Harley Benton Fusion-T II HH LH RW HT FBB

Harley Benton Fusion-T II HH LH RW HT FBB review

The Harley Benton Fusion-T II HH LH RW HT FBB is a left-handed, six-string T-style electric guitar with a fixed bridge, two humbuckers, and a 24-fret neck. Its Flame Bengal Burst finish pairs a quilted maple veneer with a nyatoh body, while gold-colored hardware gives the instrument a more dressed-up appearance than a plain workhorse-style build. The listed price is $471, and the model has been available since July 2026.

There is useful detail in the specification for players who want a modern neck and straightforward fixed-bridge construction. The 648 mm scale length is the familiar 25.5-inch format. A roasted Canadian maple neck is attached to the body with bolts, and its Modern C profile measures 21 mm at the first fret and 23 mm at the twelfth. The rosewood fingerboard has a compound radius that transitions from 12 inches to 16 inches, a shape intended to feel rounder near the nut and flatter higher up the neck.

Construction and feel

The neck has 24 medium-jumbo stainless-steel frets, made by Blacksmith, and circular dot inlays on the fingerboard. Fluorescent side markers provide an additional visual reference along the edge of the neck. A double-action truss rod is adjusted with a wheel, so access is designed to be direct rather than dependent on a traditional adjustment nut at the headstock. The natural wood body binding adds a visible border around the body and its quilted maple veneer top.

The nut is a black Graph Tech TUSQ XL part, and the listed nut width is 42 mm. Tuning stability and string changes are supported by Jinho JN-07 staggered locking tuners. At the other end, the Babicz Z-Series FCH fixed six-string hardtail bridge keeps the design simple: there is no tremolo system to set up or maintain. The guitar ships with Harley Benton HQS EL Coated strings in.010 to.046 gauge, though the supplied strings do not remove the need to check the instrument's setup.

One owner report describes the finish as attractive and the neck as comfortable, with overall workmanship rated highly apart from a small cosmetic flaw on the neck. That is a useful qualification for a guitar in this price range. The report also says the nut required filing. Its height caused open chords to sound out of tune and made the playing feel poor. A proper setup was also needed. After the nut work and setup, the owner found that the guitar played very well. This is a single field report, not evidence that every example will arrive with the same issue, but it makes an arrival inspection sensible.

Pickups and controls

The pickup set consists of a Tesla Opus-1B Alnico 5 humbucker at the bridge and a Tesla Opus-1N Alnico 5 humbucker at the neck. Both have gold-colored covers to match the hardware. Controls include one volume knob, one tone knob, a five-way switch, and a small toggle identified as an alter switch. The supplied specifications do not explain the exact coil combinations or switching circuit, so buyers should not assume a particular split-coil arrangement without checking the manufacturer's wiring information.

The owner who supplied the field notes had considered replacing the pickups, then set that plan aside after playing the guitar. That is a positive reaction to the stock electronics, but it is a personal impression rather than a measured comparison. The available details support a flexible pickup layout, while the actual range of sounds depends on how the five-way selector and alter switch are wired.

What to check before playing

Because setup quality can strongly affect tuning and comfort, check the nut slots, relief, action, and intonation when the guitar arrives. The reported high nut had a clear impact on open chords, so that should be one of the first points to inspect. Have a qualified technician adjust the nut if needed, rather than filing it without the right tools or experience. Also inspect the neck finish for cosmetic marks, since one owner noted a small flaw there.

The case and gig bag are not included. That matters for left-handed players who may need to confirm that a suitable protective bag or case is available separately. The product listing identifies the item number as 628281 and the sales unit as one guitar.

Verdict

The Fusion-T II HH LH RW HT FBB combines a roasted Canadian maple neck, rosewood fingerboard, stainless-steel frets, locking tuners, a fixed Babicz bridge, and two Alnico 5 humbuckers. Its compound-radius board and 24-fret layout give it a modern specification, while the T-style body shape keeps the design familiar. The reported playing experience was strong after a nut correction and setup, and the stock pickups made a favorable impression on that player. The main caution is practical: check the nut and setup instead of assuming the guitar is ready to play straight out of the box.