PRS called... they want their head stock back, lol, ha ha ha... I know, I know. I’ve had a wrap around bridge like this one that you can’t intonate - never again. Sure is pretty though!
Well I guess PRS can take a lesson from the HP folks, with the moveable G and B strings on that wrap around bridge. Great selection of amps! Nice to see the Egnater in there, love there stuff.
No don't have a problem with it as the neck is quite light 👍I used to have a black one as well and that was border-line neck heavy so I think it varies guitar to guitar.
Living only an hour from Thomann, I've been checking this modell out a few times but never bought one. How's the whole setup and crafting quality of your CST24?
Hey, The Finish is great, electronics are all solid. Setup was decent - a tad higher than I like, I'll lower it a touch at some-point. Necks very nice has a medium thickness. One thing that I've never seen before is at the 12th fret they forgot to add the second dot on the side of the fingerboard. Also the headstock had a couple of knocks from the factory. I contacted Thomann and they gave me a small discount. I much prefer these wrap around bridges to the trem versions, not had any problems with intonation and you can adjust them at either end if needed. 👍
I happen to like the inlays. So I ordered the guitar. However, the guitar I received only had regular dot inlays, despite all the images, videos, and product description listing the Morning Star inlays as a feature... when I asked them why, the only answer I got was that the website images are only "similar" and will have slight variances. I understand that when talking about wood grains or maple tops, but not product features! Not to mention the "set up" was unplayable. I could literally fit my finger in between the strings and the frets on the higher frets. Don't buy this guitar. The description is not accurate to the actual product, and apparently that is only a "similar variance"
Sometimes ones slip through the QC. My advice is to return it to Thomann and get your money back. I'm a big fan of Thomann + Harley Benton (I have 6 that I love) but that doesn't seem acceptable. It sounds barely playable up high and they should be matching the pictures on their website. I've returned stuff to Thomann before and they have been pretty good about it from my experience. I've always sent pictures with a detailed description in an e-mail 👍 There is a Harley Benton support group on Facebook setup by Cory Mura, if you have any problems it can be good to post on there.
With humbuckers, it is coil splitting. Coil tapping is for single coil pick ups. It also restricts the output as the signal is taken in between the wire, limiting the strength of the signal according to the amount of wire cut out.
Hey man great video. I've got a question for you how good are the tuners on this guitar and did you observed any other faults in it ? Thanks in advance
Tuners are all good no issues. Getting the intonation bang on with the PRS style Stoptail bridge can take a while to set it exactly right, as like a PRS it can only be adjusted with the screws at each end. Only thing that was bad out of the box is the 12th fret on the side of the fingerboard only has 1 dot instead of 2. I e-mailed them and the sent me back 45 euros. My advice with all guitars bought over the internet is, if you're not happy send it back. If it has a fault they will pay for the return postage 👍
0:00 - Wonderful Life - Alter Bridge 0:46 - In the Name of - Rage Against the Machine 1:12 - Fall into the Light - Dream Theater 1:47 - Cloak of Feathers - The Sword 2:12 - Arms of Sorrow - Killswitch Engage 2:59 - In the Name of - Rage Against the Machine 👍
This may be a fine guitar, but it is in no way the same thing, its a 'prs style' guitar. Go play a core line prs, feel how the frets have been rounded off in little balls at the ends, look at the finish as it will be a work of art, you can feel the vibrations of every note you hit. Nothing wrong with this guitar and not saying prs is not sometimes overpriced, but they are not the same things.
No need, I've played them and don't see the justification for the cost. I like my fret ends square and as close to the edge as possible with no slant. Everyone is different but for me it's all about the sound. I also don't buy guitars to look at and prefer them painted.
@@ArielsSmartyPants sure. Whatever gets you off. Some guys like fat girls, thats their thing. But that wasnt my point. Comparing this 'harley benton' (which sounds horrible in the vid at least, cant always tell from a vid tbh tho) is like comparing a toyota camry to a new vette. Its not the same thing. "Painted" guitars? Well prs guitars are painted, this guitar is "painted" . Any guitar that isnt raw , open pore wood is "painted"/ stained, lol. Square frets ends, ? You like them nice and sharp too, lol. Honestly, there is so much wrong with your comment, Im not even going to say anymore. Have a good one.
Wow this Alter Bridge Intro sounds beautiful! nice playing, great guitar!
Was that an Alter Bridge song? If so do you happen to know which one?
@@colinknowles9191 For me it's Wonderful life but not sure
Yes it is
Listen to in loving memories too ;)
Clean sound is a great benchmark. That sounds wonderful clean!
One of the best Demos I've heard. Neck split is definitely what you need for the Tom Morello sound ;)
I can't wait to see a Harley Benton Semi Hollow PRS guitar with Tremolo. That would be killer!!
now THIS is what i call a guitar review!!!
Thanks appreciate it 👍
Wow ! It sounds superb.
Is it a light weigh guitar ? (comparing with a Fender stratocaster for example)
Great demo & awesome playing as always mate! Keep up the good work!
Thanks mate, really helps 👍
I love that you played a Mark Tremonti progression
You’ve played my favorite KSE song. Sounded great
Ordered yesterday with tree of life on fretboard
great sound test! very beautiful nice instrument
PRS called... they want their head stock back, lol, ha ha ha... I know, I know. I’ve had a wrap around bridge like this one that you can’t intonate - never again. Sure is pretty though!
This bridge has movable G and B string saddles so different gauge strings can be intonated though it's not as flexible as a tonepros style bridge.
Well I guess PRS can take a lesson from the HP folks, with the moveable G and B strings on that wrap around bridge. Great selection of amps! Nice to see the Egnater in there, love there stuff.
A very well done demo!👍🏼
Such a good sounding beauty!
(Common mistake: a coil split is often referred as a coil tap. Different pairs of shoes...😏)
Hello! Is the neck laquered/polyurethaned? Glossy or satin feeling? Thank you!
Glossy, when I get some time I'm going to use a scouring pad to take the top layer off. I love satin necks 👍
@@TobysGuitarGearDemos I do that with mine too haha. My sweaty hands always manage to gloss them back up after playing shows though.
Like your pickin, good demo
The guitar sounds really good. Good playing too.
Thanks mate 👍
must have : charcoal flame even more
really nice playing! I'm quite interested with this guitar, does it has neck heavy / neck dived problem?
No don't have a problem with it as the neck is quite light 👍I used to have a black one as well and that was border-line neck heavy so I think it varies guitar to guitar.
@@TobysGuitarGearDemos Thank you bro!
amazing player and great guitar!
Living only an hour from Thomann, I've been checking this modell out a few times but never bought one.
How's the whole setup and crafting quality of your CST24?
Hey, The Finish is great, electronics are all solid. Setup was decent - a tad higher than I like, I'll lower it a touch at some-point. Necks very nice has a medium thickness.
One thing that I've never seen before is at the 12th fret they forgot to add the second dot on the side of the fingerboard. Also the headstock had a couple of knocks from the factory. I contacted Thomann and they gave me a small discount.
I much prefer these wrap around bridges to the trem versions, not had any problems with intonation and you can adjust them at either end if needed. 👍
Holy fucking ears that sounds sweet!
Hi, is this guitar great for jazz when using the neck pickup? How does it compare to a cheap full body jazz guitar?
I happen to like the inlays. So I ordered the guitar. However, the guitar I received only had regular dot inlays, despite all the images, videos, and product description listing the Morning Star inlays as a feature... when I asked them why, the only answer I got was that the website images are only "similar" and will have slight variances. I understand that when talking about wood grains or maple tops, but not product features! Not to mention the "set up" was unplayable. I could literally fit my finger in between the strings and the frets on the higher frets.
Don't buy this guitar. The description is not accurate to the actual product, and apparently that is only a "similar variance"
Sometimes ones slip through the QC. My advice is to return it to Thomann and get your money back. I'm a big fan of Thomann + Harley Benton (I have 6 that I love) but that doesn't seem acceptable. It sounds barely playable up high and they should be matching the pictures on their website. I've returned stuff to Thomann before and they have been pretty good about it from my experience. I've always sent pictures with a detailed description in an e-mail 👍
There is a Harley Benton support group on Facebook setup by Cory Mura, if you have any problems it can be good to post on there.
Any idea how it compares with an Epi Es339?
With humbuckers, it is coil splitting. Coil tapping is for single coil pick ups. It also restricts the output as the signal is taken in between the wire, limiting the strength of the signal according to the amount of wire cut out.
Great job. I love the Harley Benton guitars.
*0:00** BEAUTIFUL ! WHAT IS THE TITLE OF THE SONG ????*
Wonderful Life - Alter Bridge 👍
@@TobysGuitarGearDemos Incredible song and great video ! Thanks ! 😉
@@TobysGuitarGearDemos Yeah, no wonder it had a Mark Tremonti vibe to it. Sounds too close to Away in Silence by Creed! Cheers!
Thank you!
On the high gain amp setting did you experience any feedback problems?
If you run a noise gate you can go very loud without feedback. With a lot of gain and no gate it will naturally start ringing 👍
Toby's Guitar Gear Demos thanks
Can u pls tell me the fretboard radius of this beauty?
Fretboard radius: 350 mm 👍
Toby's Guitar Gear Demos thank u
Hey man great video. I've got a question for you how good are the tuners on this guitar and did you observed any other faults in it ?
Thanks in advance
Tuners are all good no issues. Getting the intonation bang on with the PRS style Stoptail bridge can take a while to set it exactly right, as like a PRS it can only be adjusted with the screws at each end. Only thing that was bad out of the box is the 12th fret on the side of the fingerboard only has 1 dot instead of 2. I e-mailed them and the sent me back 45 euros. My advice with all guitars bought over the internet is, if you're not happy send it back. If it has a fault they will pay for the return postage 👍
@@TobysGuitarGearDemos Thanks for replying dude, I really appreciate it. I'm kinda stuck between this guitar and the Hb sc custom
dream theater woo
“...IMPRISONNNNNNNNNNED”
0:47 Name of the song please ?
1:12 Name of this song please too ?
2:14 Same question, name of this song ? 😂
0:47 Killing in the Name Of - Rage Against the Machine
@@manndaze thx for your answer ;)
0:00 - Wonderful Life - Alter Bridge
0:46 - In the Name of - Rage Against the Machine
1:12 - Fall into the Light - Dream Theater
1:47 - Cloak of Feathers - The Sword
2:12 - Arms of Sorrow - Killswitch Engage
2:59 - In the Name of - Rage Against the Machine
👍
@@TobysGuitarGearDemos thanks man ! 😘
Hi, please can you tell me guitar weight ? Thank You
Weighs around the same as an SG. Not super light for a semi-hollow, but definitely not heavy 👍
IN KILOGRAMS
Mine weighs 3.14 KG (6.9 lb). It is my lightest electric.
So this dude is a prog fan trying to go more fusion-y because Alter Bridge and DT and KSE riffs are the sign of a melodic heavy fan
are semi hollows usually used for hard rock music? suggestion maybe play some music that type of guitar would be used for generally.
what was the song at the beginning? or was that improv?
Alter bridge - wonderful life
Guys, do you know what the name of the fist song?
I want to make girls cry like him bro
It is Wonderful Life - Alter Bridge
Makes you wonder how PRS feels their guitars are worth the prices they ask for them.
This may be a fine guitar, but it is in no way the same thing, its a 'prs style' guitar. Go play a core line prs, feel how the frets have been rounded off in little balls at the ends, look at the finish as it will be a work of art, you can feel the vibrations of every note you hit. Nothing wrong with this guitar and not saying prs is not sometimes overpriced, but they are not the same things.
No need, I've played them and don't see the justification for the cost. I like my fret ends square and as close to the edge as possible with no slant. Everyone is different but for me it's all about the sound. I also don't buy guitars to look at and prefer them painted.
@@ArielsSmartyPants sure. Whatever gets you off. Some guys like fat girls, thats their thing. But that wasnt my point. Comparing this 'harley benton' (which sounds horrible in the vid at least, cant always tell from a vid tbh tho) is like comparing a toyota camry to a new vette. Its not the same thing. "Painted" guitars? Well prs guitars are painted, this guitar is "painted" . Any guitar that isnt raw , open pore wood is "painted"/ stained, lol. Square frets ends, ? You like them nice and sharp too, lol. Honestly, there is so much wrong with your comment, Im not even going to say anymore. Have a good one.
lol, you're funny.
does it have a piazo pickup ?
Naa just Standard coil tapped buckers
Split!!!
Is this guitar better than fender squier affinity??
I'd say yes. But they are also very different guitar styles.
Clean...a true test of pickup tone... sounds thin & cheap.