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Delivered within 4 days well packaged and undamaged. but with faults the action is very high, I hope I can get it down enough by getting someone to take something of the bridge.
Whoever did the faux mother of pearl markers on the neck must have been a completely untrained amateur none of them are level they look atrocious they are so far out and at such an angle that where it is level with the string at the bottom the top part has over an eighth of an inch showing, and you can see through some of them where so much has been gouged out that you can see the indentation through the marker and there are black bits of glue or something on the edges as well and even the sizes and shade don't match.
The tuners seem firm enough but they turn and nothing happens and then suddenly they start to catch, once in tune they are ok but they make tuning awkward and more time consuming, something I can live with as they stay in tune once set, but a niggle all the same.
The action and the markers are the two really disappointing things, hopefully I can get someone to improve the action, but I can do nothing with the inlays on the neck, they look really stupid, how they got through quality control I don't know, they stand out like a sore thumb, which is a shame as the guitar otherwise looks and sounds really good.
I can't send it back, at the price it is not worth all the trouble of re-packaging and sorting out post, but someone needs to be told about the workmanship on the inlays, no professional could have done those, even an apprentice wouldn't have done work so bad, I would be interested to know how it occured and who did it.
Whoever did the faux mother of pearl markers on the neck must have been a completely untrained amateur none of them are level they look atrocious they are so far out and at such an angle that where it is level with the string at the bottom the top part has over an eighth of an inch showing, and you can see through some of them where so much has been gouged out that you can see the indentation through the marker and there are black bits of glue or something on the edges as well and even the sizes and shade don't match.
The tuners seem firm enough but they turn and nothing happens and then suddenly they start to catch, once in tune they are ok but they make tuning awkward and more time consuming, something I can live with as they stay in tune once set, but a niggle all the same.
The action and the markers are the two really disappointing things, hopefully I can get someone to improve the action, but I can do nothing with the inlays on the neck, they look really stupid, how they got through quality control I don't know, they stand out like a sore thumb, which is a shame as the guitar otherwise looks and sounds really good.
I can't send it back, at the price it is not worth all the trouble of re-packaging and sorting out post, but someone needs to be told about the workmanship on the inlays, no professional could have done those, even an apprentice wouldn't have done work so bad, I would be interested to know how it occured and who did it.
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High expectations.... Absolutely met!!!
Lately, I've been learning songs in alternate tunings. Having only one each, 6 and 12 string A/E's, re-tuning got old fast! I needed to find a quality guitar(s) for an affordable price. I've grown quite used to playing guitars with great actions and didn't think I could find something of a similar quality without paying more than I really wanted.... Then a friend suggested Harley Benton Guitars. And after researching them as best you can without playing one, I decided to give one a try. Ordering the Harley Benton CLJ-412E 3SB 12 string, I found that one would be on back order. So I ordered the Custom Line Superior-E VS as well, to get one sooner, and I'm totally blown away! I see quality. For starters it catches your eye with its great looks. Then after playing it, I can say it has a very similar feel and play-ability to a guitar I have that would cost more than 10 times the price of the Superior E VS. Again.... I'm blown away! Now it will be difficult waiting for that back ordered 12 string. I just might have to order another one in the meantime. I highly recommend giving a Harley Benton a try. I've already passed the word onto a friend and now he's getting the buyers itch. It won't take long before he scratches it. Just as it won't be long before I place another order. Way to go, Harley Benton!!!
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Best bang for your buck
This is by far the best "bang for your buck" acoustic you can get. Sounds great, although not as loud as most dreadnot guitars (Acoustically). The electronics are the same as the mid level fender acoustics (I also own one.) The only thing that i was unhappy with was I received mine with a broken tuner. I did not issue a complaint, as I was ultimately planning on upgrading the tuners anyway.
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Great guitar!
It's a while since I bought this one. Have been playing it a lot for some months now. I swapped the pick guard for a more Hummingbird-ish looking one, but other than that I have kept is as it came in the box, including the strings as well. Rich, full sound, great looks and playability. Neck is straight, with no feet buzz or sharp edges. Only negative thing is that the lacquer/paint on the neck comes off at the spots my hands stays the most. It gives it a nice sunburst/patina look, but it's of course a sign of the lack of top notch quality. But, hey, don't be discouraged by this. You do get a very fine instrument for the price you pay. I think it sounds good on my simple amp, but others may have higher standards for their use. I play mostly acoustic country singer/songwriter stuff for my own amusement, so this must be read as an amateur's opinion and for what it's worth. I do have about 15 different guitars, so I have some experience and ability to compare one guitar to another.
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noa bad....
my 5th HB guitar.....as all the others needed some setup and as all the others needed a lot of fret job....fret leveling and polishing...mine, came with the neck a little crooked on the side that is gloued to the body ....after sanding the saddle bone and the nut bone and after replacing the strings with (the exccelent) elixirs 12 nano web the instument was 100% tranformed ....since i am not a fun of fishman, fisrt thing i had to do was to replace the electronics with (my favorite) shadow e-sonic...so now my guitar is a machine gun.....decent instrument for the money but my Harley Benton CLJ-503CE WN is still my favorite one..is ligther, more beautifull, srtraight neck, less feedback when pluged ....is my main gig guitar.....more to come in a few weeks as it gets acclimated...
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Harley Benton CL Superior-E-VS
Product arrived today, out of the box it looks great. The neck was a little off with the strings resting on the first fret. First item I noticed was the tuner did not work. Added a new battery still not working, pick up is also not working. It's not worth the cost of shipping to return it from the US. You never know what you will get. Overall the guitar sounds much better than I thought it would. I have 2 Harley Benton guitars and a 3rd on the way, hoping it comes in a little better than this one. Will be posting You Tube reviews on all three in the near future. The guitar is worth the price, just wish I could play it through an amp.
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Electronics, build and sound of the guitar is really good. It looks good too so very little to quarrel with there. This is an almost perfect guitar for players looking for a quality product without having to pay a premium price.
Con's:
* I am noticing a rattle that is coming from the tuning knobs at the top that I'm going to have to give to my guitar fixer to see can he do something about. I only hear it when my guitar is plugged in but it is annoying. I imagine that this is because it is a cheap product but it still effects the quality.
* The frets are quite high on the guitar so for soloing this effects it a little bit. Not a huge problem but does effect the smoothness of playing a little.
Other than that I've been complimented at many gigs regarding the sound quality of the guitar, compliments I haven't got from playing more expensive guitars.
Con's:
* I am noticing a rattle that is coming from the tuning knobs at the top that I'm going to have to give to my guitar fixer to see can he do something about. I only hear it when my guitar is plugged in but it is annoying. I imagine that this is because it is a cheap product but it still effects the quality.
* The frets are quite high on the guitar so for soloing this effects it a little bit. Not a huge problem but does effect the smoothness of playing a little.
Other than that I've been complimented at many gigs regarding the sound quality of the guitar, compliments I haven't got from playing more expensive guitars.
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