Let's TOUR the HARLEY BENTON Guitars! (new models included!) - TGU19

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  • During TGU19 (Thomann Gearhead University) I got to take a tour of the Harley Benton guitar lineup, including some new models and prototypes! Big thanks to Benedikt for taking the time to show us! As you know, Harley Benton is one of my favorite brands. This video highlights their great selection of different models.
    Be sure to check out Bene's videos over on the Official Harley Benton channel: / @harleybentonofficial
    Here are links to the guitars we looked at in the video!
    USA Links:
    Fusions II with Floyd and maple neck: www.thomannmusic.com/harley_b...
    Red HH Shred Guitar: www.thomannmusic.com/harley_b...
    Semi-hollow Tele, Blue Quilt Top: www.thomannmusic.com/harley_b...
    LP Junior with P90: www.thomannmusic.com/harley_b...
    Strat in Fiesta Red: www.thomannmusic.com/harley_b...
    Acoustic (vintage burst): www.thomannmusic.com/harley_b...
    Europe Links:
    Acoustic (vintage burst) : www.thomann.de/gb/harley_bent...
    LP Junior (burst finish) : www.thomann.de/gb/harley_bent...
    Fiesta Red Strat: www.thomann.de/gb/harley_bent...
    Tele with Blue Quilt top, HH: www.thomann.de/gb/harley_bent...
    Red, HH Shred Guitar: www.thomann.de/gb/harley_bent...
    Fusion II with Floyd and maple neck: www.thomann.de/gb/harley_bent...
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  • @OddTimeMan
    @OddTimeMan 4 года назад +556

    I like what your channel is all about: Helping people, young and old, find quality affordable musical equipment. Keep up the good work.

    • @GuitarMAXMusic
      @GuitarMAXMusic  4 года назад +57

      Thanks OldTimeMan!

    • @arodrigues14
      @arodrigues14 4 года назад +4

      @Chris Eggleton what guitars are you talking about?

    • @markdemell3717
      @markdemell3717 3 года назад

      Amein.

    • @shagstars
      @shagstars 3 года назад +6

      @Chris Eggleton they are 299 euros. but in dollars its 349.

    • @RespekfulFungus
      @RespekfulFungus 3 года назад +1

      @Chris Eggleton Listening compression isn’t your strong points.....

  • @Mr.56Goldtop
    @Mr.56Goldtop 4 года назад +248

    Max: "So these are your higher end guitars?" The guy: "Yes." Max: "And how much do they go for, $350?" The guy: "Yes". Lol, $350!!! I thought he was going to say 7 or 800! For this kind of quality that's insane!! THANK YOU Harley Benton for thinking about the poor everyday living pay check to pay check guy. Now WE can own a beautiful excellent quality classic guitar and still be able to pay the rent!!

    • @gammaraygem
      @gammaraygem 4 года назад +7

      "THANK YOU Harley Benton for thinking about the poor everyday living pay check to pay check guy"...hmmm...made in Indonesia...wonder what those factory workers get paid...Cort is made in Indonesia, they get paid shit. the beautiful finish cost someone a couple of years of his life because they have to be in that laquer small day in day out...i rather pay 50 bucks more and give those folk a decent income.

    • @Mr.56Goldtop
      @Mr.56Goldtop 4 года назад +30

      @@gammaraygem I wasn't aware that you are an expert in SE Asian guitar manufacturing. So I guess you've spent a lot of time touring these facilities in these countries and know exactly how things are done there?? And apparently you've also studied the socio-economics of these countries as well. Very impressive!!

    • @gammaraygem
      @gammaraygem 4 года назад +4

      @@Mr.56Goldtop you werent aware?...tif you had been, that would have been a near miracle, since you never heard of me nor seen me. I saw a clandestine filmed video by one of its workers, shortly after i bought my supercheap and very well built Cort acoustic. I wasnt so happy after that. But thats just me.

    • @gammaraygem
      @gammaraygem 4 года назад

      i found this...similar message as what i saw. ruclips.net/video/PY5wCAqY-ek/видео.html

    • @Mr.56Goldtop
      @Mr.56Goldtop 4 года назад +8

      @@gammaraygem No, I don't know you or anything about you, and didnt I pose it as a question? And you are entitled to your opinion partner.

  • @richardbinder9662
    @richardbinder9662 4 года назад +167

    I'm 55 and I remember back in 1980, a teacher asked us to explain the difference between inexpensive and cheap. Inexpensive usually refers to a good price, while cheap can pertain to bad quality. Harley Bentons are inexpensive.

    • @xrmarty2005
      @xrmarty2005 4 года назад +29

      I'm 51 and I remember that back in 1980 inexpensive guitars were simply unplayable, total crap, pieces of sh*t...Now days they are mostly pretty good.

    • @ulyssenidran4332
      @ulyssenidran4332 4 года назад +3

      How about you?
      A 55-year-old fool who believes everything he's been told.

    • @crazeyjoe
      @crazeyjoe 4 года назад +2

      @@xrmarty2005 Have CNC will travel!

    • @silvermanewesleyjohn2844
      @silvermanewesleyjohn2844 4 года назад +24

      @@ulyssenidran4332 you aren't even funny.

    • @czos9239
      @czos9239 4 года назад +2

      I got busted bad on a Fender Squire Agathis wood POS. My first guitar, not long into it the neck warped. Guy I knew had a Squire from Japan. That thing was an absolute tone beast. It was a freak guitar everyone commented on.

  • @98bja
    @98bja 4 года назад +17

    I know many guitarists that look down on people who use cheaper gear like these Harley Benton stuff. It's not the case with you, and I love it. You look for value, and you are just as passionate about cheap guitars as expensive ones. Keep this attitude man!

  • @richfiryn
    @richfiryn 4 года назад +51

    I just won $5000 on a scratcher and i think i'm about to have a deliberate freakout buying Harley Benton Guitars plus a couple of the Vintage 30 loaded 2x12's and finally the Hughes & Kettner Black Spirit 200 head. Party Time !!

    • @chaoticembrace6984
      @chaoticembrace6984 4 года назад +6

      Congratulations!!!!!!........the taxes suck , but ur still pocketing $3,300(approx) ......treat urself - u deserve it!!!! It's really hard work all that wear n tear on ur hand n wrist scratching for $$$$$........I hit a slot here in Chicago 6 months ago ($5000) and I bought myself a Carr Mercury amp........have a great time spending that cash!!

    • @Hiram1000
      @Hiram1000 3 года назад +2

      If you were in Ireland, you're mother would be telling you to stick it in the Credit Union....🤣🤣🤣

    • @carmineredd1198
      @carmineredd1198 3 года назад +6

      ime buy cocaine and hookers WOOOOOOO

  • @dameonsmith937
    @dameonsmith937 4 года назад +9

    I got a ST-62cc. I've probably owned about 25 guitars in my life but this was by far the best. Can't stop playing it. It sounds great. It feels great. It cost me £144. I'm discarding guitars that cost 3 times this. Best value ever and so nice.

    • @isoro0597
      @isoro0597 Год назад

      I am looking forward to get mine next week🤟😉

    • @BlazertronGames
      @BlazertronGames 6 месяцев назад

      Is it still holding up well?

  • @dannyvela9983
    @dannyvela9983 4 года назад +13

    You alone have for sure convinced me to order my Harley Benton, love your channel man, and love what you’re doing for the community!

  • @CarlGoldmam
    @CarlGoldmam 4 года назад +16

    The best channel around for affordable but high quality guitars. You are the man👍

  • @tball5677
    @tball5677 4 года назад +6

    So glad there are good ,quality low price guitars for people that are not hung up on labels.

  • @bloodguts6786
    @bloodguts6786 4 года назад +16

    It's refreshing to know that there are companies like Harley Benton and it's parent company that make and deliver such great sounding and looking guitars without trying to gouge you with a ridiculous price. There's also Hard Luck Kings that put out guitars like every 6 months, different series. Pretty good prices on them too.

    • @zsaz4453
      @zsaz4453 2 года назад +1

      Man.i buy all my guitars from thomann.brands,cheap,expansive..for years.i never had to do more than setup the strings to my playing...never had a flaw in one.

    • @SeleDreams
      @SeleDreams Год назад +1

      I think they do their business with the perspective people will buy more guitars from them over time, so like they have a small margin but as people will buy often multiple ones thanks to their prices they earn more this way

    • @NawImNate
      @NawImNate Год назад

      @@zsaz4453 well that’s extremely rare, I’ve been all over Facebook and two different forum sites and people literally say there are bridge and fret problems with almost every single guitar they’ve gotten from HB.

    • @cirimaxg651
      @cirimaxg651 Год назад

      @@zsaz4453 The Hard Luck Kings brand is expensive and cannot compare to HB.

    • @cirimaxg651
      @cirimaxg651 Год назад

      @@NawImNateI also had problems with my Les Paul Gibson as far as the frets were concerned and especially....the electronics had to be redone!
      Conclusion, I do not know why...it remains in its box since then....

  • @dennisg6599
    @dennisg6599 2 года назад +3

    Great video! Thanks for going there and showing us their guitar shop.

  • @blakebeene8188
    @blakebeene8188 4 года назад +6

    I figured the fusion fr would steal the show. I was happy to see the double cut junior and an affordable headless guitar. Great video!!

  • @conorheduvan
    @conorheduvan 4 года назад +251

    Last April.
    I was chilling, watching a RUclips video and some guy calls to my house by ringing the doorbell.
    So being the lazy mofo I am, I ignore the repeat ringing.
    A few moments pass and I hear a huge crash from a window being smashed downstairs
    I quickly realise that my house is being broken into and need to get ready to deal with it.
    Looking around my room to procure an item I could use to defend myself with I had to opt to picking a guitar.
    The guitar I chose was the Harley Benton 8 string guitar.
    (Harley Benton R-458 BK Progressiv Series)
    Armed with that beast, I charge downstairs and encounter the burglar breaking and entering.
    At this point there's glass all over the floor and the burglar is making his way into the house.
    Holding the 8 string guitar by the headstock I approach him and tell to get the F out.
    The burglar threatened cut to me with a box cutter so bashed him across the head with 8 string!
    He hit the ground like a sack of shit but he quickly got to his feet before I hit him again and jumped back out through the window and took off running!
    I tried to cut him off by running out the front door but it was locked.
    I ran back upstairs grabbed my keys and saw from my bedroom window
    that he was getting away.
    So instead of downstairs and out the front door, I jump from the second story window still with the 8 string in hand!
    At that moment the burglar looked back while I was mid free fall and look of horror on his face was priceless.
    At that point he knew he was F'd!
    So he took off running for his life down the street while I charged after him wielding the HB 8 string body raised overhead ready to whack him with it!
    I managed to close the distance and I gave him a belt of the guitar across the head and temporarily stun him.
    I got infront of him and that this point he brandishes his stanley blade knife and begins slashing at me with it!
    Luckily I was able to maintain distance and parry all his attacks by jabbing him in the face repeatedly with the guitar.
    Two minutes of knife/guitar duelling we ourselves out in the middle of the road on a roundabout and all traffic has come to a halt as we continued fighting!
    After many well placed strikes the burglar's head was beginning to look like 'Sloth' from 'The Goonies' movie.
    Realising that I wasn't gonna give up the burglar then tried to make a get away by hijacking an articulated lorry which resulted in him getting punched straight in the face and falling out of the lorry cab!
    He then proceeded to get into another car and threaten the driver telling them to drive.
    My heart sank as I thought he was gonna get away but I just couldn't let that piece of shit get away with it, so I chased after the car in what would have looked like a low budget Terminator 2 chase scene!
    Somehow I managed to keep up with the car and see where it was going!
    The driver had pulled over and the scumbag got out and planned to hide in a barber shop to which he was quickly escorted off the premises because he had a head on him like a buckled mattress.
    I ran into them and ask the to call the guards.
    Meanwhile the moron went into a neighbouring café and sat down (I think that was the concussion beginning to set in!)
    At this stage I had enough and I left the guitar outside and I went in and disarmed and pinned him in the café as staff and customers looked on in confusion but I calmly explained to everyone once I had in an anaconda choke.
    The guards appeared in no time and arrested him and put into the car.
    The moral of the story is:
    Don't bring a knife to a guitar fight.
    A Harley Benton guitar is a great guitar.
    *A couple of months later the story made its way back to HB HQ
    and the sent me out a free care package to help me repair my 8 string!

    • @normanclature9819
      @normanclature9819 4 года назад +17

      Don't bring a knife to a guitar fight.
      Brilliant! That popped into my head when you first brought up the box cutter. I knew I wouldn't be the first person to say that.
      But what a great story.
      I live in kind of a dicey neighborhood so I'm going to go out and buy me a Harley Benton... one with a head stock for a better grip.

    • @conorheduvan
      @conorheduvan 4 года назад +5

      Glad liked the story dude!
      Definitely do!
      The Harley Benton is the only way to go!

    • @joniversen
      @joniversen 4 года назад +13

      This story deserves a bigger audience!

    • @conorheduvan
      @conorheduvan 4 года назад +1

      Jon Iver Eira Tellefsen thanks dude!

    • @conorheduvan
      @conorheduvan 4 года назад +5

      Tony H lol

  • @bigkid757
    @bigkid757 3 года назад +7

    Every time I watch one of your guitar demo videos I either start thinking about buying another guitar or I end up buying the one you demo... it’s madness 😂

  • @clivewinter8321
    @clivewinter8321 Год назад +1

    This is one person I love and enjoy watching I've actually saved all his videos to my phone and I-Pad one thing I really do like about this great guy is his honesty about any guitar he promotes he never degrades the company he has a great heart towards the guitars he promotes

  • @Cantabilex
    @Cantabilex 4 года назад

    Watched allot of your HB reviews. Eventually ordered a dc style kit and now ordering 2 more guitars. The value for money is incredible. Really thankfull for these reviews on a lesser known brand.

  • @duesenberger
    @duesenberger 3 года назад +3

    Great video! Bought a Harley Benton SC-Custom II Paradise Flame and it looks and plays fabulous.

  • @piershogg9803
    @piershogg9803 4 года назад +3

    I love that inexpensive guitars can sound so good and play so well.

  • @henrydiaz6514
    @henrydiaz6514 4 года назад

    Thank you so much for your reviews! Much appreciated!

  • @digivish
    @digivish 4 года назад

    Fantastic post and great walkthrough as always. Looking forward to adding a couple or 3 of these to my guitar collection.

  • @willwolfinger2770
    @willwolfinger2770 4 года назад +3

    Thomann is absolutely amazing.
    I bought a SC 450 P90 GT (a long way of saying a P90 gold top lol.)
    I had an issue with it when I received it. Thomann was quick to reply and take care of the problem. I shipped it out and they reimbursed me for the cost and I should be getting my new one in a week or so.
    I can't wait and I can't say enough good things about Thomann.
    Sweetwater, Thomann and my local shop are the only ones I go through for anything now.

  • @leftymadrid
    @leftymadrid 4 года назад +5

    I am a Stratocaster Fender guy myself, but I did a dare devil move 5-minutes ago and ordered the;
    FUSION ll HSH LH ROA FNT the pictures of this guitar blew my mind, and what it carries is amazing for 415€!!
    Roasted maple neck, stainless steel 24 frets, locking keys, natural flame maple top , double-single-double pick ups, spilt switch, 5-way switch, fantastic floating bridge on TWO points...
    Simply amazing!!!
    I hope it sounds as good as well :-) :-)
    Can't wait to receive this puppy!!
    Great video by the way, yeah, people need to see this kinda stuff, those well known big companies we all know about ( NOT to mention any names)... will definitely get a wake up call in the market nowadays...
    Harley Benton is blowing a lot of people away lately in a very positive way...

    • @NawImNate
      @NawImNate Год назад

      Update?

    • @leftymadrid
      @leftymadrid Год назад

      @@NawImNate Crazy good 👍 been playing it for some time now. Pickups are fine in studio, Darn neck is immaculate! Stays in tune too...
      Would I recommend? Well, I found that 10-46's work best on this guitar. Thank God cause I play 10's, but 9's don't seem to sound as well with the stainless frets...
      Hope this helps a bit...

  • @IStruggleWithGuitar
    @IStruggleWithGuitar 4 года назад +1

    Great channel you have going on here. You're doing the guitar playing masses a huge service by reviewing these affordable guitars the essentially can get the job done without breaking the bank! Thanks for sharing and keep on keeping on! 👍🙏👍

  • @pedraw
    @pedraw 4 года назад +2

    The Double cut Jr. is looking good.........matter of fact their whole line up looks fantastic.......as always, thanks for your time Max.

  • @djdontgetcooked
    @djdontgetcooked 4 года назад +9

    I will definitely order Fushion HH II SSP. I really like the sparkle. I already have Harley Benton CST-24 Hollow Body and I'm impressed by the sound

    • @thomasxda5497
      @thomasxda5497 4 года назад +1

      Be ready for the very narrow neck, it's like 41mm if I remember well

    • @djdontgetcooked
      @djdontgetcooked 4 года назад

      @@thomasxda5497 Good ;)

  • @celsopereiramagalhaesjr3216
    @celsopereiramagalhaesjr3216 4 года назад +3

    People here in brazil would love some harley bentons! We already love the vintage branded guitars!

    • @arto9775
      @arto9775 3 года назад

      Buy some then...

  • @rogerwarde1131
    @rogerwarde1131 Год назад

    ive watched alot of your vids ,its really great to see not so well known brands and cheaper models that most people pass by ,but you get me tempted all the time ,great vids and great reviews well done

  • @bpeter4397
    @bpeter4397 2 года назад +1

    Just received my beautiful fusion lll today, no problems, sounds and plays great ! I didn't choose the flamed maple neck cause I'm just a home studio player but the neck is smooth and fast. Loving it so far! your channel is great, keep up the good work

  • @sqwop
    @sqwop 4 года назад +30

    You should colab with them on a signature MAX guitar, would be cool. 👍

  • @jesuzleonardo
    @jesuzleonardo 4 года назад +3

    The headless one, pure love at first sight, wish it had a trem.

  • @j012275
    @j012275 4 года назад +1

    I just got my first, it is a progressive line SC, and it is completely awesome. I can not believe the value to sound/playability factor. I will be buying more in the future.

  • @SydneyDrums
    @SydneyDrums 4 года назад +2

    I love that he says “& they smell great” haha.. its extra cool with acoustic guitars & drums when the wood inside smells awesome

  • @keithsmith9889
    @keithsmith9889 4 года назад +9

    I bought a mahogany acoustic from them sounds amazing great player

  • @vicente8651
    @vicente8651 4 года назад +30

    I own that blue fusion guitar. Its really sick! And, for what you get, Its really cheap. I am still really young so i Cant buy a really expensive guitar. So, thomann got me covered! I also have the joyo zombie amp, And The Harley benton 2x12 cab. Great rig for The money i paid!

    • @Silktribe
      @Silktribe 4 года назад

      Absolutely! I have played Mesa Roadking 2x12s that go for 1000€ and Peavey 6505+/Engl Blackmore/Invader/Powerball heads that totaled up to 3000+€. The sound you can get from the Zombie and a V30 2x12, a Behringer/Joyo noisegate, boost and 7band EQ is ridiculously good and you're at 600 bucks tops if you buy it all new.

  • @brianrosemusician
    @brianrosemusician 4 года назад +1

    Wow wow wow!!! I had heard of Harley Benton, but never really looked into them. They look great!!! I'll definitely be ordering more than one!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

  • @celsopereiramagalhaesjr3216
    @celsopereiramagalhaesjr3216 4 года назад

    Thank you man , for showing. Cheap. And good musical equipment with good playability, and with good entertainment.

  • @dragan4658
    @dragan4658 4 года назад +3

    Its fantastic to see the guitars as its soo much better than the Hb website! Thanks to Max we can see the high quality finish on these guitars! 👍... Oh ya, and those roasted maple necks on the fusion guitars looks WUNDERBAR!

  • @bigturbin1643
    @bigturbin1643 4 года назад +5

    Hey man, you just convinced me to get a Harley Benton telecaster!

  • @saravanlandegem4616
    @saravanlandegem4616 2 года назад

    Loved this vid! Just bought the Harley Benson travel guitar, so excited!

  • @jacktaromino6324
    @jacktaromino6324 4 года назад +1

    Awesome review you got me interested in buying one of there Guitars. The quality and prices are awesome thanks!

  • @francishead
    @francishead 4 года назад +4

    I love your channel! Bought at HB Tele Red Quilted with the P-90’s thin line. It rocks. Stays in tune. Frets are awesomely smooth. I want to buy their David Gilmour style ST. Have you played one?

  • @Torzelan
    @Torzelan 4 года назад +3

    Harley Benton FanFret-8NT QBB 2018 DLX:
    For a little over $400, a seemingly fine way to check the world of eight string guitars out (especially at the time). As I was / am prepared to experiment with and mod it I'm _relatively_ happy with it, but it could also have arrived in better shape. Especially some of the frets were in frankly unacceptable condition for something that supposedly went through _some_ form of quality control... Also more electrical noise than you'd like but not unusable.
    A mildly irritating situation arose where I asked if there were suitable replacement nuts to buy (broke mine through inexperience, completely my own fault, quick and effective lesson at least!) and instead of answering the question they immediately just sent a return slip which _is_ commendable in a way but not what I wanted or asked for, so I just dropped that and fixed it with Loctite myself. Surprisingly holds up to this day, knock on wood. (Worth noting that I've had great experiences with their support on other occasions, where actual dialogue took place.)
    Harley Benton Fanfret 7-TPB 2018 DLX:
    Glad I went ahead and gambled on this too after the above experience because it arrived in _way_ better shape - in fact I have no real issues with it at all! Brand new, good sounding, smooth playing (not only un-damaged but smooth frets), multi-scale sevenstring for less than $300 shipped? Crazy. Doesn't hurt that it looks great too (in my opinion, of course). :) Jackpot of an affordable guitar as far as I'm concerned. Shoutout to Agufish and his review of the 2017 model, watched that several times before making my decision.
    Harley Benton PJ-5 HTR Deluxe Series:
    Not a bass player so my thoughts and opinions on this aren't worth much but _again_, _for the price_ (less than $150) I'm impressed. Depending on how all them knobs are turned and such it can get extremely noisy which I assume it ideally shouldn't neccessarily have to be, but other than that I have no complaints, seems dependable and is a better bass guitar than I am bass player so...
    All in all, I think Harley Benton is a great budget brand, bit of a gamble as I'm forced to assume some of the price is achieved by not having _the_ most thorough quality control out there but they seem to be improving on all possible fronts. They still have a model or three I'd like to add to my budget arsenal some day!

  • @paulkontz
    @paulkontz 4 года назад +1

    Hey man, I like the channel. Thanks for bringing the great content. I appreciate that you review products that us mere mortals can afford and you find the good stuff. I’ve got 3 HB’s, a 12 string electric, a nylon string acoustic and a Fusion in black. All decent instruments. The first 2 I got just to have those voices in my bag. But after seeing the value, I decided to take a chance on the Fusion. After switching out the pickups, this has become one of my go to guitars. Really impressed with this brand. Will probably pick up one of those double cut juniors this year. Just need to book a couple more gigs...

  • @bigblueplanet1968
    @bigblueplanet1968 4 года назад +1

    Great stuff Max!! You never disappoint!!

  • @TetrisShark70
    @TetrisShark70 4 года назад +7

    11:18 HUNTER HELPED DESIGN THAT?! I thought the guy was just gonna design nothing but Single-Cuts in 20 different colors lol, that's a sick guitar though.

  • @HamsterWheelGaming
    @HamsterWheelGaming 4 года назад +3

    I bought 2 Harley Bentons. A fusion and their fanned fet 7 string. I'm absolutely stunned at how much you get for the money. Don't expect a whole lot, they're still cheap guitars but they offer a whole lot of bang for buck

  • @jerryeddy804
    @jerryeddy804 4 года назад

    I've been hooked on Harley Benton this year...I've got 4 of them - the 'older' red S-620 you were shown, a DC-600 VI, a ST-62, and a D-120CE acoustic/electric. My go-to is the ST-62 strat-like guitar, as it has a good weight, pretty good pickups, and the best flexibility for me. However, my DC and S-620 are metal machines. The D-120CE I had to do the most work on, setup-wise, but it plays like a dream now.

  • @thesandman918
    @thesandman918 4 года назад +2

    I've had a Fusion II HH that's a purple sparkle, rosewood fretboard and gold hardware/pickups for the past 6 months or so and it's been alot of fun. I did change the bridge to a Dimarzio PAF 36th anniversary with a worn gold cover and the strings now are DiAddario heavy bottom skinny top type hybrid(EXL140) and that thing is a rocker.
    Crazy the value and how surprisingly easy it is to get the Harley Benton stuff thru Thomann

  • @edpetrik501
    @edpetrik501 4 года назад +76

    So a few months ago I said ..” that’s it..I’m not buying any more guitars “ Then Max demoed some Harley Bentons...So two Harley Bentons later
    I’m saying... I am...DEFINETLY...not buying anymore guitars....err......maybe..😎🎸

    • @TheBamaKid1962
      @TheBamaKid1962 4 года назад +10

      Someone asked me..."how many guitars do you need?" Without hesitation, I said...just one more!

    • @molometer
      @molometer 4 года назад +5

      I bought one of their cheapest guitars. SC 450. You know, just to see what the quality was like?
      OMG it is epic and I haven't stopped playing it.
      I've only got three more guitars that I want and then that's it. I'm done. 😂👍
      Maybe? 🎼🎸😂😂

    • @philipbarone9294
      @philipbarone9294 4 года назад +1

      How much additional costs are added to the total after tariffs and import fees, if any? I’m looking to buy one, but want a feel for how much it will end up costing. What was your experience?

    • @molometer
      @molometer 4 года назад +3

      @@philipbarone9294 the costs of import taxes and delivery are factored into the price we see on the thomann website.
      There are no extra costs.
      If you buy something under a hundred euros or pounds there is a ten euro delivery fee.

    • @iRageGGB
      @iRageGGB 4 года назад

      @@philipbarone9294 Living in central US, paid 200 euro + 30 for shipping and fees. Took about 1.5-2 weeks to get to me but that was because I ordered it the day after christmas 2019. Guitar came well packaged and no damage or flaws to the body or neck.
      I'm a new guitar player and to me, it plays fine I have no complaints besides maybe needing a slightly wide neck because my finger tips like to slightly rest on other strings and deaden the sound, but that's most likely lack of experience.
      It holds tune pretty well with the strings that came with the guitar. 3 things I'm going to end up upgrading, the tuners to make them locking they currently hold tune pretty well and aren't too gritty just like the thought of smoother locking tuners just seems like less work, a bone nut because turning stability, and better strings which I'll probably end up breaking a string or just wanting different gauges or something.
      The only thing I also might do to my guitar is do some fret work (polish, round out and just get feeling a bit better), coat the fret board, and maybe better pickups later on.
      But overall I'm very happy with my guitar and it's $230 well spent, I'll keep playing and if i decide to get another guitar I'll probably go with their higher end guitar the $350 one.

  • @PooNinja
    @PooNinja 4 года назад +3

    those HBs are the bomb for the price. and with super cheap shipping too ery body should have a few :) I got the SC custom fr a esp clone with a gold floyd aftera quick fret level and set up it plays like greased lighting. The split coil was not listed in the specks online but adds so much toal variety. i'll definitely be buying more Hb's to add to the wall of axes

    • @joehervey84
      @joehervey84 4 года назад +1

      With active pups? I have the sc-1000

    • @PooNinja
      @PooNinja 4 года назад

      joe mine are passive or I’d have more dead 9volts laying around 🤪

    • @joehervey84
      @joehervey84 4 года назад +1

      @@PooNinja i hear the 9 volt issue, I got a hand full just in case

  • @barrywebber100
    @barrywebber100 4 года назад

    I recently bought the HB SC550 Desert Flame Burst guitar and it is gorgeous.
    The quality for the price paid is exceptional.
    Thanks for postiing.

  • @captainjanks8130
    @captainjanks8130 4 года назад

    Great Video really shows off the variety and all the features of each Guitar I have never played one of these Harley Benton Guitars but I might have to pick one up.

  • @gusdogbrownlab435
    @gusdogbrownlab435 4 года назад +3

    Great stuff. Just wish they had an outlet here in the UK

  • @keithsmith9889
    @keithsmith9889 4 года назад +7

    Lot of cool stuff.. I'm curious your opion of the headless look?

    • @Leo_ofRedKeep
      @Leo_ofRedKeep 4 года назад +2

      I don't like beheaded guitars. Want no Ned Stark in my living room ;-(

  • @Steven_SK
    @Steven_SK 4 года назад

    Knocked this one out of the park for me. I have the ... uh... "other" guitars and have had a blast exploring the HB offerings. I should be able to comment further as I ordered a TE-20 to mod. It should be here before the end of the day. I went the less expensive route as a test run but I have a wish list primed up! There are about 4 that I am ready to pull the trigger on as I type. Thanks for this video Max. Great job!

  • @vrandmusiccorner2291
    @vrandmusiccorner2291 3 года назад +1

    Great guitars. I ordered one on a Monday and it arrived at my home in the US on Wednesday. It was in perfect condition.

  • @sixfoursoul2538
    @sixfoursoul2538 4 года назад +4

    I just bought a used Harley benton form GC for 250 ! Love it ! I play it more than my Fenders, & Es -139 Gibson
    Its not perfect but a few teaks and it is more than perfect for the price . People , Dont let people bash on
    you for playing HB, they just need to justify way they spent thousands on thier over priced bullshit higher name brand.

  • @YaoEspirito
    @YaoEspirito 4 года назад +3

    For a guy who's been around a long time, I don't think most young people realize how amazing it is to have access to such well-made instruments at such a stupid low price. Insane.
    Btw, great presentation, but that German guy said 'like' fifty times (!) in that short segment. What an insidious disease.

    • @juanbarre
      @juanbarre 2 года назад

      Agree. I didn’t learn to play electric guitar in my youth due to the cost of the gear. Very luck the new generations for less than 300 bucks you have a guitar, pedal simulator and amp ready for begin to gig with your friends.

  • @DragonofLimerick
    @DragonofLimerick 4 года назад

    That's such a riot! I've wanted a headless guitar since watching an MTV video in the 80s. Bought a headless kit and am in the middle of the build and now I see these headless guitars everywhere!! lol. Love to see you review their headless version!

  • @brucep54
    @brucep54 4 года назад

    Love your channel you save a lot of miles running around thank you keep it coming.

  • @diegogarber1
    @diegogarber1 4 года назад +3

    I'm looking for a version of the high priced Schecters, basically set neck, hh, fixed bridge, locking tuners, active pickups. I've not found one :(

    • @ryan1598
      @ryan1598 4 года назад

      just buy one and mod it

  • @riddhimannmukherjee5956
    @riddhimannmukherjee5956 3 года назад +3

    in 10:18, that guy in the back looking at the laptop looks like Agufish.

  • @hozyrys
    @hozyrys 4 года назад

    I bought a pair of Harley benton 2 month ago, a Prs and Les paul copy after saw your video, when you talk about de brand!! I love them, a great quality guitars and the sound is fucking awesome and a good price!! Thanks a lot Max

  • @FerociousSimplicity
    @FerociousSimplicity 4 года назад

    I stumbled join your channel a week ago while researching about buying a new guitar. I really love the content on your channel.
    Also I take liking the look of HB guitars and they even have a decent lefty selection which a lot of guitar brands don't bother with

  • @evenzeroescanbeheroes6875
    @evenzeroescanbeheroes6875 4 года назад +39

    I want to see them take on am Explorer styled guitar

    • @seanborthwick7858
      @seanborthwick7858 4 года назад +5

      They did but changed the shape of theirs to avoid Gibson

    • @charlesharper7292
      @charlesharper7292 4 года назад +1

      I have an old Hondo/Explorer. Other than the stock bridge, and pick ups, it is doing fine.

    • @evenzeroescanbeheroes6875
      @evenzeroescanbeheroes6875 4 года назад

      @@charlesharper7292 nice

    • @mopswurst543
      @mopswurst543 4 года назад +2

      Check out the Extreme 76 or 84....
      I got the Ex76.... its f...ing great!!!

    • @evenzeroescanbeheroes6875
      @evenzeroescanbeheroes6875 4 года назад

      @@mopswurst543 one of those I got to have now

  • @paulterl4563
    @paulterl4563 4 года назад +18

    Thomann do please a junior dc with 2 p-90 , and one single cut. With two pick up.
    Two p-90.
    Repeat....

  • @kariadisadikin5854
    @kariadisadikin5854 2 года назад +1

    by now I think you are the only channel with most Harley Benton promotion and reviews. I hope you will keep making useful review by being completely honest so that many other people know what they are expecting to get from buying their products.

  • @lacgugolator
    @lacgugolator 4 года назад +1

    I am 100% sold for the value especially with cost related on high valued and top priced brands, it is nice to know that we have a brand that caters to that market. Love the way you have showcased that market.

  • @droidfan
    @droidfan 4 года назад +3

    Sir Max was one of the guitarists that convinced me to try the HBs. Now I own 3 lol Thank you Max!

    • @GuitarMAXMusic
      @GuitarMAXMusic  4 года назад

      Awesome!

    • @antma9028
      @antma9028 4 года назад

      @@GuitarMAXMusic Hey Max, do they make all models in Leftys? And what are the Necks like on the Fusion and the CST -24-T? THANKS .

  • @zebdoz333
    @zebdoz333 4 года назад +3

    hmm i need to try one before i buy one

  • @czito
    @czito 4 года назад

    I love my HB dynamic. Will definately get another HB in the future. Thanks for the video!

  • @TGormania
    @TGormania 4 года назад +1

    Greetings from Canada. I have an SC-Custom and a Custom Line CLA-15MCE VS coming to me very soon. Shipping says it hit Canadian customs this morning. Cannot wait. I like your comment about basically giving lower-cost options for buying 'something traditional and don't want to spend a lot of money.' That is why I got the SC-Custom. Never had a desire to get an LP because of cost...but now...BOOM!

  • @dennissutton3767
    @dennissutton3767 4 года назад +3

    Love HB... I have 28 guitars. 5 of those are HB guitars.

    • @normanclature9819
      @normanclature9819 4 года назад

      Ya Dennis,
      I once had about thirty two guitars. Then I ran into a guy I used to play with back in the seventies and he has a gross of guitars most of them vintage. His name is Bill Booth and he lives in Longview Washington. One of the best guitar players I've ever played with.

    • @antma9028
      @antma9028 4 года назад

      What models do you have?

  • @yeahh8402
    @yeahh8402 4 года назад +43

    5 years ago Harley Benton was just the cheapos, now they're a great brand

  • @kimthompson5871
    @kimthompson5871 4 года назад

    Great review ! Harley Benton is stepping up their game for sure .

  • @bernievee72
    @bernievee72 4 года назад +1

    Unbelievable quality, unbelievable value!

  • @toddclorox2855
    @toddclorox2855 4 года назад +8

    Agufish spotted 9:15

  • @tjpak3499
    @tjpak3499 4 года назад +5

    The other guy was like "why am I here, I don't wana be here, please I'm waiting for it to end"

  • @benindavisca
    @benindavisca 4 года назад

    I have an HB SC550. IM super pleased with it. It was a B stock. It came with the intonation just minorly ofc on the high E string. Frets nice and smooth. Really love the pickups. I was set to replace them after some folks comments but I found that running it through my 69 Bandmaster reverb...I really didn't need top do anything to the guitar but play it. I own 5 electric (Gretch Fender and Peavey)guitars and a handful of acoustics. The HB is probably my favorite. I teach for it on a daily basis . Blues to rock. So happy with it.

  • @HampshireGary
    @HampshireGary 4 года назад +1

    Love the sparkly fusion, can’t wait till that’s available. I have two Harley Benton’s, a SC Custom and a TE70. Love them to bits, played well out of the box. the TE needed a tweak to the truss Rod but other than that, both great guitars.

  • @alonsoguardia
    @alonsoguardia 3 года назад +5

    Harley Benton: we also have single cut guitars...
    Me: shut up and take my money

    • @salvatorevetro1743
      @salvatorevetro1743 3 года назад +2

      I got 2 for the price of 1 Epiphone.
      sc-450 black and sc-450 p90
      Ask me if I love 'em.

    • @cookbookforcannibals
      @cookbookforcannibals 3 года назад +2

      @@salvatorevetro1743 do you love 'em?

    • @shwnusmc119
      @shwnusmc119 3 года назад +2

      Well do you love them or what

    • @maxgregory2227
      @maxgregory2227 3 года назад +1

      Do you fucking love them or what ?

  • @MMarkur
    @MMarkur 4 года назад +4

    Hey Max. Do you lift bro?

  • @joeJoe-pb3su
    @joeJoe-pb3su 3 года назад

    Loving those selections and what a bang for your buck....

  • @musicfreak3536
    @musicfreak3536 4 года назад +1

    Purchased their HB CST 24T. Love the feel of the guitar and the sound is great! Love the brand! Great recommendation, Max.

    • @antma9028
      @antma9028 4 года назад

      Im thinking of getting one. Whats the Neck like?

  • @Dilpil01
    @Dilpil01 4 года назад +3

    i like seeing the future models, but this has a paid promo vibe to it

  • @SidBonkers51
    @SidBonkers51 4 года назад +3

    ' 09:46 I assume "a little wanky" is a technical term relating to guitar internation.

    • @antma9028
      @antma9028 4 года назад +2

      Did he mean Wonky and say Wanky?

    • @crusheverything4449
      @crusheverything4449 4 года назад +1

      Ant Ma - Did he mean intonation and say internation?

  • @kmac7120
    @kmac7120 4 года назад +1

    Omg that last single cut. I just looks amazing. I want that one

  • @slydogtom
    @slydogtom 2 года назад

    I think I might try one, max. Thanks for the coverage.

  • @JONHWAR
    @JONHWAR 4 года назад +3

    "Making a headless guitar for players who don´t like headless guitars" Epic but not in a good way...

  • @bingochoice
    @bingochoice 4 года назад +1

    hey Max, I just got a harley benton sc customer lemon flame..for $188. and I love it, well made, solid.. real nice neck, plays great, and the tuners are as good as any of my guitars.. One of my students saw it and bought one, and he loves his also..neither of us can believe this guitar costs $188. Hey love your reviews Max nice job..

  • @mybluesable
    @mybluesable 4 года назад

    Thanks for showing beautiful, affordable guitars !

  • @petg12340
    @petg12340 3 года назад

    I've got the TE52 and just a couple of weeks ago got the elusive HB35 plus. I love them both, they're fantastic guitars. The fretboard on the HB35 is pretty scratchy, but that will wear down and when you're playing through a 100W Marshall stack you just hear the actual sound from the pickups. It's great

  • @garcemac
    @garcemac 4 года назад +2

    I LOVE those Juniors. The double cut and the tobacco single cut are both on my Thomann wishlist.

  • @JJ-bm2jj
    @JJ-bm2jj 4 года назад +1

    I'm new to the Harley Benton guitars. But I will definitely check them out, they look great

  • @guyincognito320
    @guyincognito320 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for your channel. Great product features.

  • @Neil-Aspinall
    @Neil-Aspinall 4 года назад

    Fabulous! Oh my God am I going to get a TV yellow double cut, can't wait!!!!!!

  • @truckerjimmiller
    @truckerjimmiller 3 года назад +2

    I just bought a Te 20 and it’s fantastic for the money. If I was blind folded I honestly cannot say I could pick out a fender over this Harley Benton! The finish and feels super. The switches are firm and tight. The tuners are not jumpy. The sustain goes on forever. I’m super impressed!!!

    • @juanbarre
      @juanbarre 2 года назад

      I got one too and as you said is fantastic. I wished could find something similar for 80€ twenty years ago when I was student and not the shit shops were selling for more than 200€

  • @fuzzium1169
    @fuzzium1169 4 года назад

    I'm from Singapore and had purchased one of the HB electric guitar last month.. Had this sceptical feeling at first about the shipping and quality but turns out everything went great.. Packaging was secured and presentable..quality was top notch.. I owned several namely guitar but this HB had something that catches my daily attention of to grab it first and play.. And definitely it's not only because how it looks but the sound sounded more tasty and appealing to my ears.. Obviously it's just my opinion.. I believes HB will make history in selling guitar in many years to come.. Good job!!

  • @joshuasalgado4694
    @joshuasalgado4694 4 года назад +1

    Very excited for that headless model!

  • @justwhendrunk
    @justwhendrunk 4 года назад +1

    Have the OCT HH fusion 2 .... the green one with the stainless steel frets.... beautiful guitar and does a great job all round with the coil spilt too. Will be getting more HBs in future.