term durability.

The primary draw of this release is the Fishman Fluence Classic humbucker set (CHB-BG1 in the bridge, CHB-NG1 in the neck). Harley Benton has wired these active, noiseless pickups to take full advantage of their multi-voice capabilities, entirely eliminating a crowded control layout by utilizing push/pull pots on the volume and tone knobs.

The electronics yield three distinct voices:

• Voice 1 (Default): Both pickups deliver a classic, moderate-output humbucker tone with vintage-voiced dynamics.
• Voice 2 (Neck Volume Push/Pull): The neck pickup shifts to a clear, airy chime, while the bridge pickup transitions into a hot-rodded, aggressive output.
• Voice 3 (Tone Push/Pull): Both pickups drop into a pristine, clean single-coil voicing.

The SC-Custom Plus Fluence Lineup

The series is split into two distinct configurations based on bridge choice, which fundamentally alters the scale length and fret count of the instruments. All models are available in Vintage Black, Trans Brown Flame, Ocean Flame, and Black Cherry Flame with either Gold or Nickel hardware depending on the finish.

• SC-Custom Plus Fluence (Fixed Bridge): Geared toward traditionalists looking for modern reliability, this version utilizes a WSC LP17 Tune-O-Matic bridge. It features a classic single-cut scale length of 629 mm (24.75") and 22 medium jumbo stainless steel frets.
• SC-Custom Plus Fluence FR (Floyd Rose): Designed for extreme tremolo acrobatics and tighter string tension, this model comes equipped with a Floyd Rose 1000 locking tremolo. It features an extended 648 mm (25.5") scale length to retain low-end clarity and increases the fretboard capacity to 24 medium jumbo stainless steel frets.

Both variations feature WSC Schaller-style J07LKF locking tuners for rapid string changes and highly stable tuning, arriving set up out of the box with D’Addario EXL110 (.010–.046) strings.

Complete Technical Specifications

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