Harley Benton CLJ-412e 12 String Acoustic-Electric Guitar

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  • Harley Benton CLJ-412e 12 String Acoustic Electric Guitar Demo & Review. This is a great, affordable acoustic 12 string guitar that is great for any application and wont break the bank.
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    This video was sponsored by Thomann Music, however, the opinions expressed are unpaid and of my own volition.
    Disclaimer: I do basic audio editing on my videos to account for the microphones, preamp and room. This editing, mostly light EQ and compression, is intended to give you the most accurate representation of how the featured gear actually sounds. NO editing is done to misrepresent how the featured gear sounds in any way.

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  • @bobsyeruncle4841
    @bobsyeruncle4841 Рік тому +2

    i bought one and like it a lot, can't be beaten for the money its just great. make sure to use light gauge strings or you will damage it. I tune mine to open D its fantastic for the blues.

  • @nieze
    @nieze 3 роки тому +4

    I just ordered my HB 12 string. Can't wait.

    • @Julius-vz7pb
      @Julius-vz7pb 3 роки тому

      what do you think?

    • @nieze
      @nieze 3 роки тому

      @@Julius-vz7pb regrettably it was severely damaged in transit and was returned to sender. Pretty pissed, because then it was on backorder.
      I ended up buying a different acoustic altogether but I was so happy with it, I know I'll order the 12 string again and hope for the best

    • @Julius-vz7pb
      @Julius-vz7pb 3 роки тому

      @@nieze damn, what guitar did you get next?

    • @Julius-vz7pb
      @Julius-vz7pb 3 роки тому +1

      I'm undecided between cort, fender and this harley

    • @nieze
      @nieze 3 роки тому +2

      @@Julius-vz7pb I bought the Harley Benton CLD-60SCE TB
      Since the 1st never made it, I needed to test the shipping. I live on a small island in the Pacific and wanted to test the waters before getting larger more exotic gear.
      Everything shipped well. Now to pick my next guitar. Some many to choose.

  • @jimmyfischbeck9872
    @jimmyfischbeck9872 4 роки тому +5

    Jack, just remember ladies LOVE 12 string guitars! I'm sold!!

    • @JackFossett
      @JackFossett  4 роки тому

      I’ve heard that 🍻

    • @F-Andre
      @F-Andre 4 роки тому

      gues not here in germany...sadly

    • @vincent5542
      @vincent5542 4 роки тому +1

      @@F-Andre wonderwall is key

  • @YpsiJoshmccullough
    @YpsiJoshmccullough 2 роки тому +2

    How's the guitar held up over time in terms of neck and soundboard stability? Great video!

  • @mrlionel1965
    @mrlionel1965 5 років тому +9

    It’s a nice review, it you should have let us hear how it sounds plugged in also.

  • @BenjaminKanarek
    @BenjaminKanarek 3 роки тому +2

    Great playing and a Gorgeous sounding guitar...incredible quality as well. Mine arrives in a few days! 🙂 Just one question, are they the .010 strings?

  • @ranierosciampi1299
    @ranierosciampi1299 Рік тому +1

    Fantastic …man!

  • @Cooper-cs6dp
    @Cooper-cs6dp 6 місяців тому

    Do you think i can use 13 guage strings on this guitar and tune It to Baritone tuning and itll be fine?

  • @flavioserci6046
    @flavioserci6046 Рік тому

    Hello, What about the building quality and materials? Basses are good? Honestly I don't like this kind of glossy varnish specially rear on the neck. Guitar is not a car! But the price is really cheap.

  • @GlennWW
    @GlennWW 13 днів тому

    Well, I'd think very carefully. Mine arrived and looked beautifully finished cosmetically and solid. However, I found intonation problem and action way to high. I had my suspicions regardinmg corrective set up which is proved correct. The neck is so tight that it is at its adjustable limit and there is no relief. (no bow). To loosen it would mean an even higher action. The saddle is at its lowest point with no room left for adjustment. The intonation resolution means a longer string length adjustment is necessary, the neck is at maximum straight and the saddle is at max angle for length. In other words everything is at max with no room to adjust string length, fretboard hight, saddle height etc etc. I've had the guitar six months and return seems a ball ache if I could return it. (I'm in UK, seller/manufacturer is in Germany and I took my time getting around to sorting it out). So this leads me to a very expensive solution. eg. Choice, remove neck and adjust joint. Or remove Bridge and replace with new as the current design is not conducive to alteration ie It is at max too...... So, I'm going for a complete bridge replacement. For the cost I could have bought a more expensive better quality guitar in the first place...... So for me, the guitar looks nice but with zero comfortable playability and sound.

  • @lordjs9726
    @lordjs9726 3 роки тому +3

    Seems like a nice guitar. My favorite 12-string acoustic guitar is my Martin D 45 12-string. I also have an Epiphone DR 212.

    • @JackFossett
      @JackFossett  3 роки тому +2

      Very nice. The one I use personally is a Martin DM12. Martins are my favorite acoustics.

    • @lordjs9726
      @lordjs9726 3 роки тому +2

      @@JackFossett Okay. Here's my video about my Martin D 45 12: ua-cam.com/video/1sjcLGOyY7c/v-deo.html

    • @petestaint8312
      @petestaint8312 2 роки тому

      How is the Epiphone 12 string? Worth the money?

    • @lordjs9726
      @lordjs9726 2 роки тому +2

      @@petestaint8312 It's a good 12 for beginners, but not as good as my Martin D 45 12-string.

  • @Esperia-ef9xh
    @Esperia-ef9xh 3 роки тому +1

    nice

  • @shaadydog1
    @shaadydog1 3 роки тому

    Any idea how this compares to the Yamaha FG820-12 or any of the other cheaper 12 strings?

    • @JackFossett
      @JackFossett  3 роки тому +1

      I haven't played the others but my guess would be right on par -- in fact, as far as I know, many of the cheaper guitars come from the same factories and get licensed out to brands, so the build and tone qualities will be fairly similar.

    • @shaadydog1
      @shaadydog1 3 роки тому

      @@JackFossett Thanks I ended up buying a Breedlove Pursuit 12 string, smaller body that will likely be more playable for me... Now if I could just do it some justice in playing.

  • @markknopflerisnot
    @markknopflerisnot 3 роки тому

    No mention of the price which is an all important factor relative to playability and sound

    • @JackFossett
      @JackFossett  3 роки тому +2

      Thanks for your comment! I leave out prices most of the time because they’re subject to change, and it’s so easy to do a google search and find out what they currently are. Appreciate the feedback though!

    • @markknopflerisnot
      @markknopflerisnot 3 роки тому +1

      Good point Jack, indeed the prices will vary considerably in different countries as well [I am in Thailand and they impose a hefty import tax on most things coming in from the States]

    • @kingrobert1st
      @kingrobert1st 3 роки тому

      @@markknopflerisnot Hey! I'm in Thailand too! I have a beautiful custom 12 string guitar from UK. You can get reasonable cheap 12 srtrings online at Lazada or Aliexpress. Where are you in Thailand? I'm near Padumthani about 45 kms north of BKK.

  • @delivrance3961
    @delivrance3961 5 років тому +1

    pretty cool!

  • @heyddkxl7606
    @heyddkxl7606 5 років тому +2

    How do you think it compares to a guild westerly 12?

    • @JackFossett
      @JackFossett  5 років тому +2

      I have not played the Westerly, although I used to own a Guild GAD12. Although mine was somewhat of a lemon and essentially cracked and imploded. That being said, in general, compare HB guitars to guitars that cost about 30-40% more.

  • @luffyhegalong7915
    @luffyhegalong7915 4 роки тому

    I could not hear the bass...it's more on the treble side..

    • @jreagle58
      @jreagle58 Рік тому

      No 12 string is going to give you bass tone. Bass tones is not not a 12 string's calling card. It's chiming tones.

  • @petercousins1645
    @petercousins1645 Рік тому

    Guild 12 string sounds berrer

    • @scotchgod8478
      @scotchgod8478 Рік тому +2

      ...and it's more than double the price

  • @michaelmendillo4614
    @michaelmendillo4614 4 роки тому

    Not doing it for me,,, to chimey,,,

    • @TheMrManiax
      @TheMrManiax 4 роки тому +6

      Wtf haha

    • @squierjoshyt
      @squierjoshyt 4 роки тому +6

      Worst comment ever. hahaha

    • @evil1st
      @evil1st 4 роки тому

      thats what a 12 string is made for dumbass lmao

    • @fxgz9708
      @fxgz9708 2 роки тому

      💀

    • @kevone-eo6pq
      @kevone-eo6pq 6 місяців тому

      you do know that's what a 12 string does? tell me you know nothing about guitars without telling me.