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It's funny how many people desperately look to find fault with these guitars. The angrier these guitars make the elitists whine, the more you know this is an excellent guitar.
lol for real, saw a review with a guy saying that the frets were sharp and that saddles were sharp, while yes its true he was being super negative and acting like it was a 1000 dollar guitar, you get what you pay for and honestly i love mine
I love my harley benton guitars I own 3 of them the s620 blue with the floyd rose, the dc 400 sg style and the 20hh tele style guitar all my harley benton guitars play pretty dam good in my opinion I also have a strat and a Kramer striker and the harley Benton's are now my go to guitars just because if thier playability I've got my eye on another harley benton the cheaper les paul one i live in the states Springfield missouri and it takes roughly 4 days from thomann to get my orders just outstanding and customer service excellent never had an issue and never had any damage when I received my guitars yeah I love them why spend a bunch of money when I can get cheaper versions that have great quality, I think harley benton is gonna take over the guitar world in a short time it's like how do they do it but they do great guitars in my opinion for sure
Great option for Strat shoppers out there. Thanks, this review was excellent. I’ve never seen a reviewer use a fret rocker and string height gauge right after an unboxing. That is awesome. Really liked the sound demos too. This might be my favorite review of all time! Informative from the very start. Can’t wait to check out other guitars on the channel.
Great review very fair, and i trust you, as you are not promoting a single guitar company, decent guitarists always give good reviews on budget guitars, nice playing
I got mine... Absolutely stunned with it. It's my 3rd HB after a fusion ll Pro oct strat.. Te 52 but this 62cc is incredible... Particularly the fretboard!
Hey Johnasu, 2 years later I have a question. I'm a beginner who wants to play pop and 80s (rock, pop, and disco). Do you recommend the Fusion III or the ST-62?
@@wesleydevries7415 I don't have the fusion 3.. but I have the Oct fusion 2 (green one) and I love it. The St is more vintage style so probably suit the music style better but whatever man! The above two guitars are my go-to.
A guy at werk told me once that I suffered from GAS. Gear Acquisition Syndrome, and I had to set him straight. I told him that I don't care what anyone says about my guitars, or why I buy them. I don't make excuses to buy them, because I don't have to. My home is paid off, I raised my family and I have been responsible with money my whole life, and now I want to enjoy what I have earned. There are so many new companies making great instruments now, as opposed to what I was forced to learn on back in the 70's, that I want to experience some before I go. You can't take anything with you, so I want to enjoy, as long as it does not negatively impact my family or my budget. In my opinion, people say GAS, to be clever or, "cute", but it's no one's business what a person does with his money. I just got a Harley Benton ST-62MN VW Vintage Series guitar, and it is fantastic. Compares very well to my 2014 Fender FSR Strat. Love the Roswell pickups, can't put it down. GO THOMANN!!!! Cheers!
Cant go wrong for the money. I got expensive guitars and cheap HB guitars that I've modded and they hold their own. Last HB guitar was the white blonde telecaster, cost 88 euro and the fretwork was crazy good. Only need final polishing, frets were pretty level. Didnt know they sell these guitars in custom colours !
Hi Jack. I guess CC stands for Custom Colour. Take a look at those: "Custom Shell Pink" "Custom Inca Sillver" ... The one in glossy black and tortoise pickguard is mit called 62CC but 62RW for the (RoseWood) fretboard. The type of fretboard wood follows the CC on the custom types
Apparently that blue color is no longer available. Lasted all of 2-3 weeks it seems. Lucky you, as that blue is gorgeous. But the Inca Silver looks pretty sweet too, even if it has to be custom ordered.
On newer models that is. I've got a 2008 Harley Benton DC (don't know which one exactly as I bought it used on ebay) and the tuners on that one are crap just like the pick ups and paintjob and more or less everything else.
Really great review - you did not mention fret ends ?? But I liked all those special tools you use - very impressive and no body else I have watched has those - happy that it checked out so well - was going to go for s Squire Classic Vibe but think I will order this one instead - helped me a lot and it sounded great too !! Way to go bro and keep it up - many thanks !!! You rock !!
I think Harley Benton is probably a better deal if you live in Europe... I think I'm going to get this one as my next guitar, the lake blue is really nice 👌
I gonna buy my first strat kinda guitar, i play my Les Paul a long time now and its my only guitar,, this HB st62 is perfect to see if the single coil teratory suits me.
I know Harley Bentons are affordable. When you said 139 euros I had to check. As I thought you made a mistake and meant 239. To the UK it is £104, mind is blown.
I adore the colour, it's really beautiful! Not sure about the sound, Strats (in my opinion) needs a lot of effect added before the tone has real 'body' but then again, I am a sucker for the sound of a mini-humbucker with all its awesome midrange :)
I’ve listened to that tune you were playing near the beginning a couple hundred times now. I’m trying to think of which band it reminds me of before the solo. I’m thinking Echo and the Bunnymen? Anyway, it’s brilliant.
harley benton is great. the shipping kills it. it adds up. and if there's something wrong you cant return it. For $300 you can get a decent ibanez. I have been wanting one for years. but I can't risk getting a bad guitar....
Hey great video!! Im thinking about buying one of those and have an old tokai neck laying around, could you please measure the neck pocket on yours? That would be awesome!
@@benallmark9671 it was nicely crafted, but it weighed almost 12 lbs, sold it a week later. Shame too, it if would have been a typical J bass weight, around 9 or so. I definitely would have kept it.
Sperzel locking tuners. Bone nut. Duncan 59's or Antiquities. Brass saddles. Maybe even a locking bridge. I might get the black and tortoise shell with the rail at the bridge. Hot rails. Gold foils. TV Jones Powertrons. Dimarzios. I find picking pickups very confusing. Is basswood closest to the lowest quality for electric guitar bodies? I have a Harley Benton TE-90 I haven't modded yet. What is this strat copy in USD$? Good video.
It sounded like the high e string was a little out of tune, but hey, they're new. I have the ST62 MN BK coming soon. The way things are going, I might have it by this fall...... I have an early 80's Japanese Fender Strat with a, made for Fender, Schaller floating bridge. Always felt like a great guitar. Just can't get that G string to sound right near the nut! Any suggestions? So, I'm looking to replace it.
Switching out the nut is one of the easiest, cheapest and most useful upgrades you can do on a guitar. I'm currently working on a video where I switch out the nut of a Gibson Custom Shop. You wouldn't think it's a custom shop because it will not stay in tune and you get the horrible ping sound whenever tuning the G or B strings. Tuners have been switched out but not difference. So it's definitely the nut. Go for a Graphtec Tusq nut. They are fantastic. The difference is like night and day.
With a brand new guitar, if you find high frets before you start sanding the shit out of the frets. First get a fretting hammer and lightly tap down the high frets. be careful not to hit the strings it will put nicks in the frets.. use the plastic side of the hammer
A luthier here in the UK compares them to Classic Vibe, I am not sure about that , but what I was stunned with the Classic Vibe was the trem block I honestly thought they would have a steel bridge but it did not, I feel also this market, is open, another interesting fact is they come with Alnico Pickups, which lower end Squiers ; Affinity and Bullet do not, that's a definite winner over the Squier Affinity and Bullet, question can you upgrade the trem block to a Wilkinson steel block , the nut I would swap to graphtec, but I am looking at the Chocolate Frost one now
I would have to check the specs on the Wilkinson trems compared to the one in the HB. But Harley Benton guitars (higher specs ones) have Wilkinson tremelos, so I would imagine that the upgrade would be no trouble at all. And Graphtec nuts are definetely the way to go - one of the best upgrades you can do to a budget guitar. The difference is astounding.
I have the st-62 and it is indeed on par with a classic vibe (used to own one). I upgraded the trem block with a fender replacement bridge for mim and Asian (52.5mm spacing). It is a drop in replacement. It has a zinc block but is full thickness. The only reasons to buy a classic vibe over this are: 9.5 radius, fender spec body curves, fender style headstock.
Nice very nice im getting one by the way the cc means custom color have fun I love the mint pickguard.how do u like the gutiar so far like I said I'm getting one lmk thanks
No complaints or regrets. Love the neck and in-between pick-up tones. It’s not a guitar for metal but nor should it be. Through a nice chimey amp and then a good overdrive pedal just let’s this axe sing. Enjoy your new guitar and happy riffing
Hi good review. Can you tell me what the actual top line cost was because when VAT and delivery cost by H B is added it’s more than the £135 which qualifies for no import duty/taxes and courier add ons (paper work ... their delivery etc.) . Before I take the plunge thanks.
There's info on the thomann site. Apparently there are no additional charges since July 2021 apart from the usual £8 shipping. I'm guessing you've got yours but I'm adding this info for anyone in the UK interested in trying one out.
It did not rock, on the frets I mentioned. I was holding it in a wierd position so I could capture it in the camera. I rechecked the fret work just now and it was only those 3 frets that were a bit high. I'm as honest as I can be doing this vids. If something is bad, I tell it like it is. I'm not endorsed or sponsored in any way, so I have nothing to lose ;-)
this is no longer available. seems like every time I check out these reviews on Harley Benton and then go to the site they are ALWAYS no longer available.
Just get some wooden dowels and use a small hammer or mallet to gently push raised frets down. Iv'e had this with a few harley bentons. I think it may happen in transit and storage. Why use dowels? because you can move the strings whilst tapping down. Also dowels are cheap as they wear and tram line just sand them off or get a fresh one out. I use 10mm 3/8 will do for you freedom lovers.
hey great review I was thinking about getting one of these, I love the colour and look and it seems like it plays great too All I was wondering was when you say mint green is it noticeably green? or is it more so like a off white ish kinda thing? thanks so much
All good on my side Frank. Enjoying the home life and helping out my family where I can. Got to stick together during these strange times - figuratively speaking of course - we still keep our distance 😂 Hope you're doing well. How are you coping? New gear helps 😉
@@BasementGAS I'm alright, have to work from home, which - I hate to say it, but - has gotten a little weird after day 435 ... or was it 436!? Talking new gear. The quarantine has probably also made me nuts. I'm very close to ordering a custom built custom shop strat, made to my specs. Could you please talk me out of it?
Basement GAS yeah I know that the AJ sig. is in the pipeline at Gibson. I’ve read the rumors. It’s funny tho. I’m a huge fan and I like playing a Les Pablo for Tool stuff. But deep inside, I’m a strat guy. For me it’s LP for hard rock/metal and a strat for everything else.
@@MaximilianOwnige Thank you! This helped with my dilema. I'm buying a Harley Benton guitar and to be honest, for a while I Thought it had no truss rod
Hey, I'm fine thanks. I'm gonna try and start creating some content again soon. I've had other things going on in the last year but I think I have my head free to get some shit done. But you guys writing to check up is really nice and give me the drive to get back in there. Thanks again and your support is much appreciated ❤❤
Keep the tuners and learn to string up and balance the trem, Get the Fender YJM nut, it is made of brass. It don't matter if the instrument cost 50.000 $ and you are the lost member of Alcatrazz if you have the basics that make that vintage tremolo work.
its called relief!....you need it so the strijgs can swing without buzzing...... 2-3 high frets, get a fret setter and a hammer, give em a little smack and its good to go, no need for a full fretjob. would be nice if you would look under the pickguard to show the guts of that thing.
It's funny how many people desperately look to find fault with these guitars. The angrier these guitars make the elitists whine, the more you know this is an excellent guitar.
That is an excellent point! 😂
lol for real, saw a review with a guy saying that the frets were sharp and that saddles were sharp, while yes its true he was being super negative and acting like it was a 1000 dollar guitar, you get what you pay for and honestly i love mine
I love my harley benton guitars I own 3 of them the s620 blue with the floyd rose, the dc 400 sg style and the 20hh tele style guitar all my harley benton guitars play pretty dam good in my opinion I also have a strat and a Kramer striker and the harley Benton's are now my go to guitars just because if thier playability I've got my eye on another harley benton the cheaper les paul one i live in the states Springfield missouri and it takes roughly 4 days from thomann to get my orders just outstanding and customer service excellent never had an issue and never had any damage when I received my guitars yeah I love them why spend a bunch of money when I can get cheaper versions that have great quality, I think harley benton is gonna take over the guitar world in a short time it's like how do they do it but they do great guitars in my opinion for sure
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Great option for Strat shoppers out there. Thanks, this review was excellent.
I’ve never seen a reviewer use a fret rocker and string height gauge right after an unboxing. That is awesome. Really liked the sound demos too.
This might be my favorite review of all time! Informative from the very start. Can’t wait to check out other guitars on the channel.
I love new guitar day, I suffer from GAS too. That is a beautiful guitar.
Just got mine, black with tortoise pick guard and I absolutely LOVE it
6:06 Seriously, that jam was superb. Took me right back to the smoky Goth clubs of the 80s. Genuinely great.
Cheers! I appreciate it. Not sure that was what I was going for but now that you mention it, sounds accurate lol
Thanks for your personal dedication and review, I can see a enthusiast when play and unboxing the guitar. 🤗
Great review very fair, and i trust you, as you are not promoting a single guitar company, decent guitarists always give good reviews on budget guitars, nice playing
I bought this guitar in vintage white and i love it till the first contact..
Looks great, feel great, sounds great!!!
Nice additions to the line up. Nice video and presentation.
I watched a harley benton ad for these guitars and they said CC stands for custom color. Nice video btw. Thank you
I got mine... Absolutely stunned with it. It's my 3rd HB after a fusion ll Pro oct strat.. Te 52 but this 62cc is incredible... Particularly the fretboard!
Hey Johnasu, 2 years later I have a question. I'm a beginner who wants to play pop and 80s (rock, pop, and disco). Do you recommend the Fusion III or the ST-62?
@@wesleydevries7415 I don't have the fusion 3.. but I have the Oct fusion 2 (green one) and I love it. The St is more vintage style so probably suit the music style better but whatever man! The above two guitars are my go-to.
@@justwhendrunk Thanks! So would you then recommend the fusion III, 62cc or 70?
@@wesleydevries7415 62
A guy at werk told me once that I suffered from GAS. Gear Acquisition Syndrome, and I had to set him straight.
I told him that I don't care what anyone says about my guitars, or why I buy them. I don't make excuses to buy them, because I don't have to. My home is paid off, I raised my family and I have been responsible with money my whole life, and now I want to enjoy what I have earned. There are so many new companies making great instruments now, as opposed to what I was forced to learn on back in the 70's, that I want to experience some before I go. You can't take anything with you, so I want to enjoy, as long as it does not negatively impact my family or my budget.
In my opinion, people say GAS, to be clever or, "cute", but it's no one's business what a person does with his money.
I just got a Harley Benton ST-62MN VW Vintage Series guitar, and it is fantastic. Compares very well to my 2014 Fender FSR Strat.
Love the Roswell pickups, can't put it down.
GO THOMANN!!!!
Cheers!
BLESS HARLEY BENTON
yep Im getting one
Cant go wrong for the money. I got expensive guitars and cheap HB guitars that I've modded and they hold their own. Last HB guitar was the white blonde telecaster, cost 88 euro and the fretwork was crazy good. Only need final polishing, frets were pretty level. Didnt know they sell these guitars in custom colours !
Hi Jack. I guess CC stands for Custom Colour. Take a look at those: "Custom Shell Pink" "Custom Inca Sillver" ...
The one in glossy black and tortoise pickguard is mit called 62CC but 62RW for the (RoseWood) fretboard. The type of fretboard wood follows the CC on the custom types
CC it's china's crap
The amazing guitar even at 3 x the price!!! CC is for Custom Colours. I ordered one because of your review.
Thank you for the review 🙏
No probs John. Glad you liked it.
Basement GAS i should get one in the future
I like your benton reviews. Mostly because I am a huge fan of their products. I play Ibanez and harley benton guitars.
I just ordered the black with pau ferro board. I am excited!
Are you related to izzy ???
How is she ?
That test tune was absolutely amazing. Very dramatic.
One can check the neck bow by fretting a string at both the 1st and last fret and checking the gap half way betwen the two.
I wasn't expecting that Lagwagon hat at the end.
Gotta love Lagwagon :-D
Apparently that blue color is no longer available. Lasted all of 2-3 weeks it seems. Lucky you, as that blue is gorgeous. But the Inca Silver looks pretty sweet too, even if it has to be custom ordered.
That thing on ~7 min is sweet. Music for chill.
I really enjoy your reviews, and I'm glad you don't just shoot the fret rocker straight up the middle. Competent and classy.
CC stands for custom color. Thx for sharing your thoughts on the Harley Benton. 🎶🎸🎶
The tuners on all of my HBs have been perfectly sufficient. No need to change them.
On newer models that is. I've got a 2008 Harley Benton DC (don't know which one exactly as I bought it used on ebay) and the tuners on that one are crap just like the pick ups and paintjob and more or less everything else.
Pink would be great! It would match the room!
Nice honest review. Buzz at 2 mm is a no go for me. I think that is consistent with other reviews I have seen of the cheapest HB's.
Really great review - you did not mention fret ends ?? But I liked all those special tools you use - very impressive and no body else I have watched has those - happy that it checked out so well - was going to go for s Squire Classic Vibe but think I will order this one instead - helped me a lot and it sounded great too !! Way to go bro and keep it up - many thanks !!! You rock !!
Thanks Stuart. I really appreciate your feedback and the compliments. You'll have a great time with this guitar 😊
This couldn't have come at a better time, mine's coming soon!
Also, CC stands for Custom Colour, featuring this, the shell pink and the inca silver
You will not be disappointed. What finish did you get?
@@BasementGAS I went for the Shell Pink! 😁
@@KaiDown Very cool! Custom Color. Makes sense :-)
@@BasementGAS ahaaa Custom Colour. There you have the CC in the name I guess. Vintage white version will arrive tomorrow here. Stoked!
I think Harley Benton is probably a better deal if you live in Europe... I think I'm going to get this one as my next guitar, the lake blue is really nice 👌
I gonna buy my first strat kinda guitar, i play my Les Paul a long time now and its my only guitar,, this HB st62 is perfect to see if the single coil teratory suits me.
Very good guitar 🎸👍🏻
Good review, I have been looking at these for a while, at that price it seems like a good deal.
I’ve got a bunch of HB ‘s electric& acoustic they are great guitars
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I know Harley Bentons are affordable. When you said 139 euros I had to check. As I thought you made a mistake and meant 239.
To the UK it is £104, mind is blown.
I looked on Harley Benton's web site and that's $145.00 US money
@@howardcunniffe8738 Now that's a Deal!
@Me you and the Animal Butt hurt cause you've spent a lot more on a brand name guitar that sounds worse?
@Me you and the Animal no they're not. I've seen it myself
Got one for £110 GBP. Awesome 🎸
CC seems to be for custom colour. This doesnt look anything like lake placid blue though and the thomann site shows a gloss neck.
I have a fender telecaster in lake placid blue and its not as sark as that. I do like the look of the silver one on the thomann website hough
Nice job
Black one in picture has a humbucker too for around £24 more..called the ‘hotrod’ 😁👌
Love the gothic playing sample. I'd like to hear more.
Deine Videos werden immer besser, bin schon fast von Anfang an dabei
Danke Südländer für deine langjährige Unterstützung. Freut mich zu hören!
I adore the colour, it's really beautiful!
Not sure about the sound, Strats (in my opinion) needs a lot of effect added before the tone has real 'body' but then again, I am a sucker for the sound of a mini-humbucker with all its awesome midrange :)
I think Strats sound great either on a glassy, sparkling clean tone or jammed with Fuzz. A Les Paul always sounds good. I'm very biased though 😅
Single coils almost always have better body than humbuckers. I need dynamic range, not compressed mids. Thanks, but no thanks.
Tap the high frets carefully with a rubber mallet and see if they seat better.
I’ve listened to that tune you were playing near the beginning a couple hundred times now. I’m trying to think of which band it reminds me of before the solo. I’m thinking Echo and the Bunnymen? Anyway, it’s brilliant.
U2 maybe?
Wow, Pau Ferro on a HB.. they are creeping closer and closer to Fender now.
harley benton is great. the shipping kills it. it adds up. and if there's something wrong you cant return it. For $300 you can get a decent ibanez. I have been wanting one for years. but I can't risk getting a bad guitar....
Hi. Does this guitar differ in weight from the HARLEY BENTON ST-20?
What kinda fret material is in that Harley Benton? Nickel or stainless? How's the action? Easy to play and fret? Tone sounds great.
Hey great video!! Im thinking about buying one of those and have an old tokai neck laying around, could you please measure the neck pocket on yours? That would be awesome!
As soon as I change the strings on it I will. The width is roughly 5.9cm though.
Whats the weight like on this guitar? I watched a review on a HB Tele and they said it was like a block of concrete.
It's 2020 and everything is allowed. Crazy world we live in.
At lest you finally can be an pineapple!
I have a Harley Benton bass on the way. Really interested to see if it meets the expectations built up by all the praise they seem to get.
Well ?
@@benallmark9671 it was nicely crafted, but it weighed almost 12 lbs, sold it a week later. Shame too, it if would have been a typical J bass weight, around 9 or so. I definitely would have kept it.
@@gt96g which one was it ? I ask because I just got the cheapest one they have , haven’t played it yet.
Sperzel locking tuners. Bone nut. Duncan 59's or Antiquities. Brass saddles. Maybe even a locking bridge. I might get the black and tortoise shell with the rail at the bridge. Hot rails. Gold foils. TV Jones Powertrons. Dimarzios. I find picking pickups very confusing. Is basswood closest to the lowest quality for electric guitar bodies? I have a Harley Benton TE-90 I haven't modded yet. What is this strat copy in USD$? Good video.
For 10€ more, you have Wilkinson tremolo on the st-70 rosewood deluxe series.
Tho the st-70 have only 21 frets unlike the st-62's 22 frets, if you care about that stuff
@@danielflintknapping interesting, I didn’t know that
It sounded like the high e string was a little out of tune, but hey, they're new. I have the ST62 MN BK coming soon. The way things are going, I might have it by this fall...... I have an early 80's Japanese Fender Strat with a, made for Fender, Schaller floating bridge. Always felt like a great guitar. Just can't get that G string to sound right near the nut! Any suggestions? So, I'm looking to replace it.
Switching out the nut is one of the easiest, cheapest and most useful upgrades you can do on a guitar. I'm currently working on a video where I switch out the nut of a Gibson Custom Shop. You wouldn't think it's a custom shop because it will not stay in tune and you get the horrible ping sound whenever tuning the G or B strings. Tuners have been switched out but not difference. So it's definitely the nut. Go for a Graphtec Tusq nut. They are fantastic. The difference is like night and day.
With a brand new guitar, if you find high frets before you start sanding the shit out of the frets. First get a fretting hammer and lightly tap down the high frets. be careful not to hit the strings it will put nicks in the frets.. use the plastic side of the hammer
Great video! Something of note: when using scissors and knives, always cut away from you, not towards you.😊. Gotoh👍
Hey great revue - can you send a link to the locking tuners you where talking about?
www.thomann.de/intl/gotoh_sd91_mg_t_n.htm?i11l=en_GB%3AGB.EUR
@@BasementGAS Thank you
You have to rock the frets when the neck is straight!
A luthier here in the UK compares them to Classic Vibe, I am not sure about that , but what I was stunned with the Classic Vibe was the trem block I honestly thought they would have a steel bridge but it did not, I feel also this market, is open, another interesting fact is they come with Alnico Pickups, which lower end Squiers ; Affinity and Bullet do not, that's a definite winner over the Squier Affinity and Bullet, question can you upgrade the trem block to a Wilkinson steel block , the nut I would swap to graphtec, but I am looking at the Chocolate Frost one now
I would have to check the specs on the Wilkinson trems compared to the one in the HB. But Harley Benton guitars (higher specs ones) have Wilkinson tremelos, so I would imagine that the upgrade would be no trouble at all. And Graphtec nuts are definetely the way to go - one of the best upgrades you can do to a budget guitar. The difference is astounding.
I have the st-62 and it is indeed on par with a classic vibe (used to own one). I upgraded the trem block with a fender replacement bridge for mim and Asian (52.5mm spacing). It is a drop in replacement. It has a zinc block but is full thickness. The only reasons to buy a classic vibe over this are: 9.5 radius, fender spec body curves, fender style headstock.
Not my style guitar, but very good for the money. Very nice review.
I prefer me a Les Paul any day ;-)
Nice very nice im getting one by the way the cc means custom color have fun I love the mint pickguard.how do u like the gutiar so far like I said I'm getting one lmk thanks
No complaints or regrets. Love the neck and in-between pick-up tones. It’s not a guitar for metal but nor should it be. Through a nice chimey amp and then a good overdrive pedal just let’s this axe sing. Enjoy your new guitar and happy riffing
I think CC is short for Custom Color
Hi good review. Can you tell me what the actual top line cost was because when VAT and delivery cost by H B is added it’s more than the £135 which qualifies for no import duty/taxes and courier add ons (paper work ... their delivery etc.) . Before I take the plunge thanks.
There's info on the thomann site. Apparently there are no additional charges since July 2021 apart from the usual £8 shipping. I'm guessing you've got yours but I'm adding this info for anyone in the UK interested in trying one out.
Just subscribed, love Harley Benton guitars I got 4 , I need more
4? Wow. We got ourselves a real HB fan here. What models?
Basement GAS a 550 paradise, 42 oppsie, fusion 2 , te30
That tool he's using was obviously rocking.. Can hear it! Just didn't want to say so I think
It did not rock, on the frets I mentioned. I was holding it in a wierd position so I could capture it in the camera. I rechecked the fret work just now and it was only those 3 frets that were a bit high. I'm as honest as I can be doing this vids. If something is bad, I tell it like it is. I'm not endorsed or sponsored in any way, so I have nothing to lose ;-)
@@BasementGAS Good job !!
Bonne video !
FYI, the guitar is no longer available in this configuration. Bet it's the color.
Nice review, seriously considering one of these!
Also, do I spy a FNM tattoo?
Thanks.
The tattoo is the Tool symbol - a heptagram. So close but not quite 😉
this is no longer available. seems like every time I check out these reviews on Harley Benton and then go to the site they are ALWAYS no longer available.
They have a few B stocks available right now
At this moment in time the whole dam lineup of guitars are so,d out , 80% of it anyway. All the good shit
Aaand, just checked Thomann and they are no longer available, not even listed as being out of stock. The only St62 Cc in stock is the charcoal one.
That's a bummer. It's a relatively new series. I'm sure they will be getting more in.
Sounds like a Squire?
Strap-on, heh heh, yes, that’s right Beavis!
Heh heh...he said strap-on Butthead 😂
A what fingerboard? Lofl. Nice looking Strat 👍
0:55 sad moments
cc - custom charcoal
well they don't sell it on thomann anymore, why's that?
Just get some wooden dowels and use a small hammer or mallet to gently push raised frets down. Iv'e had this with a few harley bentons. I think it may happen in transit and storage. Why use dowels? because you can move the strings whilst tapping down. Also dowels are cheap as they wear and tram line just sand them off or get a fresh one out. I use 10mm 3/8 will do for you freedom lovers.
Don't try this with the neck unsupported. I use my lap.
I use my freedom to go metric
Harley Benton should come out with a Hendrix Tube Amp
hey great review
I was thinking about getting one of these, I love the colour and look and it seems like it plays great too
All I was wondering was when you say mint green is it noticeably green? or is it more so like a off white ish kinda thing?
thanks so much
looks a bit off-mint to me. Not exactly mint, but not off-white, either. So, off-mint?
@@alebo0 cool thanks
When I go and click on the link it says the guitar is no longer available will it never come back?
I'm sure it will. It's a brand new series. They sold out very quickly.
You pronounced Pau Ferro quite well.
I AM SHOCKED the intonation is FINE, out of the box. I want to buy one but I was scared I had to fix it,
The intonation was perfect right out of the box. But even if it isn't, that's something can be sorted out in a couple of minutes.
Just a guess.... CC is code for closet classic.
Custom Colour I think? The standard ST-62 comes in simple colours only - white, black, and sunburst.
I believe this model is discontinued. I think it looks incredible. How is it playing still?
you can still find an st 62 model on thomann's site albeit with a different color.
Hey Jack! Hope you’re doing well mate... how are you holding up during these difficult times?
All good on my side Frank. Enjoying the home life and helping out my family where I can. Got to stick together during these strange times - figuratively speaking of course - we still keep our distance 😂
Hope you're doing well. How are you coping? New gear helps 😉
@@BasementGAS I'm alright, have to work from home, which - I hate to say it, but - has gotten a little weird after day 435 ... or was it 436!? Talking new gear. The quarantine has probably also made me nuts. I'm very close to ordering a custom built custom shop strat, made to my specs. Could you please talk me out of it?
@@fraenkiboii Maybe wait and see whtat the Adam Jones Custom Shop signature is like and then decide if you want the strat 😉
Basement GAS yeah I know that the AJ sig. is in the pipeline at Gibson. I’ve read the rumors. It’s funny tho. I’m a huge fan and I like playing a Les Pablo for Tool stuff. But deep inside, I’m a strat guy. For me it’s LP for hard rock/metal and a strat for everything else.
Does it have the truss rod? Can't see the line in the Back
@@MaximilianOwnige Thank you! This helped with my dilema. I'm buying a Harley Benton guitar and to be honest, for a while I Thought it had no truss rod
Hey Jack. How are you? I haven't seen you very active for a long time. Are you OK?
Hey, I'm fine thanks. I'm gonna try and start creating some content again soon. I've had other things going on in the last year but I think I have my head free to get some shit done. But you guys writing to check up is really nice and give me the drive to get back in there. Thanks again and your support is much appreciated ❤❤
@@BasementGAS But of course! Life is a roller coaster ride!
Squier bullet is similar price. How do they compare?
Buy a SX Falfurrian and thank me later. Rondomusic
great video, thanks! I have a question......for double neck, would you suggest Harley Benton, or the cheaper one from gear4music, and why?
I haven’t seen a bad Harley Benton review yet
Try a SX Falfurrian
Looks like fender journeyman, just change pickups and you're good for the stage.. Too bad they removed that guitar from tomann
are these the $127 versions or the $177 versions? ..I believe the more expensive has the word 'deluxe' added to ST-62
looks like the $127-$137 ones
great info and format.subbed.tx.no need to respond:)
That looks strikingly similar to the strat Jimmy Page used.
Hi Jack how is the neck profile? Is it thick? Thanks!
It's a pretty slim neck profile. C-Shaped. I have relatively small hands and it feels comfortable for me.
@@BasementGAS Thanks v much Jack!
Keep the tuners and learn to string up and balance the trem, Get the Fender YJM nut, it is made of brass. It don't matter if the instrument cost 50.000 $ and you are the lost member of Alcatrazz if you have the basics that make that vintage tremolo work.
its called relief!....you need it so the strijgs can swing without buzzing...... 2-3 high frets, get a fret setter and a hammer, give em a little smack and its good to go, no need for a full fretjob. would be nice if you would look under the pickguard to show the guts of that thing.