HARLEY BENTON Made The PERFECT GUITAR ($444 best affordable signature model)
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- Опубліковано 6 бер 2023
- Sorry the guitar is now SOLD OUT! I will update here when I know more about new stock or another run of these guitars!
It's finally here!
I'm thrilled to present the Harley Benton Guitar MAX Fusion Signature! This has been years in the making and it is here and available now for you to enjoy.
Featuring a roasted flame maple neck and fretboard, 24 jumbo stainless steel frets, a Floyd Rose 1000 bridge, reverse headstock, Tesla pickups, and a beautiful flame green burst flame maple finish! All for UNDER $500. Personally, I think this is the best Harley Benton guitar and even the best production guitar made today! Yes, that's a big claim, but this is it!!
Guitar here (USA link): www.thomannmusic.com/harley_b...
Guitar here (Euro link): www.thomann.de/gb/harley_bent...
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Rubric: -5 points for Danzig references. -5 points for not reading the description. -5 points for not watching far enough into the video to answer your own question. -5 points for misquoting me in your comment. 20 points possible. Everyone starts with an A!
Not gonna lie I’m super happy you had the opportunity to get your own signature guitar. You’re probably one of the most honest guitar reviewers out there and always give great insight on what makes a good guitar. Will definitely check out this model if I manage to find one because it looks awesome so far !
Agreed. You speak for a lot of us.
Lying is a sin....
Why would you lie?
You misspelled ‘dishonest’
what is the height of string / 12th frets ? I hate when it is too high !
Congrats, Max! This is well deserved. Beautiful guitar
Thank you!
Beautiful!
Follow up post for this guitar. First of all, it was a good thing I bought it just a few hours after the video came out because within 2 days it was sold out and the website said "several months" before new ones would be available. It cost $444 plus $80 for shipping (from Germany) which I consider to be reasonable. So here are my personal thoughts on the guitar.
Pros: the guitar is beautiful. Everyone who has seen it are wowed by it and thought it cost $2000 to $3000. The neck is dead straight with no appreciable fret buzz. The tone control gives you a wide range between high and low unlike some cheap guitars that you can hardly hear the difference when turned all the way up/down. The split coil switch is great for this setup and almost functions as a boost switch when going from split to humbucker. The pickups are a little tricky to find the specific tone you're looking for but by the same token you can get a lot of different sounds with the pickup/split switch/tone control combination. The FR 1000 is a nice bridge to have on such an inexpensive guitar. I'm a reverse headstock fan so I love that Max added that into the overall design. Lastly, you can't go wrong with stainless steel frets.
Cons: biggest one, cheap tuners. They look great but aren't very accurate. I'm replacing mine with a set from Gotoh. If someone is looking to do the same thing make sure they are gold mini left handed tuners in order to use the same screw holes. Next, it appears that the string tree was installed slightly crooked (not parallel to the nut). It doesn't seem to negatively effect the tuning although I did need to screw it down a little farther in order to hold the strings in place when locking the nut down. Also, the bridge cover screw holes don't line up to the holes in the body. The outer 4 do but the middle two appear to have been drilled at a hard angle. Since the middle two aren't really effecting the cover's ability to stay in place, it's not a major issue. Another thing about the bridge cover is that it partially covers the electronics bay cover. Again, not a deal breaker, but an odd design.
My personal subjective thoughts: I'm not a big fan of roasted maple. With that said, I have to admit that it really works with the aesthetic of this guitar. Also, I personally like fretboard inlays. This is the first guitar I've ever played without them so there is a little bit of a learning curve but I'm getting use to it day by day.
Conclusion: despite minor issues here and there (other than the mediocre tuning machines) this guitar is not only gorgeous and expensive looking but it's packed with features that I've never seen on such an inexpensive guitar. This guitar easily competes with guitars that cost 3 to 4 times as much. It is very a playable instrument and for someone on a budget you just can't go wrong. HIGHLY RECOMMEND for any level of musician.
Wouldn't it be better if they just didn't include tuners rather than put on the el cheapo $5 tuners? Somehow it's king of insulting.
And no fret inlays... no chance I'll buy a guitar without fret inlays. Just give me dot inlays, I don't need multidimensional pearloid inlays... just a dot, two at twelve, then continue all the way further up the neck... I've got a Supro... Hampton, I think it is, the 3 pickup version, it's got block inlays which are fine, but they stop after 15 or there abouts, I always get lost, and for some reason it tricks my brain into thinking the 15th fret is the 12th fret, as there is that 2 fret gap between the inlays... my brain/eyes, whatever get confused when I'm cooking, or in the zone... and then I'll train wreck it. Somebody makes stick on block inlays, and I swear I may buy em, just to add the 2 or 3 Supro left off, cheap bastiges!
But a "premium" guitar without fret inlays, fuget a bout it.
@@alphanumeric1529 I don't think it's practical to sell a guitar without tuners since beginners may not even know the difference. I agree about the inlays, it's tougher for me to play without them and I'm not sure if it would make anyone a better player not having them. I'm taking the guitar to a luthier and he's going to install some for $100 so spending that plus $70 for the tuners on a $444 guitar that is as good as any $1500-$2000 guitar is well worth it in my opinion.
@@alphanumeric1529 It has side dots.
Extremely classy looking instrument, and I absolutely love the green color. Congrats Max!
Seriously man, you're an amazing person for striving to make an awesome guitar that's affordable to get it into as many hands as possible. Hats off to you!
👍
Its not THAT affordable lol. Kind of average price lmao
This is too serendipitous. I was browsing Thomann last night (early this morning) and although I really like the new Amarok models, I was thinking "I like the pro series Super Strat style guitars that they make, I'd really like to see their take on a Suhr." Lo and Behold I wake up to news that Max now has a signature model that really feels like a "Signature" model. A professional whose entire channel is based on consumer friendliness and affordability without sacrificing any of the tone, feel, and style... and Roasted Flame Maple neck to boot?! Very noice indeed!
Pleased for you man. I just got the cort g300 pro with very similar specs like ss frets and roasted neck etc, but it was £520 so costs more however it does have a seymour duncan JB and Jazz shn1 hotrod combo.
Really love everything about this harley benton though... super impressive for the price and Great sounding.
Congrats Max. Nice color and just in time for St. Patrick's Day. Those little leprechauns are now making Max's signature guitars - a Good Luck charm is placed within everyone to bring your playing to the "MAX" and help you reach that pot of Rock n Roll Gold over the 🌈. Erin go bragh! Don't forget to play it on St. Paddy's Day.
Congratulations on having a Signature Guitar. Those features are perfect. Nothing left out, everything a Shredder would want and need.
I can't play a note and have no idea why I keep watching guitar gear vids. You and one or 2 others. However, that guitar is a stunner. Absolutely beautiful.
Do what i do, i'm 61, and just starting, late to the party but we all need a goal
For me, it's watching him rip those leads!! I'm always amazed at the dexterity of these types of masters!! I'm just a fumble fingered amateur, but we ALL CAN DREAM!!
Thank you Max, I just received your guitar it’s absolutely beautiful, I love the feel of the neck. Next step get a amp and stand etc etc. Max, not a scratch or anything on the guitar. You were a part of making someone very happy. God bless and everyone reading my comment. Buy the guitar!!!!!
It's the best HB guitar I've seen yet. It has every feature that I would want on one. Maybe a few more color options would be cool but it's awesome! Congrats! Although, I'm wondering when they're going to jack all their prices up with all the attention that they are getting? I sincerely hope they stay true to their fans.
Wow you got a signature guitar!!!! I love it. It’s beautiful! Not many guitarist can say they have a signature series that’s in production for all to buy and enjoy. Your an amazing dude and totally deserve it! 👍💯
Thanks so much!!
Well deserved dude - you’re one of the most genuine guitarists on UA-cam and I’m thrilled for you, awesome
Well said.
Agree completely, well deserved indeed. Love the features and colour (Irish, so even more).
Congratulations Max. Great looking and awesome sounding axe.
Many thanks!
I love the gold and green anaconda burst
Congratulations on your own signature guitar!! That’s so awesome!!! So awesome I bought one and so you know it’s my first guitar I’ve ever bought and will be learning how to play for the first time!! It looks beautiful and look forward to learning on it!
Wow! Absolutely amazing! Well deserved. From watching your old Kramer pacer & striker review videos to now, it couldn’t happened to anyone better. Congrats!
Thanks man! Thanks for sticking with me so long.
Congrats brother ! Incredible axe for an affordable value! Loved taking it for a test ride during our promo shoot \m/\m/
That’s a beaut! For under $500 too!
A signature guitar is a legacy for the guitar world. I think this one represents you beautifully. Thanks!
Congratulations Max! You seem like a genuine, good hearted guy and I always have fun with your videos.
Huge congrats my friend! Well deserved and it is so beautiful! I can't wait to pick one up someday!
Nice going Max you are exactly the type of person guitar builders should listen to.
Very well deserved Max! Congrats! I watch every video since I found you last year. I appreciate all the hard and amazing work you do and put into your content! Been wanting to get Harley Benton Fusion for some time now. Now I have an absolute reason to! Everything I want in a guitar from the roasted flame maple neck and fretboard, to the stainless steel frets, to the Coil split AND gold hardware! Perfect guitar and I can’t wait to get my hands on one! 🙌🏼 Shred on bro 🤘🏼
Finally a man after my own heart a classic 80,s hum sing configuration, I just ordered mine 20 minutes ago
Beautiful! Congrats, Max, you really deserve it....your honesty and humility is second to none! Blessings to you and the family!
So pleased for you,as well as anyone who buys this phenomenal guitar,...well done HB for this collaboration....with Guitar Max.....quality instruments for the masses.....👍🏾🙂👊🏾🎸🎸🎶!!!
Congratulations this is a great milestone! The guitar looks gorgeous!
Thanks so much!
Huge congrats on this, Max! Looks and sounds great, bravo 👏
oh wow! Congratulations Max! This is so well deserved!
Congrats Max! This guitar looks absolutely crazy! Great specs and great looks. I can't believe how you managed to make this guitar so affordable. I'm gonna try it out as soon as I get the opportunity
I've had a Fusion 3 for 3 years now and I love it. That said your upgrades are spot on and exactly the things I would have improved. The neck especially looks amazing! Besides playability and sounds the best thing are the stainless frets that don't wear anywhere near as fast as normal ones! I have 14 other normal fret material guitars and they all have some wear. Just goes to show I play them all ! A lot. :)
Well deserved Max, and the machine looks and sounds amazing! Congratulations!
I have said,and will STILL say;If you search,the dollar can STILL buy you plenty.THIS guitar is a perfect example.Best bang for the buck I've seen for AWHILE!
Congratulations on having your own signature guitar!! It sounds and looks great.
Well done Max!, the Fusions are amazing and yours is next level. It’s a perfect guitar
Looks amazing Max! Congrats on your signature model!!
Congrats Max... You worked hard n still is... Love your love for the guitar and for us.. Thank you 💚💚💚
Thank you!
@@GuitarMAXMusic pleasure all mine bro.. Love from Mauritius
That's cool man we live in the world were a real world Guitarist can gain a following just by being a cool dude, playing and championing people to go out and experience music. That's awesome you thought up something beautiful like this with Harley benton well done both of you for your contributions to the common fellow and probably inspiring many.
Congratulations to you and Harley Benton!!! You deserved this awesome guitar!!!
Love the finish and overall aesthetic! Congratulations!
You did it, you crazy son of a gun. You did it. This is probabbly the coolest and most affordable signature guitar I've seen. Im just a beginner so I'm not a big fan of floating bridges but this beauty is so cool I might buy one. After all we all need a guitar with a floating bridge right? Well done bro, the looks and the specs are sick 👏🏼
Pretty damn cool that you have your own signature production guitar. I think a lot of us guitarist would like to see a dream come true like that as well. Good luck with sales.
Congrats for your signature guitar, you deserve it ! The Fusion III are great guitars, and your signature model looks gorgeous. The roasted maple neck and fingerboard is a great idea. Now I need to play this axe ! :)
Dayum! that tone at 4:21 is soo beautiful, thick but not muddy, tight and clear, and what is most impressive is the fact those humbuckers aren't active!
I'm really proud of what you have accomplished! that guitar is a great piece of art, it's unique on it's own!
Looks great Max! Congrats!
Your signature guitar is basically what I've been looking for, the only thing missing are the straplocks I'm more than capable of adding on my own. Congrats and thank you for the signature.
Congratulations! You’re so humble, and I had no idea you were working on this! If you did, I missed it. I will definitely purchase one, simply because I love your videos, and I’m an affordable guitar player, although I want expensive ones, I can’t justify paying the prices, since I’m a bedroom player! Again, Congrats! It’s beautiful!
Max, congratulations on having your own signature guitar - looks great and the features are unbelievable! I have enjoyed your channel (and, then, the 1980s metal lessons) for a few years now - thank you for all the content.
Seriously thinking of getting one of these, back in stock at Thomann in Europe in around 6-8 weeks, love the sound of it. Great details on the guitar and very affordable for what it does
Go for it!
You are the king of affordable guitars. It's only fitting that you'd have a signature guitar from HB.
That really is a proper signature guitar. It looks unique and it looks absolutely fantastic. Specs are fantastic for the price point and it sounds amazing. Well done! I would certainly look at one of these.
Congratulations Max! What a beautiful guitar!!!
Well done Max, happy to hear this for you.
Congratulations on the release of your own signature model guitar! It's a very sweet guitar all the way around, and I wouldn't mind owning one. 👍👍👍
This has got what I've been looking for in my next guitar... It's like a mashup of a DeMartini and B.C. Rich Gunslinger with a splash of class thrown into the mix! It checks all the boxes... Roasted Flamed Maple, Stainless, Reputable Floyd, Humbucker/Single configuration. When Max said that this was the best guitar in the world, I was like... "F*ck yeah it is!!" Congrats to Max for bringing his vision to life with this... Well done.
Congrats, Max !!! Guitar and demo are awesome !
Amazing guitar! Congratulations Max. So inspiring.
Congratulations!! The guitar sounds great and looks super. And for the price, to get all those quality features is crazy. And I appreciate your goal to make it accessible to players who can't afford to spend 3k, 4k, 5k+ on a guitar. And in my opinion, its not about spending the most money on gear, but about heart, working hard, collaborating, trying new things, being creative, listening to old records, and oh that little thing called practice.
Congrats Max! This just moved to #1 on the wish list!
Awesome! Thank you!
Big congrats Max, looks and sounds amazing! Definitely something I'll be looking at getting😎🤘✌
Man that’s exactly the setup I wanted to put on a ESP custom: Dark green maple top with gold hardware. That’s amazing
What a accomplishment Max, you deserve it no doubt!
The sound and looks are mind blowingly good for this price range
Congratulations! You deserve it! Always great content and musicianship.
Hell yea Max! Congrats and I can't wait to play one. Been watching you for a couple years now. You totally deserve it man. Well done!
Congrats. You deserve it brother.
That seriously looks and sounds bad ass ! Gotta be a Great guitar to have your name on it ! Awesome signature guitar 🎸.
You are a class act, brother. You deserve a namesake guitar like this. Excellent features.
Cool! 🤘 Congrats man! Looks great! 👍
Thanks! 👍
This is awesome! Congrats!
I'm definitely getting one. Max isn't lying about the neck either. I have a roasted maple neck with super jumbo EVOgold frets and it's the only one of my guitars that doesn't need a winter setup. It plays the same whether it's -20 and dry or 90 with high humidity.
The overall look and sound is very interesting and desirable! A hard tail version with the Gibson scale length would have me getting one.
Beautiful,love the body shape and color. A hard tail would have me really chomping at the bit. BTW how are the flying lessons going?
Yeah , I'd rather have a hard tail too. It's too much trouble changing strings and keeping a floating bridge in tune.
Congratulations Max! All the best!
Roasted wood, DELICIOUS! Congrats MAX!!!
Sweet clean! Not a trace of fatigue on the acoustic nerve. Could hear it all day, GM, as with a great jazz hollowbody or classical instrument.
That's a beaut of an axe. Way to go Max! Love that green scheme!
gold inlay dot markers in the fretboard would make this ever more sick!
Dude I have enjoyed your channel and you've made a lot of decisions easy for me when guitar purchasing.
Congrats on the pro model. You deserve it!
Awesome, thank you!
Video just started and I like it already
I’ve never been a fan of signature stuff because of some oddities from the guy who’s the guitar has been made for but this guitar is truly amazing.
By the way have you seen the tv show peacemaker ?
Longtime subscriber here and I just want to say, congratulations, Max. Well deserved.
Thank you!!
Great job Max and HB.
That is a gorgeous wonderful guitar.
Thanks for posting.
Would be cool if they could do a kit version of it to customize to our taste.
Wouldn't be signature model
I also like the fact there are no fret markers, it lets you really focus on looking at the wood grain patterns instead of inlays. Plus it makes it look like you really know what you are doing..lol
There are still side marker dots, that are visible to the player, just no inlays on the surface!
technically there are fret makers on the side of the fretboard. I've never owned one w/o markers on the top. I'm interested to know if that's a significant problem for the average player.
My guitar has no inlays and I have no issues. I’m also no shredder or anyone who you’d call a master of the fretboard. All you need is the side dots.
In fact, I’ll go as far to say, that if you only use the side dots, you’ll have better posture. If you’re looking directly at the fretboard, it’s probably not great for your neck and back.
Ha, as an non-virtuoso player I'd rather look at the inlays on the fretboard than amaze at the wood when I'm playing 😅
Congrats! Gorgeous guitar and super high end specs!
Thank you!
Congrats! Lots of smart design choices. Sounds great, and looks like a sweet ride. 😎
Don't call your own signature "the greatest production guitar ever made." Once I realized you were talking about your own signature model any sincerity went out the window.
Congratulations!! Fantastic guitar, Max. Exactly what I expect when you had the opportunity to design your signature guitar! On top of that, it's most definitely affordable!! Please keep up the great work and keep the great videos coming!!
Thanks a lot!
@@GuitarMAXMusic You've earned every word! Thank you.
Well deserved Max!!! You're awesome!!! And that Guitar looks Amazing
Thanks a ton!
This is soooo awesome! Congrats, bro!
Congrats 🎉 Really nice spec, love the HxS layout
Congratulations Max, awesome signature guitar and the colour is sublime. Sounds amazing also, so versatile.
Congratulations Max!! Beautiful guitar!!
Definately have to agree, you have represented alot of guitar brands on this awesome channel of yours, this is a awesome way to say thanks Max from Harley Benton. You have earned this signature tribute guitar. I can say I didnt know Harley Benton until you showed your fusion 3. I fell in love with it thanks to your channel and bought one. Worth every cent. Pays its weight in gold. Solid guitar with premium specs at a pocket friendly price! God this green with the gold is really growing on me though. Thanks Max for such a awesome channel!
Looks and sounds amazing! Awesome job for helping bring the public an affordable shred machine!
Congratulations Max, this sounds and looks like an awesome guitar. Although I don't need another guitar, I need this one! Congrats again.
That's the thing about guitars right? You get enough that you don't 'need' another one but you always.....NEED another one lol
Congrats Max! I can't wait to get my order. Looks sweet in the video and I'm sure in person it will look even better!
Thumbs up Guitar Max, Happy you have your own signature Guitar. You've helped me out alot every since I've subscribed to this channel. Congratulations 🎊
Dude!! That is Awesome!! Excellent specs. Congratulations!!
I love the design but I hope they will have more color varieties for this for us to choose if the availability is good. Thanks for sharing your signature guitar with us Max! Congratulations as well!
The green color is just awesome.
I just ordered mine! Thanks Max for getting this to the market! Never owned a Harley Benton, but I have heard good things. Can’t wait!!!