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For the price...
Like a lot of other reviews I think this is a hard guitar to beat, for the price. I bought it to use at home and as a back-up third guitar for gigs. I'm playing 17 years and play everything from rock, blues, country, pop and everything in between. I've owned many guitars over that time and this is hands-down (for the price) the best value. Genuinely.
I've had it around 3 months and it gets played regularly. Overall the guitar sounds very good. I was going to swap out the pickups at some stage but honestly don't think I'll bother, Neck & Bridge pickups both sound fantastic as they are.
I will be changing out the tuners though. The factory ones feel a bit flimsy, as if a turn too quick and they might snap off in your hand. But this is a minor job and personal preference.
Out of the box the intonation was near perfect but there was a nasty fret buzz on the E & A strings all the way up the fretboard. Nothing that wasn't fixable handy enough, again a small job. Strange as it sounds, this wouldn't be a terrible thing if you're not used to fixing these kinds of issues as it is good practice.
Tuning stability is good, generally doesn't fall out of tune like I was expecting it to, given the price tag
The best thing about the SC400, by some distance, is the finish. The matte black is simply beautiful. There was no blemishes or scratches on mine. It's not out of place beside my other guitars on the rack.
If you're looking for a guitar that looks the part and can back it up (after a little bit of a setup) and you don't have the budget for a Custom Shop, its very hard to argue against the HB SC400. If you're just starting out and not sure if you'll keep up playing, it's a great choice. If you're a seasoned veteran and need a backup for gigs or recording or just jamming at home, it's still a great choice
Pros:
The matte finish
Pickups are fantastic
The price!
Versatility
Great for beginners and veterans alike
Good for modding (if that's your thing)
Cons:
Tuners feel flimsy, will be swapping them out
Arrived with nasty fret buzz on E & A strings
I've had it around 3 months and it gets played regularly. Overall the guitar sounds very good. I was going to swap out the pickups at some stage but honestly don't think I'll bother, Neck & Bridge pickups both sound fantastic as they are.
I will be changing out the tuners though. The factory ones feel a bit flimsy, as if a turn too quick and they might snap off in your hand. But this is a minor job and personal preference.
Out of the box the intonation was near perfect but there was a nasty fret buzz on the E & A strings all the way up the fretboard. Nothing that wasn't fixable handy enough, again a small job. Strange as it sounds, this wouldn't be a terrible thing if you're not used to fixing these kinds of issues as it is good practice.
Tuning stability is good, generally doesn't fall out of tune like I was expecting it to, given the price tag
The best thing about the SC400, by some distance, is the finish. The matte black is simply beautiful. There was no blemishes or scratches on mine. It's not out of place beside my other guitars on the rack.
If you're looking for a guitar that looks the part and can back it up (after a little bit of a setup) and you don't have the budget for a Custom Shop, its very hard to argue against the HB SC400. If you're just starting out and not sure if you'll keep up playing, it's a great choice. If you're a seasoned veteran and need a backup for gigs or recording or just jamming at home, it's still a great choice
Pros:
The matte finish
Pickups are fantastic
The price!
Versatility
Great for beginners and veterans alike
Good for modding (if that's your thing)
Cons:
Tuners feel flimsy, will be swapping them out
Arrived with nasty fret buzz on E & A strings
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Sounds great
Plays amazing for the price great tone on every set up
One issue was the D string snapped after 2 tunings (I played my fave song) then went to tune to the normal E A D G B Eandthats when it broke so it barely lasted 4 hours but before that it was amazing
One issue was the D string snapped after 2 tunings (I played my fave song) then went to tune to the normal E A D G B Eandthats when it broke so it barely lasted 4 hours but before that it was amazing
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Guitar be appropriate for the beginner!!! That's right!!! The sound leaves much to be desired... But this is offset by the build quality and very convenient vulture!!! On this guitar you need to put good pickups, and she will sing his true rich sound!!!
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Nice guitar, with some (minor) issues
Guitar is sold and put together ok for the price. One thing I noticed are the sharp edges of the fret. Moving your hand on the neck felt quite uncomfortable and I had to use a file to smoothen the fret edges
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Good starterguitar
Out of the box very impressed with the quality. Matte finish looks very nice, no scratches or dings on it. Have ordered a different set of strings with it but haven't had to put those on yet. Seems to stay in tune allright, i tune it every time i practice (which is not as often as i should once or twice a week). Only thing im not a fan of is the faux moher of pearl look on the headstock but otherwise a nice guitar. Set up was also well done
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Great guitar to (re)start!
I bought this guitar for home practice after a long break from music.
It is definitely a great choice to start or get back in the game.
Pro: sound quality and good controls.
Con: some cheap plastic here and there plus you should change the chords it comes with.
Overall it is definitely a great deal and I would buy it again as the price-quality ratio is very good.
It is definitely a great choice to start or get back in the game.
Pro: sound quality and good controls.
Con: some cheap plastic here and there plus you should change the chords it comes with.
Overall it is definitely a great deal and I would buy it again as the price-quality ratio is very good.
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Great for the price
I live and perform in the UK, however, I was born in Lithuania and I still regularly go back. I bought this guitar, to have something to play for when I'm back in my home country and it's been great so far! Definitely a good guitar for someone who doesn't want to spend a lot on an electric guitar or is just starting out. The only con I've noticed so far is that the fret finish isn't perfect so I scratched my fingers a couple of times, but nothing major. Overall, I am happy with it.
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It is my first electric guitar and i think it is a realy good choice for begginers who don't want to spend a lot money.
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Good guitar for the price.
Good guitar for the price.
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Nice first guitar
It's my first guitar setup so the convenience of having the amp and guitar and cables and stuff included is nice. Looks lovely. Sounds pretty nice. Good for practicing. I love it
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