The Harley Benton Fusion-T HH Roasted WM is an instrument for guitarists who want the deluxe hardware package without the price tag that would usually come with it. It comes fitted with – to name just a few key components – a splittable humbucking pickup configuration, stainless steel frets, and locking machine heads. This all comes together in an ergonomically designed T-style body, which is constructed from nyatoh, a hardwood similar to mahogany. This model is painted in classic matt white, and its roasted neck and fingerboard are both made of flamed maple. The fingerboard's modern radius of 305mm (12") is reasonably flat, which is particularly good for playing string bends. In its combination of tasteful appearance, flexible usability, and a full complement of proven brand-name hardware and electronics, the Fusion-T is a guitar that will feel at home in any genre.
Harley Benton has created a real eyecatcher with the Fusion-T HH Roasted FNT, which brings out the beaty of its combination of woods with a tasteful clear high-gloss finish. The roasted Canadian maple neck has a modern C-shape profile and a matt finish on the back to provide a smooth, comfortable playing feel, and the 22-fret roasted maple fingerboard also sets this guitar apart from its peers. Harley Benton has not cut any corners in terms of hardware either, as amply demonstrated by the guitar's Graph Tech nut, Wilkinson 50IIK vintage vibrato unit, and WSC locking machine heads. The Fusion-T HH Roasted FNT comes loaded with a pair of Roswell AlNiCo-5 humbuckers that are governed by master controls for volume and tone (the latter also featuring a push-pull switch to allow the player to split the pickups), and a three-way selector switch.
For anyone looking for a generous helping of hardware and something nice to look at – but without wanting to spend too much money on it all – the Harley Benton Fusion-T HH Roasted WM is just the thing. Budget-conscious guitarists will find all the features usually only offered in much higher price segments, such as locking machine heads and a Graph Tech nut for reliable tuning, and stainless steel frets so the sleek roasted maple neck won't suffer as much wear and tear when playing. The instrument generates a full-bodied humbucker sound, while still guaranteeing hours of playing comfort thanks to its ergonomic cutaways and its relatively light body. The splittable humbuckers also make the Fusion-T a real all-rounder, meaning it will serve well as an affordable backup instrument. Of course, it can compete with its far more expensive competitors as a primary guitar, where it will appeal equally to ambitious beginners and more experienced players.
Since 1998, the Harley Benton brand has been catering for the needs of numerous guitarists and bassists. In addition to an extensive range of stringed instruments, Thomann's house brand also offers a wide choice of amplifiers, speakers, effect pedals, and other accessories. In total, the range includes over 1,500 products. Built by established names in the industry, all Harley Benton products combine quality and reliability at attractive and affordable prices. The continuous expansion of the range ensures that Harley Benton always provides new, exciting, and innovative products that keep players perfectly in tune with the musical world, day after day.
The Harley Benton Fusion-T HH Roasted WM has been designed to play live, making the hours on stage fly by with its easy handling and the neck's matte finish. And there's no need to worry about it holding its tuning thanks to the locking machine heads and high-quality nut, even if the tremolo is in constant use. Live guitarists will also enjoy the immense flexibility offered by the two splittable humbuckers, almost eliminating the need to change instruments on stage – at least, not because of their sound! This feature is another reason the Fusion-T makes a good backup, as it can effectively fill in for a number of main instruments. And these all-rounder qualities aren't just helpful on stage - they also give guitarists instant access to a diverse range of genres when recording.
Roasting
Roasting is one of a range of heat treatment methods that can be applied to wood. This method, which is a relatively recent development, is used in order to give new or alternative woods the same tonal characteristics as older, matured tone woods (some of which are now protected by conservation laws and can thus no longer be sold). The wood is placed in a special computer-controlled oven and dried to a pre-determined degree – in other words, its natural drying phase is artificially shortened. This process also increases the wood’s resistance to warping while also changing its visual appearance by darkening its colour and making the pattern of the grain more distinct.