Harley Benton EX-84 Modern VW

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Harley Benton EX-84 Modern VW
$269
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Everything I could have wished for tbh
Eliminator Band Chicago 01.11.2022
I needed to grab an explorer shaped guitar for an opportunity that arose in a ZZ Top tribute band and I kept seeing HB’s come up in lists so I grabbed one as soon as I could.
Delivery was prompt and on time and corresponding with customer service at Thomann was a breeze and they were all so helpful.
Right out of the box the guitar was already set up pretty phenomenally and the only tweaks I made were adding higher gauge strings (guitar is used for down-tuned songs) and the subsequent intonation tweaks I had to make with heavier than stock strings. But everything else was perfectly set up and I haven’t even had that experience with more premium brand guitars so that was awesome. I didn't get a chance to even play it through an amp before I had to do two back to back gigs in Wisconsin this past weekend and as soon as I plugged it in for sound check i couldn't believe the sound that was coming out of it for such a cheap guitar.
I originally just planned to “put up” with this guitar and grab whatever was the cheapest explorer I could find on the market for this particular gimmick in my band but honestly this thing has blown me away and I’d recommend HB to people in a heartbeat
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Great value, great guitar
GuitarSarah 31.08.2020
This is a very comfortable guitar straight out of the box, and I was happy with the condition and the overall playability. The horn on this explorer model is a little smaller than the original, but that's fine with me and barely noticeable. The position of the strap buttons does mean it is prone to neckdive if you attach a strap, so be aware of that. The pickups are Not Great though, so I'd either go for the EMG version, or just switch them out for something you prefer.

pros:
super fun to play!
great overall quality

cons:
pickups aren't great
neckdive

Look, you're here because you love explorers, right? You're not gonna get a better deal than this on quality so go for it!
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Can"t stop playing !!!
Chuck Lynch 02.01.2021
I promised i would never buy a low budget guitar ever again
due to small frets and crappy pups till i saw this. The slim C shape neck
makes bending and vibrato a breeze. I also love the extra jumbo
frets which gives it a slight scalloped feel. In tune right out of the box
and still is after hours of jamz! Not disappointed with the pups either.
I feel i can keep these for a long time. Clean and lead sounds superb.

pros -
The neck
Locking tuners
Super fun to play

Con -
UPS shipping ( at least for southern italy)
Fingers crossed and patience needed.
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Totally Worth It!
Ay-Jay 20.06.2022
I saw this guitar first on Spectre Media Group on YouTube. It caught my attention immediately. I like to have things that are different, fairly uncommon from the popular, and slightly cooler than the rest around me. This brand and shape is sure to be a rarity in my scene. I really love the cutout around the cord. I did some research and found others saying this gem rocks. I jumped on the buy and snagged the White version with Roswell pickups. Boy, am I glad I did! The price went up! Out of the box, this thing sounds great! It stays in tune brilliantly even with the factory strings. (I'm playing it in Drop C.) The weight and size of the guitar feels awesome! I feel really comfortable with it. I feel like it's the perfect size for me. (I'm lean and 5'8") I play this through a Boss Katana MKII. The sound is flawless just raw. I have no mods on this guitar at all. It really does rock. I can tell these are going to become bigger in America. I'm proud to be amongst the first with this HB revolution.
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Better for your money
Rafael_Nas 04.04.2021
I ordered this model for its design. In my opinion, this guitar design is one of the best in the world. With regards to this Harley Benton model, I would like to cancel that the sound is simply amazing, bright and saturated. The quality of the finish was a bit disheartening under the layer of varnish, lint and dust are visible, apparently the place where the painting was carried out was not entirely clean, but for me it is tolerable, it does not merge with the sound, which is more important for me. In general, based on the price and quality, I think this is the best solution.
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Incredible Instrument
The Grinder 28.06.2022
The Harley Benton EX-84 Modern WH has proved to be a great investment and lives up to its specifications. It not only looks great...but feels, plays and sounds great. A must purchase!!!
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This guitar has impressed me so much!!
Ooh, shiny things 29.02.2024
It plays like dream. The finish through-out is immaculate. Intonation is spot on. And it sustains, for like a fortnight! In fact the fit and finish is better that a £1200 guitar I recently purchased. Good job Thomann!
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