Harley Benton Fusion-T II HH RW QRB

Harley Benton Fusion-T II HH RW QRB review

The Fusion-T II HH RW QRB is a Pro Series electric guitar with a familiar bolt-on layout and a specification sheet that reaches beyond the basics. Its design centers on a nyatoh body, a quilted maple veneer, a roasted Canadian flamed maple neck, and a rosewood fingerboard. The Quilt Raspberry Burst finish gives the top a strong visual identity, while natural wood body binding adds a contrasting edge.

At a listed price of 469, the guitar's appeal rests on its hardware and component choices as much as its finish. The field feedback supplied for this review describes the value for money as outstanding and the factory setup as very good. Those are useful impressions, though individual setup preferences can vary, and the listed specifications do not provide measured setup details such as action or neck relief.

Neck, fingerboard, and playing dimensions

The roasted maple neck has a Modern C profile, measuring 21 mm thick at the first fret and 23 mm at the twelfth. Its 648 mm scale length, also known as 25.5 inches, is a standard full-length electric guitar scale. The nut is 42 mm wide and made from Graph Tech TUSQ XL, while a double-action truss rod is adjusted at the wheel.

The rosewood fingerboard uses a compound radius that moves from 305 mm to 406 mm, or 12 to 16 inches. The changing radius is a practical design choice for a guitar intended to cover different playing positions. There are 24 medium-jumbo stainless steel frets, made by Blacksmith, with circle-dot inlays on the board and fluorescent markers along the side. These details are clearly specified, but the supplied information does not establish fretwork tolerances or long-term wear.

The neck is attached with a bolt-on joint. That construction keeps the design straightforward and makes the two-way truss rod accessible for neck adjustment. Harley Benton includes no case or gig bag, so buyers should account for separate protection when transporting the instrument.

Pickups and controls

The HH configuration pairs a Tesla Opus-1B Alnico 5 humbucker at the bridge with a Tesla Opus-1N Alnico 5 humbucker at the neck. Both pickups have chrome covers. The controls consist of one volume knob, one tone knob, a five-way pickup selector, and a mini alter switch.

The five-way selector provides more positions than a basic three-way arrangement, but the supplied specifications do not explain the exact coil combinations or switching logic. The alter switch is also not described in detail. As a result, buyers looking for a particular split-coil or out-of-phase option should confirm its function before purchase rather than assume a specific wiring scheme.

The pickup set uses Alnico 5 magnets, but no output ratings, resistance measurements, or frequency data are provided. There is not enough information here to make precise claims about gain, tonal balance, or how the guitar will sit in a particular mix. The practical point is that the instrument offers two covered humbuckers and expanded switching in a single-volume, single-tone layout.

Tremolo and remaining hardware

A Babicz FCH 2-Point Special Z-Series C Full Contact tremolo is fitted to the body. Its two-point mounting distinguishes it from a traditional six-screw vintage-style bridge, while the full model name identifies the specific Babicz system used. The guitar also has staggered Jinho JN-07 locking machine heads with the HB logo and chrome-plated hardware.

It ships with Harley Benton HQS EL Coated strings in.010 to.046 gauge and is set up for standard E tuning, from low to high: E, A, D, G, B, E. Locking tuners and a two-point tremolo make the tuning hardware a notable part of the spec, but the available information does not include stability tests or measurements after tremolo use.

Verdict

The Fusion-T II HH RW QRB puts a substantial collection of specified features into a 469 guitar: a roasted flamed maple neck, compound-radius rosewood fingerboard, stainless steel frets, Tesla humbuckers, locking tuners, and a Babicz two-point tremolo. Its field feedback is favorable on the two points most likely to matter straight out of the box, value and setup. The lack of a supplied case or bag is a straightforward extra cost, and the switching details remain unclear from the information available.

It is a well-equipped option for players who want a full-scale, dual-humbucker guitar with a tremolo and locking tuners. The most sensible checks before buying are the alter-switch functions, the condition of the individual setup, and the price of suitable protection. The model has been listed as available since July 2026, under item number 627825.