Last year I've bought an SC 1000 Harley Benton because of the great looks and out of curiosity if such a low price guitar can play. My Verdict, after a year and a bridge pickup change to EMG 81, is that this is a great guitar with amazing attitude ! Nice video man.
I had the custom sc-1000 black with gold hardware 2 years back, now I have schecter hellraiser solo 6. I mean, you can tell the difference BUT for the price you can´t beat the HB, they have great tuning stability, great tone and sustain. They are great for live use, they are solid and hold the tuning well and you don´t need to worry about scratching them because they are really inexpensive!!!
@@JamieSlays yeah I would love if they made baritone verzion of these! OR full black verzion with one pup, much like the EC black metal, that would be great for me! :D
Both look very stylish to me. 👍👏 the yellow is more like the sound I'm used to I think because my introduction into rock and metal started with Sabbath and Deep Purple, Hendrix etc.🔥🔥🤘🤘
So... HB is now ripping off ESP/LTD which is ripping off Gibson for decades? I mean,they even rip off Chapman Guitars designs,I shouldn´t be surprised....
Hey Jamie you should do a video with the best riffs of the MI2 soundtrack or Matrix like tony hawk’s it has awsome tracks, keep rocking man greetings and respect from Mexico!
Absolutely phenomenal! I love the EC line as well but the g series blew me away. The neck is super smooth and fast like you would expect more on a super strat, and no baseball bat like alot of single cuts.
I have the 7 fan fret put some fishmans and grap tech ratios and now it's a beast just got the sliver burst gonna do the same thing there great mod platforms if you want a certain body style or string count
I'm not a les paul guy or atleast I havent found one ive wamted yet but honestly I lime those and look really nice for $300 bucks. Honeslty I dont know how Gibson is in business still with lp guitars like Harley Benton, Ltd Ec range and schecter solo style. Just my opinion.
Gibson is still in business,because they exploit their prestigious name and brand recognition,to sell overpriced coffeetables to boomers & hipsters. Other companies are making waaaay better Les Paul-type guitars for ages,in terms of build quality & ergonomics and for far less money. ESP/LTD,Edwards,Tokai,Schecter,PRS,Kiesel, FGN... the list goes on and on. A firend of mine,huge Gibson fanboy,got himself an Edwards LP Custom replica and never looked back.
Greekfreak1980 I agree with you 100%. I'm a new player. And I picked up a gibson les paul and I hated it. And it made me think that I hated lp guitars all together. Until I picked up an esp eclipse and really enjoyed it.
Have you tried the WOLF LP models? the really nice one with the tran red finish with ebony chips in the binding is SWEET They very nice and i would put it up against a Gibson any day!!!! Very well made. 1200 buch quality for 500 with hard shell case. Everything is great and if you call them they will actually set it up to your specs before shipping it. you can explain what you want or send them a tech spec sheet and it will be done. Guitar max reviewed one. i'm an older fellow and don't play a lot anymore and i have some nice vintage guitars such as a couple of old telecaster and a 1980 Hamer standard crowned and bound that i bought brand new in 1980. I'm going to sell the Hamer, buy a wolf for a hard tail and then i think i might buy this other tele copy that i have seen . I think it will be a Dean Nash Vegas ( Tele with SD Zebra's and a floyd ) Korean floyd. and sell the telecasters then i'm set for under under 1200 bucks to cover any style unless i want to add a P 90 guitar which i may. walk away with 3 great guitars and a butt load of cash in my pocket. Vintage is great but the new tech and the new guitars that are so competitively priced are also. My friend but one of the wold guitars. Seriously the REAL DEAL. Those Harley bentons look OK also but you got to check out the Wolf.the wolf guitars are made in Australia. ua-cam.com/video/jlAVwW2UUuE/v-deo.html
Just got a Wolf a week ago they are fantastic for the money I recommend one but not a keeper for me the neck is too thick but that is a preferential matter other than that I'll give Wolf a five stars.
I've ordered an SC-1000 last evening, pretty excited for it to arrive! Should come either tomorrow or next Monday. Tbh I'm not expecting much, but I am already prepared to mod the electronics and hardware anyway
Te zebra pups on the paradise flame one are high output; and do get quite muddy. These are low output, and, to my ears at least, the sound much better in all setups
Awesome video!🔥🔥 But i have a question, im looking for a 7 string guitar. And saw a harley benton for €250. And also saw a Jackson for €280, after this video i cant decide whichb1 to buy XDD What do U suggest?
And I forgot to say I like the headstock on that HB way better then the epiphone. By like way Jaime If you see this do you know how these hbs compared to a similar epiphone. Jw.
Someone hasnt told him but dad rock isnt a real genre xD You dont need 2 guitars to play metallica and guns n roses you could play shreddy on the vintage yellow as well . In fact theyre both modern les pauls shape you even pointed out the yellow one was lighter so that would be More modern in that sense xD ive just ordered the black and gold one normally i play a vintage v6m24 with a seymour duncan in the bridge Remember randy rhoads used a les paul and had such a fat high gain tone live
I wish esp made the eclipses pickups direct mount. And then harley benton could of copied that then I would of bought the white one. To me pickup rings say: CHEAP. idk why. I don't like how they look either.
I completely agree with the pickup ring thing. Not sure what it is either, but I have an LTD MH-1007 Evertune and I recently upgraded the pickups and was really wanting to remove the rings but couldn't due to the direct mount issue :/
What is the song playing in the background at 18 minutes into the video? I’ve heard it before and that riff gets stuck in my head all the time but I can never remember who it is.
Nice looking guitars. IMHO, taking into account that they gave you the guitars for free, you could have done a better job with this demo, especially sound-wise. I also own a HB guitar and it sounds great. Maybe you could have used a better guitar tone, just saying.
@@JamieSlays , I know tone is a subjective thing, and you can't please everyone; Maybe it was because the guitar had a lower volume than your voice, maybe it's because of my laptop speakers, I don't know :D You have lots of videos with killer tones!
Agree. You can EQ and run it through a DAW like this video to even it out, but plugging these into a traditional rig...totally average. Harley Benton are the Epiphones that are a hassle to return if you get a lousy one.
The Overlay on the right with the pickups positions is very useful, that's a nice info to have in demo's like that
Thanks! It’s a new thing my friend has made. All will be revealed ASAP
What does this mean? I must have missed that somewhere,sorry . But looking to buy one
The battery problem is a myth. If you only play one guitar with EMGs active for 5 hours every day the batteries will last even more. My experience.
Last year I've bought an SC 1000 Harley Benton because of the great looks and out of curiosity if such a low price guitar can play. My Verdict, after a year and a bridge pickup change to EMG 81, is that this is a great guitar with amazing attitude ! Nice video man.
Harley Benton .. wow, thanks for the preview, definitely picking 1 up !
I had the custom sc-1000 black with gold hardware 2 years back, now I have schecter hellraiser solo 6. I mean, you can tell the difference BUT for the price you can´t beat the HB, they have great tuning stability, great tone and sustain. They are great for live use, they are solid and hold the tuning well and you don´t need to worry about scratching them because they are really inexpensive!!!
Yeah totally. I love these new ones so much
@@JamieSlays yeah I would love if they made baritone verzion of these! OR full black verzion with one pup, much like the EC black metal, that would be great for me! :D
Both look very stylish to me. 👍👏 the yellow is more like the sound I'm used to I think because my introduction into rock and metal started with Sabbath and Deep Purple, Hendrix etc.🔥🔥🤘🤘
Fantastic demo! Love hearing the difference in the coil split in a metal tone I can understand! Very very helpful.
I love my Harley Bentons! Started with that white SC and just got a 7string fanned fret
My friend's dad has a Harley benton and he loves it
Yeh! I can’t believe how good they are for the price
I have the p90 version in black and was shocked at how well it was built for the money.
I just wish they would make the fretboard darker.
The fretboards are actually jatoba. But these guitars are just like you...they SLAY!! 😉
The guitars are stunning. Im always stricken by your tight rhythm playing bro!!
Awwwww 😍
Really want the black one with a Floyd or the white one with actives.
I think the black one has actives too
Musta been a problem with the first one. I gotcha man! I'll let this one play on through bro.
Yeah :( big issue
He's lost some weight. Looking healthier 🤘🏻
Lorna Sinner thanks! 36lb
@@JamieSlays good on you man. Keep up the great work and videos.
So... HB is now ripping off ESP/LTD which is ripping off Gibson for decades?
I mean,they even rip off Chapman Guitars designs,I shouldn´t be surprised....
They’ve had these models for awhile now but yea they are clearly “inspired” by LTD EC models.
Well... Gibson ripped Bigsby off for the LP body; so...
You complaining?
Let me tell you, anything can play anything. One of my favorite high gain sounds comes through a V with P90s.
Yessss
@@JamieSlays Yyyyyeeeeeaaaaaaahhh bOi
maybe I should get one it's in my "price range"
You won't regret it i bought a soapbox custom and I love it And sounds great through DSL 100 H very little hum at neck or bridge and none in middle
Hey Jamie you should do a video with the best riffs of the MI2 soundtrack or Matrix like tony hawk’s it has awsome tracks, keep rocking man greetings and respect from Mexico!
Yeah! I watched the matrix yesterday
You should talk to ola and have him send you out a g series to try! By far my favorite single cut of all time
Oh yeah?! I bet they’re amazing
Absolutely phenomenal! I love the EC line as well but the g series blew me away. The neck is super smooth and fast like you would expect more on a super strat, and no baseball bat like alot of single cuts.
The grovers cost around 100 bucks alone, this guitar is just insane in value.
Love the DB pops. I keep Naruto and HunterXHunter and yuyu hakusho pops in my studio space lol
I want the white one
Cool guitar. Sounds good. Have a good day.
I love this guitar to death.
Yeah!!
Great playing!
I got the sc 1000 in matte black and it’s my number one go to guitar I love it would love to get the white one wish they would make a viper model tho
I have the 7 fan fret put some fishmans and grap tech ratios and now it's a beast just got the sliver burst gonna do the same thing there great mod platforms if you want a certain body style or string count
Way to match your gauges to the guitar, Jamie!
They are Schaller tuners are'nt they?Or at least they are on my sc custom plus 2 years after you got this one .Sounds great tho and I love mine
Nice vid dude. Sounds great for the money.
Lemon one is astonishing. Yours are from Vietnam or indonesia?
I'm not a les paul guy or atleast I havent found one ive wamted yet but honestly I lime those and look really nice for $300 bucks. Honeslty I dont know how Gibson is in business still with lp guitars like Harley Benton, Ltd Ec range and schecter solo style. Just my opinion.
I haven’t either until now haha
Agreed!
Gibson is still in business,because they exploit their prestigious name and brand recognition,to sell overpriced coffeetables to boomers & hipsters.
Other companies are making waaaay better Les Paul-type guitars for ages,in terms of build quality & ergonomics and for far less money. ESP/LTD,Edwards,Tokai,Schecter,PRS,Kiesel, FGN... the list goes on and on.
A firend of mine,huge Gibson fanboy,got himself an Edwards LP Custom replica and never looked back.
Greekfreak1980 I agree with you 100%. I'm a new player. And I picked up a gibson les paul and I hated it. And it made me think that I hated lp guitars all together. Until I picked up an esp eclipse and really enjoyed it.
Have you tried the WOLF LP models? the really nice one with the tran red finish with ebony chips in the binding is SWEET They very nice and i would put it up against a Gibson any day!!!! Very well made. 1200 buch quality for 500 with hard shell case. Everything is great and if you call them they will actually set it up to your specs before shipping it. you can explain what you want or send them a tech spec sheet and it will be done. Guitar max reviewed one. i'm an older fellow and don't play a lot anymore and i have some nice vintage guitars such as a couple of old telecaster and a 1980 Hamer standard crowned and bound that i bought brand new in 1980. I'm going to sell the Hamer, buy a wolf for a hard tail and then i think i might buy this other tele copy that i have seen . I think it will be a Dean Nash Vegas ( Tele with SD Zebra's and a floyd ) Korean floyd. and sell the telecasters then i'm set for under under 1200 bucks to cover any style unless i want to add a P 90 guitar which i may. walk away with 3 great guitars and a butt load of cash in my pocket. Vintage is great but the new tech and the new guitars that are so competitively priced are also. My friend but one of the wold guitars. Seriously the REAL DEAL. Those Harley bentons look OK also but you got to check out the Wolf.the wolf guitars are made in Australia. ua-cam.com/video/jlAVwW2UUuE/v-deo.html
Just got a Wolf a week ago they are fantastic for the money I recommend one but not a keeper for me the neck is too thick but that is a preferential matter other than that I'll give Wolf a five stars.
Now you've had a bit of time with this would you say this does different kinds of metal well?
Which would you get? The SC custom acti e or the SC 1000? I have the 1000 in my cart along with the SC custom Ii in ocean flame
I've ordered an SC-1000 last evening, pretty excited for it to arrive! Should come either tomorrow or next Monday. Tbh I'm not expecting much, but I am already prepared to mod the electronics and hardware anyway
I love mine so much
Te zebra pups on the paradise flame one are high output; and do get quite muddy. These are low output, and, to my ears at least, the sound much better in all setups
Mantap bung👍
i prefer the sound from the actives by far!
you think i should save for a esp ltd ec 256 or just pick this one up now?
Please demo harley benton 7 string fanned fret
Which you would prefer this or the Esp Ltd EC256
Haven’t tried it but to be fair for the price. These guitars literally can’t be beaten
@@JamieSlays you are right, for 300 thats a damn good deal
Yay!! I don’t think anything gets as close to being as good as this
I have ordered one , and mine is plenty of issues, i think they send you selected guitars
Really? What kind of issues
@@JamieSlays no sound at the first plug, because dirt in the electronic. Big cosmetic issues. Hardware worn by screw.
:( I’m sorry for you
@@JamieSlays the problem, maybe they know that you review guitar on the web and you received the better guitars
Nah. I think it’s just unlucky. Lots of people have issues with expensive cars etc I hope they fixed it for you
Awesome video!🔥🔥
But i have a question, im looking for a 7 string guitar. And saw a harley benton for €250. And also saw a Jackson for €280, after this video i cant decide whichb1 to buy XDD
What do U suggest?
The Harley Benton stuff is amazing but I’ve never tried one
@@JamieSlays thanks for your reply!😁🤘
4.9 turbo i own a jackson and it’s pretty good still holding up recommend if you’re starting out and getting your first 7 string
@@CloudShys nice! Im not sure yet if im gonna buy anothwr 6 atring or a 7 string
I think about ordering the white one, it's just about 200€ here in germany🔥🔥
And I forgot to say I like the headstock on that HB way better then the epiphone. By like way Jaime If you see this do you know how these hbs compared to a similar epiphone. Jw.
Can u use 2 singles together in coil split mode? Or middle position only for hums
Is the white Made in Vietnam Or Indonesia like the others?
How was shipping with them?
Can you reach the 24th fret easily?
is the stock pickups good ?
Yeah!
neat!
Nice!
I was pretty disappointed when they stopped selling the sc-1000 in white, these are more expensive and I don't like the shape as much tbh
Yes cheap guitars can through that 6505mh behind you😉
I will play it next time!!
decent for metal? or would i be better with a 200 dollar jackson
Someone hasnt told him but dad rock isnt a real genre xD
You dont need 2 guitars to play metallica and guns n roses you could play shreddy on the vintage yellow as well . In fact theyre both modern les pauls shape you even pointed out the yellow one was lighter so that would be More modern in that sense xD ive just ordered the black and gold one normally i play a vintage v6m24 with a seymour duncan in the bridge Remember randy rhoads used a les paul and had such a fat high gain tone live
I wish esp made the eclipses pickups direct mount. And then harley benton could of copied that then I would of bought the white one. To me pickup rings say: CHEAP. idk why. I don't like how they look either.
I completely agree with the pickup ring thing. Not sure what it is either, but I have an LTD MH-1007 Evertune and I recently upgraded the pickups and was really wanting to remove the rings but couldn't due to the direct mount issue :/
I have Vintage V100HB Flamed Honeyburst and souds better like oryginal Gibson. Imho.
Yeh!!
man bun... hahahahaha - At least he’s got a Harley Benton 😂
👀
Ya, like the vdeo
What is the song playing in the background at 18 minutes into the video? I’ve heard it before and that riff gets stuck in my head all the time but I can never remember who it is.
Shimmy from SOAD
Nice looking guitars. IMHO, taking into account that they gave you the guitars for free, you could have done a better job with this demo, especially sound-wise. I also own a HB guitar and it sounds great. Maybe you could have used a better guitar tone, just saying.
Cezar Cazan you didn’t like the tone? I thought the tone was epic haha
@@JamieSlays , I know tone is a subjective thing, and you can't please everyone; Maybe it was because the guitar had a lower volume than your voice, maybe it's because of my laptop speakers, I don't know :D You have lots of videos with killer tones!
Haha thanks bro. I will try my hardest next time :)
Más de 5 minutos diciendo puras mamádas güerito y luego sin subtitulo 😂. Tocas chido y la guitarra tiene buen sonido era. Lo que quería escuchar
own 2 hb not happy thomann would not stand behind them buyer beware.
this rosewood fretboard makes the guitar looks ugly
I suppose good for their money but nothing special tone/sound wise.
Hearing problem?
Agree. You can EQ and run it through a DAW like this video to even it out, but plugging these into a traditional rig...totally average. Harley Benton are the Epiphones that are a hassle to return if you get a lousy one.
Metallica is dad rock
Yeah. I’m old now
You have no clue how much you are going to regret what you did to your ears in 20 years time.
I think I’ll be ok. I’ve already had them since 2006 :)