Harley Benton TE-20MN CA Standard Series

I’d decided to buy this guitar because of the reviews, both here and on YouTube. I got what I expected: it is a nicely looking, pleasantly sounding guitar. But don’t expect exceptional quality. For example I had to raise action to its maximum and even after that there is still buzzing in the first frets area. As for the frets, well… They are sharp, they cut through skin of my index finger, so tomorrow I’ll go to luthier to try and fix both action and frets. UPD: All posible adjustments had been done (filing, truss rod, saddles) – the action is still around 2,2 mm on low E and minus 20 euro.

This guitar is red and inexpensive. My justification right there. But just about every feature of the guitar is 2nd rate. Cheap quality tuners. Bridge isn't the heavy brass barrels needed. The frets aren't filed on the sides. The neck and bridge need set up work. The pickups aren't powerful enough. The switch and pots on the controls are cheap and not really smooth responsive. So this is only worthwhile as a beginner's guitar. Makes me wish that I had gone up a notch on the model. I only bought this low on the totem pole due to some positive You Tube reviews.

THIS GUITAR ITS OK FOR THE MONEY
Wood work and paintjob are great.
hardware its cheap...chromed parts have a cheap feeling
Good for modding and upgrade