I just ordered the left-handed version of this guitar, and your videos are what sold me. Not just on the sound, but also on the finish. It’s only available in two finishes for LH - Lemon Drop and Honey Burst. Needless to say, after seeing this gorgeous guitar in your videos, I went Lemon Drop.
I've purchased 10 Harley Benton's, 2 acoustic guitars.....which I think far out way the electric guitars and 6 electrics. Only one was not playable out of the box. I love Thomann....my sweetie offered me a Gibson LP for Xmas and I said no thanks, I want a HB SC-550!
I just wanna say, i'd never watched you or heard of you before this, but this review was really good!! Better than most on this guitar specifically. I will definetly keep watching your videos.
The HB guitars are amazing! Very high quality and rediculous price! They buy straight from the factory and sell right off their web site, and that keeps the middle man fat right off the bone! What an awesome guitar brother! Jack - Canada
Thanks James. The bloopers are really popular with most folks and I think it's nice to show I'm human. You wouldn't believe the amount of out takes there are most times. They're not always amusing and sometimes they are not broadcast friendly 😉 It means a lot to me when folks comment on them as it means you watched right to the end. I'm starting to put some nice stuff right at the end for those who watch it all the way. 👍😎
Hi mate great guitar unbelievable for the price! Blackwood fretboard, alot of these are now in response to Rosewood being on the Cities list, there are numerous types but most are made from Radiatta Pine that is put thru a process of being dyed, baked and resin impregnated. Had the opportunity of doing some testing of this material would be interested to see how this holds up and your opinion of feel etc
Good Guitars I have 2 Harley Benton's an SC 450 CB plus Wilkenson and a CST 24 deluxe in tobacco. Both are amazing quality for the price. The CST was not made in China it was made in Vietnam. From what I have heard HB are made all over the place. I do have other guitars to compare them to 1 of them is a PRS Custom 24 S2.
after watching this videoi went and looked at my Gibson lp std 2010....the neck trapezoids are not perfectly centered either, unfourtunately these are not shipped to usa because of the rosewood fretboards...damn!
Is that the accurate color shown in the video? Yours looks much lighter than the Thomann pics. I just received a SC450plus LD, and it definitely has a very distinct orange tinge around the border. Closer to the pics on the site.
Yes it is and at first I was uncomfortable with that but having watched a recent video about it with him I think it is meant to be with him to add more history to it. He clearly loves and cherishes it and it gets played live all the time which I totally respect. I thought initially he might have bought it as a heritage investment. I was wrong. Huge kudos to the guy.
Thanks for doing the review. I don't know if that's true that all HB guitars are made in China, though. I think they use factories in other countries too. In any case, I don't know what you find, but there are good and bad guitars made in just about every country. Country of production is, in my opinion, only a very rough guide to the quality you can expect to see.
I never tire of Harley Benton reviews. I quite fancy the XT-22 or one of their 'T' types with the 'TV Jones' sort of pickups. Shame about the lacquer crack - Thomann are great at customer service and would happily change yours for one without problems. If you look at Cory Mura's channel you can see him trying out some new Harley Benton prototypes which are going to be placed higher up in the HB range.
Nice guitar! Now that HBs are finally available in the U.S. , I'm thinking about buying their Manhattan model jazz box. I realize you probably haven't played one, but wondering if you believe HB's general quality is roughly equivalent to an epiphone or ibanez? I've been looking for a cheap jazz guitar, all of the used ibanez, epis, and peaveys I've found used of that ilk, are about the same price as a new HB Manhattan. Love your videos.
You are right that unfortunately I have no frame of reference but I can say that all hb products I've bought so far have been very good quality. The 2x12 can is my favourite buy for years.
@@Chinaguitarsceptic Thanks man, I'd love that but I live in Italy near Venice. Unfortunately I had to return the guitar for a problem. It seems it did not undergo quality control in Germany (no QC little book and no stickers) and it had a bad problem on the headstock. The tuners for the third and fourth strings were misplaced and the strings were touching the near tuners. Bad sound and tuning. But the guys at customer service immediately sent me a RMA and postal sticker. I'll let you know when it comes back.. if it was a Chibson I'd be crying now. Ciao.
Nearly everyone says the Harley Benton guitars are fantastic for the lower price points they sell for. I’m considering buying one or two myself to get a Tele and PRS style guitar for not very much money. It is a little more of a risk for those of us in the US as it is costly to ship one back if it’s a bad one. I enjoyed the bloopers at the end.
Being a lefty I watch a lot of different makes offerings and as usual it's poor!! But have been seeing a lot of good reports of thomman gear is it any good?
With by now all these HB videos, no criticism, I think by now there should be a 'definite' project, which might ask for a collaboration between several youtubers. Instead of ordering one at the time, order ten HB of rhe same model and type. Unpack them at one location and judge them on the usual criteria; finish, set up, playability, tuning stability etc. Instead of the 'is it good' question, you'd get an answer to 'what are the chances' question. By now I think buying a HB gives a chance of 1 in 5 it needs professional help, 1 in 5 it's only reasonable for the price *), and 2 of 5 it's great for the price and 1 in 5 it's great anyway. Buying and testing them 10 at the time may give these figures some substance. When 1 in 5 needs additional costs a HB of 200 'actually' costs 240. It might give some nice discussions in the video too. When you do this with five you could all publish one part of the whole session, each covering a topic, unboxing and first impressions, visual inspection, playability/set-up, sound etc. *) I have a HB, it's nice for the price, but I wouldn't show/play it proudly to others without mentioning the price for it's not really good.
I mean, personally I'd have got with a red/black burst if they do one, but personally I wouldn't get a LP style singlecut lol. Beautiful guitar though.
I know it is amazing and you wait until I do the sound demo!!! I have been asked to look at the Vintage stuff too so maybe another GM guitar could be featured here buddy :-)
It's crazy how they can build a guitar like that at such a low price. Especially a set-neck guitar. It makes me wonder how much the guitar factory workers are getting paid an hour to build these guitars. I think machines and robots are mostly building these low priced guitars now...
Goody goody goody.! Another unboxing!!! :D I actually really like the scratch guard on the Gibson style guitars.... Looking forward to the Greeny comparison!
I'm just wondering how you feel overall about this axe after you have had it awhile. Some video reviewers state that it hard a maple cap with a veneer over top of the maple or is it just the CST 24/24T models?
Michael Fitch You have to order them from Thomman. They're Thommans house brand. There is an additional shipping cost to the US, which is around $70 I think, but from what I understand that's per order not per guitar. So if you order two it's still $70.
HB is currently stepping their game up big time. the newest HB fusion pro which will come out in June/July will have stainless steel frets, baked curly maple neck and fretboard and more for 399euro. Indonesian made of high quality! i also show some prototypes on my channel if a little ad is allowed. cool to see HB is getting attention.. they are constantly trying to make the best for less 😂. good stuff btw Mr. Sceptic 😉
Just got my HB SC 450 Plus and for under $300 (had to pay tax in Thailand) it's damn good! I noticed one of your pics of the heel joint looks like it's cracked. Is that true? Looks like some pretty big cracks!
I bought a Harley Benton 7 string from Thomann a while ago (I live in Canada). It had some shipping damage which I could deal with, but it has TONS of finish issues (blobs of paint, neck scuffed and scratched having sandpaper feeling, fretboard has chips of wood coming off of the sides and on the face near frets). Just totally unacceptable workmanship even on a cheapo guitar. I've owned cheap Epiphones and Jacksons at similar price range and they had none of these issues. The neck profile is nice and plays well otherwise. Fretboard seems level, though frets could use a polishing and are quite sharp, but I expected that. I was quite disappointed that the chewed up fretboard and globs of paint on the body would pass Thomann's quality control. After shipping and duty, I don't think these instruments are worth the risk unless you live in an area where you can try them out or return them easily. You'd have to get new tuners, new pickups, pay someone to set it up or spend a couple hours yourself. When it's said and done, you could've just bought a low end Ibanez or Jackson 7 string and be done with it. I've been emailing Thomann and they don't respond either. I've emailed about 3 different addresses to no avail.
great guitar cgs would love to see you buy a vintage brand guitar like the LP lemondrop and unbox it and see what you think i really recommend them great guitars value for money
you have to get a Vintage. I have a distressed tobacco burst LP and it is off the hook good especially at that price and I have owned 5 real Gibson lps and love my Vintage as much as the others.
Thomann seem very accommodating. I returned a bass guitar that the head had snapped clean ( well not so clean !) off. Sent few pictures and few days later recieved a return label that I printed and stuck it on the box. And took it to the post office. Apon receipt they send out a replacement or maybe some credit for future purchases ! Let us know how you got on.
That's pretty cool to hear how they handle returns. I got a Harley Benton bass and SC guitar that I love. I would certainly order others. Party on fellas.
There will always be people who want more for less. I already think this is amazing value and I honestly can't find a flaw other than the creak in the lacquer. I'm interested to let thomann know and see what their after sales is like.
lmao, great video man! it's not easy to sit in front of the camera and talk to a lens .. i tried to do an intro to a video of mine and totally choked! i knew what I wanted to say but it came out looking like I was high or something plus I have a real crap camera that you can't adjust the white balance so my teeth looked all yellow and gross .. what pickups are in the greeny? i hope that the pickups are potted at least
I love making content but have to say it always feels a bit hard to imagine the people behind the lens that you're speaking to. You and my other regulars are who I imagine I have in front of me and it helps immensity so thanks buddy.
Thanks buddy I'm working hard to improve my sound. I think it makes a huge difference and let some of my old content down a bit. Really delighted you noticed and took the time to be kind mate 👍😎
The 'crack in the lacquer' at 6:18 looks to me to have been caused by the wood joint opening. I've looked at a lot of YT videos on the Harley Bentons, having been tempted by their 'Boneyard' LP lookalike and the 'Prince' Tele, but every single video I've watched has pointed up some extrememely serious build quality issues. They may be cheap, but in my view their prices reflect the poor build standards. Thanks for the excellent video though!
HB should not have sent this geetar out due to the botched job where the neck meets the geetar body. I'de call it a "r" grade at best; in need of repair.
Hi me old China lol sorry. Guitar looks nice I'd ask for an exchange as crack in that area is bad will only get worse. Nice looking little instrument for price
Trademark infringing logo? Ever played a cover song for reimbursement? Not really much difference. But I know why you have to say that. I just think it's hypocritical from all who complain.
Damned bass players and their finger goo!!! ....wait....umm..do you ahh...do you still have that rag by any chance??? ') That was in poor taste...that's what ya get when your a lowly bass player! Everyone knows the delicious tasting...er....ahhhh...popcorn, is had on a sliding scale - bass players get the burn popcorn that only...ahh...tastes good withh lots of salt and al-key-hall! Next up the laddr are drummers...drummers nuff said! Then of course you have your guitar players, they get the 9s at night, and 4s in the morning ahh popcorn! And of course, the awesome popcorn, the delicious top of the line gourmet popcorn is always enjoyed strictly by the lead vocalist!! DUNN DUNN DUNNN!!! Did I ahh...did I tell you I was a lead vocalists by chance???? ;) So, about that rag? Jack - Canada
I just ordered the left-handed version of this guitar, and your videos are what sold me. Not just on the sound, but also on the finish. It’s only available in two finishes for LH - Lemon Drop and Honey Burst.
Needless to say, after seeing this gorgeous guitar in your videos, I went Lemon Drop.
I've purchased 10 Harley Benton's, 2 acoustic guitars.....which I think far out way the electric guitars and 6 electrics. Only one was not playable out of the box. I love Thomann....my sweetie offered me a Gibson LP for Xmas and I said no thanks, I want a HB SC-550!
HBs are getting better and better. Nice vid.
I just wanna say, i'd never watched you or heard of you before this, but this review was really good!! Better than most on this guitar specifically. I will definetly keep watching your videos.
Thanks mate this made my day 👍😊
The HB guitars are amazing! Very high quality and rediculous price! They buy straight from the factory and sell right off their web site, and that keeps the middle man fat right off the bone!
What an awesome guitar brother!
Jack - Canada
They have got it sussed as a real alternative to buying the fakes so I'm all for them brother. 👍😎
I’ve always wondered about a Harley Benton LP. Thanks for the video. BTW, love the blooper reel. LOL!
Thanks James. The bloopers are really popular with most folks and I think it's nice to show I'm human. You wouldn't believe the amount of out takes there are most times. They're not always amusing and sometimes they are not broadcast friendly 😉 It means a lot to me when folks comment on them as it means you watched right to the end. I'm starting to put some nice stuff right at the end for those who watch it all the way. 👍😎
one of a kind ..but the neck joint is just like that on all of this model or just on the piece ??
disappointed? makes me laugh that you guys pay 145 $ and expect a les paul custom
I've got $3,00 guitars but am thrilled to have and love all of my HB guitars; I'm not a guitar snob.
@@jeremyballance2641 wow you got a guitar for $3?
Joe lol....nice one.
The flame is a veneer but there is actually a real maple cap under that, as far as I know.
I think that's what the Benton product-manager said.
Hi mate great guitar unbelievable for the price! Blackwood fretboard, alot of these are now in response to Rosewood being on the Cities list, there are numerous types but most are made from Radiatta Pine that is put thru a process of being dyed, baked and resin impregnated. Had the opportunity of doing some testing of this material would be interested to see how this holds up and your opinion of feel etc
Good Guitars I have 2 Harley Benton's an SC 450 CB plus Wilkenson and a CST 24 deluxe in tobacco. Both are amazing quality for the price. The CST was not made in China it was made in Vietnam. From what I have heard HB are made all over the place. I do have other guitars to compare them to 1 of them is a PRS Custom 24 S2.
I live in the states and the SC was under $200 dollars shipped
Can't beat the value
Cheers friend it seems we are all coming to a similar conclusion.
Scarf joints properly done do add a bit of help for a weak value. Thank U big G!
Indeed. Cheers brother 👍
after watching this videoi went and looked at my Gibson lp std 2010....the neck trapezoids are not perfectly centered either, unfourtunately these are not shipped to usa because of the rosewood fretboards...damn!
I received exactly the same HB SC450plus LD but mine looks more Orange...seems the colors are not the same..
Is that the accurate color shown in the video? Yours looks much lighter than the Thomann pics. I just received a SC450plus LD, and it definitely has a very distinct orange tinge around the border. Closer to the pics on the site.
On that close up of the neck heel was that a disguised crack under the finish? looked a bit dark to be wood grain or filler,
No man it was a crack in the lacquer that I can actually feel!!!
ouch, a bad factory cover up im guessing? id email them about that,
Yeah maybe but hey it's £138 man! Amazing value
true that! still worth messaging them at least id say to let them know
Yes I may well do buddy. I have a feeling I may need to drop into the nations capitol the week after next BTW :-)
isn't it the Greeny Moore Hammett guitar now?
Yes it is and at first I was uncomfortable with that but having watched a recent video about it with him I think it is meant to be with him to add more history to it. He clearly loves and cherishes it and it gets played live all the time which I totally respect. I thought initially he might have bought it as a heritage investment. I was wrong. Huge kudos to the guy.
Thanks for doing the review. I don't know if that's true that all HB guitars are made in China, though. I think they use factories in other countries too. In any case, I don't know what you find, but there are good and bad guitars made in just about every country. Country of production is, in my opinion, only a very rough guide to the quality you can expect to see.
You are right. My SC-Custom that I bought this week is made in Indonesia.
They also build in Korea not too. My sc 550 paradise flame
I never tire of Harley Benton reviews. I quite fancy the XT-22 or one of their 'T' types with the 'TV Jones' sort of pickups. Shame about the lacquer crack - Thomann are great at customer service and would happily change yours for one without problems. If you look at Cory Mura's channel you can see him trying out some new Harley Benton prototypes which are going to be placed higher up in the HB range.
I'm very very impressed so far and may well review more if that's popular?
Excellent!
Ronnie Nose i
Nice guitar! Now that HBs are finally available in the U.S. , I'm thinking about buying their Manhattan model jazz box. I realize you probably haven't played one, but wondering if you believe HB's general quality is roughly equivalent to an epiphone or ibanez? I've been looking for a cheap jazz guitar, all of the used ibanez, epis, and peaveys I've found used of that ilk, are about the same price as a new HB Manhattan. Love your videos.
You are right that unfortunately I have no frame of reference but I can say that all hb products I've bought so far have been very good quality. The 2x12 can is my favourite buy for years.
hey Remley, where in the USA are these available?
You could always get HB in the US..
Hi, mine arrived today. A LH but wirh the rosewood fretboard. A little high on the action but I'll follow your video TRAINER 😉
The fretboard is actually roasted jatoba.
Let me know how you got on with the setup. If you're in the south UK I'll gladly check it over? Enjoy 😊🙏👍
@@Chinaguitarsceptic Thanks man, I'd love that but I live in Italy near Venice. Unfortunately I had to return the guitar for a problem. It seems it did not undergo quality control in Germany (no QC little book and no stickers) and it had a bad problem on the headstock. The tuners for the third and fourth strings were misplaced and the strings were touching the near tuners. Bad sound and tuning. But the guys at customer service immediately sent me a RMA and postal sticker. I'll let you know when it comes back.. if it was a Chibson I'd be crying now. Ciao.
Mike, got it back today, one day before the anniversary. Check the video ;)
Just bought the same exact one. I hope it's in good shape.
Nearly everyone says the Harley Benton guitars are fantastic for the lower price points they sell for. I’m considering buying one or two myself to get a Tele and PRS style guitar for not very much money. It is a little more of a risk for those of us in the US as it is costly to ship one back if it’s a bad one. I enjoyed the bloopers at the end.
Is it lacquer or poly?
Lacquer
I'm wondering how are the tuners here? Do they stay in tune well?
Yeah fine. Good actually
@@Chinaguitarsceptic are the pickups noisy?
can you buy in the uk, i mean will it be ok to buy 1, and will uk customs be alright with it
Of course perfectly legal
Their CST-24 really catch my eye
Mine too :-)
I Have the Black CST-24 with the Wilkinson pickups, absolutely love it!!
Being a lefty I watch a lot of different makes offerings and as usual it's poor!! But have been seeing a lot of good reports of thomman gear is it any good?
With by now all these HB videos, no criticism, I think by now there should be a 'definite' project, which might ask for a collaboration between several youtubers. Instead of ordering one at the time, order ten HB of rhe same model and type. Unpack them at one location and judge them on the usual criteria; finish, set up, playability, tuning stability etc. Instead of the 'is it good' question, you'd get an answer to 'what are the chances' question. By now I think buying a HB gives a chance of 1 in 5 it needs professional help, 1 in 5 it's only reasonable for the price *), and 2 of 5 it's great for the price and 1 in 5 it's great anyway. Buying and testing them 10 at the time may give these figures some substance. When 1 in 5 needs additional costs a HB of 200 'actually' costs 240. It might give some nice discussions in the video too. When you do this with five you could all publish one part of the whole session, each covering a topic, unboxing and first impressions, visual inspection, playability/set-up, sound etc. *) I have a HB, it's nice for the price, but I wouldn't show/play it proudly to others without mentioning the price for it's not really good.
I mean, personally I'd have got with a red/black burst if they do one, but personally I wouldn't get a LP style singlecut lol. Beautiful guitar though.
Nice idea Red Black burst
Unbelievable value for 138 quid, do you know the difference between this and the Vintage lemondrop, they look identical?
I know it is amazing and you wait until I do the sound demo!!! I have been asked to look at the Vintage stuff too so maybe another GM guitar could be featured here buddy :-)
Chinaguitarsceptic check out Dave Simpson he plays a Vintage LD and swears by it, he’s also an awesome player.
Put a phase reversal push pull on one of the pots and you'd get those hollow tones. An easy, cheap mod.
Just ordered the exact one ! Hope it's gonna turn out well since i sold my last guitar...
Fantastic value for money. Playable as is but excellent for modding too
Totally! 👍😎
It's crazy how they can build a guitar like that at such a low price. Especially a set-neck guitar. It makes me wonder how much the guitar factory workers are getting paid an hour to build these guitars. I think machines and robots are mostly building these low priced guitars now...
situationmoney Gibson's are mostly machined too..😑
Most production guards are cnc machined in the main these days. Anything this mass produced has to be.
Yes with only some finishing and final assembly done by hand.
Goody goody goody.!
Another unboxing!!! :D
I actually really like the scratch guard on the Gibson style guitars....
Looking forward to the Greeny comparison!
Yes I know it's a marmite subject but glad you like it mate. 😎
Is the neck as thick as a 58 or 59 would be ?
I'll have a measure
I'm just wondering how you feel overall about this axe after you have had it awhile. Some video reviewers state that it hard a maple cap with a veneer over top of the maple or is it just the CST 24/24T models?
Where can you get these guitars in the United States? I have tried looking online but can not find anyone who carries them.
Michael Fitch You have to order them from Thomman. They're Thommans house brand. There is an additional shipping cost to the US, which is around $70 I think, but from what I understand that's per order not per guitar. So if you order two it's still $70.
HB is currently stepping their game up big time. the newest HB fusion pro which will come out in June/July will have stainless steel frets, baked curly maple neck and fretboard and more for 399euro.
Indonesian made of high quality! i also show some prototypes on my channel if a little ad is allowed.
cool to see HB is getting attention.. they are constantly trying to make the best for less 😂.
good stuff btw Mr. Sceptic 😉
Just got my HB SC 450 Plus and for under $300 (had to pay tax in Thailand) it's damn good! I noticed one of your pics of the heel joint looks like it's cracked. Is that true? Looks like some pretty big cracks!
No I'll check this video out again as it must be a trick of the light. My sc450 is pretty flawless.
Body shape reminds me of the schecter solo singlecut.
Great video CGS! 👍 I have a SC Custom. Great guitar. Going to put an Irongear Rolling Mill (overwound) in the bridge. Hoping it will sound awesome 😃
how hunky is the neck?
It's what I would call closer to 60's than 50's baseball bat
I bought a Harley Benton 7 string from Thomann a while ago (I live in Canada). It had some shipping damage which I could deal with, but it has TONS of finish issues (blobs of paint, neck scuffed and scratched having sandpaper feeling, fretboard has chips of wood coming off of the sides and on the face near frets). Just totally unacceptable workmanship even on a cheapo guitar. I've owned cheap Epiphones and Jacksons at similar price range and they had none of these issues.
The neck profile is nice and plays well otherwise. Fretboard seems level, though frets could use a polishing and are quite sharp, but I expected that. I was quite disappointed that the chewed up fretboard and globs of paint on the body would pass Thomann's quality control. After shipping and duty, I don't think these instruments are worth the risk unless you live in an area where you can try them out or return them easily. You'd have to get new tuners, new pickups, pay someone to set it up or spend a couple hours yourself. When it's said and done, you could've just bought a low end Ibanez or Jackson 7 string and be done with it.
I've been emailing Thomann and they don't respond either. I've emailed about 3 different addresses to no avail.
There great guitars. ..love them
Incredible value mate. Why would anyone buy a fake when the Harley's knock them out of the ball park?
great guitar cgs would love to see you buy a vintage brand guitar like the LP lemondrop and unbox it and see what you think i really recommend them great guitars value for money
I think it's becoming an inevitability my friend :-)
you have to get a Vintage. I have a distressed tobacco burst LP and it is off the hook good especially at that price and I have owned 5 real Gibson lps and love my Vintage as much as the others.
Sweet knockoff. White guards and pu mounts never look right. I want to get one in solid black, and purfle bound white front and back. Too bad I can't.
Purple bound black sounds awesome!!!
Purple? You must be pulling my leg. Maybe I should have said white bound purfling. Hmm, now that you mention it... lol!
I'd send it back because of the finish crack. They will email a return label, take it to the post office and wait for replacement.
Really? At this price I'd be happy with a few quid off my next purchase. The guitar is otherwise flawless. I am going to let them know though.
Thomann seem very accommodating. I returned a bass guitar that the head had snapped clean ( well not so clean !) off. Sent few pictures and few days later recieved a return label that I printed and stuck it on the box. And took it to the post office. Apon receipt they send out a replacement or maybe some credit for future purchases ! Let us know how you got on.
That's pretty cool to hear how they handle returns. I got a Harley Benton bass and SC guitar that I love. I would certainly order others. Party on fellas.
you cant complain at that price, but im sure people will lol
There will always be people who want more for less. I already think this is amazing value and I honestly can't find a flaw other than the creak in the lacquer. I'm interested to let thomann know and see what their after sales is like.
Thats what people are good at. People who want something for nothing.
the CTS (PRS Copy) is from Vietnam...
Do you know the weight? Tx
I have owned at least 15 les pauls and harley bentons sound just as good.
I have put a see-through clear pickguard on my gibby and you can do the same on your awesome HB. I love HB from Thomann and I own like a dozen of them
Awesome dude and a great idea if you ever need a pick guard.
lmao, great video man! it's not easy to sit in front of the camera and talk to a lens .. i tried to do an intro to a video of mine and totally choked! i knew what I wanted to say but it came out looking like I was high or something plus I have a real crap camera that you can't adjust the white balance so my teeth looked all yellow and gross .. what pickups are in the greeny? i hope that the pickups are potted at least
I love making content but have to say it always feels a bit hard to imagine the people behind the lens that you're speaking to. You and my other regulars are who I imagine I have in front of me and it helps immensity so thanks buddy.
Nice One CGS!
Thanks bro
Gosh, your edited-in audio sounds terrific. Better than the snarky BBC presenters by far!
Thanks buddy I'm working hard to improve my sound. I think it makes a huge difference and let some of my old content down a bit. Really delighted you noticed and took the time to be kind mate 👍😎
The 'crack in the lacquer' at 6:18 looks to me to have been caused by the wood joint opening. I've looked at a lot of YT videos on the Harley Bentons, having been tempted by their 'Boneyard' LP lookalike and the 'Prince' Tele, but every single video I've watched has pointed up some extrememely serious build quality issues. They may be cheap, but in my view their prices reflect the poor build standards. Thanks for the excellent video though!
Not sure as the heel joint looks sound but it is very likely a factor as the joint is stronger than the surrounding wood.
HB should not have sent this geetar out due to the botched job where the neck meets the geetar body. I'de call it a "r" grade at best; in need of repair.
Guess next is a SC 550 Paradise amber flame. :P
Haha not so sure about that. 😄
The G*** HP Series have a similar neck joint, I guess...
They are 35 bucks for shipping.
Looks amazing!
Looks like a tough competitor.
It's a beast for value
Sounds silly but if you can rub the nut on teeth. And the feel is rough it’s probably bone.
Good advice. I can usually do the same with my finger nail. 👍
Hi me old China lol sorry. Guitar looks nice I'd ask for an exchange as crack in that area is bad will only get worse. Nice looking little instrument for price
I let them know and I have to fill out some form or other which I'll get to shortly
I thought HBs were made in Vietnam, not China.
I will check buddy but I was under the impression they're all made in China.
They are made all over Asia, not just China or Vietnam. But production of higher end models has been moved to Vietnam from what I have seen so far.
350/25.4 mm --> 13.78"
great review.
Thanks Eric. I'm looking forward to watching your chibson Gibson comparison video mate.
I love Harley Bentons
They're also made in Viet nam and south Korea.
Not all HB are build in china btw
These are unbeatable for the money. That heel crack looks way worse than a lacquer crack from here. Hopefully not.
My SC Customs were both made in Viet Nam
Hey CGS!
Interesting fact:
“Blackwood” is actually Harley Benton’s term for baked maple that’s been through a staining/colourising process!
Thanks for the information buddy I thought that it would be something baked and or stained. Good to know info for future reference. Cheers 👍😎
The first audio was better!
really nice looking LP, oops LD!
Lol
Bah, you let a bass player touch your guitar, I'm surprised he didn't wreck it... ;)
You really suit the beard )
Thank you that's very kind. 👍😎
I rather buying this kind of guitar than chibson or any aliexpress knockoff
As much as I dislike cheap guitars, that is a valid point!
as an American, I don't care one bit for the SAE system. I would like to see us go metric already...
Fair enough buddy although as an English man of a certain age I love hearing the old imperial measures.
Fell asleep. Didn't HEAR the guitar...
LOL short attention span isn't unusual
Looks like you got your money’s worth
If he says 'audio' one more time I'm away
audio
You let a bass player touch your guitar?!? BURN IT!
China guitar
but legal no fake guitar
Trademark infringing logo? Ever played a cover song for reimbursement? Not really much difference. But I know why you have to say that. I just think it's hypocritical from all who complain.
Tra- pees-zoid = trap-a -zoid
Damned bass players and their finger goo!!! ....wait....umm..do you ahh...do you still have that rag by any chance??? ')
That was in poor taste...that's what ya get when your a lowly bass player! Everyone knows the delicious tasting...er....ahhhh...popcorn, is had on a sliding scale - bass players get the burn popcorn that only...ahh...tastes good withh lots of salt and al-key-hall! Next up the laddr are drummers...drummers nuff said! Then of course you have your guitar players, they get the 9s at night, and 4s in the morning ahh popcorn!
And of course, the awesome popcorn, the delicious top of the line gourmet popcorn is always enjoyed strictly by the lead vocalist!! DUNN DUNN DUNNN!!!
Did I ahh...did I tell you I was a lead vocalists by chance???? ;)
So, about that rag?
Jack - Canada
I love your replies man! 😁
Lol the that was heated lol shut up like your vids lmao