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I was one of those whose decision to buy a Fusion Pro was helped by your original review, so here goes: I got the Fusion Pro 2, and the staggered locking tuners and graphene string trees, are excellent for stability, this guitar does not go out of tune, unless you seriously mistreat it. It does have a distinct and unique tone, and yet always was very different from the tone yours has (of course, different amps, different, strings, different players), but I have nonetheless found it to be a very versatile guitar. It does not mimic, anything else. The sound of my Strat and Tele are a million miles away from each other, and this is similarly a million miles away from each of those. The only thing that I could wish were slightly better, are the pickups. They are fine, and function as pickups should, and do not let you down, but they lack responsiveness to some extent. Considering the price of the guitar I think this is to be expected. That said, it is very useable in terms of tone and playability, and it does inspire different playing styles. All in all mine is standing up very well, I am planing to swap out the pickups, but it's actually not a priority right now.They produce a good tone in studio conditions, so I can think of better ways to spend the money! Thanks Jonathan for the original review, it was honest and that gave me the information I needed, not hype, but realistic expectations, priceless, and much appreciated..
This is my favorite guitar now have same guitar upgrade eletronic to cts usa 5 way crl switch craft jack .hsh custom handwound pickup, custom brass bridge and block,gotoh locking tuner . Reprofile the neck to modern d and refinish the neck and fretboard with lacquer so the fretboard will look same all the time. I think all the upgrades put my guitar some weight.
I want to say thank you for posting a wonderful showcase of this guitar. Your phrasing and general playing here influenced me to work on my more melodic emotional playing because I've always been more of a metal shred guy. I brought the blue veneer with the roasted maple neck and it is my absolute favorite guitar that I own now.
Hi Jonathan. my Harley Benton Fusion Pro HSH arrived just over a week ago and I am delighted with it. So pleased that they removed that bar from the neck. I went for a red one and in my opinion it looks gorgeous, it is really well set up and almost in tune which is pretty amazing after the long journey from Germany. It's good to know that the factory take notice of reviews like yours and act upon them. Thanks.
I just modified mine as well, it is a beast now. I changed the HB to Dimarzios. I also burnished and polised the frets, adjusted the string height on the nut, adjusted the trussrod and bridge height. Also added treble bleed. This guitar is the best deal ever really. It records really well with amps sims and plays beautifully after adjustment.
After watching your Review from Past, i bought exactly same Fusion 2 Pro in natural finish. It became one of my most played Guitars in short Time. Harley Benton is awesome. ^^
Hi Jon! My HB Fusion II HSH Roasted Maple FBB arrived a week and a half ago. I really like it. I think it’s a really good deal for the price. Stainless steel frets at this price? Yes! I have one or two minor issues. The main one is the selector switch gets noisy when in the neck position or out of phase(?) position. I hope it’s just needing some electronic cleaner. It’s a keeper!
I got a Fusion-II HH Roasted few days ago and I'm loving it so far, it feels and plays absolutely incredible for the price. I only wish I could play it as well as you can.
Jonathan , After watching your videos I purchased a Fusion II HSH Roasted. My impression of the guitar is as follows. Body and finish are good quality. The bridge is very good and Stable. The headstock angle is too shallow and the G string is giving me a problem. I will need to add another string tree as you did. The nut was cut to high and I fixed that. I changed the wiring and added a super switch. In The middle or 3rd position the neck and bridge pickup are in parallel like a Les Paul. The middle pickup is only active is positions 2 and 5 to provide the out of phase quack. The pickups are to thin and sound too much like a Stratocaster so I ordered new pickups from Jim Wagner of JWP pickups in CA. I bought a set of Godwood humbuckers and an SR single coil for the middle position. These pickups cost more than the guitar did! I don’t mind because I have purchased other pickups from Jim that have transformed other guitars I own and gave them a new life! I’m going to install them this weekend!
Hi, Jonathan! This will be my next guitar purchase. I just received my HB CST24-T Paradise Flame and absolutely love it. (Largely due to your video review and a few others) Love your videos and playing demos. So good. Honest, too. Thanks a lot from Canada! Stay healthy and happy, and whatever you do... keep playing!!
Jonathan, thanks for your videos! I bought a fusion II after seeing your videos. I changed the wiring and had the nut cut deeper. The action and neck are spot on now! I installed a treble bleed RC circuit and a strat super switch. I wired it so the the middle position never sees the middle pickup by itself. Instead, the middle or 3rd position is connected to the bridge and neck pickups as in a Tele or Les Paul in either single or humbucking mode. I like those tones much better. Now I’m thinking about changing the pickups after watching your video on the pickup swap.
Really terrific playing, Jonathan. And I am sure that the Charvels, Sterlings and EVH's of this world are not happy with Hartley Benton. Especially when you are playing. I still own a 2004 Gibson Les Paul, but I hardly touch it anymore. it is a good guitar, but 4, maybe 5 times as expensive than this versatile little baby. Oh... I am a bit mystified by that big clock on your Laney Amp - what is it for? Greetings from The Netherlands
@@JonIsJustTooLoud Haha.... I thought it was there to wake you from endless solo-sessions. All the same, I really like your playing. The Jeff Beckish high up string bending, your sliding technique.... Nothing fancy, but very smooth and tasteful. You make me grab my guitar and my Kemper and play away to backing tracks. Do you make your backing tracks or do you download them? And by the way, I. notice you don't have any serious tuning issues with the Wilkinson bridge. Does it work for you?
Fantastic playing as always.... I swapped the hb's with Suhr Thornbucker + (bridge) Thornbuck reg (neck)..still looking for the middle. What wiring mods were done? Thanks
I own a Fusion 2 for about a year now and I absolutely love mine. Using a set if 9 string gague and you get a real decent strat ton when splitting. Humbuckers are a bit mid range, but i would say you could use this guitar to play any style. Keep in mind I only use it for home use tho, don't know how it would hold up on a big stage ;D
Hello my dear friend. Greetings from Amsterdam. I have my Fusion II now for 1 week. It is the Bengal flame top. So far I love it. It had to go to the luthier to make it playable, but after that, it plays great. I didn't swap the pick-ups yet. Not sure it I am going to do that yet.... It was indeed based on your review I decided to by this guitar. No regrets so far....
I wouldn't buy this guitar without plans on changing the pickups and bridge. It still is a good deal with those included, and will sound and play like a high dollar guitar after I believe
After watching your initial review I bought one and have really enjoyed it. I changed the bridge pickup to a Dimarzio Tone Zone but left the other two. Great tones and very playable. I forgot you changed the knobs, I did too! Great minds? Keep the vids coming.
Thanks for the vid! Did you experience scratchy frets whilst bending? I am trying a HB fusion iii HH which has this issue but I am not sure if is a quality control-related variation
Dear Jonathan, great playing, and thanks for the review!!! I am attracted by this very guitar, and every hardware can be changed, but there are a few negative comments about it's sustain! What is your opinion on that(is the lack of 'heaviness' related to that)?
There's a guy who sell this guitar used for 350$ (costs 400$ new) but he changed the pickups whith Joe satriani's dimarzio (like 270$ all the pickups) but considering the tone of the guitar by itself I don't know if this is a good deal considering the dimarzio pickups
Hello, You mention that you we not satisfied about weight of the guitar. Is weight issue having an effect on sustain? The Fusion1 had a Mahogany body , where as the newer Fusion 3 is Jatoba. I wonder if the Jatoba Fusions are any heavier or have more sustain? Wound be interested your reviewing a Fusion 3 HSH with the same pickup mods as you did on your Fusion 1 HSH.
Hi Jonathan, I already own a Floyd rose fusion II it thinking of a roasted maple HH to replace with Seymour Duncan 59 and Jazz. I was wondering though you never thought to replace the Wilkinson 2 point term or it’s holding up well enough?
@@JonIsJustTooLoud thanks! I’m definitely torn between the cost of the upgrades and seeing how that compares to a charvel pro mod. I think there is still guitar brand snobbery between guitar players who will always say Harley Benton is not a good brand name, but what’s important is how it plays for you.
Hi Jonathan, sorry i forgot one question : in France, the price difference between the Fusion II with a standard neck (mapple+ebony touch) vs a roasted neck is 100 € more ! does it make a big difference in the sound according to you ?
Hi Jonathan, congratulations for your musical work and your usefull videos ! i'm expecting to do the same mike modifications (on my future Fusion II) can you tell me if you take SD "trembucker" versions? because I notice that the plots of your 59 model hybrid (bridge) aren't very well aligned with the strings. is it a problem ? thanks for all
Jonathan, you have both the HH version and the HSH version of the fusion ll. I know you did some work on the HSH pickups and then replaced them. I am likely going to buy one of the versions. Which would you recommend? Also the extra $100 for the roasted neck is not a monetary issue for me, but do you think it’s worth it? Thanks for your great reviews!!
Is the mahogany on this fusion actually sapele? Also confusingly known as African mahogany, that‘s what most of the fusions are made of although the new fusions are made of a different wood.
@@JonIsJustTooLoud yes could I have been any more confusing…?! HB fusion Version 1 - Mahogany- type wood of some form Version 2 - Sapele wood, confusingly called African mahogany sometimes Version 3 - Nyatoh wood, although there seemed to be some fusion 3‘s also made with Sapele wood from version 2
Mine has sit in a case for the last 2 years. I play my PT HH Fusion Pro occasionally, but the Roasted Maple HSH has an awfully skinny neck that I just can't stand the feel of. It may have been a fluke because the HH feels better.....
I currently have an Epiphone Les Paul Custom Black Royale and was wondering about getting this as a guitar that I could grow with. You know, mod it over the years but still keep it. Would you say that this is a versatile guitar? I'm looking for something more akin to a strat or tele since I already have that LP sound going on. I tend to thumb fret a lot as well, not sure if the neck profile is good for that?
@@JonIsJustTooLoud Those look like really nice axes. I have the lowly TE-30 BE Standard and I absolutely love it - great neck! Pickups are a weak spot and the TE-70 has the better ones. They just look classy!
Hi sir, want to ask if what guitar should i buy coz im choosing between IBANEZ RG421 or HARLEY BENTON FUSION PRO II HSH... Im also a newbie guitar player
Oh ok sir but the fusion pro ii sir is is good for like rhythm and some lead parts mostly i play pop punk and post hardcore.. Also the cort kx300 sir comoare to fusion pro ii
Would you still reccomend this over other hb models? I really want one, but I know the shipping and import fees are going to be insane. Plus the big possibility of getting a lemon or something with a few problems that I cannot fix myself.
Hi Jon, I was lucky enough to find a version 2 model used at a good price. I immediately noticed two things: first of all, something I really dislike is the fact that neck being so fat makes the guitar neck heavy and it tends to dive. In terms of tone, I found that with the stock pickups there was a distinctly nasal quality to the tone which was not easy to EQ out. That said, I was surprised to find that it was easy to get a fairly fat warm Jazz tone out of the neck pickup. I also found the neck very reactive to weather changes, necessitating frequent tweaks of the truss rod (here in the south of Spain it can vary greatly between very high temperatures during the day to considerably cooler at night), which I wasn’t expecting, given the weight and thickness of the neck. Speaking of the truss rod adjuster itself, it’s a great design, but uses poor materials which do not stand up well to the insertion of hex keys or other steel tools into the adjustment holes. There is also a tendency for these tools to pass right through two holes at once and dig into the body beneath the adjuster - not good! On the positive side though this adjuster design makes it far easier to adjust neck relief on the fly than the typical Fender or Gibson adjusters, which are located at the base of the headstock. I’m really not sure how much I like the neck. I don’t seem to really be able to get comfortable with the profile, because my hand always seems to detect a sort of sharp angle behind the neck. The stainless frets and the almost flat fretboard camber however feel great. The tremolo tailpiece lacks something for me - it could be more responsive to the touch. It came strung with really heavy gauge strings - with a wound 3rd, and it would not stay in tune. I discovered that the neck screws were loose, and after tightening them and going to a lighter string gauge, the guitar was transformed and never goes out of tune. That said, I am beginning to want to try a heavier gauge than the 008”s I have on there now, and I am tempted to try 011”s which feel better for Jazz. Overall, this is a very versatile and lightweight instrument which has really good sustain. If I were going to change anything it would be the pickups and pots, which feel crunchy even when sprayed with contact lubricant. For the money I paid, it would be impossible to beat, and it was my go to guitar until I started to find the strings too light, but I wanted to keep those on there for legato playing. The finish is really pretty, but the hardware doesn’t wear well - the bridge and truss rod adjuster both already look worn. The finish seems a little vulnerable - easy to nick or scratch. Lastly, I think a metal neck plate would have been better, since the screw holes are easily damaged and spoil the finish, because the lacquer tends to crack all the way to the neck joint if the screws are overtightened.
@@JonIsJustTooLoud Thanks to you, Your playing always reminds me How 'taste' > 'technique' when it comes to 'Musicality' or How technique would be just a resource for 'taste' ... In the Instagram clips 'technical freaks' era, your tastefully and musical playing is like an oasis with fresh water in an arid desert of technical proficiency without water ...
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That tone is absolutely brilliant
Thank you✌♥
I was one of those whose decision to buy a Fusion Pro was helped by your original review, so here goes: I got the Fusion Pro 2, and the staggered locking tuners and graphene string trees, are excellent for stability, this guitar does not go out of tune, unless you seriously mistreat it. It does have a distinct and unique tone, and yet always was very different from the tone yours has (of course, different amps, different, strings, different players), but I have nonetheless found it to be a very versatile guitar. It does not mimic, anything else. The sound of my Strat and Tele are a million miles away from each other, and this is similarly a million miles away from each of those. The only thing that I could wish were slightly better, are the pickups. They are fine, and function as pickups should, and do not let you down, but they lack responsiveness to some extent. Considering the price of the guitar I think this is to be expected. That said, it is very useable in terms of tone and playability, and it does inspire different playing styles. All in all mine is standing up very well, I am planing to swap out the pickups, but it's actually not a priority right now.They produce a good tone in studio conditions, so I can think of better ways to spend the money! Thanks Jonathan for the original review, it was honest and that gave me the information I needed, not hype, but realistic expectations, priceless, and much appreciated..
Thank you for that sharing Ian!!! ✌️❤️
This is my favorite guitar now have same guitar upgrade eletronic to cts usa 5 way crl switch craft jack .hsh custom handwound pickup, custom brass bridge and block,gotoh locking tuner . Reprofile the neck to modern d and refinish the neck and fretboard with lacquer so the fretboard will look same all the time. I think all the upgrades put my guitar some weight.
@Dell Walter interesting, re: reprofiling the neck... you’re joking, right?!
@@mountainman8775 yep, because the neck a bit thick for me. .
@Dell Walter dammmn, cheers for the tip, never thought of reprofiling my own neck before
just perfect! :) (playing, sound, the song too)
Thank you ✌️❤️
I want to say thank you for posting a wonderful showcase of this guitar. Your phrasing and general playing here influenced me to work on my more melodic emotional playing because I've always been more of a metal shred guy. I brought the blue veneer with the roasted maple neck and it is my absolute favorite guitar that I own now.
Thank you n it’s a great guitar❤️❤️
Hi Jonathan. my Harley Benton Fusion Pro HSH arrived just over a week ago and I am delighted with it. So pleased that they removed that bar from the neck. I went for a red one and in my opinion it looks gorgeous, it is really well set up and almost in tune which is pretty amazing after the long journey from Germany. It's good to know that the factory take notice of reviews like yours and act upon them. Thanks.
Awesome!! Enjoy your new guitar Barry!!!✌️❤️
It really is always an education watching and listening to you play Jon. I love the cry of that guitar. It looks even better with age. 👍❤️
Thank you dear Tom... yes you are right.. still looks good ✌️❤️
It sounds beautiful with those duncan pickups
Thank you✌🤓
I just modified mine as well, it is a beast now. I changed the HB to Dimarzios. I also burnished and polised the frets, adjusted the string height on the nut, adjusted the trussrod and bridge height. Also added treble bleed. This guitar is the best deal ever really. It records really well with amps sims and plays beautifully after adjustment.
Nice ✌️❤️
After watching your Review from Past, i bought exactly same Fusion 2 Pro in natural finish. It became one of my most played Guitars in short Time. Harley Benton is awesome. ^^
Nice to know ✌️❤️
The HB Fusion range are excellent value for money.
Thanks for the update Jon.
My pleasure Barry ✌️❤️
Excellent playing. Good to hear your views
Graham Hunt my pleasure ✌️❤️
Fabulous. LOVE your playing, Jonathan. Thanks for the great vibes - both from you and your guitar.
Thank you Allan ✌️❤️
I appreciate your reviews showing the negatives as well as positives
Glad you like them!✌♥
Beautiful phrasing!!!
Thank you ✌️❤️
Wonderful instrument, wonderful playing. I like. Very much.
Thank you ✌️❤️
Hi Jon! My HB Fusion II HSH Roasted Maple FBB arrived a week and a half ago. I really like it. I think it’s a really good deal for the price. Stainless steel frets at this price? Yes! I have one or two minor issues. The main one is the selector switch gets noisy when in the neck position or out of phase(?) position. I hope it’s just needing some electronic cleaner. It’s a keeper!
Yes probably a faulty wiring or switch...✌️❤️
I got a Fusion-II HH Roasted few days ago and I'm loving it so far, it feels and plays absolutely incredible for the price. I only wish I could play it as well as you can.
you will be even better than me...keep at it!!✌❤
Got mine swapped with a pair of ToneRider Rocksong pickup and its awesome!
Nice ✌️❤️
Beautiful playing Jonathan.
Thank you Pavel✌️❤️
you are such an amazing player!
Thank you man ✌️❤️
Jonathan ,
After watching your videos I purchased a Fusion II HSH Roasted. My impression of the guitar is as follows. Body and finish are good quality. The bridge is very good and Stable. The headstock angle is too shallow and the G string is giving me a problem. I will need to add another string tree as you did. The nut was cut to high and I fixed that. I changed the wiring and added a super switch. In The middle or 3rd position the neck and bridge pickup are in parallel like a Les Paul. The middle pickup is only active is positions 2 and 5 to provide the out of phase quack. The pickups are to thin and sound too much like a Stratocaster so I ordered new pickups from Jim Wagner of JWP pickups in CA. I bought a set of Godwood humbuckers and an SR single coil for the middle position. These pickups cost more than the guitar did! I don’t mind because I have purchased other pickups from Jim that have transformed other guitars I own and gave them a new life! I’m going to install them this weekend!
Awesome!! Thanks for sharing!✌♥
I rmb getting the fusion 2 after watching your video
go for it!✌💚
It’s great to watch a review of a guitar that someone can actually play. Thank you
You’re most welcome Steve✌️😂
Hi, Jonathan! This will be my next guitar purchase. I just received my HB CST24-T Paradise Flame and absolutely love it. (Largely due to your video review and a few others) Love your videos and playing demos. So good. Honest, too. Thanks a lot from Canada! Stay healthy and happy, and whatever you do... keep playing!!
keep me posted Douglas!!✌❤
Great guitar and nice playing!
Thank you Michael ✌️❤️
Jonathan, thanks for your videos! I bought a fusion II after seeing your videos. I changed the wiring and had the nut cut deeper. The action and neck are spot on now! I installed a treble bleed RC circuit and a strat super switch. I wired it so the the middle position never sees the middle pickup by itself. Instead, the middle or 3rd position is connected to the bridge and neck pickups as in a Tele or Les Paul in either single or humbucking mode. I like those tones much better. Now I’m thinking about changing the pickups after watching your video on the pickup swap.
Cool✌️❤️
Yes loving mine too .may change the pickups but that would be it.plays well .all the best.
Thank you Giles... stay safe ✌️😛
Amazing playing Jonathan as usual 👏, when i got my HB fusion i was stunned by the roasted maple neck , the quality of it is brilliant
Thank you Richard ✌️❤️
Really terrific playing, Jonathan. And I am sure that the Charvels, Sterlings and EVH's of this world are not happy with Hartley Benton. Especially when you are playing. I still own a 2004 Gibson Les Paul, but I hardly touch it anymore. it is a good guitar, but 4, maybe 5 times as expensive than this versatile little baby. Oh... I am a bit mystified by that big clock on your Laney Amp - what is it for?
Greetings from The Netherlands
lol....just a clock..sometimes i would take the batteries out..because the ticking can be heard thru the mics...
@@JonIsJustTooLoud Haha.... I thought it was there to wake you from endless solo-sessions. All the same, I really like your playing. The Jeff Beckish high up string bending, your sliding technique.... Nothing fancy, but very smooth and tasteful. You make me grab my guitar and my Kemper and play away to backing tracks. Do you make your backing tracks or do you download them? And by the way, I. notice you don't have any serious tuning issues with the Wilkinson bridge. Does it work for you?
Oh Jon!! Lovely axe! I love the Fusion T!! And this one looks just as amazing.
I used the fusion T in my upload last night. I love it!!🕶🕶🤣🎸🎹🎶
Nice ✌️❤️
Fantastic playing as always.... I swapped the hb's with Suhr Thornbucker + (bridge) Thornbuck reg (neck)..still looking for the middle. What wiring mods were done? Thanks
Nice choice’! Like I’ve said not much.. just a change of capacitor✌️❤️
Good honest review/lovelu playing.Thank you !
Glad you enjoyed it!✌❤
I own a Fusion 2 for about a year now and I absolutely love mine. Using a set if 9 string gague and you get a real decent strat ton when splitting. Humbuckers are a bit mid range, but i would say you could use this guitar to play any style. Keep in mind I only use it for home use tho, don't know how it would hold up on a big stage ;D
Nice ✌️❤️
Hello my dear friend. Greetings from Amsterdam. I have my Fusion II now for 1 week. It is the Bengal flame top. So far I love it. It had to go to the luthier to make it playable, but after that, it plays great. I didn't swap the pick-ups yet. Not sure it I am going to do that yet....
It was indeed based on your review I decided to by this guitar. No regrets so far....
Good to know Fam✌️✌️
I wouldn't buy this guitar without plans on changing the pickups and bridge. It still is a good deal with those included, and will sound and play like a high dollar guitar after I believe
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I worship you Jonathan baby! im not worthy, im not worthy !
😂
May i know the knob name and color you changed on the guitar? Great video !
dunno..go shop for them online..Aliexpress
Very nice guitar, tone and playing 🔥
yep!
And thank you!
Jonathan, I really hear a bit of Lee Ritenour in your playing, are you a fan of his? Nice playing for sure.
Thank you.. and yes Lee Ritenour was one of my earlier influences ✌️❤️
hello Jonathan! awesome job man. got a question for u. what pickup format did u use on the bridge. humbucker or Trembucker? keep up the good work man!
Normal humbucker..✌️❤️
@@JonIsJustTooLoud thank you so much. God Bless!
Tasty playing, as usual.
Thank you!
After watching your initial review I bought one and have really enjoyed it. I changed the bridge pickup to a Dimarzio Tone Zone but left the other two. Great tones and very playable. I forgot you changed the knobs, I did too! Great minds? Keep the vids coming.
Thanks ✌️❤️
I love your tone! Do you have tutorial on how you got it? 😁 love your videos! I hope you 100k subscribers soon!
Thank you✌️❤️
Thanks for the vid! Did you experience scratchy frets whilst bending? I am trying a HB fusion iii HH which has this issue but I am not sure if is a quality control-related variation
You can actually rectify it by polishing the frets✌️❤️
Dear Jonathan, great playing, and thanks for the review!!! I am attracted by this very guitar, and every hardware can be changed, but there are a few negative comments about it's sustain! What is your opinion on that(is the lack of 'heaviness' related to that)?
No the sustain is there.. I’m talking about the lack of some lower frequencies of the guitar✌️❤️
There's a guy who sell this guitar used for 350$ (costs 400$ new) but he changed the pickups whith Joe satriani's dimarzio (like 270$ all the pickups) but considering the tone of the guitar by itself I don't know if this is a good deal considering the dimarzio pickups
You have to try it✌️❤️
Mod machines for sure. they leave plenty the budget left for personalizing to suit your style 🤘🏽
Very true!✌♥
Would love to hear a update if you still have it
I have sold the guitar recently✌️❤️
Hello, You mention that you we not satisfied about weight of the guitar. Is weight issue having an effect on sustain? The Fusion1 had a Mahogany body , where as the newer Fusion 3 is Jatoba.
I wonder if the Jatoba Fusions are any heavier or have more sustain? Wound be interested your reviewing a Fusion 3 HSH with the same pickup mods as you did on your Fusion 1 HSH.
Yes.. weight has an effect on the guitar tone✌️❤️
Hi Jon.. I like your videos.. Hope HB will make a guitar under your name.. Jon Koh Ltd edition of Srat guitar..
Ah.. I can only wish✌️❤️
Hi there. Thans for sharing your opinions with us. I was kinda curious about the live gigs. Don't you advise playing it on gigs?
No..I just felt it sounded too light for live✌♥
@@JonIsJustTooLoud thanks for the reply man. Is it still light after you changed the pickups?
@@FikriErylmaz yes...✌️❤️
Tone like expensive guitar...amazing sir.
Thank you ✌️❤️
Hi Jonathan, I already own a Floyd rose fusion II it thinking of a roasted maple HH to replace with Seymour Duncan 59 and Jazz.
I was wondering though you never thought to replace the Wilkinson 2 point term or it’s holding up well enough?
Oh yes..its holding up nicely. If it aint broke...don't fix it!✌💚
@@JonIsJustTooLoud thanks! I’m definitely torn between the cost of the upgrades and seeing how that compares to a charvel pro mod. I think there is still guitar brand snobbery between guitar players who will always say Harley Benton is not a good brand name, but what’s important is how it plays for you.
@@jamiedavies1305 I’m a staunch believer in whatever works for you... go for it❤️
Hi Jonathan, sorry i forgot one question : in France, the price difference between the Fusion II with a standard neck (mapple+ebony touch) vs a roasted neck is 100 € more ! does it make a big difference in the sound according to you ?
In sound... not much. In comfort yes.. more smoother ✌️❤️
If it’s100 euros more.. stay with the normal neck!!
@@JonIsJustTooLoud that's my opinion too ! Thanks Jonathan !
Hi Jonathan, congratulations for your musical work and your usefull videos ! i'm expecting to do the same mike modifications (on my future Fusion II) can you tell me if you take SD "trembucker" versions? because I notice that the plots of your 59 model hybrid (bridge) aren't very well aligned with the strings. is it a problem ? thanks for all
No they are not trembuckers.. it didn’t really matter in terms of sound✌️❤️
@@JonIsJustTooLoud big thanks for your help !
Hi! Have you tried a charvel pro mod dk24? I don't know wich one to buy, this Harley or the charvel
No I have not ✌️❤️
only likes , all deserved! love your videos!
Thank you so much ✌️✌️
Jonathan, if you were going to play a show and you had to pick one guitar, would you pick your HB Fusion or that PRS S2 you recently reviewed?
Easy..the Fusion..because of the trem✌❤
Jonathan, you have both the HH version and the HSH version of the fusion
ll. I know you did some work on the HSH pickups and then replaced them. I am likely going to buy one of the versions. Which would you recommend? Also the extra $100 for the roasted neck is not a monetary issue for me, but do you think it’s worth it? Thanks for your great reviews!!
I would recommend the Fusion Pro Roasted TT🤓✌
The Tele? I went back and found your review on that. Sounds great!
@@JonIsJustTooLoud hi Jonathan , what do you mean by TT ?
@@gillesgenete9598 sorry brother it was a slip of the tongue and mind... I meant HH T
Is the mahogany on this fusion actually sapele? Also confusingly known as African mahogany, that‘s what most of the fusions are made of although the new fusions are made of a different wood.
I have no idea...you 've gotten me confused too ✌🤓
@@JonIsJustTooLoud yes could I have been any more confusing…?!
HB fusion
Version 1 - Mahogany- type wood of some form
Version 2 - Sapele wood, confusingly called African mahogany sometimes
Version 3 - Nyatoh wood, although there seemed to be some fusion 3‘s also made with Sapele wood from version 2
Mine has sit in a case for the last 2 years. I play my PT HH Fusion Pro occasionally, but the Roasted Maple HSH has an awfully skinny neck that I just can't stand the feel of. It may have been a fluke because the HH feels better.....
Ah.. I see ✌️❤️
@juna wood I'd probably lose my butt on it. I may end up giving it to a grandchild when they get a little older if any of them show an interest..
I wonder how this guitar compares to a Charvel DK24
i dont know
How would you compare this guitar to the eart explorer 1?
Can’t compare.. very different
@@JonIsJustTooLoud what would be better suited for chunky metal tone, with a fast n skinny neck?
I currently have an Epiphone Les Paul Custom Black Royale and was wondering about getting this as a guitar that I could grow with. You know, mod it over the years but still keep it. Would you say that this is a versatile guitar? I'm looking for something more akin to a strat or tele since I already have that LP sound going on. I tend to thumb fret a lot as well, not sure if the neck profile is good for that?
Yes it is!
Which one do you think is better this or the 22 frets versions
I thought the 22 fret versions have a different set of pickups.. so it’s really up to your own preferences
cant see your finger setups;sorrry!But it sounds good!
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nous faire rêver sur une guitare de moins 400 euros c est pas donner a tout le monde encore bravo!!!!!
Je suis heureux de vous aider!✌♥
love your guitar playing and tone any tips on how to get that tone i use the line 6 pod hd pro.its an awesome rig its the rack mount style.thanks
as to all effects..try not over adjust. Get a good reference source...and try to compare your tone to your favourite tones on CDs/MP3s
@@JonIsJustTooLoud thanks brother
if you still have it, revisit the HB TE70, thats the one i bought and discovered your channel from
Bran Don I still have it..Harley Benton TE-70 Black Paisley. A revisit.✌️❤️
@@JonIsJustTooLoud Those look like really nice axes. I have the lowly TE-30 BE Standard and I absolutely love it - great neck! Pickups are a weak spot and the TE-70 has the better ones. They just look classy!
voxelraster very true ✌️❤️
Hi sir, want to ask if what guitar should i buy coz im choosing between IBANEZ RG421 or HARLEY BENTON FUSION PRO II HSH... Im also a newbie guitar player
I can’t tell you as I C have not played on that Ibanez model yet
Oh ok sir but the fusion pro ii sir is is good for like rhythm and some lead parts mostly i play pop punk and post hardcore.. Also the cort kx300 sir comoare to fusion pro ii
Thank you so much si much appreciated
please tell me where you bought such wooden potentiometer knobs?
Aliexpress!!!
@@JonIsJustTooLoud спасибо
Always great!! Thanks
Thank you brother ✌️❤️
@@JonIsJustTooLoud sista!! 😄
Oh my.. wait... Is that you Esther?? Lol
@@JonIsJustTooLoud noop..Cats from California
Oh wait!! Yes now I remembered!! You asked my for lessons!! ... I’m so sorry sweetheart... getting on in age I Guess🙏🥴
I love ur playing
Thank you brother ✌️❤️
You sound amazing!!!!
Thank you Ray ✌❤
Would you still reccomend this over other hb models? I really want one, but I know the shipping and import fees are going to be insane. Plus the big possibility of getting a lemon or something with a few problems that I cannot fix myself.
The fusion pros are great affordable guitars.. add to which model, the decision is up to you ✌️❤️
The shipping depends on the country you live in (for US, it's like 30-35$), this is a flat rate for up to 3 guitars. So 3 guitars -
I need that patch for hx stomp wow
drive.google.com/drive/folders/1wEJbaoPq7L9M0k9I_40-0m9jnyc4s8fN?usp=sharing
Can you compare this with a sire s7..?
No I can’t✌️❤️
Hi Jon, I was lucky enough to find a version 2 model used at a good price. I immediately noticed two things: first of all, something I really dislike is the fact that neck being so fat makes the guitar neck heavy and it tends to dive. In terms of tone, I found that with the stock pickups there was a distinctly nasal quality to the tone which was not easy to EQ out. That said, I was surprised to find that it was easy to get a fairly fat warm Jazz tone out of the neck pickup. I also found the neck very reactive to weather changes, necessitating frequent tweaks of the truss rod (here in the south of Spain it can vary greatly between very high temperatures during the day to considerably cooler at night), which I wasn’t expecting, given the weight and thickness of the neck.
Speaking of the truss rod adjuster itself, it’s a great design, but uses poor materials which do not stand up well to the insertion of hex keys or other steel tools into the adjustment holes. There is also a tendency for these tools to pass right through two holes at once and dig into the body beneath the adjuster - not good!
On the positive side though this adjuster design makes it far easier to adjust neck relief on the fly than the typical Fender or Gibson adjusters, which are located at the base of the headstock.
I’m really not sure how much I like the neck. I don’t seem to really be able to get comfortable with the profile, because my hand always seems to detect a sort of sharp angle behind the neck. The stainless frets and the almost flat fretboard camber however feel great.
The tremolo tailpiece lacks something for me - it could be more responsive to the touch.
It came strung with really heavy gauge strings - with a wound 3rd, and it would not stay in tune.
I discovered that the neck screws were loose, and after tightening them and going to a lighter string gauge, the guitar was transformed and never goes out of tune.
That said, I am beginning to want to try a heavier gauge than the 008”s I have on there now, and I am tempted to try 011”s which feel better for Jazz.
Overall, this is a very versatile and lightweight instrument which has really good sustain.
If I were going to change anything it would be the pickups and pots, which feel crunchy even when sprayed with contact lubricant.
For the money I paid, it would be impossible to beat, and it was my go to guitar until I started to find the strings too light, but I wanted to keep those on there for legato playing.
The finish is really pretty, but the hardware doesn’t wear well - the bridge and truss rod adjuster both already look worn. The finish seems a little vulnerable - easy to nick or scratch.
Lastly, I think a metal neck plate would have been better, since the screw holes are easily damaged and spoil the finish, because the lacquer tends to crack all the way to the neck joint if the screws are overtightened.
Thanks for taking the time to share!!!✌❤
Wow he doesn't play with his pinky. My fingers are not long enough to do that.
Who needs a pinky finger when/where there is not a single wasted note in those lines ???
lol!!! Thank you brother!✌♥
@@JonIsJustTooLoud Thanks to you, Your playing always reminds me How 'taste' > 'technique' when it comes to 'Musicality' or How technique would be just a resource for 'taste' ...
In the Instagram clips 'technical freaks' era, your tastefully and musical playing is like an oasis with fresh water in an arid desert of technical proficiency without water ...