Harley Benton Fusion-IV HH LH RW FR WM

Harley Benton Fusion-IV HH LH RW FR WM review

The Harley Benton Fusion-IV HH LH RW FR WM is a left-handed, ST-style electric guitar built around a familiar combination of two humbuckers and a locking tremolo. Its listed price is 471, and the specification sheet includes several features often associated with more expensive instruments: stainless steel frets, a compound-radius fingerboard and a Floyd Rose FRT 1000 Original tremolo. The guitar has a high-gloss White Metallic finish, a quilted maple veneer and black hardware.

The body is made from nyatoh, with a bolt-on neck made from roasted Canadian maple and a rosewood fingerboard. The neck has a modern C profile, measuring 21 mm thick at the first fret and 23 mm at the twelfth. That is not an especially thin profile by specification, although one owner describes it as very slim and comfortable in use. Feel is personal, so players who strongly prefer a narrow neck should try one if possible.

Neck, frets and playing feel

The compound fingerboard radius transitions from 305 mm (12 inches) to 406 mm (16 inches). A rounder feel near the nut can suit chord work, while the flatter upper section is useful for bending and lead playing. One owner who also plays Jackson and Charvel guitars singled out this feature as a welcome premium touch. The guitar has 22 medium-jumbo stainless steel frets, circular fingerboard inlays and fluorescent side markers. One reviewer found that the fret count was no obstacle, using other string positions to reach comparable solo lines.

The nut is a GraphTech TUSW XL, and the double-action truss rod is adjusted with a wheel. Black body binding adds contrast around the white finish. One owner reported that their guitar arrived needing no setup adjustments and described the overall fit and feel as excellent. That is a report about an individual instrument, not a guarantee that every guitar will arrive in identical playing condition.

Pickups and switching

Harley Benton fits a Tesla Opus-1B Alnico 5 humbucker at the bridge and a Tesla Opus-1N Alnico 5 humbucker at the neck. The controls are straightforward on paper: one volume knob, one tone knob, a five-way pickup selector and a mini-switch identified as an alter switch for Ghost coil. The available information does not spell out every switching combination, so the exact tones should be checked on the instrument rather than inferred from the control count alone.

Owner feedback points to a broad usable range. One player reports moving from clean jazz sounds to hard rock and metal, while another describes the pickups as capable of clear, bright tones as well as heavier sounds with suitable pedalboard support. These are subjective impressions, but they suggest the guitar can cover more ground than a fixed, two-humbucker setup might imply. The five-way selector and mini-switch are central to that flexibility.

Tremolo and hardware

The Floyd Rose FRT 1000 Original tremolo is a substantial part of the guitar's appeal for players who use expressive pitch effects. An owner reports that it works smoothly and maintains tuning well. That player also praised the tuners, frets and general construction. The hardware is black, and the tuners are Jinho JN-03M units carrying the Harley Benton logo. The supplied strings are Harley Benton HQS EL.010,.046 coated strings.

A left-handed owner raised a specific control issue worth considering. They found that the volume and tone pots behaved awkwardly when wired for left-handed use, with most of the audible change occurring near the bottom of the knob's travel. They preferred linear-response pots for a more natural sweep. This is a clear caveat in otherwise positive feedback, particularly for players who make frequent volume or tone adjustments while performing.

Verdict

The Fusion-IV HH LH RW FR WM brings together a versatile pickup layout, a compound-radius rosewood fingerboard and a Floyd Rose 1000 tremolo in a left-handed package. Owner reports praise its light, comfortable body, tuning stability and range of sounds, with one player describing it as a dependable guitar for multiple styles. The 22-fret layout and the volume and tone control response may not suit everyone, but neither point undermines the core specification. At a listed price of 471, it makes a compelling case for left-handed players seeking a feature-rich instrument. It has been listed as available since April 2026. No case or gig bag is included.