I am so FIRST. Edit: SECOND :( Anyway, here's the timestamps for you people on phones :) 00:00 Hello! 00:38 Intro and why I have this guitar for review 01:42 All about the Harley Benton DC Junior FAT in Benton Blue Amp on the Clean Channel 04:19 Clean reference chords 04:31 Country strummed chords 05:12 Indie barre chords 05:45 Poppy indie ringing chords 06:14 Cowboy chords with tone control test 07:21 Strummed indie pop chords 07:57 Indie pop picked arpeggios and strummed chords 09:02 Bluesey southern rock sounds 09:29 Atmospheric lead melody with extra reverb Amp on the Crunch channel 09:47 Classic rock sounds 12:49 Southern rock arpeggios 13:12 Indie rock sounds 15:10 Volume control roll-off test Amp on the Lead Channel 16:09 Alt-rock riff 16:37 Foo Fighters inspired rock riff 17:09 Hard rock sounds 18:30 Punk rock sounds 18:58 Progressive rock sounds (Drop D tuning) Clean Channel with Revv G3 distortion pedal (Drop D tuning) 20:18 Metal chugging riff 20:47 Hardcore rhythm riff 21:08 Hardcore punk riff 21:39 Mastodon inspired modern metal riff 22:00 Lead sounds 22:26 Comparing the Harley Benton DC Junior FAT Ferris Blue and Benton Blue guitars - clean sounds 24:50 Comparison: classic rock sounds 25:59 Comparison: hard rock sounds 26:39 Comparison: pop punk sounds 27:07 Comparison: metal and metalcore sounds in Drop D tuning 27:47 My thoughts - I’m a big fan of Juniors! 28:08 Are the Benton Blue and Ferris Blue models the same, or different? 28:41 Build quality 29:17 Playability and the Fat ’59 neck 30:21 Sounds and the stacked P90 Roswell pickup 31:43 Watch my video comparing the stacked P90 to a genuine P90 on the Harley Benton SC Junior: ruclips.net/video/a57ykwxbNkc/видео.html 32:19 Price and value for money 33:07 Final conclusion and goodbye
*Excellent* review as always :) (Like how that looks with the white PG and Trussrod cover. She's a looker for sure. It would be interesting to see you insert a high(er) end P90 in one of those some day in the future. Thinking of doing the same on my "Gitargeek-blue" version) :D (not because I do not like how the original sounds, but because it would be fun to try, and to compare)
Thanks Per! Yes, I do like the looks of this one too. It actually looks like the sky outside as I'm typing this answer to you, lovely :) I can't decide whether I prefer it over the Ferris Blue aesthetics or not though! But yes, maybe it would be cool to put another pickup in there. I do dig the stacked one, but I think I'd prefer a genuine P90. If I get to keep this guitar I might do just that! Any pickup recommendations?
@@RichWordsMusic No pickup recommendations I'm afraid. I've only got 2 other guitars with P90-ish pickups. The Lee Mahlia explorer (Gibson P94T pickup sitting in the neck and the blue HB Ferris LTD ed) So that could mean that I have no real experience with a "true p90". My gut feeling say put a Gibson P90 in there since it's a "hommage" guitar anyways, but thats based on *no* knowledge or skill whatsoever :) Happy easter 2 u and yours, from Norway
@@RichWordsMusic SD Antiquity is the normal answer for anyone after a Gibson sounding p90, but it feels a bit expensive for this guitar (130 Euro ish). I've got a 2009 Gibson Dogear that is allocated for another project, but measures at 8.7 DC resisitance, which might get fitted temporarily. For the DC FAT I'm looking at Bloodstone Guitar Works P90. A single dogear is around 55 Euro and you can choose the spec you want. www.bloodstoneguitarworks.com/shop/p90pickupset They also do a premade loom (CTS pots)to replace the Alpha Volume pot and Push/pull Tone pot in the FAT which iirc has 60mm spacing like the Gibson. Probably under 100 Euro for PuP & loom, which feels more paleatable.
@@pstraums Hmm, these are good thoughts though, so thank you. You know, I'm a massive fan of The Strokes' early records and I loved the P94 sound Nick Valensi had on those. But I think they're too big to fit in this guitar without mods. Maybe you're right and a Gibson dogear P90 is the way to go - that's the original after all! I'll consider my options. The same to you, have some nice and relaxing time off and make music if you can! :)
@@UltimateAccuracy Great advice, thanks! I'd never heard of Bloodstone, but that sounds like it could be the ideal fix... I'll look into that and see if I can find any playing samples. A standard Gibson P90 might also do the job. As I said before, that's kind of the the classic that people aspire to with P90s. The Seymour Duncan is probably great, but as you say, it would be a pricey addition. That said, if it's so good it's worth it...
Ace as always. Thank you for the effort, that enables the 1:1 comparison. Here it Sounds to me, that the Ferris has slightly more Bass and the Benton Blue maybe a bit more even mid and treble. Or is that due the (maybe newer) Strings?
I was wondering if the Ferris is a tiny bit darker, but you're right that the strings could be a factor. They're brand new on the Benton Blue, and not on the Ferris... maybe I will do a full-length comparison and then I would change them!
Got this in Cherry.. BUT loving the look of the Benton Blue... it really pops..!!! The've really got the basics right here with the DC Junior... Slab of wood, comfortable glued-in neck, solid hardware... What's not to like? I might just get this lovely Blue Meanie, get my dremmel out and mod it with a tele neck pup... I think it'll make a killer axe.
Yep, the Benton Blue is a lovely, vibrant color, and I totally agree about the basics... they've focused on getting everything right that they needed to make a killer Junior-type. Nothing unnecessary, and the specs (for this price) are fantastic. Would actually love to hear a Tele neck pickup in one, so let me know if you ever do that mod!
Havn a 🍻 in Australia..I dug this mate.. 25 yrs playn axe . Sounds sweet 🇭🇲👍 Recently bought a Kramer Baretta purple ❤️ single pick up...🎸. Amazing what we get these DAZE 😂.
Thanks a lot! This is a decent guitar for the money for sure. I'd love to try one of the new Kramers as well! Much better than what we got for the price 10, 20 years ago for sure. Cheers :)
The cool thing about a P90 PU is it is a very simple design made from materials that are in the low end of cost. Probably about $5 tops in parts. My point is the difference in a gourmet P90 and the one in a Harley Benton is totally inconsequential. What small things not done to the guitar to make it a killer player are not beyond the skills of a first timer to do. In short the difference between the HB and an LP Junior are just not there hearing both in a band at a club.The guitar really is the best deal for a Pro instrument on the planet. Underline Pro guitar,
I would have to agree! I'd have no hesitation in using this guitar for live work because as an overall package it's got everything you need, and most importantly the nut is well cut and the tuners hold! No one (apart from maybe a few fellow guitarists) in the crowd will know or care about what you're playing anyway. A good setup can often be all it needs to take a cheap guitar up to a level where 99% of players would be more than happy with it. The one issue I have with the pickup here is that the stacked P90 isn't really the real thing, and doesn't have the tonality I love about a 'real' P90... but putting another in there would do that job if I ever wanted it, and it wouldn't need to be a 'boutique' one either.
@@RichWordsMusic I basically agree with you I have reissue 59 LP Special which I am sure you know is a 2 PU Jr. I also have an old Ibanez Jet King with I am fairly sure has stacked P90's because they very quiet. I find the stacked P90 is a thing onto itself because the PU design pushes the mids way up in the tone. Both sound great. The only thing that really matters on a guitar is that it uses quality woods that are fitted well. One can Plek the guitar and change the hardware and PU's. One can adapt to different scales and feels on a neck. I use 9 guitars live containing 24", 25, 24 3/4" and 25 1/2" scales. I have HB's. P90's, Tele, Strat, Gretch, Ric and Gold Foils.in them. which sounds best in the tune I use it determines my choice. Most are in very obscure guitars like a Airline H88 Stratotone Doublet. The wood is killer and with care you can update things like PU's etc, and hide them under period correct covers etc. Rock was built on 'If it sounds good it is good' A player with series chops in '51 would had nothing but disdain for a Tele. The guitar made from a plank of wood from the lumber yard and cut to shape with a hand saw. lol
@@Paul_Lenard_Ewing "If it sounds good, it is good" - I like that! Yes, I agree. If you start with a decent and resonant wood base, everything else can be changed/upgraded later depending on a player's needs and desires. It is nice to have a good selection of instruments to choose from, though. I've just googled your Airline H88 Stratotone Doublet... that's something I've never played anything close to, but would love to one day. I have played an Ibanez Jet King, and really liked it. I might pick one up one day, but they rarely come up used in this neck of the woods. Bottom line it's never been a better time to be a guitar player, as there are so many great guitars out there nowadays at affordable prices! We're really spoilt for choice :)
Hahahaha distracted again by the sound effect. I fall for it every time. Had to go back to pay attention. Another fine review man. Quite clear what the guitar can do. Interesting insight about the stacked pickup feeling generic. Thanks for doing it and also compare. Indeed it can be seen it is a slightly shade of blue, go figure. I will have to buy one of those juniors, but after your reviews although this one is beautiful I am beginning to lean towards the SC or the DC FAT-free :) Cheers
Sorry ;) Glad you enjoyed though! Yeah, this pickup is really good for many things... but not great for any one thing. The SC Junior one has more magic :) I also need to try the FAT-free DC Junior (the heatlhy option ;) ) with the standard P90, but I'm guessing I would prefer this pickup too!
@@RichWordsMusic Nothing to be sorry, I had a good laugh. That joke never gets old hahaha I guess the DC FAT free is the same pickup as SC, but as think you have said, or was it Kris, or everybody basically, no 2 guitars are the same. So yes, I guess you would prefer that one also.
@@marcomostroso Ha ha, the old ones are the best :) It was the wise Kris Barocsi who said that! Put 10 'identical' Strats together and they'll all be a tiny bit different. That's why buying online is a lottery!
@@RichWordsMusic Yes, you are right! And now I remember he in fact tried to make another Les Paul being like his, he moved all the electronics from his to another one same model on one of his videos. Different results, not the same guitar. Imagine that would happen with cars, maybe not so safe haha In that case, we hope they are like each other.
@@marcomostroso You're right, that video from Kris is very eye-opening! It's all in the wood ;) And no, I hope no one's going to start that with cars! Although, I drive a Ford... maybe someone could put their Bentley engine in my car and let's see how it drives afterwards :)
Great review (as always)! Man, I love that colour combination but the fat neck is not my thing. Need to look into the regular DC juniors instead, but that white and blue sure looks awesome!
Thanks Jens! Yeah, this blue and the white works far better than I imagined it would before it arrived. Dare I say it, I might even prefer it to the Ferris Blue color scheme! Don't tell Andy ;) But yeah, if you don't enjoy a fatter neck, look to the standard models instead. They don't have a lighter, brighter blue one at the moment, but I'm they might in future. I like the dark Faded Blue model myself...
If you click to the product page in the description, it's listed on Thomann as 305 mm, which is indeed 12" - you're right! I translated 305 mm in my head as 14", which proves I'm not a good mathematician ;) 350 mm would be 14"! Thanks for the heads up.
Yes, the Benton Blue is lighter and also quite a bit brighter, and the white scratchplate goes really well with it too. The story I heard is that the original Ferris Blue run was going to be HB's take on Pelham Blue, but the factory sort of messed up the color and it became Ferris Blue after that. Overall, I prefer the Benton Blue/white plate match...
Again, I’m not hearing much, if ANY, difference in coil tap mode from full Humbucking... IF there IS then it’s something that could easily be replicated by dialling the Tone control IMHO
There's not a huge difference. On mine the Humbucking mode cuts the top end a little, slightly reduces perceived drive, but also feels less dynamic. I very rarely use it.
Yeah, I agree, the difference is minimal. On the humbucker mode I hear a bit more output, a bit less top end, less dynamics, and that's about it. It doesn't help for the higher gain modes either, as it has a higher noise floor! So yes, it's something you could replicate with the tone knob. My Epiphone Les Paul with a coil split is totally different - that has two very different sounds (proper humbuckers and a fat Tele-type single coil sound) but a consistent volume level.
Hi, so the pickup is a stacked humbucking P90. So it is officially a humbucker, yes, and you can split it to single coil as well. In terms of noise, there is a little bit, but only when you really use a lot of input gain (for example when I'm playing the Revv G3 pedal)... other times it's very quiet! Hope that helps :)
It's 3.2 kgs - not too heavy, not too light :) I did try another DC Junior FAT once, and that was a little lighter, so I guess there is a bit of variation.
No real difference between either guitar. Basically the same model with the same pick up. Difference in HB or SC mode was minimal! Hey, DID you get the wiring checked on the older DCJR, Like I suggested a few mths back? Cheers!
Yep, same guitar, different colorway. That's it. I haven't had the other pickup checked because I wanted to wait for this one to arrive. But now I'm even more convinced something is up with the Ferris Blue, for two reasons. Firstly, the difference between the two pickup modes on the Benton Blue is significantly more pronounced to me (OK, from basically non-existent to almost non-existent, but it's still a difference!). Secondly, the push-pull knob is the other way round on the Benton Blue - push down for humbucker. On the Ferris Blue, you pull up for the humbucker. Or at least, to my ears you do ;) That's a sign, right?
I am more of a Johnny Thunders fan, but this thing screams Billy Joe. Green day sucks and unfortunately i look like billy but damn i want one haha. I have a harley benton dc in tv yellow that i modded the crap out of.
Ha ha, get one and make it your own! It doesn't have to be Green Day (although it is great for that!). You could mod this one too, although it's pretty sweet straight out of the box. Only thing I might change is the pickup...
Awesome review, thank you!
Cheers, glad you enjoyed it!
thanks for the precise explanation
No problem, thank you for watching!
I am so FIRST. Edit: SECOND :( Anyway, here's the timestamps for you people on phones :)
00:00 Hello!
00:38 Intro and why I have this guitar for review
01:42 All about the Harley Benton DC Junior FAT in Benton Blue
Amp on the Clean Channel
04:19 Clean reference chords
04:31 Country strummed chords
05:12 Indie barre chords
05:45 Poppy indie ringing chords
06:14 Cowboy chords with tone control test
07:21 Strummed indie pop chords
07:57 Indie pop picked arpeggios and strummed chords
09:02 Bluesey southern rock sounds
09:29 Atmospheric lead melody with extra reverb
Amp on the Crunch channel
09:47 Classic rock sounds
12:49 Southern rock arpeggios
13:12 Indie rock sounds
15:10 Volume control roll-off test
Amp on the Lead Channel
16:09 Alt-rock riff
16:37 Foo Fighters inspired rock riff
17:09 Hard rock sounds
18:30 Punk rock sounds
18:58 Progressive rock sounds (Drop D tuning)
Clean Channel with Revv G3 distortion pedal (Drop D tuning)
20:18 Metal chugging riff
20:47 Hardcore rhythm riff
21:08 Hardcore punk riff
21:39 Mastodon inspired modern metal riff
22:00 Lead sounds
22:26 Comparing the Harley Benton DC Junior FAT Ferris Blue and Benton Blue guitars - clean sounds
24:50 Comparison: classic rock sounds
25:59 Comparison: hard rock sounds
26:39 Comparison: pop punk sounds
27:07 Comparison: metal and metalcore sounds in Drop D tuning
27:47 My thoughts - I’m a big fan of Juniors!
28:08 Are the Benton Blue and Ferris Blue models the same, or different?
28:41 Build quality
29:17 Playability and the Fat ’59 neck
30:21 Sounds and the stacked P90 Roswell pickup
31:43 Watch my video comparing the stacked P90 to a genuine P90 on the Harley Benton SC Junior: ruclips.net/video/a57ykwxbNkc/видео.html
32:19 Price and value for money
33:07 Final conclusion and goodbye
First! I was one second faster😂 I can send you a screenshot on insta.
@@marcmadler454 Ha ha, I believe you! Shall I change my original comment to SECOND?!
@@RichWordsMusic Haha yeah...😂
@@marcmadler454 There you go then ;)
@@RichWordsMusic 😂
*Excellent* review as always :) (Like how that looks with the white PG and Trussrod cover. She's a looker for sure. It would be interesting to see you insert a high(er) end P90 in one of those some day in the future. Thinking of doing the same on my "Gitargeek-blue" version) :D (not because I do not like how the original sounds, but because it would be fun to try, and to compare)
Thanks Per! Yes, I do like the looks of this one too. It actually looks like the sky outside as I'm typing this answer to you, lovely :) I can't decide whether I prefer it over the Ferris Blue aesthetics or not though! But yes, maybe it would be cool to put another pickup in there. I do dig the stacked one, but I think I'd prefer a genuine P90. If I get to keep this guitar I might do just that! Any pickup recommendations?
@@RichWordsMusic No pickup recommendations I'm afraid. I've only got 2 other guitars with P90-ish pickups. The Lee Mahlia explorer (Gibson P94T pickup sitting in the neck and the blue HB Ferris LTD ed) So that could mean that I have no real experience with a "true p90". My gut feeling say put a Gibson P90 in there since it's a "hommage" guitar anyways, but thats based on *no* knowledge or skill whatsoever :) Happy easter 2 u and yours, from Norway
@@RichWordsMusic SD Antiquity is the normal answer for anyone after a Gibson sounding p90, but it feels a bit expensive for this guitar (130 Euro ish). I've got a 2009 Gibson Dogear that is allocated for another project, but measures at 8.7 DC resisitance, which might get fitted temporarily.
For the DC FAT I'm looking at Bloodstone Guitar Works P90. A single dogear is around 55 Euro and you can choose the spec you want.
www.bloodstoneguitarworks.com/shop/p90pickupset They also do a premade loom (CTS pots)to replace the Alpha Volume pot and Push/pull Tone pot in the FAT which iirc has 60mm spacing like the Gibson. Probably under 100 Euro for PuP & loom, which feels more paleatable.
@@pstraums Hmm, these are good thoughts though, so thank you. You know, I'm a massive fan of The Strokes' early records and I loved the P94 sound Nick Valensi had on those. But I think they're too big to fit in this guitar without mods. Maybe you're right and a Gibson dogear P90 is the way to go - that's the original after all! I'll consider my options. The same to you, have some nice and relaxing time off and make music if you can! :)
@@UltimateAccuracy Great advice, thanks! I'd never heard of Bloodstone, but that sounds like it could be the ideal fix... I'll look into that and see if I can find any playing samples. A standard Gibson P90 might also do the job. As I said before, that's kind of the the classic that people aspire to with P90s. The Seymour Duncan is probably great, but as you say, it would be a pricey addition. That said, if it's so good it's worth it...
Ace as always. Thank you for the effort, that enables the 1:1 comparison. Here it Sounds to me, that the Ferris has slightly more Bass and the Benton Blue maybe a bit more even mid and treble. Or is that due the (maybe newer) Strings?
I was wondering if the Ferris is a tiny bit darker, but you're right that the strings could be a factor. They're brand new on the Benton Blue, and not on the Ferris... maybe I will do a full-length comparison and then I would change them!
Got this in Cherry.. BUT loving the look of the Benton Blue... it really pops..!!!
The've really got the basics right here with the DC Junior... Slab of wood, comfortable glued-in neck, solid hardware... What's not to like?
I might just get this lovely Blue Meanie, get my dremmel out and mod it with a tele neck pup... I think it'll make a killer axe.
Yep, the Benton Blue is a lovely, vibrant color, and I totally agree about the basics... they've focused on getting everything right that they needed to make a killer Junior-type. Nothing unnecessary, and the specs (for this price) are fantastic. Would actually love to hear a Tele neck pickup in one, so let me know if you ever do that mod!
Havn a 🍻 in Australia..I dug this mate.. 25 yrs playn axe . Sounds sweet 🇭🇲👍 Recently bought a Kramer Baretta purple ❤️ single pick up...🎸. Amazing what we get these DAZE 😂.
Thanks a lot! This is a decent guitar for the money for sure. I'd love to try one of the new Kramers as well! Much better than what we got for the price 10, 20 years ago for sure. Cheers :)
The cool thing about a P90 PU is it is a very simple design made from materials that are in the low end of cost. Probably about $5 tops in parts. My point is the difference in a gourmet P90 and the one in a Harley Benton is totally inconsequential. What small things not done to the guitar to make it a killer player are not beyond the skills of a first timer to do. In short the difference between the HB and an LP Junior are just not there hearing both in a band at a club.The guitar really is the best deal for a Pro instrument on the planet. Underline Pro guitar,
I would have to agree! I'd have no hesitation in using this guitar for live work because as an overall package it's got everything you need, and most importantly the nut is well cut and the tuners hold! No one (apart from maybe a few fellow guitarists) in the crowd will know or care about what you're playing anyway. A good setup can often be all it needs to take a cheap guitar up to a level where 99% of players would be more than happy with it. The one issue I have with the pickup here is that the stacked P90 isn't really the real thing, and doesn't have the tonality I love about a 'real' P90... but putting another in there would do that job if I ever wanted it, and it wouldn't need to be a 'boutique' one either.
@@RichWordsMusic I basically agree with you I have reissue 59 LP Special which I am sure you know is a 2 PU Jr. I also have an old Ibanez Jet King with I am fairly sure has stacked P90's because they very quiet. I find the stacked P90 is a thing onto itself because the PU design pushes the mids way up in the tone. Both sound great.
The only thing that really matters on a guitar is that it uses quality woods that are fitted well. One can Plek the guitar and change the hardware and PU's. One can adapt to different scales and feels on a neck. I use 9 guitars live containing 24", 25, 24 3/4" and 25 1/2" scales. I have HB's. P90's, Tele, Strat, Gretch, Ric and Gold Foils.in them. which sounds best in the tune I use it determines my choice. Most are in very obscure guitars like a Airline H88 Stratotone Doublet. The wood is killer and with care you can update things like PU's etc, and hide them under period correct covers etc. Rock was built on 'If it sounds good it is good' A player with series chops in '51 would had nothing but disdain for a Tele. The guitar made from a plank of wood from the lumber yard and cut to shape with a hand saw. lol
@@Paul_Lenard_Ewing "If it sounds good, it is good" - I like that! Yes, I agree. If you start with a decent and resonant wood base, everything else can be changed/upgraded later depending on a player's needs and desires. It is nice to have a good selection of instruments to choose from, though. I've just googled your Airline H88 Stratotone Doublet... that's something I've never played anything close to, but would love to one day. I have played an Ibanez Jet King, and really liked it. I might pick one up one day, but they rarely come up used in this neck of the woods. Bottom line it's never been a better time to be a guitar player, as there are so many great guitars out there nowadays at affordable prices! We're really spoilt for choice :)
Hahahaha distracted again by the sound effect. I fall for it every time. Had to go back to pay attention. Another fine review man. Quite clear what the guitar can do. Interesting insight about the stacked pickup feeling generic. Thanks for doing it and also compare. Indeed it can be seen it is a slightly shade of blue, go figure. I will have to buy one of those juniors, but after your reviews although this one is beautiful I am beginning to lean towards the SC or the DC FAT-free :) Cheers
Sorry ;) Glad you enjoyed though! Yeah, this pickup is really good for many things... but not great for any one thing. The SC Junior one has more magic :) I also need to try the FAT-free DC Junior (the heatlhy option ;) ) with the standard P90, but I'm guessing I would prefer this pickup too!
@@RichWordsMusic Nothing to be sorry, I had a good laugh. That joke never gets old hahaha I guess the DC FAT free is the same pickup as SC, but as think you have said, or was it Kris, or everybody basically, no 2 guitars are the same. So yes, I guess you would prefer that one also.
@@marcomostroso Ha ha, the old ones are the best :) It was the wise Kris Barocsi who said that! Put 10 'identical' Strats together and they'll all be a tiny bit different. That's why buying online is a lottery!
@@RichWordsMusic Yes, you are right! And now I remember he in fact tried to make another Les Paul being like his, he moved all the electronics from his to another one same model on one of his videos. Different results, not the same guitar. Imagine that would happen with cars, maybe not so safe haha In that case, we hope they are like each other.
@@marcomostroso You're right, that video from Kris is very eye-opening! It's all in the wood ;) And no, I hope no one's going to start that with cars! Although, I drive a Ford... maybe someone could put their Bentley engine in my car and let's see how it drives afterwards :)
Great review (as always)! Man, I love that colour combination but the fat neck is not my thing. Need to look into the regular DC juniors instead, but that white and blue sure looks awesome!
Thanks Jens! Yeah, this blue and the white works far better than I imagined it would before it arrived. Dare I say it, I might even prefer it to the Ferris Blue color scheme! Don't tell Andy ;) But yeah, if you don't enjoy a fatter neck, look to the standard models instead. They don't have a lighter, brighter blue one at the moment, but I'm they might in future. I like the dark Faded Blue model myself...
Does it come with white as standard ? Thanks x
It's stated as a 12" fretboard radius!
If you click to the product page in the description, it's listed on Thomann as 305 mm, which is indeed 12" - you're right! I translated 305 mm in my head as 14", which proves I'm not a good mathematician ;) 350 mm would be 14"! Thanks for the heads up.
What are the differences in color between Ferris Blue and Benton Blue?
In the video, Benton's looks a little lighter light blue.
Yes, the Benton Blue is lighter and also quite a bit brighter, and the white scratchplate goes really well with it too. The story I heard is that the original Ferris Blue run was going to be HB's take on Pelham Blue, but the factory sort of messed up the color and it became Ferris Blue after that. Overall, I prefer the Benton Blue/white plate match...
I freakin LOVE P90s!
Oh, me too!
Again, I’m not hearing much, if ANY, difference in coil tap mode from full Humbucking...
IF there IS then it’s something that could easily be replicated by dialling the Tone control IMHO
There's not a huge difference. On mine the Humbucking mode cuts the top end a little, slightly reduces perceived drive, but also feels less dynamic. I very rarely use it.
Yeah, I agree, the difference is minimal. On the humbucker mode I hear a bit more output, a bit less top end, less dynamics, and that's about it. It doesn't help for the higher gain modes either, as it has a higher noise floor! So yes, it's something you could replicate with the tone knob. My Epiphone Les Paul with a coil split is totally different - that has two very different sounds (proper humbuckers and a fat Tele-type single coil sound) but a consistent volume level.
@@RichWordsMusic
interesting...
I understand that the Roswell P90 used on these guitars is a copy of a Seymour Duncan. 🤔
@@BeesWaxMinder Could well be! Seymour Duncan does make a stacked P90, although I've never played one...
Hi. Does it have noise? Does it have a real humbucker?
Hi, so the pickup is a stacked humbucking P90. So it is officially a humbucker, yes, and you can split it to single coil as well. In terms of noise, there is a little bit, but only when you really use a lot of input gain (for example when I'm playing the Revv G3 pedal)... other times it's very quiet! Hope that helps :)
@@RichWordsMusic Thanks.
@@СергейКовтун-б5х No worries!
Colour wise this one reminds me of Jack White's St-Vincent guitar.
Yeah, I get that! Kind of like a sharp suit and tie combo. I think the St. Vincent might be a little closer to Lake Placid Blue in the flesh though.
Each one infused with some geeks hair or something like that?
I’ve also got what’s considered a fat neck, belly and head too 😖.
Allegedly. I haven't looked under the back plate! I fit the FAT models very well too ;)
How much does it weigh?
It's 3.2 kgs - not too heavy, not too light :) I did try another DC Junior FAT once, and that was a little lighter, so I guess there is a bit of variation.
@@RichWordsMusic Nice, that certainly puts it even more on my radar!
@@metallsnubben Definitely worth giving one a try if you ever get the chance... there's just something really fun and pure about Junior guitars!
No real difference between either guitar. Basically the same model with the same pick up.
Difference in HB or SC mode was minimal!
Hey, DID you get the wiring checked on the older DCJR, Like I suggested a few mths back?
Cheers!
Yep, same guitar, different colorway. That's it. I haven't had the other pickup checked because I wanted to wait for this one to arrive. But now I'm even more convinced something is up with the Ferris Blue, for two reasons. Firstly, the difference between the two pickup modes on the Benton Blue is significantly more pronounced to me (OK, from basically non-existent to almost non-existent, but it's still a difference!). Secondly, the push-pull knob is the other way round on the Benton Blue - push down for humbucker. On the Ferris Blue, you pull up for the humbucker. Or at least, to my ears you do ;) That's a sign, right?
@@RichWordsMusic Yup! Sounds like something's afoot for sure Rich!
@@DMSProduktions I think this calls for a bit of cunning detective work ;)
@@RichWordsMusic Indeed Sherlock!
First! Hell yeah!
Arg, you beat me again ;)
I am more of a Johnny Thunders fan, but this thing screams Billy Joe. Green day sucks and unfortunately i look like billy but damn i want one haha. I have a harley benton dc in tv yellow that i modded the crap out of.
Ha ha, get one and make it your own! It doesn't have to be Green Day (although it is great for that!). You could mod this one too, although it's pretty sweet straight out of the box. Only thing I might change is the pickup...
@@RichWordsMusic To be honest i like green day haha i just like giving them a hard time. But yeah i definitely need one of these.
@@Releasethebats123 Ha, go get one and make some Green Day music!
Brilliant review, thank you
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!