SC-1000 SBK Progressive Line : Great for the price

4 years ago

Bought it at 198€. Arrived fast. Perfectly set up low, intonation is good. Pickups are hot. Playability and sound punch a higher price tag. Quality on the other hand...

...is fitting for the price.

Cavity shielding is nonexistent, potentiometers aren't fitting the hardware, signal is noisy (but not the sound!!! The instrument itself is quiet when played except or the post nut headstock string ring - throw some vibration dampeners on and you're golden), the insides smell of aerosol paint, woodwork inside is poor, needs sanding (and then shielding). The electronics are grounded well. Side dots on the neck are misaligned and the cream rim paint is "out of the lines".

Main issue for me is the cavity shielding - when playing wireless the transmitter's signal bleeds into the electronics and the instrument becomes unplayable. Wired is silent.

I will switch out all the hardware.

All in all it's its money's worth.

Image Harley Benton SC-1000 SBK Progressive Line

Technical Data

  • Manufactured by Harley Benton
  • Released in 2013
  • Average price : $213
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