40 years ago one could dream of getting a quality guitar like this....for the price. I paid 1700 skr (2024) for the Hot Rod modell. That's exactly what a completely unplayable crap guitar cost me....1982 !? Now...consider inflation for those 42 years. It's crazy !! My new HB was by the way flawless out of the box. The neck....5 stars, and way better than my expensive Gretsch. We do live in the golden age of good affordable guitars....enjoy it. Thanks for the video 😊
For $145 US, I couldn't not buy a ST62. I pay more for pedals. It is a great guitar. I love mine. I need to get a standard series, too. For $78 US. Insane! thanks for the review!
Just bought one with maple fretboard it plays and sounds awesome. I did complete fret leveling, polishing, crowning and nut height tuning, now it is at least as good as Squier Classic Vibe after pro setup.
I got the St-62 VW as a Gift for Christmas. Surprised me really. For a lower end Guitar they play as well as more expensive Brand names. A steal at these prices. Heard some of issues with other Models. Yet I would buy these Guitars. A little moderate adjustments for personal preference. Action. Ect ect... I think it still has the strings on it that my friend bought it with. I believe he had it for a little bit before he gave it to me. I love it to be honest gonna keep the bridge as a hardtail. Not a big fan of terms. May shield the inside myself for interference.
Super Job man! Harley benton is the best in my opinion for price to performance!!! They are killing the comp at every price while staying under 600 USD. Hahahahaha
I Just Love 💙🙏 my brand new Lake placid blue cc!!!this thing plays sweet as dripping honey but stings like a hornet!!!⚡🎸⚡ I Lovvvveee my 62' !!! I customized mine very very carefully but mindfully as i went along and I didn't hardly take to much of its originality away as i, worked very hard and diligently NOT ever being in a rush. And by God?? It really paid off! ! ! It Looks exactly like it came very customized from Fenders Custom shop No kidding at all ... If y'all stay pretty cool and follow the easy caring rule then?? You actually PAID yourself a 100 fold more when customizing but with care and respect to your new Harleys out there. Well? Wish y'all good luck 👍😎
I still love mine. The last color available when I got mine was Aztec Silver but I have grown to love the color. I still can't believe how little it cost.
@@PegeCovers are you familiar with Vintage Brand? RUclips got me hyped up to buy a V6, and waiting on it to show up. it is supposed to be the same way, a lot of guitar for a little money. not as cheap as HB, though. I also bought a Harley Benton SCT24. it is a PRS clone. It was $245 US and you would swear it was 3 times that much! HB has an HSS strat for $88 US. I pay more for pedals, I think I said once before. I heard CNC machines and Thomann is also the distributor keeps the prices WAY down.
These things never feel or play 100% great straight out of the box, but if you can do your own setup and roll the fingerboard edges and frets with a sanding block you'll get a superb Strat for pin money. I loved mine so much I bought another for modding the same week.
I agree , the basswood is a hell of a lot better then I thought it would be. I recently got a few of them and I’m overwhelmed by how awesome they sound. Not a dam thing wrong with basswood in my mind.
I honestly don't know... Let me check when I'm in the studio! 😄 If the holes and size of the pickguard is the same as a Strats, then it shouldn't be a problem 😄
Can you do a sound comparison on this Harley Benton St-62 Vintage series and the Harley Benton St-62?. I can’t decide which one I want based on the sound because there aren’t any comparison videos on RUclips. I would really appreciate it if you decided to do it.
@@resqgear1918 Hi again! I reached out to Thomann and asked them what the biggest differences between the guitars are. And they said they are the same but just different colors. Even tho it says 3 Roswell STA Alnico-5 Vintage ST-Style Single coils on one of the guitars and the other says 3 Roswell STA Alnico-5 ST-Style single coils on the other in their website. So I guess the comparison video doesn't have to happen.
Dear friend , that sounds killer but please if will would so kindly sir please play the hard crunched out distortion WITHOUT and Reverb so I could ws guitarists could heart the other soul biting sounds . Thank you so very much and you sir are a fine gentleman indeed ! Ed. 👍⚡🎸⚡
That unmatched wallpaper drives me crazy! ANd the so-called sunburst is not very bursty -- it's more like three distinct clours. Like a clown's car, maybe.
Yeah you've got a killer set and video production, but there seems to be way too much reverb or something that just sounds a bit off, on the clean and dirty.
Would rather choose Harley benton st70 rosewood deluxe serie. Costs just a little bit more and has Wilkinson pickups. Wilkinson bridge and better quality.
Well if you buy these inexpensive guitars, then I assume you don't have money for a more expensive one. If you can afford the more expensive one, I'd say go for it! 😄
@@resqgear1918 haha I can relate. Have the st-90 as well (ash body). Awesome guitars. The white one I modded a bit. Thick trem block and aged pickup covers and knobs. Oh and a 9.5 inch radius neck from Ali. Great time to be alive for guitar lovers!
Well nobody needs it per say. Sometimes people just put on a video to have something running in the background, and I had fun 😄 I also timestamped the video if people wanted to skip the unboxing part 😊 Merry Christmas! 😊
40 years ago one could dream of getting a quality guitar like this....for the price. I paid 1700 skr (2024) for the Hot Rod modell. That's exactly what a completely unplayable crap guitar cost me....1982 !? Now...consider inflation for those 42 years. It's crazy !!
My new HB was by the way flawless out of the box. The neck....5 stars, and way better than my expensive Gretsch. We do live in the golden age of good affordable guitars....enjoy it. Thanks for the video 😊
For $145 US, I couldn't not buy a ST62. I pay more for pedals. It is a great guitar. I love mine. I need to get a standard series, too. For $78 US. Insane! thanks for the review!
hello jesss a hbenton sc 550 retro emg active dh les paula is sooo good dh icome from germany near from thomann
Don’t forget about shipping. I just ordered this guitar in KY and it added $100. Still a good price.
@@TheCommonSenseProfessor I think I payed £10 for the shipping. This guitar a bunch of strings for £155.
@@mitchconnerandsometimesjlotoo yeah I am jealous!
Just bought one with maple fretboard it plays and sounds awesome. I did complete fret leveling, polishing, crowning and nut height tuning, now it is at least as good as Squier Classic Vibe after pro setup.
Exactly my impression when i tried it in a store i was shocked at how good it played
Same here. To be honest, other manufacteurs should start looking out for HB
I thought I accidentally got a fender when saw it. And I wasn't going to tell
Love that packing paper too! Cause nobody eats styrofoam peanuts! HB guitars are really doing great stuff at a crazy nice price 🤘🏽
Indeed indeed Mr. Poo! 😁
MmmmmmMmmMm... Styrofoam peanuts...
bought one exactly like this one and it will be here tomorrow! so excited!
Its actually a really good instrument for the money! So have fun with your new guitar! 😄
@@resqgear1918 thanks man! it’s going to be my 2nd strat🤞 the backup one
That's a great neck pickup strat sound. The open string buzzing is concerning but perhaps can be adjusted out. Maybe the nut slot is cut too low.
I did adjust it later, and now there's next to no buzz 🤗
Nice tone and merry christmas..
Merry Christmas! 😄
Great looking guitar and it sounds good.
It is a good guitar! 🤗
@@resqgear1918 Yes I tried to purchase just a few minutes ago they are all sold out.
I got the St-62 VW as a Gift for Christmas.
Surprised me really. For a lower end Guitar they play as well as more expensive Brand names.
A steal at these prices. Heard some of issues with other Models. Yet I would buy these Guitars.
A little moderate adjustments for personal preference. Action. Ect ect...
I think it still has the strings on it that my friend bought it with. I believe he had it for a little bit before he gave it to me.
I love it to be honest gonna keep the bridge as a hardtail. Not a big fan of terms. May shield the inside myself for interference.
Enjoy your new guitar! :D
Super Job man! Harley benton is the best in my opinion for price to performance!!! They are killing the comp at every price while staying under 600 USD. Hahahahaha
Thank you mate! The Harley Bentons keep suprising me as well!
I Just Love 💙🙏 my brand new Lake placid blue cc!!!this thing plays sweet as dripping honey but stings like a hornet!!!⚡🎸⚡ I Lovvvveee my 62' !!! I customized mine very very carefully but mindfully as i went along and I didn't hardly take to much of its originality away as i, worked very hard and diligently NOT ever being in a rush. And by God?? It really paid off! ! ! It Looks exactly like it came very customized from Fenders Custom shop No kidding at all ... If y'all stay pretty cool and follow the easy caring rule then?? You actually PAID yourself a 100 fold more when customizing but with care and respect to your new Harleys out there. Well? Wish y'all good luck 👍😎
You did fantastic job.ty
I am very interested in this specific guitar. Great value.
I still love mine. The last color available when I got mine was Aztec Silver but I have grown to love the color. I still can't believe how little it cost.
@@PegeCovers are you familiar with Vintage Brand? RUclips got me hyped up to buy a V6, and waiting on it to show up. it is supposed to be the same way, a lot of guitar for a little money. not as cheap as HB, though. I also bought a Harley Benton SCT24. it is a PRS clone. It was $245 US and you would swear it was 3 times that much! HB has an HSS strat for $88 US. I pay more for pedals, I think I said once before. I heard CNC machines and Thomann is also the distributor keeps the prices WAY down.
These things never feel or play 100% great straight out of the box, but if you can do your own setup and roll the fingerboard edges and frets with a sanding block you'll get a superb Strat for pin money. I loved mine so much I bought another for modding the same week.
I really want to get my hands on one to try.
They are affordable but great! 😄
Great review. Thanks.
My pleasure mate! 🤗
Basswood is light weight. However i had luck with that woods resonance and tuning stability. Beautiful guitar.
Indeed a very good instrument! Hard to beat at the that prize point!
I agree , the basswood is a hell of a lot better then I thought it would be. I recently got a few of them and I’m overwhelmed by how awesome they sound. Not a dam thing wrong with basswood in my mind.
@@benallmark9671 Idon’t get the hate against basswood, isn’t everything from Fender Japan made with basswood?
dam, that is a good sounding strat....i mean intonation and open chords wise
It plays so well! And I really enjoyed every second of playing in this review! Insanely good value for the money! 😱
@@resqgear1918 yes, even the pickups are NOT just like standard blank chinese pickups.....they are pretty decent for the money
Yeah for the price i find them really really good actually! 😄
Very nice guitar,ant nice review.
Thank you! 😍
This strat looks sexy as hell. You know what that means ,
You bought one? 😂😅
Thank you for the video ! sounds really nice ! should i buy HB JA-60 or HB HT-62 ?
You're welcome! I would personally go with the ST-62. Owning both of those instruments clearly makes out to me how much more versitile the ST is 😄
@@resqgear1918 Thank you !
For a demo maybe less effects so one can get a better sense of clean tones.
Could be a good idea 😂
Hi, just one question man, would this work if I want to put a standard Stratocaster pick guard. The thing doesn’t look the best with those pickguard.
I honestly don't know... Let me check when I'm in the studio! 😄 If the holes and size of the pickguard is the same as a Strats, then it shouldn't be a problem 😄
This sounds as good as an us strat.
I think that's a little farfetched 😅 but it does indeed sound too good for the price!
@@resqgear1918 lolz😂
I don't know if you took it off but there is a layer of plastic on the back plate of the guitar!
I didn't! I did see it, but I left it on 😄
13:12 Something went wrong, anyway... :) Have you managed to set up this tremolo for use?
Can you do a sound comparison on this Harley Benton St-62 Vintage series and the Harley Benton St-62?. I can’t decide which one I want based on the sound because there aren’t any comparison videos on RUclips. I would really appreciate it if you decided to do it.
I’m gonna reach out to them. It’s been a while since I last spoke with them but I’m gonna see if I can make it happen! 🤗
@@resqgear1918 Thanks a lot!
@@resqgear1918 Hi again! I reached out to Thomann and asked them what the biggest differences between the guitars are. And they said they are the same but just different colors. Even tho it says 3 Roswell STA Alnico-5 Vintage ST-Style Single coils on one of the guitars and the other says 3 Roswell STA Alnico-5 ST-Style single coils on the other in their website. So I guess the comparison video doesn't have to happen.
Dear friend , that sounds killer but please if will would so kindly sir please play the hard crunched out distortion WITHOUT and Reverb so I could ws guitarists could heart the other soul biting sounds . Thank you so very much and you sir are a fine gentleman indeed ! Ed. 👍⚡🎸⚡
Ciao volevo sapere se il manico è molto largo rispetto a una chitarra standar… grazie
Even my american standard has 3 piece body.. although it's so well made you don't see it unless you angle the guitar.
Please…… lower the reverb during the tests…. Fantastic guitar. Really incredible. Very ‘60…..
But I love reverb! 😱
Excuse me, after unboxing that did you find the fret buzz ?
I tiny bit. Nothing that I find unacceptable 😱
@@resqgear1918 Thank you sir.
Is the bridge pickup wired to a tone pot?
I honestly don't even know 😱 I'll check when i get back to the studio!
That unmatched wallpaper drives me crazy! ANd the so-called sunburst is not very bursty -- it's more like three distinct clours. Like a clown's car, maybe.
I dislike sunburst in any forms! But this honestly doesn’t bother me. And i can perhaps make you happy, cause that wallpaper is no more! 😂
@@resqgear1918 I actually like sunburst, even though it's a bit clichéd. However, the wallpaper being gone is the best news I've had all day!
Looks very much like the 60s Squier Classic Vibe stratocaster but at 1/2 the price.
Yeah you've got a killer set and video production, but there seems to be way too much reverb or something that just sounds a bit off, on the clean and dirty.
(between you and i, i may have forgotten to turn off the space on the Captor X in this video) 😅❤️
Бентоны лучшие палки за такую цену
St 62 SB vs st 62 dlx ov ?
Deluxe imo
Nah dxl ov pickups sound weird 🤣
The frets don't sound particularly smooth on the unplugged vibrato... Cheap fix just saying
Indeed a cheap fix! However it feels pretty smooth regardless of how it sounds. So don't let the unplugged sound fool you! 😄
Put Tex mex set on It and It will do the job.
Last!
I really hope not 😂 But hey Michiel ❤️
Sorry I broke your streak Michiel
I appreciate it haha ❤️
Penultimate!
Fancy words mister greek ❤️
Would rather choose Harley benton st70 rosewood deluxe serie. Costs just a little bit more and has Wilkinson pickups. Wilkinson bridge and better quality.
Well if you buy these inexpensive guitars, then I assume you don't have money for a more expensive one. If you can afford the more expensive one, I'd say go for it! 😄
It has a basswood body, not alder.
Thank you! Like i said in the video, i had no idea about the wood. But thank you for the clarification! 😄😄
@@resqgear1918 no worries. I have the st-62 in vintage white. Love it.
It's a great guitar for sure! At that price point its really hard to beat!
@@eertje01 The white one looks killer too! I feel my GAS growing haha
@@resqgear1918 haha I can relate. Have the st-90 as well (ash body). Awesome guitars. The white one I modded a bit. Thick trem block and aged pickup covers and knobs. Oh and a 9.5 inch radius neck from Ali. Great time to be alive for guitar lovers!
This sunburst finish looks pretty less
Looks less what? 😂
Please tell me, who needs your unboxing guitar and lot of speaking? Everybody’s interesting sound of guitar.
Well nobody needs it per say. Sometimes people just put on a video to have something running in the background, and I had fun 😄 I also timestamped the video if people wanted to skip the unboxing part 😊 Merry Christmas! 😊
@@resqgear1918 Thanks a lot bro!))
your lean tones are overdrive tones already..
Do your parents know you're out of the basement?
Lol you're funny 😂
Do you know that every time you comment you push my videoes? 😂
..corde friggono,
..sembra stonata,
..colorata non molto bene(dal mio punto di vista).
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