Electric guitars

Harley Benton Fusion-T II EMG HH LH MN HT SB

The Harley Benton Fusion-T II EMG HH LH MN HT SB combines a left-handed T-style body with two EMG humbuckers, stainless steel frets, and a fixed Babicz bridge. Its listed features make it a compelling option for players seeking a high-output, hardtail electric guitar, though it comes without a case or gig bag.

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

Harley Benton Fusion-T II EMG HH LH MN HT SB review

The Harley Benton Fusion-T II EMG HH LH MN HT SB is a left-handed, T-style electric guitar with a fixed bridge, two humbuckers, and a 24-fret maple neck. Its listed price is 455, with no currency specified in the supplied information. The model became available in July 2026. No customer reviews are available, so this assessment is based solely on the published specifications.

The guitar pairs a nyatoh body with a roasted, flamed Canadian maple bolt-on neck and a Canadian maple fingerboard. Its satin black color in the main listing conflicts with the detailed specification, which calls the finish matte black. Those descriptions are close, but they are not identical, so buyers should confirm the exact finish with the seller. The listing also specifies black body binding and chrome hardware.

Neck, fingerboard, and playability specifications

The neck has a Modern C profile, measuring 21 mm thick at the first fret and 23 mm at the twelfth. The fingerboard uses a compound radius that changes from 12 inches to 16 inches, or 305 mm to 406 mm. These measurements describe a relatively curved surface near the nut that gradually flattens toward the higher frets. The specifications alone cannot establish how the neck will feel in hand or how the guitar will be set up when delivered.

There are 24 medium-jumbo stainless steel frets, identified as Blacksmith frets and specified at 2.7 mm. The fingerboard has circular dot inlays, while fluorescent side position markers provide another reference along the neck edge. A double-action truss rod is adjusted with a wheel, rather than requiring access at the headstock or heel. That arrangement may make routine neck adjustment more convenient, though the product information does not describe the adjustment procedure.

The nut is a 42 mm black Graph Tech TUSQ XL component. The scale length is listed as 648 mm, equivalent to 25.5 inches. One line in the supplied specifications reads "648 m," which appears inconsistent with both the separately listed 648 mm scale and the 25.5-inch conversion. The coherent scale measurement is 648 mm.

Pickups and controls

The HH configuration consists of two EMG Retroactive Hot 70 open humbuckers. The control layout is straightforward: one volume control, one tone control, and a three-way pickup selector. That gives the player access to the individual pickup positions and their combined setting. The available information does not include output measurements, wiring details, or demonstrations of the pickup sound, so claims about tone or performance would be speculative.

The model name includes "EMG," and the listed pickup details identify the specific Retroactive Hot 70 units. The specifications do not state whether the pickups require a battery or describe any other electrical components. Buyers who need those details should check with Harley Benton or the retailer before ordering.

Bridge and hardware

Instead of a tremolo, the Fusion-T II uses a Babicz Z-Series FCH fixed six-saddle hardtail bridge. The fixed design is a practical match for players who do not need a vibrato arm. Jinho JN-07 staggered locking tuning machines carry the Harley Benton logo. Together, the locking tuners and fixed bridge provide defined hardware choices, but the supplied data does not make claims about tuning stability or installation tolerances.

The guitar ships with Harley Benton HQS EL coated strings in a.010 to.046 gauge. The listing identifies chrome hardware, while the body finish and binding are black. A case and gig bag are both excluded, so either would need to be purchased separately if protection for transport is required.

What the specifications establish

  • Orientation and format: Left-handed, T-style, six-string electric guitar.
  • Construction: Nyatoh body with a bolt-on roasted, flamed Canadian maple neck.
  • Fingerboard and frets: Canadian maple, compound 12-inch to 16-inch radius, and 24 stainless steel medium-jumbo frets.
  • Electronics: Two EMG Retroactive Hot 70 open humbuckers, with one volume, one tone, and a three-way selector.
  • Bridge: Babicz fixed six-saddle hardtail, with no tremolo.
  • Included protection: No case or gig bag.

Verdict

The published specification describes a left-handed guitar with a familiar 25.5-inch scale, a 24-fret compound-radius maple fingerboard, dual humbuckers, and fixed hardware. The locking tuners, stainless steel frets, wheel-adjusted double-action truss rod, and Graph Tech nut are specific component choices that help define the package. They do not, by themselves, prove how the instrument is finished, set up, or sounds.

At the listed price of 455, the relevant points to verify before purchase are the currency, the satin-versus-matte finish description, and any electrical details not included in the listing. Since no case or gig bag is supplied and no customer feedback is available, the decision rests on whether the stated left-handed configuration and hardware match the buyer's requirements.

Harley Benton Fusion-T II EMG HH LH MN HT SB, front view
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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

  • Two EMG Retroactive Hot 70 open humbuckers offer a high-output pickup configuration.
  • Roasted flamed maple neck, Canadian maple fingerboard, and stainless steel frets.
  • Compound-radius fingerboard and 24 frets support access across the neck.
  • Babicz fixed bridge and staggered locking tuners provide solid, practical hardware.

What bugged me

  • Left-handed configuration limits the pool of potential buyers.
  • No case or gig bag is included.
  • The fixed bridge does not provide tremolo effects.

Is it the right one for you?

Good pick if

A good fit for left-handed players seeking a high-output guitar with humbuckers and a fixed bridge. Also worth considering for players who value stainless steel frets, locking tuners, and a compound-radius fingerboard.

Look elsewhere if

Not suitable for right-handed players. Look elsewhere if you need a tremolo system or expect a case or gig bag to be included.
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Suggested level: Intermediate

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Specifications

Shape, design
T-Style
Color
Satin Black
Body
Nyatoh
Neck
Roasted Flamed Maple
Fretboard
Caramelized Canadian Maple
Number of strings
6
Frets
24
Scale
648 mm
Pickup system
HH
Tremolo
No
Including case
No
Incl. gigbag
No
Top
None

Up close

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Watch and listen

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Before you decide

Questions players ask

Is this guitar left-handed?

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

What pickups does it use?

It has two EMG Retroactive Hot 70 open humbuckers, with a three-way switch and separate volume and tone controls.

Does it have a tremolo system?

No. It uses a fixed Babicz Z-Series FCH 6 hardtail bridge.

Are a case or gig bag included?

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

Are customer reviews available for this product?

No customer reviews were supplied, so there is no review-based rating or customer feedback to summarize.

The last word from the bench

This model offers a well-specified feature set, including a roasted flamed maple neck, compound-radius fingerboard, 24 stainless steel frets, and locking tuners. The two EMG Retroactive Hot 70 humbuckers and fixed bridge point toward a direct, high-output setup rather than tremolo-based playing. At a listed price of 455, buyers should factor in the cost of a case or gig bag if needed. No customer reviews were provided, so this assessment is based on the supplied specifications alone.

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