Like your enthusiasm. And I could't agree more, they are so good, I have three Harley Bentons now. Check out the fusion series and Hank Marvin strat in red/gold too.
I got the left handed version. You are absolutely right, DO NOT LET THE PRICE FOOL YOU! These guitars should be priced 4-5 times over what they are now. Harley Benton's are the real deal.
I gig with two TE-52’s. One with Wilkinson pups and one with Roswell pups. They weigh a ton: 4.3 kg. and 4.5 kg., but the necks are fantastic and they can outplay each Fender Tele up to their midrange price, so you can buy ten of the HB’s and who wants to be on the road with a Tele of a couple of thousands? Get one and have a great time!
@@Lo60mk The Roswells for sure. They sound amazing and can match up to a lot of the more expensive brands. Take a fair amount of time for tweaking your amplifier and you’ll succeed in producing the sound you’ll like. It matters for recording what guitar you use, but otherwise you can get the sound of a very expensive guitar from a cheap guitar. Sometimes people forget that the sound they hear from their musical heroes in their beginnings came from totally trash instruments, because they couldn’t afford the real deal ones. The HB’s are far better, than the so-called beginner guitars from the fifties and sixties, made from plywood with a string action as high your friends wanted to use it as a trampoline.
It's a good deal as I bought one recently, but the neck is not roasted it's painted and it has 21 frets not 22 which they never had in the beginning if ever!
the neck is caramelized, which is a form of roasting. Just removes more moisture. Personally I feel like this is a gimic and almost all manufacturers do this now-a-days at the minimum.
Who knows whether the neck is really torrefied. They call it caramelized. That can mean everything. But it's a nice instrument if you get one that's not too heavy or don't mind the weight. Mine weighs about 3.8 kg.
Very nice and addictive guitar, watch out! Actually it's 21 frets, and the neck/fingerboard is not caramelized, in Thomann they use that term to refering to another type of finishes, almost roasteds. Overall a very solid instrument. Nice playing. PD: Those saddles, don't look like the stock's ones.
I just read the entire description on Thomann's website. It absolutely lists the neck as "carmelised" in several different spots on the description. Lists as 21 frets as you stated.
Thanks for the review! Could You have the chance to compare it with a JET JT-300? (I'm in a hesitation now in between three guitars, almost in the same price range: Harley Benton TE-52, JET JT-300, Squier Affinity Telecaster). Thanks in advance! Greetz, Viktor
@@Krisinized thanks for the response, anyway! I like the look of the TE-52. Hopefully that will be a good second gitar near my Epiphone SG G-400 Worn Brown. God bless you!
Beautiful guitar. I've been trying to decide between the Te Harley Benton models. I keep coming back to the Te 52. Can I just ask you, how was the set up out of the box and what guage strings do you use please? Thanks. 🎸✌️
Setup was perfect for me.However, Harley Benton is about 50/50. I ordered the fusion 3 and it needed a lot of work and the guitar is 3x more expensive. The te52 is a great guitar.
@@Krisinized thank you for getting back to me so quickly. I have two Harley Bentons already, a Delta Blues D and a Bass guitar, both excellent quality. I think after much deliberation, the Te 52 is the one for me. Looks like Springsteen'a guitar, which is a bonus. 🎸✌️
not sure I would buy any electric to play acoustically. However, the positive grid spark amzn.to/49kTR9v if freaking awesome and small enough to fit in your pocket. Has a internal battery as well that lasts for awhile. I plan to do a review on this.
Got one coming day after tomorrow...to compare against my two Indonesian CV50's....lefty. Roswell's seem to really sound very decent on these YT vids. Nice review. Thanks. Oh, paid $195 total new from USA HB dealer in CT. I play that last tune all the time...didn't know it was Pink Floyd...deplorable of me for a 62 year old who's been playing since I was 9. Didn't really appreciate PFloyd until my late 40s when I started teaching my kids. LOL.
My TE 52 comes in at 9.5lb, I’ve used it for a 4 hour rehearsal and to be honest, it’s so well balanced it’s weight wasn’t an issue. I’m more than happy to gig with it and it plays as good as any other F model I’ve played. This guitar is great for any level of experience . A final note, mine came with 22 frets 👍🤘🤘🤘
Can't believe how good that sounds for $135
Harley Benton is the real deal, affordable price, authentic telecaster sound, maple fret board. My next and last guitar!
Like your enthusiasm. And I could't agree more, they are so good, I have three Harley Bentons now.
Check out the fusion series and Hank Marvin strat in red/gold too.
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Just traded for this guitar. Well made the weight was an issue. I hollowed under the pick guard made it manageable and still strong. It’s a keeper
I got the left handed version. You are absolutely right, DO NOT LET THE PRICE FOOL YOU! These guitars should be priced 4-5 times over what they are now. Harley Benton's are the real deal.
I gig with two TE-52’s. One with Wilkinson pups and one with Roswell pups. They weigh a ton: 4.3 kg. and 4.5 kg., but the necks are fantastic and they can outplay each Fender Tele up to their midrange price, so you can buy ten of the HB’s and who wants to be on the road with a Tele of a couple of thousands?
Get one and have a great time!
@@Lo60mk The Roswells for sure. They sound amazing and can match up to a lot of the more expensive brands. Take a fair amount of time for tweaking your amplifier and you’ll succeed in producing the sound you’ll like. It matters for recording what guitar you use, but otherwise you can get the sound of a very expensive guitar from a cheap guitar.
Sometimes people forget that the sound they hear from their musical heroes in their beginnings came from totally trash instruments, because they couldn’t afford the real deal ones. The HB’s are far better, than the so-called beginner guitars from the fifties and sixties, made from plywood with a string action as high your friends wanted to use it as a trampoline.
Thanks for the the review brother! 🤘🏼
It's a good deal as I bought one recently, but the neck is not roasted it's painted and it has 21 frets not 22 which they never had in the beginning if ever!
the neck is caramelized, which is a form of roasting. Just removes more moisture. Personally I feel like this is a gimic and almost all manufacturers do this now-a-days at the minimum.
Just ordered one. Thanks for the review.
Hope you enjoy it!
Who knows whether the neck is really torrefied. They call it caramelized. That can mean everything. But it's a nice instrument if you get one that's not too heavy or don't mind the weight. Mine weighs about 3.8 kg.
Very nice and addictive guitar, watch out! Actually it's 21 frets, and the neck/fingerboard is not caramelized, in Thomann they use that term to refering to another type of finishes, almost roasteds. Overall a very solid instrument. Nice playing. PD: Those saddles, don't look like the stock's ones.
I just read the entire description on Thomann's website. It absolutely lists the neck as "carmelised" in several different spots on the description. Lists as 21 frets as you stated.
@@davidcallahan2539 It's easy to see its 21 frets because of the dot next to the last fret.
точно...седла не оригинальные...я тоже заметил...
Thanks for the review! Could You have the chance to compare it with a JET JT-300? (I'm in a hesitation now in between three guitars, almost in the same price range: Harley Benton TE-52, JET JT-300, Squier Affinity Telecaster). Thanks in advance! Greetz, Viktor
not sure I can get my hands on one of these bud (
@@Krisinized thanks for the response, anyway! I like the look of the TE-52. Hopefully that will be a good second gitar near my Epiphone SG G-400 Worn Brown. God bless you!
Beautiful guitar. I've been trying to decide between the Te Harley Benton models. I keep coming back to the Te 52. Can I just ask you, how was the set up out of the box and what guage strings do you use please?
Thanks. 🎸✌️
Setup was perfect for me.However, Harley Benton is about 50/50. I ordered the fusion 3 and it needed a lot of work and the guitar is 3x more expensive. The te52 is a great guitar.
@@Krisinized thank you for getting back to me so quickly. I have two Harley Bentons already, a Delta Blues D and a Bass guitar, both excellent quality.
I think after much deliberation, the Te 52 is the one for me. Looks like Springsteen'a guitar, which is a bonus. 🎸✌️
Funny you mentioned that - When I think of a vintage tele, that is exactly what pops in my head...Springsteen's blonde tele.
@@Krisinized very iconic. Thanks again. 🎸✌️
What are these guitars like acoustic? I want to buy one for at work during breaks so I can play a little, since im there most of the day.
not sure I would buy any electric to play acoustically. However, the positive grid spark amzn.to/49kTR9v if freaking awesome and small enough to fit in your pocket. Has a internal battery as well that lasts for awhile. I plan to do a review on this.
Excellent! 👏👏👏👏
Got one coming day after tomorrow...to compare against my two Indonesian CV50's....lefty. Roswell's seem to really sound very decent on these YT vids. Nice review. Thanks. Oh, paid $195 total new from USA HB dealer in CT. I play that last tune all the time...didn't know it was Pink Floyd...deplorable of me for a 62 year old who's been playing since I was 9. Didn't really appreciate PFloyd until my late 40s when I started teaching my kids. LOL.
nice buddy, enjoy the guitar. They are great.
were the brass saddles stock - looking to give this model as a gift
No those were added. Very cheap from Amazon
@@Krisinized was it a noticable change in tone
@@steveweilhart2359 nope - really helps with sustain more than anything which is noticeable.
The bridge saddles doesn´t look original?
Hello sir, I'm currently juggling between getting this guitar, or the te-62cc. Any opinions to help?
both guitars are very similar in specs and price. It will just come down to which you like the look and feel of better.
very nice, many thanks
thanks Joe, most welcome
It sounds fine. Why wouldn't you want to play out with it?
VERY heavy
@@Krisinized Oh, That doesn't bother me.
well then, this guitar is for you. I've put this up against $2000 fender tele's, it can hold its own. @@edwither8284
@@Krisinized thank you,I will definitely consider it.I Iift heavy things all day long.that's nothing for me.
@Krisinized oo00oooooo....I ordered 1.can't beat the price.I used to have an ash body telecaster, always wanted another one.
Hey brother are you sure it's not just your great playing making that thing sound so good? Thanks for the review!
Hey, thanks!
How much does it weigh?
8.7lbs - its heavy Lol - not the best guitar to gig with, but a great guitar none the less.
I solved this problem by making 2 cutaways like in strats. 3.9kg
My TE 52 comes in at 9.5lb, I’ve used it for a 4 hour rehearsal and to be honest, it’s so well balanced it’s weight wasn’t an issue. I’m more than happy to gig with it and it plays as good as any other F model I’ve played. This guitar is great for any level of experience . A final note, mine came with 22 frets 👍🤘🤘🤘
@@Wi66pro I bought a 12 inch radius neck Squier Bullet Mustang, and it came with a 9.5 inch radius neck.
BOSS
My American Fender Standard is 7.6 pounds. Does anyone REALLLLY care about that 1 pound?
I'm with you. I've never understood minor differences like this - I care about tone and feel. Suck it up and get a better strap :P
As I know, there is a normal mapple neck, not roasted
Nope. The neck are change in 2021. Now it's caramelize. 😊
Mine sounds great with a few upgrades.........now if it wasn't so damned heavy.