Harley Benton Fusion-T II HH RW SGD

Harley Benton Fusion-T II HH RW SGD review

The Harley Benton Fusion-T II HH RW SGD is a T-style electric guitar with a satin gold finish, two humbuckers, and a two-point tremolo. Its listed price is $422, and it has been available since July 2026. The design pairs a nyatoh body with a bolt-on roasted Canadian flamed maple neck and a rosewood fingerboard. There is no separate top, and the body has black binding.

The supplied playing feedback describes a well-made guitar with a surprisingly thick neck. The reviewer also found that the pickups were not to their taste. That is a useful distinction: the hardware and construction drew a positive response, while the pickup sound remains a matter of preference. The available feedback does not specify an amplifier, playing style, or tonal settings, so it cannot support more precise claims about the pickups' sound.

Neck and fingerboard

The roasted maple neck has a Modern C profile and a double-action truss rod adjusted by a wheel. That adjustment layout can make neck relief changes more convenient than a system that requires access through the headstock or neck joint, although the provided information does not describe the adjustment procedure. The neck is bolted to the body.

The rosewood fingerboard has a compound radius that transitions from 12 inches to 16 inches. Its 24 stainless steel medium-jumbo frets are made by Blacksmith and measure 2.7 in the listed specification. A GraphTech TUSQ XL nut measures 42 mm wide. The scale length is 648 mm, or 25.5 inches. Circle-dot inlays mark the fret positions, while fluorescent side markers are intended to remain visible from the player's position.

The reported thick neck is worth considering before buying. "Modern C" describes the profile category, but it does not communicate every aspect of its feel, and the field note suggests this particular neck feels fuller than the reviewer expected. Players who prefer a substantial grip may welcome that; those seeking a slim neck should try one in person if possible.

Pickups and controls

The guitar uses a pair of covered Tesla Opus humbuckers with Alnico 5 magnets. The bridge position has an Opus-1B, and the neck position has an Opus-1N. Both covers have a gold finish that matches the instrument's satin gold color and gold-finished hardware.

Controls consist of one volume knob, one tone knob, a five-way switch, and a mini-switch labeled Alter. The specification identifies the switch but does not explain its wiring or the available pickup combinations. I would not assume a particular coil-splitting or phase function without confirmation from Harley Benton. The supplied feedback that the pickups did not suit the reviewer's taste is the clearest available account of their performance. Buyers should treat that as a personal impression, not a universal verdict.

Tremolo and hardware

A Babicz FCH two-point Special Z-Series C Full Contact tremolo is fitted at the bridge. The guitar also has staggered Jinho JN-07 locking machine heads with the Harley Benton logo. Locking tuners can simplify string changes, but the supplied specifications do not make claims about tuning stability or tremolo performance, and I did not receive measurements or test results to verify either.

The frets, locking tuners, GraphTech nut, and Babicz bridge give the instrument a feature set aimed at players who want modern hardware on a familiar T-style body. Its strings are Harley Benton HQS EL coated strings in.010,.046 gauge. The guitar is sold without a case or gig bag, so include separate protection in the budget if you need it for transport.

Verdict

At $422, the Fusion-T II HH RW SGD brings together a 24-fret rosewood board, roasted flamed maple neck, stainless steel frets, locking tuners, and a two-point Babicz tremolo. The reported build quality is encouraging, while the thick neck and pickup preference are the main points to weigh against your own needs. With no case or bag included, the asking price does not cover basic transport protection.

This model makes the most sense for players drawn to its satin gold finish and hardware, and who are comfortable with a substantial neck. The humbuckers and Alter switch deserve an in-person check if their exact feel and operation are deciding factors. Based on the available field note, the construction stands out more clearly than the pickup appeal.