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Thoughts on "the truth inside Harley Benton" video? (lemmy.world)
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Did you see this video? I did and found it interesting.

https://youtu.be/85SnZueP6eM

My immediate thought is that I would like this same test to be done on Tele style guitars from HB and Squire, to see if there is a difference.

Secondly I think Les Paul style guitars are a bit more complex to build compared to Tele or strat style, so I think it should not be such a problem on those guitars.

Still, it is worrying a bit, because you can tell the quality of the body wood is abysmal, and this guitar honestly seems like garbage material wise... so if I had ideas about getting an HB, i would likely not get it after seeing this video, which is a refreshing take after having seen so many videos praising HB.

Thoughts?

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[–] 3 points 3 days ago (1 child)

After having seen it, I wouldn't put too much stock into it. What really matters is how a guitar sounds, and that video didn't have a lot to say about that at all. The part where he played it sounded like camera audio, so not a basis to judge sound on, really. The pickup thing is interesting, but Thomann will just send you a new guitar for any reason if you send it back iirc.
Materials seem like what you'd expect for a 300€ guitar and don't really affect sound anyway. If you're not in Europe, it's a different story with import fees etc and you should probably get something else.

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  • [–] [S] 1 point 3 days ago (1 child)

    i tend to agree although the thing he said about the neck not being straight is worrying. but it is true Thomann would have replaced the guitar no problem.

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