A Look At The Harley Benton CST-24 Deluxe
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- Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
- I Know it took a while, but The first of the Harley Benton electric guitar videos is finally here. This is the CST-24 deluxe, a semi hollow, PRS style guitar. Let's check it out and I'll tell you what I think about it.
I ordered my CST HB on 10-4-19 and receive it (PA, USA) within 3 weeks. It was well packed and arrived undamaged. I was floored by it beauty and construction. The were some very minor cosmetic issues which I corrected quite easily plus a minor set-up. The neck markers are dots instead of the Morning Glory type. I bought it for the purpose of modifying it. After noodling around with it for a couple of weeks I started the mod. I Swapped out all the pots with CTS including the splitter for a conventional blend and re-wired as required. Then finished the job with DiMarzio PAF Pros and a set o D'Addario 8|38 strings to brighten the tone. If you are having doubts, do not concern yourself. Thomann is a very large company and they offer an excellent return policy should there be any issues.
michigan here.. it's late 2023. I have both Glarry and Harley Bentons.. you're spot on with giving them a little work to make them acceptable for the price they cost.
Cool :) I've ordered myself one too, not the hollow one.
I've ebonized the neck right away, and the pickups i'm not sure of yet.
Also the nut I replaced and the tone and volume knobs I replaced with some nice schallers, and put locking tuners in it.
I used to think it was a little bit a shame to do it right away, but i'm over that barrier, i'm having the machine for a week now, and i'm very very content with it, like I made it.
Hello Mike! Many thanks for the great review and interesting channel of yours. I used to own this one in Tobacco Sunburst with tree of life inlays. I gave it for my niece as she was starting out her guitar career. I was very happy with guitar but it had one weak part - wrap around bridge. I believe it was made from too light material that it caused g-string to buzz a bit. Probably an easy fix with better quality part. Also the inlay finish was terrible but issues with finish I expected for the price. Checking out this video of yours makes me think of getting another one. Just ordered SC450plus and ST62cc so it gotta wait though. Just wanted to share my experiences of this kind of instrument and wishing you and other subscribers a pleasant weekend!
I think that DLX refers to deluxe, I have heard them called deluxe on the HB videos when they are listed as DLX, why they cant just spell the word is beyond me.
My CST-24 Deluxe came with Wilkinson pickups but I bought mine when they first came out before they changed over to using Roswell pickups, they have a nice crisp sound to them.
Before I got this guitar I had not used this type of bridge before and had read that they were hard to intonate, but mine intonated just fine and it was only a very slight adjustment.
I have quite a few Harley Benton guitars, some I have upgraded just for my own pleasure not because they needed it.
I love them all, great value for money and well built!
If I don't like the pickups I fiddle with my EQ pedal before changing them and 90% of the time I find a good tone that I am happy with.
I have lots of Harley Benton's from a Strat to LP, SG PRS Solid and the Tree of Life Hollow body. Love them all and they replaced one PRS worth $2000.00. 😄
It's hard not to like that guitar for the price. Great review.
Harley benton are fantastic guitars
Great 👍. Have one not semi hollow in the same color. That was my first guitar in my collection of HB,s. I’m a novice and a old beginner but I really like to play it. I have 6 HB,s, one Ibanez and one bass guitar and several amps. Use it only at home, and I love it. Have a nice one you to. Greetings from Sweden 🇸🇪
Fantastic! You are never too old to begin. I wish you the best on your guitar journey.
I love my HB's. They are an excellent value, and not just for beginners. I just wish Thomann would set up a distributor in the U.S. so they would be easier to get here.
Thanks for checking out the video. Take care and be good.
Came from Phil's channel. Sub'd here in England The guitar looks good not a guitar to recommend to a beginner they would not be able to set it up and repace switches etc but good at this price point looking forward to more of your reviews Thanks Mike
I know folks who've been playing for 40 years an can't do any of that stuff. Frankly, most every new guitar needs a setup to some degree. I did the setup on the CST-24 yesterday. It didn't need all that much, just a very slight neck adjustment and lowered the bridge. I adjusted the pickup height as well. Plays like a dream, although, I still can't get overly excited about the pups, but don't hate them enough to be swapping them out any time soon.
GREAT CHANNEL!!!!! SUBSCRIBED. I've been searching for a good review on this guitar and you've delivered. It sounds awesome. Excellent playing too. 💯
Thanks for the sub and for watching.
Been following you on Instagram for awhile. Just subscribed here too! That HB sounds and looks fantastic! Seems like a bargain to me. Nice video!
Thanks for the follow and the sub. So far, the H.B.s have not disappointed me. Next, I'll be looking at the 450 LP style.
Right on, beautiful budget guitar. Nice video ✌
Looks and sounds great Grumpy Mike!!!!
Subbed because I like the cut of your jib.
Great clean review. Subbed my friend. I think I saw you on one of my videos. I'll be trying my first HB soon. Second hand though. Pro T hh FNT. Roasted maple flamed SS fret neck and natural flamed top Tele type HH. I've never owned such a spec ...or HB. I hope when it arrives its ok. Hahah. I think it should work for my own type of music. Peace to you Sir!
Hey man, what are youtube playing at. Just got the notification a week later!
These sure are good bang for buck mate. Love your playing man!
Thanks, Mike, that means a lot. In case you don't get the notification, I should be (barring any last minute difficulties) uploading a new video tonight to go live tomorrow around noon here, around 5:00 pm your time I think. Cheers
@@grumpymikeguitar I'll look out for it mate 🎸😊👍🙏
Lovely looking guitar Mike
Hey Mike. I enjoyed the walk thru of your HB. You are correct when saying. When we were young, (I'm 63.) A good Less expensive guitar was rare compared to these day for sure. I remember the department store guitars. Sears Silver tone. Decca, Kingston, Kay, Tiesco etc... Some were unplayable. A new player today does have a nice affordable way to try a guitar. and not be completely discouraged by the play ability. On your later comment. For a beginner. The big thing I would say. Is stay away from a Floyd Style Bridge. Thanks Buddy...
I couldn't agree more.
F.R. trems are certainly not for beginners... Or intermediates... Or experienced. LOL
I have a licensed PRS SE standard and I like it I started off with a copy by Samick
The SE's are really good, but I'm a bigger fan of the S2 line.
Nice review Mike! \m/
Hey Mike found you via KYG. You're right, how do they make it for the money? Great review
Wow very nice🤔
I have looked at that guitar at Thomann 100 times. I am with you on the fretboard, doodoo brown just doesn't look good to me.
Hey Mike, on mine, the last four frets (20-24) are very difficult to reach and actually unreachable on the high E and A strings. I have only average hands. Is this a problem you encountered with yours?
Not any more so than my S2 custom 24. That said, I don't really spend that much time up in that region of the fretboard.
@@grumpymikeguitar Very kind of you to get back. I do mainly African (Congolese) lead, and one is often in that register of the fretboard. Man, keep making music and stay safe!
Great review. Just wondering though if you have to buy new pickups, are they still worth the value.
No, the pickups are ok, but like I said, they aren't great. Personally, I would have a problem gigging with this guitar as is (after a setup of course). That said, it would certainly be better with better pups.
Thanks for watching.
I've bought guitars that cost much more that I ended up replacing the pups. The way I see it, HB's are a fantastic modding platform. Even if you spend a few 2 or even 3 hundy, you still end up with something that feels and plays like a more expensive guitar. The only downside is resale value which is why you always hang on to the original parts.
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what's the exact weight of it, in kg or lb ??
It weighs 6.16 lbs. Sorry it took me a little bit. I couldn't remember where I put my scale.
@@grumpymikeguitar thank you xxxx
Can you play heavy metal on it?
Since I'm not really a metal player, I'm probably not the best person to answer this. That said, it is semi hollow and could potentially have feedback issues at hight gain, although, I've not encountered that issue myself.
Why don't you just say out loud which pup you would recommend? It would be very helpful if you would be direct, open and honest. You hem and haw a lot. It makes one wonder why.
For this guitar, it really doesn't matter. The Roswell pickups a just fine. If you wanted to make any significant improvement, you'd spend more on the pickups than the guitar cost originally.
That said, if I were going to do it, I'd probably go with prs pickups (considering it's a prs knockoff). Maybe something like a set of 59/09s. I tend to like paf style pups. Hope that helps. ✌️
hey man get excited this is boring....you get what you pay for and these guitars are worth every penny
I agree. They certainly are worth every penny. They are a fantastic value. However, after playing the H.B.s almost exclusively for the last month or so, when I pulled out my PRS S2 and my Gibson LP, the shortcomings of the H.B.s become evident. They are still great guitars and I can recommend them with confidence. With these guitars, I honestly feel like you are actually getting a bit more than you pay for.
Oh, an I'll work on the enthusiasm thing.
Thanks for watching.
@@grumpymikeguitar just be yourself.. He doesn't have to listen. Keep up the good work. 🎸👍
What an ill-mannered douche thing to say. Go play outside - grownups are talking.
McKnight you are McNot. Compared to Mr Phil, can't believe I'm saying, you talks too much but doesn't really say much. I'm sorry, I want you to be great but, but, but, I dunno. Watch more McKnight, I guess.
Sorry you feel this way. Mr. McKnight has been at this for around a decade as opposed to my 9 months. Phil also has far more resources than myself.
I'm working on getting better as best I can. I hope you stick around, but if not, take care and be good.