He has higher production value than some TV studios that have multiple employees, makes it impossible to compete with for some of us with one camera in an apartment!
Henning, I really, really appreciate your transparency when it comes to payments etc. This makes you standing out from most of your colleagues, who always try to hide their business relations.
it's funny how many people will say I'll get it and put new pickups in, which will then be .05 percent difference, and that could've been matched with a simple EQ tweak on the amp or EQ pedal. Sounds great!!!!
So true, sir. A pickup is a magnet and copper wire. Not really rocket science. EQ makes such a huge difference. I was struggling with getting a good heavy tone. I just turned the mid knob down from about 1:00 to 10:00. Got real heavy.
Yeah, the current HB Flying V's on Thomann look pretty bad. I don't particularly care for the staggered design on the inside of the V body, but worse is the headstock shape (imo).
@@freezingCode Yeah, that headstock shape is something that made me not buy the black-gold one during my v-style-loving-period. But if they do a natural finish V with Roswell LAFs (and at least a decent looking headstock) it would sell like crazy, I would probably end up buying it too
Yes I’m hoping this too. I don’t mind the all black one. But I would like a redesign like they did with the EX. The more traditional V headstock would make it really nice.
Holy Crap! The song is KILLER. I mean.... man you rocked it Henning. I men.... you torched us with this one! I really dig it. You're such a killer player, and song-writer too. And this axe... I gotta have it. I'm going to have to grab the EX-76 in classic. It's amazing. And I love my Harley Bentons and the Rockwell pups. This is going to go really nice in my collection!
It's still a banger 3 years after we all had to stay Six Feet Apart. One of my fondest memories of that time was first hearing that song; I keep coming back to this video for it.
They're quite a bit pricier than the ones they offered in the past, but they're spec'd out so much better, and still priced better than other mid-range brands with a lot less to offer! Excellent review!
I am building one of these now. I'm starting with a POS Hondo body. All the other Hondo stuff is going in the fire pit! It's getting one of those KLOS carbon fiber necks. And probably a relief cut where your right forearm contacts the body just to be different.😁
I got the black/gold version. It's absolutely killer. Looks like a million bucks and plays like a dream. The pickups are...ok. I'll be popping something else in eventually. But even if I paid as much for a set as I did for the guitar (which I won't), it would still be an absolute steal of a deal.
@@EytschPi42 like your reviews a lot but the next time you show any H Benton models it would be nice to see how the sustain is on these guitars. So many reviews out there and they all play random licks with different effects settings but almost nobody thinks to show sustain which can go a long way to show the quality of the instrument
Stumbled across your channel watching Harley Benton videos... I was going to skip it when I saw how long it was but your pace and energy had me hooked! It was like watching a Squirrel on Speed that happened to be an amazing guitarist. Your sense of humor also had me laughing. I can’t wait to get my hands on one of these guitars and am now subscribed to your channel! 🤘🏽
Great Test, i order one to get on the waitlist. I asked Thoman alredy, and they said, that the Guitar will be available around middle of August this year.
This guitar has officially become my #2 guitar next to the EVH Wolfgang. I love the shape, the sound, the jumbo frets and the neck. Awesome hard rock guitar.
So much better looking than the older models, I don't even like active guitars and I want the white one, really want to classic version too for more classic Explorer styles.
My Modern is actually 3.4kg, so there is quite a bit of variation across the range, depending on the cut of wood. Odd that you still managed to ding the corner on the classic, given that these HB's are actually noticeably smaller than Gibson/Epi explorers ;-)
Man if Harley Benton really will start making lines with big brand name pickups even more people will give them a shot. I had an Harley Benton TE as one of my first guitars and I loved it.
Wow, I'm speechless. What a incredible Guitars they are. Love the color and the Mid Punch from the Ex 76 natur. What a Beast, ready to rock the world. Must have for me🤘🏻🎸💯
Harley Benton becomes a more and more serious brand that leaves the cheap-ass competitors far behind. I would be interested to see what they could do if they would build a guitar up to 500 €: A market killer who sent the guitar mafia after the designers at Thomann??
You can make every guitar sound amazing! I just saw a review of the HB PRS clone, semi hollow. It had some flaws in the details but it looks like they did a good job on this one. I ordered a classic and I'm going to put a Stetsbar tremolo on it which costs a little more than the guitar. Lol.
"Now it's broken" : ), More like you chipped it on purpose so you can keep it Henning! : ) Fantastic video! Absolutely beautiful instruments, especially for the price!
Cuppatea sounds a lot like Kabaddi, a traditional Indian sport where you have to say "Kabaddi" constantly while playing it. I wish I could explain better - you can google it probably - but it's done exactly how you do it at 35:10 and my day is made!
@@MrSpeed-lt8gr I think mine with the Roswell's sounds great. I have it in Drop C running through my Boss Katana MKII. I was originally thinking about changing pickups. But as of now, I have no complaints. It rocks!
As I'm watching I keep forgetting it's so cheap and then I'm floored when you say it's only $300, if I ever want an explorer idk why I'd buy anything other than this.
The black one now has EMG81 and EMG60. Can you do a review the two black ones, I want to see which ones sound "better" or the Roswell EMGs? I would like to get your input...
I would really like one... But I can’t deside which model to choose 🤔 How was/is the knob placement? I see that the black one has the volume knob further up on the body. U felt any difference? (Just asking because I usually hit my han on the knob of many guitars 😅
All it needs is a little thinner neck, not a fully blown jackson or ibanez skinny but quicker. Then at that price I'd like one to hot rod myself... I'd strip the neck paint. be able to put the electronics of my choice, clean it up and wam bam thank you man! Rocking! I might even slice a nice forearm angle in the body aka Jason Hook (of Five Finger Death Punch).
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awesome as always. ... superb production quality :* totally jealous about your motorized sliders, that footage is sooooooooooooo smooooooooooo[add as many "o" as you like here]ooooooooooooth
Not to keep posting more replies (#engagement), but I agree the headstock on this looks better than the real Explorer headstock (imo). Also, the white nut on the classic looks just fine, but definitely the black guitar would have looked better with a black tusq nut.
im sad that they didn't update these for the left handed versions... i bought the old HB ex-76 or something and it didn't even have the same head stock :(. these are waaay cooler
EytschPi42 no problem, I'll just keep watching that video! ;) thank you for what you do, I enjoy your reviews and your writing, great collaboration with Hanna.
Hello Henning, I checked this video out a few weeks back. I liked what I saw. I ordered the Left Handed Ex-76 Classic and got it a month later. First thing that caught my eye was No Locking Tuners. I let them know it right away. They said that the EX-76 Classic does not come with locking tuners. I was told that they were changing all the pictures on the site and I checked it out sure enough that did, but the left hand EX-76 Classic Lefty still shows Locking Grover locking tuners. Any way they told me I can send it back (NOT!!!) OR they can give me a partial refund. So I told them to just send me locking tuners like the #519040 if they would fit the guitar. It would be nice to get The Grover locking tuners for it but I told them I would be happy to have the no name ones sent and I would do the install my self no problem. I'm still waiting on a response from Tommen. Now is this a little crazy or what? Do you think they will be able to pull all the videos put out with the Grover Locking tuners shown or talked about? I felt like I should let you know. I feel like I know you from the work you have done with my friend CGS Mike. I would like to know what you think 🤔 about this. If you think it's safe to do so. Either way they're not getting that guitar back I still love it no matter. I just hope they give me enough money to buy locking tuners. Thank you for all your great Videos and playing skills. Till next time....
"get the 78" I have too many guitars. "get the 78" No, go away, I need to sell a few guitars anyway. "get the 78" You're not gonna catch me this time, frivolous spending thoughts! *runs away in panic*
Actives sound good clean, more single coil like, more hifi, but usually not so good with gain, too fizzy! (EMG's anyway) These Roswell actives actually sound GOOD with gain on them! (To MY ears anyway! Better, more crunchy than fizzy like EMG's!)
@@paulcowart3174 I don't blame you! But they AREN'T all equal! Even Guitar Fetish have their own line of actives called Redactives, & they sound almost LIKE passives, but with more grunt. They really are quite good! IF I had to use actives, I'd use actives for clean guitar sounds, and passives for crunchy sounds!
I may have missed it, but is the Classic that you have in the video a prototype? It looks like an ebony board, but the website has it listed as Amaranth, and looks very light in color on the Thomann photo. The Modern is listed as having Ebony board on the Thomann site, and looks darker in their photo as it should. [You very clearly called out the fretboard wood difference from the spec sheet; I just rewatched. Still curious if the one you have actually has that wood on it though if the stock photos are anything to judge by.]
Love ya Henning! Wouldn't you happen to know if HB is updating their line of instruments? I was eyeing up a bass a few days ago and it disappeared. I was just wondering, stay safe and keep up the wonderful content!
Geeeze Henning.... production much? Give the other channels a chance to compete. The bar just keeps rising. More than nice!
He has higher production value than some TV studios that have multiple employees, makes it impossible to compete with for some of us with one camera in an apartment!
Those guitars are definitely my "cup of tea", especially the classic one. This is coming from a coffee drinker :). Great job.
Henning, I really, really appreciate your transparency when it comes to payments etc. This makes you standing out from most of your colleagues, who always try to hide their business relations.
I own the 76 with a black pick guard... can't believe the quality and playability of these things..haven't picked up my Gibsons since I got it..🤟🤓
Mr.henning I've wanted to play the guitar my whole life, with your help I lost my virginity last night. Thank you.
LMAO This comment is AWESOME!!!! Changed my Life. Really. It did.
Hannah does this song justice by delivering the exquisite lyrics with punch! Great job Henning!
Six feet apart is beautiful. Really really cool! I’ll come back to this video as this guitar looks great for the money
I concur; great song; thanks for posting!
@@drivinsouth651 I hope they release it; it's been almost a year.
it's funny how many people will say I'll get it and put new pickups in, which will then be .05 percent difference, and that could've been matched with a simple EQ tweak on the amp or EQ pedal. Sounds great!!!!
So true, sir. A pickup is a magnet and copper wire. Not really rocket science. EQ makes such a huge difference. I was struggling with getting a good heavy tone. I just turned the mid knob down from about 1:00 to 10:00. Got real heavy.
I cannot wait to get this guitar. Been wanting an explorer style axe since the Black album came out.
Now I'm only waiting for Harley Benton to up their Flying V game to this level too
Yeah, the current HB Flying V's on Thomann look pretty bad. I don't particularly care for the staggered design on the inside of the V body, but worse is the headstock shape (imo).
@@freezingCode Yeah, that headstock shape is something that made me not buy the black-gold one during my v-style-loving-period. But if they do a natural finish V with Roswell LAFs (and at least a decent looking headstock) it would sell like crazy, I would probably end up buying it too
Yes I’m hoping this too. I don’t mind the all black one. But I would like a redesign like they did with the EX. The more traditional V headstock would make it really nice.
Same with the Sg’s for me
There's only one headstock looks right on a Flying V : pure aerodynamics.
Holy Crap! The song is KILLER. I mean.... man you rocked it Henning. I men.... you torched us with this one! I really dig it. You're such a killer player, and song-writer too. And this axe... I gotta have it. I'm going to have to grab the EX-76 in classic. It's amazing. And I love my Harley Bentons and the Rockwell pups. This is going to go really nice in my collection!
It's still a banger 3 years after we all had to stay Six Feet Apart. One of my fondest memories of that time was first hearing that song; I keep coming back to this video for it.
They're quite a bit pricier than the ones they offered in the past, but they're spec'd out so much better, and still priced better than other mid-range brands with a lot less to offer!
Excellent review!
I am building one of these now. I'm starting with a POS Hondo body. All the other Hondo stuff is going in the fire pit! It's getting one of those KLOS carbon fiber necks. And probably a relief cut where your right forearm contacts the body just to be different.😁
I got the black/gold version. It's absolutely killer. Looks like a million bucks and plays like a dream. The pickups are...ok. I'll be popping something else in eventually. But even if I paid as much for a set as I did for the guitar (which I won't), it would still be an absolute steal of a deal.
God damn! I'm in the middle of writing the song for that contest and I just heard this version and now I'm like "now how am I supposed to top that?!"
In a track 2:12
Overview/specs 6:05
*SOUNDS CLASSIC*
Cleans (Tone King Sky King)
_Neck __15:54_
_Middle __16:21_
_Bridge __16:39_
JCM800 17:17
Engl Savage 120 MKII 18:38
Orange Rockerverb 50 19:13
Marshall SV20H 20:03 (mini Plexi)
Morgan AC20 20:55
Revv 100P 21:42
Synergy Ecstasy Module 22:29
*SOUNDS MODERN*
Cleans (Tone King Sky King) 24:24
JCM800 25:43
Engl Savage 120 MKII 26:17
Orange Rockerverb 27:03
Morgan AC20 27:49
Revv 100P 28:28
The funny bald man's 2 cents 30:27
Sensual bald man's secret (ASMR) 32:31
Meow 35:52
Love the song,playing and vocals. Oh yeah the guitars are cool too!
Loved the vid! Gorgeous studio as well. Need a vid on how you switch all the amps through the Ox. Your setup is a guitarists’ wet dream!
Best, Steve
Man... You killed the game with your "Six Feet Apart" version! 💖
it was more of a powermetal joke than a real version!
@@EytschPi42 Some passages are like manga music. 😉
Crazy harmony )))
@@EytschPi42 like your reviews a lot but the next time you show any H Benton models it would be nice to see how the sustain is on these guitars. So many reviews out there and they all play random licks with different effects settings but almost nobody thinks to show sustain which can go a long way to show the quality of the instrument
@@allboutthemojo I did show the sustain on my latest HB SC 550 review.
Feel free to slap my face!
Stumbled across your channel watching Harley Benton videos... I was going to skip it when I saw how long it was but your pace and energy had me hooked! It was like watching a Squirrel on Speed that happened to be an amazing guitarist. Your sense of humor also had me laughing. I can’t wait to get my hands on one of these guitars and am now subscribed to your channel! 🤘🏽
I like the brown one. I wish it has the EMG pickups. Thanks for the review.
The song, the singer, the player and the instruments are all great . .. thanks for this video
Great Test, i order one to get on the waitlist. I asked Thoman alredy, and they said, that the Guitar will be available around middle of August this year.
Nice video !!! THX!
I like the passive pick up model more.
Here again you're taking demo songs to the next level. You both kick asses !!!
Ich habe die EX 84 Modern in weiß. Bin zufrieden damit. Gut, die Tonabnehmer sind nicht so toll, aber für den Preis ist das ein tolles Gesamtpaket.
My EX-76 AN has been on order for 1 week as of today! So I am counting the weeks down! Can't wait!!
I love that opening track 👍
This guitar has officially become my #2 guitar next to the EVH Wolfgang. I love the shape, the sound, the jumbo frets and the neck. Awesome hard rock guitar.
So much better looking than the older models, I don't even like active guitars and I want the white one, really want to classic version too for more classic Explorer styles.
Thank you for zö rewiu. Bought'em both
Just ordered one tonight. I’m stoked #metallica
I just ordered the black b=stock with emg's. 211 pounds...a steal!
Thumbnail looks sick, with the black/white/mahogany color scheme! 😮
My „Kupp-o-tee“ 🙌🏼🤘🏻
Stirred my appetite to get one and paint it like that🤓
They are sweet. Sound good. Natural tone like a strat. Can just imagine the growl they offer with particular ampage.
My Modern is actually 3.4kg, so there is quite a bit of variation across the range, depending on the cut of wood.
Odd that you still managed to ding the corner on the classic, given that these HB's are actually noticeably smaller than Gibson/Epi explorers ;-)
What a voice! Oh and the guitars sound great also
Great song! I'm a bit late on this one Henning. It's July 2024 and I still haven't decided on my birthday present to myself...
Very nice vocals and guitar.
I have two guitars with active EMG pickups. Outside of my P90 guitars, I think the EMGs are my favorite.
Man if Harley Benton really will start making lines with big brand name pickups even more people will give them a shot. I had an Harley Benton TE as one of my first guitars and I loved it.
Wow, I'm speechless. What a incredible Guitars they are. Love the color and the Mid Punch from the Ex 76 natur. What a Beast, ready to rock the world. Must have for me🤘🏻🎸💯
Boy that 6 feet apart version sounds soooo different from mine :D Really dig the natural Ex-Guitar. Sweet solo.
This is the first time ever that I say this, but those active pickups sounded better than the passives!!!
Video length is cool. No problem. I like a thorough review.🍕🍺👍
This is marvelous! Really got a Queensryche vibe off the solo!
Very nice player , very nice review,I'l buy this guitar
Love your version of 6 feet, especially the chorus riff
Harley Benton becomes a more and more serious brand that leaves the cheap-ass competitors far behind. I would be interested to see what they could do if they would build a guitar up to 500 €: A market killer who sent the guitar mafia after the designers at Thomann??
You can make every guitar sound amazing! I just saw a review of the HB PRS clone, semi hollow. It had some flaws in the details but it looks like they did a good job on this one. I ordered a classic and I'm going to put a Stetsbar tremolo on it which costs a little more than the guitar. Lol.
"Now it's broken" : ), More like you chipped it on purpose so you can keep it Henning! : ) Fantastic video! Absolutely beautiful instruments, especially for the price!
Cuppatea sounds a lot like Kabaddi, a traditional Indian sport where you have to say "Kabaddi" constantly while playing it. I wish I could explain better - you can google it probably - but it's done exactly how you do it at 35:10 and my day is made!
haha, that’s awesome!
Nicely done. Well impressed. Thanks Henning.
Just snagged the new EX-84 EMG model for 304, Holy Crap can't wait to get my hands on it.
I should have spent the extra money for the EMG loaded one. The stock Roswell pickups are good. But they’re more classic rock and less Metallica.
@@MrSpeed-lt8gr I think mine with the Roswell's sounds great. I have it in Drop C running through my Boss Katana MKII. I was originally thinking about changing pickups. But as of now, I have no complaints. It rocks!
Want one or two 🤘
As I'm watching I keep forgetting it's so cheap and then I'm floored when you say it's only $300, if I ever want an explorer idk why I'd buy anything other than this.
Great demo!
The black one now has EMG81 and EMG60. Can you do a review the two black ones, I want to see which ones sound "better" or the Roswell EMGs? I would like to get your input...
I can't wait to get my EX-84 Modern AW
Here I am, rock you like an explorer... Your only sin here is the video is too SHORT. Great job!
Nice song. + Guitar sounds
Hey great review, do you or can anybody tell if Harley Benton has the EX-84 Modern with EMG Pickups? I only see it in white. Thank you..
I would really like one... But I can’t deside which model to choose 🤔 How was/is the knob placement? I see that the black one has the volume knob further up on the body. U felt any difference? (Just asking because I usually hit my han on the knob of many guitars 😅
Just when I thought the video was perfect you end with a little tuxedo kitten…purrfect video!
Im only finding the ones with the cut out on the bottom by the strap button?
That "cuppa tea" sounds more like "kabbadi" which is a sport.😂 But the review was priceless 🤘
I'm blown away! This is Super Super!
Coheed cover band, here I come! I'd love to see a shootout between the HB classic explorer and the epiphone korina explorer.
All it needs is a little thinner neck, not a fully blown jackson or ibanez skinny but quicker. Then at that price I'd like one to hot rod myself... I'd strip the neck paint. be able to put the electronics of my choice, clean it up and wam bam thank you man! Rocking! I might even slice a nice forearm angle in the body aka Jason Hook (of Five Finger Death Punch).
awesome as always. ... superb production quality :* totally jealous about your motorized sliders, that footage is sooooooooooooo smooooooooooo[add as many "o" as you like here]ooooooooooooth
Great review, really cool, do you still the Classic one.?
Just ordered mine today. Would of been nice if it came with the Grover Tuners though.
Did they remove the Grover locking tuners?
Great playing as usual.
great video as usual ...wish they did a lefty version :(
I always prefer the white nut, just because it looks like the last fret instead of just disappearing on a dark fretboard
Not to keep posting more replies (#engagement), but I agree the headstock on this looks better than the real Explorer headstock (imo). Also, the white nut on the classic looks just fine, but definitely the black guitar would have looked better with a black tusq nut.
im sad that they didn't update these for the left handed versions... i bought the old HB ex-76 or something and it didn't even have the same head stock :(. these are waaay cooler
Great job on the song !!
*whispers back* Will there be any lefty ones available? Maybe at least one by...ummm..accident? Animals at the end! :)
best Scorpions cover I ever heard lol
Great Video, the Classic One sounded better and im a metalhead.. great playing.. sounded great through the orange.. cheers thanks for the videos
I definitely think so too. It definitely had a lot more sparkle to it.
Great review... 👍
Ok, I'm going to get the classic...no question! Now, where can I download that song??? Just wonderful, both guitar and vocal arrangements!!!
that song only exists for this video
EytschPi42 no problem, I'll just keep watching that video! ;) thank you for what you do, I enjoy your reviews and your writing, great collaboration with Hanna.
Can’t afford an Explorer but I have a Jackson Kelly which is similar to the HB except the lower horn on the Kelly is more pointy.
If you are Brian May active pickups in a Vox would make possible sense? Less need for a boost like a Dallas Range master or overdrive.
Her voice is like prak Pat Benatar, and the guitar sounded great too. I'm looking at explorers and the reviews are all over the place
The white one looks very nice too. I hope that asmr goodness happens soon
In the groove man, sweet lead. Sadly I’m out of hooks...
Does this guitar had any neck dive issues ?!
So how to you rack or hang them?
GAWD i'm so hyped for a emg version ! It'll be a real bargain for 400€ and there's no other offering like this except the ltd ex401 at 800€
Hello Henning, I checked this video out a few weeks back. I liked what I saw. I ordered the Left Handed Ex-76 Classic and got it a month later. First thing that caught my eye was No Locking Tuners. I let them know it right away. They said that the EX-76 Classic does not come with locking tuners. I was told that they were changing all the pictures on the site and I checked it out sure enough that did, but the left hand EX-76 Classic Lefty still shows Locking Grover locking tuners. Any way they told me I can send it back (NOT!!!) OR they can give me a partial refund. So I told them to just send me locking tuners like the #519040 if they would fit the guitar. It would be nice to get The Grover locking tuners for it but I told them I would be happy to have the no name ones sent and I would do the install my self no problem. I'm still waiting on a response from Tommen. Now is this a little crazy or what? Do you think they will be able to pull all the videos put out with the Grover Locking tuners shown or talked about? I felt like I should let you know. I feel like I know you from the work you have done with my friend CGS Mike. I would like to know what you think 🤔 about this. If you think it's safe to do so. Either way they're not getting that guitar back I still love it no matter. I just hope they give me enough money to buy locking tuners. Thank you for all your great Videos and playing skills. Till next time....
yeah, that’s definitely not cool… I’ll have a chat with them about it next time we talk
Thank you for the reply I should be hearing back from them soon and I'll let you know what happens.
That's some of your finest playing. 👌
"get the 78"
I have too many guitars.
"get the 78"
No, go away, I need to sell a few guitars anyway.
"get the 78"
You're not gonna catch me this time, frivolous spending thoughts! *runs away in panic*
I sadly know exactly what you mean. Remember you simply have a passion for guitars NOT a mental condition .
Love the songs that you lay at these reviews.... This one and that one in those hagstroms reviews were really cool. Are the your own songs?
Yes
Just got my 76 today gold hardware
Actives sound good clean, more single coil like, more hifi, but usually not so good with gain, too fizzy! (EMG's anyway) These Roswell actives actually sound GOOD with gain on them! (To MY ears anyway! Better, more crunchy than fizzy like EMG's!)
Good to know Yes I tried EMGs 30 years ago and didn't like them Thought the same thing Never tried active again Thanks
@@paulcowart3174 I don't blame you! But they AREN'T all equal! Even Guitar Fetish have their own line of actives called Redactives, & they sound almost LIKE passives, but with more grunt. They really are quite good!
IF I had to use actives, I'd use actives for clean guitar sounds, and passives for crunchy sounds!
I am actively passive in agreement with you, as I enjoy my fizzy soda and crunchy crisps.
I may have missed it, but is the Classic that you have in the video a prototype? It looks like an ebony board, but the website has it listed as Amaranth, and looks very light in color on the Thomann photo. The Modern is listed as having Ebony board on the Thomann site, and looks darker in their photo as it should. [You very clearly called out the fretboard wood difference from the spec sheet; I just rewatched. Still curious if the one you have actually has that wood on it though if the stock photos are anything to judge by.]
Love ya Henning! Wouldn't you happen to know if HB is updating their line of instruments? I was eyeing up a bass a few days ago and it disappeared. I was just wondering, stay safe and keep up the wonderful content!
Pete Willis, I know there were plenty of other players, but watching Pete on MTV sealed my fate. Get Your Wings.