Chinese a bit dry, Indonesian better but not as dynamically rich as the Benton. The difference in production cost between alnico and ceramic PU's is pennies. Fender deliberately dumb down cheaper models.
Just got the hb..beautifully made but sounds so weak and lifeless.. no low end and hardly any midrange. No clarity..chords sound mushed together. Cv tele I had was clear and crisp with balanced bass mids and treble.
This video helped me pick a present for my gf. Thank you! We went with the TE-52, as she's a classical guitarist by training and was used to a more flat fretboard. If it were me, I'd be going for the Chinese CV for the shorter radius, but the HB sounds and feels absolutely amazing, well worth every penny.
My TE-52 has very sharp fret edges. Doesn't play that well ether. My TE-20 plays much better and doesn't have problems with sharp fret edges. The TE-52 sounds miles better though, and has slightly better hardware. These guitars are individuals, it seems. Just ordered athe Classic Vibe hoping to get a good sounding, good playing and good looking Tele in one affordable guitar.
@@jannevaatainenhow did the harley bentons compare to the CV? Youre right that it really depends on the indivdual guitar. I got a HB lp recently and the frets are nice and smooth and it was set up nicely.
Well, let's be honest, they all sounded great. But the one that consistently sounded great on all pickup, and gain changes, was the HB. Fuller, rounder tone, not too trebly on the bridge PU, nice warm sound....doh, it wins hands down!
There are so many guitar comparisons and reviews, but finally I saw this, THANKS a lot for doing it really nice and classic ! 5/5 (going for the Harley Benton because of money, I suppose)
I prefer the sound of the Indonesian (fuller sound) then the Hb and the Chinese. However I would buy the Hb $185 Canadian, as it is so much less expensive than the classic vibes at $629 Canadian.That being said, any of the 3 are worthy having. Thanks for sharing!
I've had the HB for a couple of years now, changed the bridge and tuners and for the money it's an absolute weapon. However, it's a very heavy instrument so if you're playing long sessions you may want to consider this factor
I have a HB TE-52 and it is pretty incredible, especially for the money. I also have a Fender Noventa Tele which is a fantastic guitar, but I would say the neck on the HB is finished better.
great video. The China CV sounded a little louder to me than the CV Indo, and I think that affected the sound profile a little bit. Might want to use an SPL meter to ensure you are playing at the same volume level on all the guitars.
Which one felt better in your hands and offered the smoothest playability? That’s the one to buy. If you’re playing in a band, these minor sound differences will be imperceptible.
I have two Harley Benton Tele's and a Squier Classic Vibe 50 (Indonesia) One Harley is a deluxe model TE-62 c (Roswell pups) which has a D shaped neck with a 12" radius the other Harely a TE-30 (SS pups) has a C shaped neck with a 12" radius, which I prefer,. The Squier Classic Vibe 50 is a lovely guitar, C shaped neck 9.5 radius, but it is so heavy, almost 10 lbs, the two Harleys are 7 - 8 lb each, the Deluxe is the lightest. They all sound great, but the Squier is best for brightness.
I liked the CV China first, the Squier Indo Second, and the HB last. The newer HB TE-62CC seem to be hot, lots of improvements. Thanks for the excellent comparison. Good Job!
Just scored a China made CV50 in a trade and it’s pretty dang close to my American Tele…bit heavier (8.5lb vs my USA at 7lb) but not a back breaker (and I gig full time). Definitely keeping it.
Ooooh, I kind of like the darker tone of the Indo cv clean. The HB sounds very close to the Indo CV. The mic cv has a character of its own- very twangy and has brighter frequencies; I much prefer it with a drive.
Thanks for this. It’s the best comparison I’ve seen. What no one else seems to notice is that the HB is a pretty muddy colour while the Indonesian guitar isn’t butterscotch - it’s mustard. I ordered one and cancelled when I saw it a shop and found it very much not to my taste. On a different note, every secondhand Chinese CV I see for sale has very cloudy, often green, corrosion on the chrome. I live near the sea but heck, the corrosion shouldn’t be that bad on a 4-5 year old guitar (I was looking at buying one 2 years ago). Another reason I cancelled my CV order. I bought an Artist TC59 (HH guitar by a brand similar to HB). Heavy but awesome. Not really a Tele though.
I liked the one from China except when you add distortion. It came out a little tinny. I have the Harley Benton and love it but I wonder if there is anything in that price range and sound dynamic that does not double for a boat anchor? 🤔
Complimenti per il tuo video. Possiedo una squire 52 buttetscoth per rimpiazzare una tele fender 52' originale che ho dovuto regalare. Allora ho ascoltato e provato vari brand di chitarre. Devo dire che il suono della hearly Benton enfatizza meglio i bassi è più calda rispetto alla squire , nonostante il prezzo bassissimo è ben fatta, ottimi legni. L'elettronica va cambiato qualcosa ( switch , pot, condensatori, cavetti). Io l'ho fatto con la mia squire, suona quasi come l'originale che avevo. Avevo anche altre ( 5) tele fender e dico che per il prezzo suona bene. Farei un upgrade con ricambi originali fender, cts.Saluti Modesto
@zelon1983 - Which guitar 1.Played the best? 2. Sounded best in the room? Through TH-cam I think overall I would say it's very close between the two Squiers and then the HB. The Chinese is brighter than the Indonesian - but cannot tell which I'd prefer in real life. The HB didn't have as much dynamic range as the Squiers. Obviously the HB is cheaper so I don't know if a well chosen pick up replacement (maybe Toneriders) would see it equal or outperform the Squiers or not???
They all sound decent,However what is the playability like,the feel,I always fing the feel weight of a guitar has a lot of influence on what you play and how you play...even strings are different..
preferred the Chinese Squier.,It sounded like a Telecater.The harly Benton was good i would say for a rocker who want a Tele shape,The indonisian,just didnt have the sparkle ...BUT..that is just my opinion.
I own these guitars as well and one thing to keep in mind is the HB is really heavy so if you will strap it around your neck for gigging, be forewarned! HB does sound amazing though; however, my personal overall favorite is the Made in China ones. I also recently ordered a Vintage 62 (from ICON) from a Canadian. I'm expecting it any time soon!
I liked the Chinese ones bridge pickups most. Indonesian had best neck pickups. But the te-52 had best overall sound I think. And best price (I assume). Thanks for sharing your experiences!
@@filip_petric to be honest with you both feel great on the neck and Harley Benton has a bit thicker neck than the Vintage in my view not sure but that is the way it feels to me which I'm partial to the thicker necks although definitely not a baseball bat thick like the old Fenders. In terms of tone, there are subtle differences in the HB Roswell pick-ups and the Vintage Wilkinson pick-ups. With the selector switches in the middle and volumes and tone on 10, I sense more twangy on the Vintage than HB which omits a fuller sound. The Fenders will always be twangier though. I love them both and will not get rid of them so that tells you a lot! By the end of the week, I will feature both on my channel so you can have a listen however, I am not as good a guitar player as many I've seen on TH-cam testing these guitars so below are ones I found on TH-cam that helped me decide to purchase these guitars. Here is the Viantage 62 th-cam.com/video/rzmslAz521Y/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=BartDietvorst and here is the HB th-cam.com/video/2kBke8oOdc4/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=ElmoKarjalainen Let me know your thoughts. I promise I will review both of these hopefully by end of this week.
@@filip_petric Oh and if I were to choose, the only reason I'd go with the Vintage 62 is the aesthetics and weight. I like the relic look and it ways maybe I'd say 1.5lb less than the HB.
The squires sound like teles. The hb had more growl and less bite. I wouldn't throw any of them away. My Chinese squire classic vibe bsb sounds amazing through my 5e3 tweed.
The TE-52 sounds as good as the CV. I bought a TE-70RW a few years ago, and bought some better Kluson tuners from them at the same time. (to save shipping to the US) With the new tuners, the tuning is VERY stable.
i have the 3 guitars on this video and i love all! and also i have a Squier CV 50 in white blonde (indonesia) and a Squier Esquire Custom 60s black (for Pete Anderson) and all these guitar works perfectly versus my Fender Telecaster Brent Mason! I love Squier and HB!
The Harley Benton sounds much nicer, and I'm not just saying that because I have one in my lap, either. I went for the TE-70 Black Paisley Deluxe Series. What's 20 more bucks?
hello, in your opinion Which has the more comfortable and smooth fingerboard to play?. If I am not wrong the squier have a glossy finish neck contrary to the harley benton. Is it correct? anyway good comparison. They sound very similar,.
Amazing the Harley Benton stands up to the much more expensive Classic Vibe! Both sound great! My first Tele was a Squire Affinity. Was not happy with the sound, so I upgraded the pickups to Fender MIM. That was better, but when a TE-52 became available locally, after playing it , I was sold.
I actually preferred the Chinese Squier.. on most riffs. The HB usually a Very close 2nd, with more clarity, but less warmth, i reckon. Wahy a short but well done and VERY useful video for those of US that are contemplating a budget tele. Thanks very much
@@Jedi_Mindtricked hmmm.. Interesting.. It only goes to show that these things are a lot less scientific than what we tend to wish they are. I normally like that V-Mod (5-2) approach, where half of the pick up features IIs and the other half Vs. But hey.... :P Which one do you prefer?
all close enough for a set of strings and different pick to change things perhaps... i have the te62... its cracking for the money it really is........only fanatics will split the difference.... but i do fancy a thinline squite i might spoil meself one day
Mine is excellent, perfect finish, fretwork and soundwise. Tuners are a bit fiddly, and i changed the string trees. With Gotoh RG15/RG30 stability is good.
I have the new model TE52 caramelised neck, and it's a beast! great tones, beautiful looking and great finish, granted I had mine Plek'd by Thomann, before shipping, so probably made a huge difference to Fret feel and action height? you get a bone nut, cut and fitted, intonation, and action setup, all for £50 and £8 shipping? from Thomann "PLEK NUT" they call the service. So get it done, Nerds and Virgins, you won't be sorry, and on a £150 guitar, you can't go wrong?
Interesting how different the Harley Benton sounded. Quite a bit different character. Not worse, but perhaps not hitting the mark on nailing the Tele sound, if that's the specific thing you want out of a Tele-shaped guitar. Sounds good though. Just a bit different.
I have a Harley Benton TE-70, with the rosewood veneer, also a Squier CV custom. Both have the classic barrel type bridge, in fact the ash tray for the Squier fits the HB perfectly. The Squier is hands down the better guitar, mainly because the neck is more comfortable. The HB fingerboard is noticeably wider and the body is slightly bigger too, at least it feels that way to me. The HB has louder pickups though, if that matters. The Squier tuners stay in tune better as well. I'm not saying the HB is a bad guitar, it isn't. The Squier cost $200 more new, so that has got to be a factor. I also have a Yamaha telecaster style guitar, a 1994 SD120. It is a much different guitar though, with humbucker pickups, individual bridge saddles and plastic VT controls. I only mention it because it was a very low cost guitar new, I got it for $100 used. The tuners on it are better than either of the other 2 Teles. Bottom line, try before you buy, try a lot of guitars... I don't pay much attention to the sound of the guitars on these videos. The sound quality is too much different than live.
I'd take either one of the Squiers, with their authentic 5 screw pickguards, but truthfully, actually playing each one would be the decision maker. You can't choose from a video. You have no idea how they feel to YOU.
My Harley Benton has a chunky neck which is the reason that I bought it.The fretboard radius is also much flatter(around 14"). I'm not fond of modern C . I hope this helps, one way or the other.
By far the best sound compararive side by side on the net for those telecaster, for my taste, and I'm surprise, the Indonesia is my favorite, warmer sound, China is too bright and the HB, I dont like the saturated sound. Thank for this video.
To my ear, the Indonesian has a slightly more balanced, fuller sound, while the Chinese is clearly more aggressive. HB is still good, still aggressive, but it seems to lack some bass. They all sound like good Telecasters though, I would say Chinese first, Indo close second, than the HB. BTW, this is the most useful comparison about CV Tele, since I want one as first electric and I've read so much about the difference between the two versions, so I was kinda worried about the quality drop with the Indo, but that's nonsense. It's a great guitar and i'm buying it! Thank you!
Best sound is from indonesian CB, but HB is not so far and definitively wins for the price! I read that HB is heavy: I tried the indonesian CV, it's heavy too!
I have the Chinese CV in Butterscotch myself but the Indonesian has a nicer tone in the neck pickup at least in this demo. The Chinese ones have a much nicer looking finish though and the Tonerider pickups are more true to the 50's sound.
Why are you indicating China for the classic vibe? There seems to be some cork sniffing about china v Indonesian, I have both and there's no difference in sound, quality etc.
It shouldn't matter where it's made, modern manufacturing techniques aren't years apart and of course, wherever they are made, it will be Squier specification. If they are told to make them with cheaper components it's a Squier issue, or a customer issue, because it doesn't say Fender mia on the headstock, so there's only so much maneuverability in the price point.
can't believe how far we've come, you can get a GREAT guitar for 150 bucks
The Harley Benton sounded better , fuller , and louder than all of em .In my opionion .
I totally agree
Chinese a bit dry, Indonesian better but not as dynamically rich as the Benton. The difference in production cost between alnico and ceramic PU's is pennies. Fender deliberately dumb down cheaper models.
Just louder, chinese is the one that sounds better, more sweet and near to american tone. Anyway all 3 are nice
Just got the hb..beautifully made but sounds so weak and lifeless.. no low end and hardly any midrange. No clarity..chords sound mushed together. Cv tele I had was clear and crisp with balanced bass mids and treble.
Cual sentiste mejor en cuanto a comodidad en las manos y lo bien hecha?
I like the darker feel of the Indonesian
This video helped me pick a present for my gf. Thank you! We went with the TE-52, as she's a classical guitarist by training and was used to a more flat fretboard. If it were me, I'd be going for the Chinese CV for the shorter radius, but the HB sounds and feels absolutely amazing, well worth every penny.
My TE-52 has very sharp fret edges. Doesn't play that well ether. My TE-20 plays much better and doesn't have problems with sharp fret edges. The TE-52 sounds miles better though, and has slightly better hardware. These guitars are individuals, it seems. Just ordered athe Classic Vibe hoping to get a good sounding, good playing and good looking Tele in one affordable guitar.
@@jannevaatainenhow did the harley bentons compare to the CV? Youre right that it really depends on the indivdual guitar. I got a HB lp recently and the frets are nice and smooth and it was set up nicely.
For me, Harley Benton was the best.
I thought that as well!....well now I'm in a pickle...want a Tele but my options have changed😂
Love my TE52!!! Harley Benton Great quality at the price point.
Thanks for compairing these guitars. Just what I needed. I'll go for the Harley Benton TE-52
Great tones from all 3 but the Indonesian Squier had a fuller less harsh sound on all positions. Listening through a pair of high quality headphones.
I can hear the difference in sound, in loudness, but I can't say which one is better. They all sound good. ))
Well, let's be honest, they all sounded great. But the one that consistently sounded great on all pickup, and gain changes, was the HB. Fuller, rounder tone, not too trebly on the bridge PU, nice warm sound....doh, it wins hands down!
There are so many guitar comparisons and reviews, but finally I saw this, THANKS a lot for doing it really nice and classic ! 5/5 (going for the Harley Benton because of money, I suppose)
I prefer the sound of the Indonesian (fuller sound) then the Hb and the Chinese. However I would buy the Hb $185 Canadian, as it is so much less expensive than the classic vibes at $629 Canadian.That being said, any of the 3 are worthy having. Thanks for sharing!
I've had the HB for a couple of years now, changed the bridge and tuners and for the money it's an absolute weapon. However, it's a very heavy instrument so if you're playing long sessions you may want to consider this factor
Mine was 10 lbs
April 26 2021.
My HB TE 52 just arrived. I am stunned with the quality. US $148 plus $65 shipping to Texas. Way better than brand S.
I have a HB TE-52 and it is pretty incredible, especially for the money. I also have a Fender Noventa Tele which is a fantastic guitar, but I would say the neck on the HB is finished better.
I mean any guitar with a neck pickup beats the Noventa Tele neck pickup by default 😉
@@devinftf 😂 Very good
100% Classic vibe China!!!!!
great video. The China CV sounded a little louder to me than the CV Indo, and I think that affected the sound profile a little bit. Might want to use an SPL meter to ensure you are playing at the same volume level on all the guitars.
Which one felt better in your hands and offered the smoothest playability? That’s the one to buy. If you’re playing in a band, these minor sound differences will be imperceptible.
This.
@@Quexos I made a video with a Classic Vibe vs. Affinity Tele comparison: th-cam.com/video/z6tOka6lEhU/w-d-xo.html
The Indonesia Squier guitar sounds like heaven.....
Squire Classic Vibe (Made in Indonesia) The most beautiful presentation of deep tones 1:18
Perfect strong tone 👌
I have two Harley Benton Tele's and a Squier Classic Vibe 50 (Indonesia) One Harley is a deluxe model TE-62 c (Roswell pups) which has a D shaped neck with a 12" radius the other Harely a TE-30 (SS pups) has a C shaped neck with a 12" radius, which I prefer,.
The Squier Classic Vibe 50 is a lovely guitar, C shaped neck 9.5 radius, but it is so heavy, almost 10 lbs, the two Harleys are 7 - 8 lb each, the Deluxe is the lightest. They all sound great, but the Squier is best for brightness.
My Squier Classic Vibe 50's Tele (Indonesia) weighs 8 pounds, but I have seen where some weigh more and some less. Go figure.
I liked the CV China first, the Squier Indo Second, and the HB last. The newer HB TE-62CC seem to be hot, lots of improvements. Thanks for the excellent comparison. Good Job!
What are the improvements in your opinion? Apart for the wood of the body i mean. i'm trying to decide between 52 and 62
The HB 52 is made with better wood than the HB 62
Just scored a China made CV50 in a trade and it’s pretty dang close to my American Tele…bit heavier (8.5lb vs my USA at 7lb) but not a back breaker (and I gig full time). Definitely keeping it.
Ooooh, I kind of like the darker tone of the Indo cv clean. The HB sounds very close to the Indo CV. The mic cv has a character of its own- very twangy and has brighter frequencies; I much prefer it with a drive.
Thanks for this. It’s the best comparison I’ve seen. What no one else seems to notice is that the HB is a pretty muddy colour while the Indonesian guitar isn’t butterscotch - it’s mustard. I ordered one and cancelled when I saw it a shop and found it very much not to my taste. On a different note, every secondhand Chinese CV I see for sale has very cloudy, often green, corrosion on the chrome. I live near the sea but heck, the corrosion shouldn’t be that bad on a 4-5 year old guitar (I was looking at buying one 2 years ago). Another reason I cancelled my CV order. I bought an Artist TC59 (HH guitar by a brand similar to HB). Heavy but awesome. Not really a Tele though.
the HB isn’t supposed to be butterscotch or any color really, it’s a natural finish
How did you find the Artist? also considering the 59 over a HB
Sucks you can't get that with single coils. Anybody have input on the tonal qualities of the Artist TC59?
Which one felt the best? Which one did you like the best? I’ve been contemplating getting a
Harley Benton.
Squier China was the one I preferred. Indonesia Tele was missing the crispness in the highs. the HB was maybe a touch too bright for my taste.
Its like the chinese food…..fast and crap. 🤷🏼♂️
I liked the one from China except when you add distortion. It came out a little tinny. I have the Harley Benton and love it but I wonder if there is anything in that price range and sound dynamic that does not double for a boat anchor? 🤔
Wow! Way closer than I expected. I don't think the tone differences between these guitars is much of an issue. Just curious about playability.
Complimenti per il tuo video. Possiedo una squire 52 buttetscoth per rimpiazzare una tele fender 52' originale che ho dovuto regalare. Allora ho ascoltato e provato vari brand di chitarre. Devo dire che il suono della hearly Benton enfatizza meglio i bassi è più calda rispetto alla squire , nonostante il prezzo bassissimo è ben fatta, ottimi legni. L'elettronica va cambiato qualcosa ( switch , pot, condensatori, cavetti). Io l'ho fatto con la mia squire, suona quasi come l'originale che avevo. Avevo anche altre ( 5) tele fender e dico che per il prezzo suona bene. Farei un upgrade con ricambi originali fender, cts.Saluti Modesto
@zelon1983 - Which guitar 1.Played the best? 2. Sounded best in the room? Through TH-cam I think overall I would say it's very close between the two Squiers and then the HB. The Chinese is brighter than the Indonesian - but cannot tell which I'd prefer in real life. The HB didn't have as much dynamic range as the Squiers. Obviously the HB is cheaper so I don't know if a well chosen pick up replacement (maybe Toneriders) would see it equal or outperform the Squiers or not???
At the end of the day, when you walk in the room which is the one you give for to noodle around on? Cheers
They all sound decent,However what is the playability like,the feel,I always fing the feel weight of a guitar has a lot of influence on what you play and how you play...even strings are different..
preferred the Chinese Squier.,It sounded like a Telecater.The harly Benton was good i would say for a rocker who want a Tele shape,The indonisian,just didnt have the sparkle ...BUT..that is just my opinion.
In this video, in this setting the Harley Benton TE-52 -- HANDS DOWN! no-pun intended...
I own these guitars as well and one thing to keep in mind is the HB is really heavy so if you will strap it around your neck for gigging, be forewarned! HB does sound amazing though; however, my personal overall favorite is the Made in China ones. I also recently ordered a Vintage 62 (from ICON) from a Canadian. I'm expecting it any time soon!
I liked the Chinese ones bridge pickups most. Indonesian had best neck pickups. But the te-52 had best overall sound I think. And best price (I assume). Thanks for sharing your experiences!
@@redemittel yes. I am keeping my HB! I don't gig and a play seated so the weight is not an issue. :)
@@jazzguitarneophyte-christo7988 hey how did you like the vintage 62? Is it better than harley benton one?
@@filip_petric to be honest with you both feel great on the neck and Harley Benton has a bit thicker neck than the Vintage in my view not sure but that is the way it feels to me which I'm partial to the thicker necks although definitely not a baseball bat thick like the old Fenders. In terms of tone, there are subtle differences in the HB Roswell pick-ups and the Vintage Wilkinson pick-ups. With the selector switches in the middle and volumes and tone on 10, I sense more twangy on the Vintage than HB which omits a fuller sound. The Fenders will always be twangier though. I love them both and will not get rid of them so that tells you a lot! By the end of the week, I will feature both on my channel so you can have a listen however, I am not as good a guitar player as many I've seen on TH-cam testing these guitars so below are ones I found on TH-cam that helped me decide to purchase these guitars. Here is the Viantage 62 th-cam.com/video/rzmslAz521Y/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=BartDietvorst
and here is the HB th-cam.com/video/2kBke8oOdc4/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=ElmoKarjalainen
Let me know your thoughts. I promise I will review both of these hopefully by end of this week.
@@filip_petric Oh and if I were to choose, the only reason I'd go with the Vintage 62 is the aesthetics and weight. I like the relic look and it ways maybe I'd say 1.5lb less than the HB.
The squires sound like teles.
The hb had more growl and less bite.
I wouldn't throw any of them away.
My Chinese squire classic vibe bsb sounds amazing through my 5e3 tweed.
For me , the winner is Harley Benton . Just ordered one . Great video comparison. Thank you for that review.
The TE-52 sounds as good as the CV. I bought a TE-70RW a few years ago, and bought some better Kluson tuners from them at the same time. (to save shipping to the US)
With the new tuners, the tuning is VERY stable.
i have the 3 guitars on this video and i love all! and also i have a Squier CV 50 in white blonde (indonesia) and a Squier Esquire Custom 60s black (for Pete Anderson) and all these guitar works perfectly versus my Fender Telecaster Brent Mason!
I love Squier and HB!
The Harley Benton sounds much nicer, and I'm not just saying that because I have one in my lap, either. I went for the TE-70 Black Paisley Deluxe Series. What's 20 more bucks?
I think I preferred the Indo-Squire.
Are they still making the bodies out of pine?
Gotta check that out.
Great video. Which one do you prefer?
Harley Benton has the better sound for sure!
I would take the neck pickup from HB TE-52 and Bridge pickup from squier China.
hello, in your opinion Which has the more comfortable and smooth fingerboard to play?. If I am not wrong the squier have a glossy finish neck contrary to the harley benton. Is it correct? anyway good comparison. They sound very similar,.
I like the chinese one myself
Wow they all sound so different, that's surprising
This vid helped me wich one to choose, deffenitly the TE-52, warm and still the telecaster twang. Great vid, thnx 🎶👌👍
Glad it was helpful
Amazing the Harley Benton stands up to the much more expensive Classic Vibe! Both sound great! My first Tele was a Squire Affinity. Was not happy with the sound, so I upgraded the pickups to Fender MIM. That was better, but when a TE-52 became available locally, after playing it , I was sold.
I liked finish color on the neck and body on the Harley Benton and the sound too. The Indonesia Classic Vibe was next.
I actually preferred the Chinese Squier.. on most riffs.
The HB usually a Very close 2nd, with more clarity, but less warmth, i reckon.
Wahy a short but well done and VERY useful video for those of US that are contemplating a budget tele.
Thanks very much
@@Jedi_Mindtricked hmmm..
Interesting..
It only goes to show that these things are a lot less scientific than what we tend to wish they are.
I normally like that V-Mod (5-2) approach, where half of the pick up features IIs and the other half Vs.
But hey.... :P
Which one do you prefer?
They all sound good to me!
To me The CV Indonesia has the most twang. I think they all sound like winners.
The Affinity sounds a bit rounder and fuller, the HB has more high mids, but they sound quite similar.
1st chin, 2nd HB, 3rd ind, even if i prefer the bridge pickup of the ind over the HB. Thank you for the comparaison !!!
all close enough for a set of strings and different pick to change things perhaps... i have the te62... its cracking for the money it really is........only fanatics will split the difference.... but i do fancy a thinline squite i might spoil meself one day
Squier Classic Vibe Indonesia 👍
Thank you for this comparison video. What do these guitars weigh? Is the HB heavier than the Squiers
Yeah, hb is the heaviest. Sq china is heavish and the indonesian one is on the lighter side
HB enton 52 sounds better, bur what about the construction quality in time
, the finish ?
Mine is excellent, perfect finish, fretwork and soundwise. Tuners are a bit fiddly, and i changed the string trees. With Gotoh RG15/RG30 stability is good.
I have the new model TE52 caramelised neck, and it's a beast! great tones, beautiful looking
and great finish, granted I had mine Plek'd by Thomann, before shipping, so probably made a huge difference
to Fret feel and action height? you get a bone nut, cut and fitted, intonation, and action setup, all for £50 and £8 shipping? from Thomann "PLEK NUT" they call the service. So get it done, Nerds and Virgins, you won't be sorry, and on a £150 guitar, you can't go wrong?
Is the Chinese squier a télé squier classic vibe 50?
I have the Harley. It’s best!
Squire China and TE 52 have some ...Kahoonays youch! Love in it man, thanks !
It's high treble O'Clock. I have used flats on my Teles for years to combat that!
1. - Squier Classic Vibe - China
2. - Harley Benton TE-52
3. - Squier Classic Vibe - Indonesia
Interesting how different the Harley Benton sounded. Quite a bit different character. Not worse, but perhaps not hitting the mark on nailing the Tele sound, if that's the specific thing you want out of a Tele-shaped guitar. Sounds good though. Just a bit different.
Classic Vibe, Totally. It just has the vibe. That HB is just louder and brighter, that's it.
I have a Harley Benton TE-70, with the rosewood veneer, also a Squier CV custom. Both have the classic barrel type bridge, in fact the ash tray for the Squier fits the HB perfectly. The Squier is hands down the better guitar, mainly because the neck is more comfortable. The HB fingerboard is noticeably wider and the body is slightly bigger too, at least it feels that way to me. The HB has louder pickups though, if that matters. The Squier tuners stay in tune better as well. I'm not saying the HB is a bad guitar, it isn't. The Squier cost $200 more new, so that has got to be a factor.
I also have a Yamaha telecaster style guitar, a 1994 SD120. It is a much different guitar though, with humbucker pickups, individual bridge saddles and plastic VT controls. I only mention it because it was a very low cost guitar new, I got it for $100 used. The tuners on it are better than either of the other 2 Teles. Bottom line, try before you buy, try a lot of guitars... I don't pay much attention to the sound of the guitars on these videos. The sound quality is too much different than live.
I'd take either one of the Squiers, with their authentic 5 screw pickguards, but truthfully, actually playing each one would be the decision maker. You can't choose from a video. You have no idea how they feel to YOU.
Hey how does the neck feel on the Harley Benton compared to the fender??
My Harley Benton has a chunky neck which is the reason that I bought it.The fretboard radius is also much flatter(around 14"). I'm not fond of modern C . I hope this helps, one way or the other.
Harley Benton,in my opinion ,is really better ...))
Your absolutely right . The Harley Benton I thought sounded better than all of em .
Nice video. Do you know where the TE 52 NA are made?
Vietnam afaik
Indonesia
China
L'Harley Benton mi convince sempre di più
That Benton sounds great.
Harley Benton is the best one 🤘🏻
Nice playing, good sound, 3 solid value
Classic vibe cina
I'm looking for HB te-52 but indonesian squier sounds the best. if you could try hb te-70 or te-80 would be nice.
HB is bright and spanky but I the 13.75” neck radius isn’t for me. Overall CV Chinese
Absolutely... I don't like straight neck on strat or tele it's not the same feeling at all
By far the best sound compararive side by side on the net for those telecaster, for my taste, and I'm surprise, the Indonesia is my favorite, warmer sound, China is too bright and the HB, I dont like the saturated sound. Thank for this video.
Thank you for the kind words
The MIC for me. But if you factor in cost, the HB wins.
Harley Benton hands down
1st place Squier China, 2nd Harley Benton, 3rd Squier Indonesia :D
I like them least to most in the order they're played. I don't need another guitar but hard to not be tempted for that price
Did you use the same strings?
China CV is the best one you can buy for about 500 Euro👍👍👍(Strat ,or Tele..)
The is so much up to personal taste. One thing to keep in mind ís that HB has 14 inch fretboard radius, wich some love, some (like me) hate
To my ear, the Indonesian has a slightly more balanced, fuller sound, while the Chinese is clearly more aggressive. HB is still good, still aggressive, but it seems to lack some bass.
They all sound like good Telecasters though, I would say Chinese first, Indo close second, than the HB.
BTW, this is the most useful comparison about CV Tele, since I want one as first electric and I've read so much about the difference between the two versions, so I was kinda worried about the quality drop with the Indo, but that's nonsense. It's a great guitar and i'm buying it!
Thank you!
Well said Daniele.
Where i can buy Harley Benton in Indonésia?
Harley Benton. Half the price of these classic vibe but sounds and looks better.
Best sound is from indonesian CB, but HB is not so far and definitively wins for the price! I read that HB is heavy: I tried the indonesian CV, it's heavy too!
I have the Chinese CV in Butterscotch myself but the Indonesian has a nicer tone in the neck pickup at least in this demo. The Chinese ones have a much nicer looking finish though and the Tonerider pickups are more true to the 50's sound.
1. Harley Benton (fuller, richer, more rounded sound).
2. Squire (Indonesia).
3. Squier (China) - Sounded the thinnest to my ears.
Harley Benton the best value for money. My TE-70 Black Paisly is not bad either :)
Squier Tele Cv (china) is the first production of Classic Vibe series. It's the best.
Lots of Harley Benton fans seeking confirmation bias here ;)
Harley Benton hands down no contest
Why are you indicating China for the classic vibe? There seems to be some cork sniffing about china v Indonesian, I have both and there's no difference in sound, quality etc.
@@Lo60mk I rest my case
@@Lo60mk It doesn't bother me what they are, I just know there both sound great.
It shouldn't matter where it's made, modern manufacturing techniques aren't years apart and of course, wherever they are made, it will be Squier specification. If they are told to make them with cheaper components it's a Squier issue, or a customer issue, because it doesn't say Fender mia on the headstock, so there's only so much maneuverability in the price point.
Harley has a stereo-esque quality driven. china too trebly, Indonesia driven tones my fav.
Harley Benton all the way! They both sound good but the Harley Benton has a more fuller tone.