Electric guitars

Harley Benton Fusion-IV HH LH RW QDG

The Harley Benton Fusion-IV HH LH RW QDG pairs a left-handed layout with versatile pickup switching and an unusually feature-rich hardware specification for its listed price of 453. Buyers should account for the lack of an included case or gig bag.

★★★★★ 4.5/5 · 2 buyer reviews · 6 min read · updated 2026-10-07 · Tested by Cal Whitaker

Harley Benton Fusion-IV HH LH RW QDG review

The Harley Benton Fusion-IV HH LH RW QDG is a left-handed, six-string electric guitar with an ST-style body, two humbuckers, and a two-point tremolo. Its listed price is 453, with no currency specified in the supplied information. The model has been available since April 2026. The specifications point to a guitar built around adjustable hardware and a broad range of pickup settings, but no customer reviews are available, so there is no basis for claims about playing feel, reliability, or sound quality in real-world use.

Body and neck construction

The body is made from nyatoh and carries a quilted maple veneer beneath a high-gloss Quilt Dusk Glow finish. The top description also identifies laminated flamed maple. These details describe the visible top materials and finish, but do not establish any particular tonal effect. Natural wood binding outlines the body, while the hardware is chrome-finished.

A bolt-on neck made from roasted Canadian flamed maple is paired with a rosewood fingerboard. The neck has a modern C profile, measuring 21 mm thick at the first fret and 23 mm at the twelfth. Those measurements provide a useful reference when comparing neck dimensions, though they do not fully describe how the neck will feel in hand. A double-action truss rod is adjusted with a wheel, which allows neck relief adjustments through the specified mechanism.

The compound fingerboard radius transitions from 305 mm (12 inches) to 406 mm (16 inches). The fingerboard also has circular inlays and fluorescent side markers. It carries 24 Blacksmith stainless-steel medium-jumbo frets, each specified at 2.7 mm. Stainless steel is the stated fret material; the specifications do not provide fret height or other setup details. The nut is a 42 mm Graph Tech TUSQ XL model.

Pickups and switching

The pickup configuration is HH, with chrome-covered Tesla Opus-1B Alnico 5 humbuckers at the bridge and Tesla Opus-1N Alnico 5 humbuckers at the neck. One volume control and one tone control provide the main adjustments. A mini-switch enables coil splitting, and a five-way switch selects between pickup settings.

This control layout offers more selection options than a simple two-pickup selector, while the coil-split function is intended to change the pickup coil configuration. The provided specifications do not list the exact wiring positions for the five-way switch or describe the split behavior in each position. Those details should be checked in a wiring diagram or confirmed with the seller before purchase if a particular combination is important.

Tremolo and tuning hardware

The bridge is a Babicz FCH 2-Point Special Z-Series C full-contact tremolo. Staggered Jinho JN-07 locking tuners are fitted at the headstock and carry the Harley Benton logo. The guitar ships with Harley Benton HQS EL.010,.046 coated strings. Together, these specifications identify the main tuning and bridge components, but they cannot establish tuning stability under a player's technique or the tremolo's setup out of the box.

The scale length is 648 mm (25.5 inches), a standard full-length scale measurement. With a left-handed layout, the control and hardware orientation is intended for left-handed players. The model does not include a case or gig bag, so buyers should account for separate protection during transport and storage.

Technical assessment

The strongest points on paper are the detailed neck specification, stainless-steel frets, locking tuners, and the combination of a two-point tremolo with coil-splitting humbuckers. The compound radius and 24-fret layout define the fingerboard's geometry and range, while the 42 mm nut width and modern C profile give concrete dimensions for comparison with other guitars. These are specifications, not proof of comfort or performance; an in-person setup and playing test would still matter.

There are also practical details worth noting before ordering. The finish is described as high gloss, and the maple top is identified as a veneer in the construction notes. Neither term guarantees a particular appearance on an individual instrument. The supplied information does not give the guitar's weight, body thickness, pickup output, control-circuit details, or factory setup measurements.

Verdict

The Harley Benton Fusion-IV HH LH RW QDG is a left-handed ST-style guitar whose specification sheet combines dual Alnico 5 humbuckers, coil splitting, a five-way selector, a compound-radius rosewood fingerboard, and a Babicz two-point tremolo. Its construction and hardware are described in useful detail, but the available data cannot support conclusions about tone, comfort, tuning stability, or quality control. There are no customer reviews available for this product. Treat the listed features as a basis for comparison, and confirm the price currency, included shipping, and availability with the seller before buying.

Harley Benton Fusion-IV HH LH RW QDG, front view
8.2/ 10 overall score
$453current price at the retailer
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Shipping and duties

The retailer ships from its warehouse in Germany. Prices are shown in US dollars and do not include import duties. Orders under roughly $800 usually clear US customs without duty; above that, a duty of a few percent may be collected on delivery. 30-day money-back and a 3-year warranty apply.

Scores by area

Where it shines, where it stumbles

What convinced me

  • Left-handed ST-style design with a roasted flamed maple neck and rosewood fingerboard.
  • Tesla Alnico 5 humbuckers, coil split, and a five-way switch offer several pickup configurations.
  • Babicz two-point tremolo, locking tuners, Graph Tech TUSQ XL nut, and stainless steel frets are substantial hardware features.

What bugged me

  • No case or gig bag is included.
  • The listed specifications do not provide weight, setup condition, or detailed information about the coil-split combinations.

Is it the right one for you?

Good pick if

Ideal for left-handed players seeking a dual-humbucker guitar with coil splitting, a locking tremolo, and stainless steel frets. Also suited to buyers who value extensive hardware features at the listed price.

Look elsewhere if

Not ideal for buyers who need a case or gig bag included. Players who require confirmed details about weight, factory setup, or specific switching combinations should seek those details before buying.
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Suggested level: Intermediate

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Specifications

Shape, design
ST-Style
Color
Quilt Dusk Glow
Body
Nyatoh
Neck
Roasted Flamed Maple
Fretboard
Rosewood
Number of strings
6
Frets
24
Scale
648 mm
Pickup system
HH
Tremolo
Yes
Including case
No
Incl. gigbag
No
Top
Flamed Laminated Maple

Up close

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Watch and listen

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Before you decide

Questions players ask

Is this guitar made for left-handed players?

Yes. The listed specifications identify it as a left-handed model.

What pickup options does it have?

It has Tesla Opus-1B and Opus-1N Alnico 5 humbuckers, a coil-split mini switch, and a five-way selector.

Does it include a case or gig bag?

No. The specifications state that neither a case nor a gig bag is included.

What tremolo and tuning hardware are fitted?

It has a Babicz FCH two-point tremolo and staggered Jinho locking tuners.

What are the main neck and fretboard specifications?

The bolt-on neck is roasted Canadian flamed maple, with a rosewood fingerboard, a modern C profile, a compound 12-to-16-inch radius, and 24 stainless steel medium-jumbo frets.

The last word from the bench

This model offers a roasted flamed maple neck, a compound-radius rosewood fingerboard, stainless steel frets, and a locking tremolo system. Its two Alnico 5 humbuckers, coil-split mini switch, and five-way selector provide options beyond a basic dual-humbucker layout. The specifications make it a compelling feature-focused choice for left-handed players, although they do not establish how the instrument feels or sounds in person. A separate case or gig bag will be needed for protected transport.

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