Harley Benton Fusion-T II HH MN OTC

Harley Benton Fusion-T II HH MN OTC review

The Harley Benton Fusion-T II HH MN OTC is a Pro Series electric guitar listed at a price of 422. Its specification centers on a nyatoh body, a bolt-on roasted Canadian flamed maple neck, two humbuckers, and a Babicz two-point tremolo. The listed finish is Ocean Turquoise Gloss, with chrome-plated hardware. No customer reviews are available, so this assessment is based solely on the published product details. It does not make claims about playing feel, sound quality, tuning stability, or build consistency.

There is one specification conflict worth checking before purchase. The short specification list says "Top: None," while the detailed description lists a quilted maple veneer. Those entries do not agree. The available information does not clarify whether the veneer is present on this exact finish or whether one entry is an error, so confirm the top construction with the seller if it matters to you.

Neck, fingerboard, and frets

The neck is described as roasted Canadian flamed maple, attached to the body with a bolt-on joint. Its Modern C profile measures 21 mm thick at the first fret and 23 mm at the twelfth. The fingerboard is Canadian maple, also described in the short specification as caramelized Canadian maple. The details do not explain whether "caramelized" and "Canadian maple" refer to different components or simply use different naming across the listing.

The compound fingerboard radius changes from 305 mm to 406 mm, corresponding to 12 to 16 inches. The guitar has 24 Blacksmith stainless steel medium-jumbo frets, each specified at 2.7 mm. Stainless steel is a clear material detail, but the listing does not provide measurements for fret height or a setup report. Circle-dot inlays mark the fingerboard, and fluorescent side markers are specified for visibility along the edge.

A double-action truss rod is adjusted with a wheel. That arrangement puts the adjustment point at the wheel rather than requiring a traditional adjustment tool at the rod access point, though the exact wheel location is not stated. The scale length is 648 mm, or 25.5 inches, and the nut width is 42 mm. A Graph Tech TUSQ XL nut is fitted. Together, these figures give buyers useful dimensions for comparison, but they do not establish how the neck will feel in hand.

Pickups and controls

The HH layout pairs a Tesla Opus-1B Alnico 5 Zebra humbucker at the bridge with a Tesla Opus-1N Alnico 5 Black Open humbucker at the neck. The model names and magnet type are provided, but there are no output readings, frequency measurements, or sound samples in the supplied details. Any description of their tone would therefore go beyond the available evidence.

Controls comprise one volume knob, one tone knob, a five-way pickup switch, and a mini switch labeled "Alter." The listing does not explain the five switch positions or what the Alter switch changes. Buyers who need specific coil combinations or switching functions should request a wiring diagram or confirmation from Harley Benton before ordering.

Tremolo and tuning hardware

The tremolo is identified as a Babicz FCH two-point Special Z-Series C Full Contact unit. The short specification uses a slightly different name, "Babicz FCH 2-Point Z-Series C full contact tremolo." Both entries point to a two-point Babicz system, but the naming variation is another detail a buyer may want to verify. The listing does not state the bridge's adjustment range or provide information about setup and maintenance.

Jinho JN-07 staggered locking machine heads are fitted, with the HB logo. The factory strings are Harley Benton HQS EL Coated, in.010 to.046 gauge, and the guitar is listed as tuned to standard E-A-D-G-B-E. These are specification details, not evidence of how well the instrument holds tuning after tremolo use.

Buying considerations

The published package details say that neither a case nor a gig bag is included. The product has item number 628252 and is listed as available since July 2026. Before buying, it is sensible to confirm the current price, stock status, and the conflicting top description with the retailer. Those checks are especially relevant because the listing combines a brief specification panel with a longer description that gives different information about the top.

On paper, the Fusion-T II HH MN OTC offers a defined set of components: a 25.5-inch scale, 24 stainless steel frets, two named Alnico 5 humbuckers, locking tuners, and a two-point tremolo. Its specifications are detailed enough for a feature-by-feature comparison, but they leave important questions unanswered, including pickup switching functions and the exact top construction. With no customer feedback or independent measurements available, the fairest conclusion is limited to the documented hardware and dimensions. This review cannot support a judgment about tone, comfort, reliability, or overall value beyond the stated price and equipment.