Harley Benton SC-550 Paradise Amber Flame - IN DEPTH Review

[@TheRezus35]

Got myself tobaco version SC-550. Can't stop playing it. I played it right out of a box until my back started to hurts. Bautiful guitar. It came tuned, polished, perfect. Yesterday oredered a tele ;)

[@andrehahn3089]

+Gillette Wilkinson I have the Slash-style SC-550. Plays really great, though I upgraded the s**t out of it (electrics, tuners, Hardware). Best guitar I can imagine for under 1000 bugs. I have strong G.A.S. (guitar acquisition syndrom) for the tobacco one, to swap the pups for some humbucker-size P90s ;-)

[@jarrydee2799]

How do you like the tele? I just got my 550 today and love it. I am gasing for more of their guitars

[@Arcturian1111]

How much does a HB cost?

[@EnvyOw]

@@Arcturian1111 depends anywhere from 100$ to 400$

[@johnkbijo]

Does it still play fine? 4 years older

[@marc-andrec1610]

The guitar scraft joint head is actually not a bad thing. This makes the neck stronger and less prone to break if you drop the guitar for exemple. Yes this makes them save wood too but in the end it is a good design.

[@markedone6667]

+Marc-Andre C +1 that. Never understood why people hate scarf joints. It is form a mechanical point of view simply the strongest way to have an angled headstock. I also don't understand people bitchin about LP Styles with scarf joints/volutes because its not like Gibson does it. Even though the big G has a reputation for broken headstocks...

[@framebadger]

Unbelievable guitar. Mine arrived yesterday. Setup is better than any other guitar I've bought (online or in-store) and only the most minor blemishes (a couple of tiny speckles of black paint on the side). It's stunning, it plays and sounds great. Just a note on the tone - I always worry when people say something sounds warm, because it normally means muddy. But this is warm from the mahogany but with clarity from the brighter pickups (than what's typical for a LP style guitar). If you're looking for an LP style guitar, I can only think of two reasons to buy anything else - 1) You don't like the looks (weird, but I guess it's true for some people) or 2) you have lots of money to spare and are looking for a custom/boutique level guitar

[@thomasplooijer4437]

I remember you commenting on my unpacking video! Good to hear you're happy with it.

[@jarrydee2799]

I am happy to hear you say this!! I just ordered one today, I always worry about the "warmness" being dark and muddy, "Blanket over the speakers" kind of dark. I hope this one does not sound that way.

[@napalmhardcore]

I'm kind of tempted to pick up something like this and incrementally upgrade it. Start with stuff like pots, caps and wire and later change out the pickups and possibly the tuners. Provided it doesn't have any issues with the neck etc, you'd theoretically end up with a pretty kickass guitar for not a great deal of money. Edit: Lol. I commented before watching the whole video and just reached the part where you said you wouldn't bother upgrading it. I still kind of like the idea of having a project guitar, but I see your point.

[@andyliddle287]

Why note who can afford a gibson

[@johanndaart7326]

Get a $100 used guitar that needs fret leveling. Learn it and do it. Sell the guitar. Get $750 guitar that needs leveling job and upgrade it ;)

[@draganm7823]

"Oh come the fock on and who gives a crap"! Well said Henning! When talking about peoples complaints, those people are nit picking. Fair and honest review.

[@jarrydee2799]

Just got this today. I bought a B-stock, I see nothing wrong with it. Thing sounds GREAT. I could not believe how good it sounded. Tuned it up one time and it has stayed in tune. Pups sound fine to me. I see no need to change anything on this guitar. I have music to back up the things I say, and this guitar is great! It looks beautiful to, I am the type that could care less how the finish was for 200 dollar guitar, as long as it sounds good. Well, this thing looks great and sounds great. The action was nice and low right out of the box, I didn't need to tweak the neck at all. I already want to buy another guitar from them. this is NOT helping my GAS at all.

[@another6223]

Thanks very much HP. Between you and Cory Mura you have ended my long quest. Now I hope they don't discontinue them!! Cheers.

[@musicsoundgear]

Wow, this is your best produced track for one of these videos(In my opinion). Awesome song. Thanks for posting this.

[@gearmeister]

another great video. thank you. I would have no hesitation buying one of these. I have 30 guitars so no room for more. Your 2 cents portion of vid is excellent. Cheers from U.S.A.

[@dansmith543]

Awesome video, just bought one of these guitars, I can honestly say you are 100% spot on about this guitar. For the price it is unbelievable, really can't understand why Gibson can charge 8x more for a les Paul, it's ridiculous. The tone of this guitar is awesome and the sustain is unbelievable. If you want a les Paul style guitar but don't want to pay there ridiculous prices, get one of these, best guitar I've ever had...

[@Blizl0x]

Just searching about Harley Benton guitar found your video. Man... really great review and your honesty makes it even better imo. Also' I now check more of your videos and so far you made me subscribe and like most of your content. Please continue doing great videos. You give Thomann great appeal even If I am already a client. (As does mr Chapman to Andertons etc) Greetings from Greece! :)

[@tmcorey1]

I used to be a gibson, fender, gretsch snob. I admit it. But then I decided to try one of these Bentons, and now my last “snob” guitar is for sale. I replaced all of my guitars with the appropriate Benton’s, and had enough money left over to buy my daughter two Benton’s, and pay off her car... and no one can tell the difference in my sound our play. Even me. Thank you Harley Benton for your quality guitars, and you for your channel. (P.S. - That little wire on the bridge is to keep the screws from loosening up and rattling. My epiphone’s bridge had the same thing. My gretsch 5420 didn’t, and the rattle was annoying as hell. Put clear fingernail polish over the heads to stop it. Hey, it worked?)

[@adilsonobelard9690]

fully agree if you start top up the guitar is not going to make it sound much better. Also the player and amps pedals make these guitar sound amazing

[@barbarella7028]

I upgraded just about everything on my HB SC450 (PUs, tuners, nut, electrics, shielding, bridge, ...) and it now costs almost as much as a low-end guitar that comes with all those parts. More if you count the hours spent working on it. Works well now, but I never intended on spending so much time and money. You get what you pay for.

[@vatican6666]

I have a HB CST-24 and the HB ST-620TB. Love them both. You convinced me get this Paradise Amber Flame SC-550 since I've wanted a LP style guitar. I'm sure I won't regret it. Thanks for your great demo.

[@adrianfeasey7643]

I bought the HB SC550 in tobacco flame on the back of this review. This thing is amazing for the money. If you’re on the fence about getting one of these, just go ahead and order, you will not be disappointed!

[@jarrydee2799]

Between your comment and this video, I just ordered one! Fingers crossed that I like it!

[@rolandlemus203]

WOW! I went back and forth, and back and forth, on the lead section of the SweetChildomine from the Benton and the PRS, and I hear no difference at all, none. Now I am not in the room, and I know that YT does make a compression difference, but from what I hear here, a 200 plus guitar can equal a several thousand priced guitar...wasn't expecting that! I think the amp definitely plays a difference here.

[@monkeybusiness1559]

I'm soooo excited my Harley Benton 550 is coming tomorrow....I initially felt guilty for buying this guitar as I'm absolutely pants but have been practicing at least 2 hours every day now. And I'm hoping playing a much nicer guitar will keep me inspired to keep going this time

[@nikospaleologos3907]

Keep practicing man, practice different techniques till your fingers hurt. You won't believe the progress you'll make, give it time!

[@SamSCash]

Got one Harley Benton , goldtop, costed 100 euros, cant remember the model and its not available in thomman anymore. Have it for almost 2 years now and it rocks! I've had and played on other guitars that costed 3 or 4 times more, and this is the best one so far. Cant wait for this SC-550 Paradise to be available for left handed :))

[@EndlessVoid98]

+Sam Cash The SC-400 SGT?

[@SamSCash]

Yeah thats the one! Love it!

[@Squazzoo68]

I also have to add after reading the comments, why would anyone want to change the pickups in this guitar? They sound AWESOME! Weren't people listening to you? And as far as the body & neck pieces; it doesn't affect the tone at all, most Gibsons are 2-3 piece bodies, & not only does a 3 piece neck save on materials, & utilize what would normally be scrapped, THEY ARE STRONGER AND A BETTER DESIGN. Thanx again for the great review Henning

[@EHou01]

I have the SC-550 Black Cherry aboard a big boat right now in the middle of the Atlantic. Should be taking delivery some time after the New Year. I can't wait. :)

[@padywac1970]

Love the playing....reminds me of Maiden!

[@andrehahn3089]

There is a really good alternative to the expensive Seymour Duncan Slash Signature humbuckers: ToneRider Rocksong (100euro/set)! They are too Alnico 2 overwound PAFs and they sound amazing in my SC-550. The Alnico 2 Magnet gives you that smooth top end which defines Slash's sound. Hennings Wilkinsons (with Alnico 5 magnets) just have too much bite in the neck, but the Slash Signature or the rocksongs will fix that. I would suggest swapping out the Neck for a Rocksong and keeping the Wilkinson pup in the Bridge. Very versatile and even less expensive. BTW, I kept my Wilkinson,s they are great in one of my other guitars. I also swapped out the wiring (50s-Wiring - no more mud when turning down the volume), Tuners (Gotoh Magnum Lock) and Hardware (Faber parts - these are vintage correct and give better sustain). Now I have a Slash Signature clone for under 500 Euros. Absolutely worth it. Great review, Henning. i would suggest to have a look at the Jet City JCA22H head. Its a 300 euro 20 Watts all-tube amp, designed by Michael Soldano. But I guess there are a lot of reviews waiting to be done ;-) See you in the musiker-board

[@Squazzoo68]

I have a Chinese AFD copy that I replaced the stock pups with Duncan Slash pups and I don't particularly like them. As I stated in your track vid of this I think this HB NAILS the Slash tone! I've come to realize that where a guitar is made, how much it costs, or what name is on the headstock does not matter. What matters is how it looks, how it sounds, how it plays, & how well it stays in tune. Paying $2-$3k for a guitar is a waste of money & saying that Chinese made guitars are crap and US made guitars are better is a waste of time, period! I have now purchased 7 HBs and they are amazing and unbeatable in price for value. I'm not big on pedals, but I love your guitar review vids. Thank you Henning

[@erictoniaschwab1009]

Just got mine last night. I don’t know if they listened to Henning, but the strap locks actually work!

[@samcowell5465]

erictoniaschwab1009 what do you think of it?

[@erictoniaschwab1009]

Sam Cowell Sam, I just had a chance to plug it in for the first time this evening. Action was nice out of the box. The jatoba fretboard seems a little dryer than standard rosewood (but that’s out of the hands of the manufacturers with the CITES regulations) but some lemon oil helped with that. Still have to get used to it feeling a bit different than all the rosewood fretboards I’ve ever played over the last 22 years. Tuners are okay. They do their job and don’t jump from what I’ve seen. The finish is good. It does have some imperfections on the binding where the neck meets the body. But I bought it as a B stock so I don’t mind and it doesn’t affect the sound or playability. As far as the sound; clean is pretty much non existent I would say. I think these pickups are hotter than the other SC550 models. But on the gain channel; Woooo! It rocks so awesome. This is going to be my axe for the songs that are just straight up distortion. And it sounds just like a Les Paul should sound. All in all; the guitar plays as well as guitars that cost 3 to 4 times more. And it plays a whole lot better than a Gibson Les Paul tribute I recently tried that was $1100. That thing had horribly sharp fret ends.

[@samcowell5465]

erictoniaschwab1009 interesting, thanks! I have been looking at maybe picking one up. I can't decide between the legs Paul 550 or the sg 600 custom

[@erictoniaschwab1009]

29:10 Henning, you just gave us the perfect description of OVERHEAD. We’re often not paying for quality. We’re paying overhead. We’re paying the manufacturer, the distributor AND the retailer.

[@Cheguebuddha]

Love the review man! I love my SC-550PAF! Those pups sound awesome!

[@iloveitall]

""I've been warned by some company" I am really sick and tired of the two main guitar manufacturers. They are very busy with things around voodoo, myth, legend, also around overpricing and quenching the last dime out of buyers, are so much into trademark protection they even react to youtubers wording, etc. Only thing they do not care about is building flawless guitars as well as for keeping their companies in good financial health. Time to start a guitar myth buster channel.

[@flowryan5829]

You‘d have my instant sub!

[@iloveitall]

@@flowryan5829 You are welcome!

[@nonrevnosnibormetalbeerrev6251]

I have a vintage paradise and this one looks just as good, I only wish Harley Benton would expand this to the left handed market for us lefties, never the less I am ordering the sc450 in a few weeks .

[@BadMotivator66]

+Vernon Robinson good input i was wondering about that, thanks!

[@nonrevnosnibormetalbeerrev6251]

+Bad Motivator no problem man.

[@nicholascremato]

After watching this review I bought one and its really cool. I have to tell you that mine is a photofinish many of them are absolutely identical. As far as the scarf joint, they are many different types of scarf joints and at this angle the glue if properly done is stronger than the wood in the neck.

[@markedone6667]

My SC Custom also has that wire on the bridge. As far as i can tell its a spring pulling back the intonation screws so the saddles dont move.

[@jdessell]

I'm about to order one of these. This particular model in fact. I've owned Gibsons by the way.

[@lionelsayada]

Your reviews are really awesome mate, keep up with the great job and that funny humor that make your videos so entertaining and instructing to watch :)

[@MisterGuitarItalia]

Could you please ask the folks at Thomann who Harley Benton is (was) and whether they'll ever produce a Harley Benton Signature Harley Benton model? Thanks!

[@noseyparker6622]

I ordered one of these today......I am excited and nervous at the same time.

[@dickbrett9827]

Unglaublich ehrliches Review! Super Typ!

[@FluffyMeowington]

I still own and play a 2004 Harley Benton LP which I bought for 150€ at the time, and it's still a respectable guitar for the price point even after all this time, only had to adjust intonation after it came out of storage. Just bought another Harley Benton (the CST you also reviewed), hope you get credit for my purchase, not sure I did it right. Anyway, thanks for your reviews, they're so good.

[@masterlangley3869]

on the input jacks, try thread tape. I do it on my guitars. holds the little nut like glue.

[@thadlogan51]

I trust your reviews. I saw your reviews on prs se 245 and you were spot on...sounds and built better than 95% of any guitar I've played at any price point...and I am a pro level guitarist. I'm really curious about this one. I also have expensive American made guitars...but find the cheaper ones are starting to get better...sound just as good. They may not have thick maple cap...but who cares. It's pride and ego that makes us want to feel special when we have an expensive American guitar in our hands versus import...with some exceptions...

[@woodyamsterdam]

You sure that you operate the straplocks right? You have to compress the spring on the straplock while you are pressing it onto the guitar's strapholder and then release. I have the same type on my H. B. DC-Custom and it works like a charm.

[@erictoniaschwab1009]

Just ordered this guitar on Friday. I’m very excited to have a Les Paul style axe in the collection again.

[@Havanacuba1985]

As a huge Slash fan I am very very very tempted

[@cankutbayhan]

Dude that is the most joyous review i have ever watched, so thanks for the nice 35 minutes ... i sincerely agree in each point of judgement you have came up with ...im gonna have one of these ones in left handed version yet i would like to know better about the Vintage V100 in comparison to this one, i have one strat from vintage and i am to say that i'm in luv with its color palette, and the fret board design however i need a guitar now that i can feel the low end fidelity, as we have heard here when you have played your PRS back there, of course i do not expect such a broadness in resonance but could you compare V100 LP and this HB in that regard and give us a solid verdict on that matter. thx, best ps : this one has rose indeed, corrected.

[@IIIvpIII]

Hey! You convinced me to buy this guitar and i just received it A few things have changed since your review : First the logo has changed it's not the double spiky thing it's more like 4 parrallelogramms now Second The strap locks : they changed them completly I guess and it seems to work pretty well on my guitar Straight out of the box the guitar has an awesome action and is playable (just had to tune it ) no fret buzz except a little bit on the open D and G string ( you hear them if you are not plugged into an amp ) The tuners seem good , no problem tuning it. The intonation is nice although it is just a little bit off on the G string I'd say the sound is as good as my epiphone explorer korina, i prefer the epiphone sound for distortion (metal) but the harley benton one for cleans and more classic rock sounds, then it's preference complains : There are only little details about the paint etc ...

[@hamberq]

+IIIvpIII That's correct. I just got my SC-550 PAF and it's much better than the one I previously had and returned. The new inlay (looks better) on a headstock, straplocks that actually works and nicely levelled and polished frets.

[@erictoniaschwab1009]

I like having the three piece neck because I think it makes it more stable. The crazy part is I had a $2000 Les Paul classic with a three-piece neck. And the multi piece neck is considered a cost cutting measure.

[@adilsonobelard9690]

thanks for your reviews because of them I had purchased the Strat and the CTS, also more will come besides the expensive one I don't need to use the expensive ones on daily basis but the HB I love

[@frankvriale4534]

They are now , Harley Benton no longer come with Wilkinson Humbuckers. Also they are lighter in weight. I have The Paradise Amber like you and I agree wholeheartedly with your view. Now you can get the Vintage Paradise with Wilkinson humbuckers. By the way, I also bought the darker flame top Sc550 and it was lighter in weight and had Roswell's pickups.

[@TheRichardrobert]

I just bought one from your Internet site...can't wait to try it out...I really like your videos...keep on doing a great job...all the best to you buddy...if you are ever in Canada. ..Quebec. .let me know...I got a spare room for you and your girlfriend

[@JonsBasicGaming]

Guten Abend Henning. I just wanted to thank you for your great videos. I hesitated to buy a Harley Benton 6 months ago and bought an Epiphone Les Paul, which I've hardly played due to not being happy with the sound. Now, due to your videos, I've taken the plunge and bought a Harley Benton SC-550 in faded tobacco burst in an attempt to get that vintage LP sound. It's on a plane to the UK as I type. Thanks again.

[@EytschPi42]

Please keep me updated... I really want to know what you think and how it compares to the Epiphone...

[@JonsBasicGaming]

No problem. It's the least I can do in pay back for your great videos.

[@JonsBasicGaming]

+EytschPi42 Hi Henning. My HB SC-550 arrived last week, 4 days after being ordered from Germany. Out of the box I was very impressed: physically the finish was superb; the wood on the front is very well matched and the grain is beautiful. The back looks like two pieces and the scarf joint on the neck is barely visible. The frets were finished well and the hardware is beautiful and expensive looking. Not a mark or a blemish in the finish. It was almost still in tune. I decided to plug it straight into the amp. The neck pickup is very smooth and warm whilst the bridge offers warm but edgier tones. I dialled a bit of dirt in and the classic LP sound came loud and mighty. I'm really impressed by the Wilkinson pickups. There's no comparison to the Epiphone. The pups on the Epiphone were very abrasive and lacked warmth and I disliked the feel of the neck. The HB is more like the classic LP. I love it. Next purchase Harley Benton HB JA-60SB Vintage Series.

[@EytschPi42]

+Jon Scargill WAY cool.... so it isn't just me....

[@brucep54]

I've seen a few of your video's and I think you can play your ass off and I think the guitars look great and I'm pretty sure I'm getting one. I have an expensive guitar I don't like to get it out cause I don't want to scratch or ding it if I play it every day I will. Thanks for the reviews and showing that they play great.

[@MaaZeus]

You know, you might have convinced me to get the SC-Custom one. Similar to this but without the maple cap + veneer, I think? I dont need such fancy stuff since my Epiphone Les Paul Tribute Plus has those covered. As a bedroom player I dont need a high end guitar, just one that is well set up, playable and tuneable and if I am to believe you it seems like HB's higher end side have those covered. Good sound is a plus too though that can always be improved with cheap no-name-but-still-good brands like Iron Gear or Entwistle if the stock ones are not to my liking (I want high output).

[@RazvanCosti]

Man, thanks a lot for your review. Based on it I purchased mine and i totally love it. I had previously owned and played Epiphones and also played Gibsons. This beauty looks and plays like a Gibson (actually a bit better high mid-range output), weigh much less than both Gibsons and Epis and most importantly this guitar just inspires me to go on and on and on playing it a lot, for the sheer pleasure of the interaction with the instrument. Danke schön!

[@Medicated1]

I wish these could be found in Canada. I love your reviews, if something is crap you have no problem saying it. If you like something you are completely honest about that as well. When I check youtube your channel is the one I look for first, you have a great sense of humor and you give great reviews. I think I have seen every video you have, even for stuff I would never buy.. just because your opinion matters and it's good to see the uses of products that I would never even think of (loop switchers come to mind in this respect) Keep up the great work. That spring steel on the bridge is also on Tokai guitars and can sometimes cause a buzz. A replacement bridge is fairly cheap though so it's not a big deal.

[@renevanderbruggen731]

Very good wrap-up on how this low price is being build-up

[@tonyborisov574]

The intrumetal in the beggining is grreat!

[@williamtreacy8567]

The wire in the bridge is actually a clip to hold the saddles in the bridge, your doing a very good job dude!!

[@ashish774]

which guitar is better Harley Benton SC-550 Paradise Amber Flame or Harley Benton SC-450Plus VB Vintage Series. I know there is a price difference but I'm confused that SC-450 Plus also have a coil split feature and its cheaper Than SC 550. Which guitar is the best value and sound?

[@TheMikeAngelus]

Have a thumb up sir, for taking a piss out of the big "F" :) Great review, I will definitely consider getting one or two of those HB guitars.

[@GetawaysandGuitars]

Glad I came across your Channel mate! Great playing and production! I'll have to up my game LOL ;0)

[@EytschPi42]

Thanks man!

[@johnmonroney8614]

+Danijel Leovic thats what she said

[@WildrekGR]

Awesome review! I'm thinking about getting one of these gems, but I am also curious about the SC-450 as well. Have you checked them at all? How do they compare with the SC-550 series? Thomann says its just the AAA vs AAAA maple top, but does that difference justify the price?

[@Hmbucker]

Hmm one of the best review format came across so far, big thumbs up!

[@duesenberger]

What is the main difference to the SC-500 Vintage Series (in black)? I can only find comparisons between the SC-450plus and the SC-550. Can anyone explain? Would be great.

[@NisargShaikhofficial]

Hey probably a little late but the main differences are 2 rather interesting things from what I could find when deciding myself between the 3. The 500 series had a number of flaws to them. HB used to use Wilkinson pickups for a majority of their products but over time the original manufacturer had a decline in quality when mass producing the pickups and HB decided to move to Roswell pickups which have retained the quality so far. For some reason, HB has decided not to change them for the 500 Vintage but the other two have Roswell now. That is probably the biggest difference and the other difference was the build quality. HB has some serious issues over the manufacturing of the 500 series guitars from what I could find and what made me avoid them altogether. They would come with mostly faulty tuners, bad body work and other minor problems, mostly easily fixed. This is probably the reason why they never gained much popularity and the 550 is just a much better choice if one wishes to get a nicer experience. The 450+ uses similar pickups as the 550 but the differences are minor and mostly in terms of aesthetics. The sound is a tiny bit different but the 500 in between them just feels like it doesn't belong there anymore. The other two guitars have changed and distinguished themselves for the good of the SC series and the 500 just seems out of place today in a systematic order where you'd expect the 500 to better than the 450.

[@rongus2299]

I kust bought the same Harley Benton that are showing.. I wanted to talk about the strap locks.. Just like you showed they pop right off like you showed.. But!... For shits n giggles i took them and put a leather strap on them n tightened them down and snapped them on and guess what??? They worked! You cant pull them off without unsnapping them! For some reason when you put and lock in the strap with the screw it changes the tension or pressure on the fitting and makes it work. Please check it out the way i said...

[@yugiohpedro]

my guitar is coming in like a week so I thank you for this advice

[@mdenison2567]

dude ive got to say you take demo tracks to the next level. I watched the mix part at the beginning like 4 times in a row :P

[@TonyHookedonVanlife]

NICE!! The intro song you did had a Rainbow "Kill The King" vibe...

[@phrozen71]

I disagree with you about upgrading the pickups. I have a Vintage V100 AFD Paradise (essentially the same guitar), it too was loaded with the Wilkinson pickups. I played mine for about a week with the Wilkinsons before I decided to upgrade. I installed all new pots, caps & Seymour Duncan pickups. It made a world of difference in the quality of sound. Also, about the strap locks that come on this guitar; it's a great design that is poorly executed. Hennessy strap locks are the same design made with quality materials. I've used & trusted them with all of my guitars from the V100 to my $3000.00 Les Paul. I've never had an issue with them.

[@BadMotivator66]

capacitors alone make a big difference to the pickups tbf

[@davidmurray9193]

Ordered this model waiting for it to come end of May can't wait

[@1willywonker]

i suppose its worth mentioning that when you played the PRS it did sound more precise but the benton looks like a lotta fun for the money

[@memduhnas6046]

The whole guitar costs nearly the same with Seymour Duncan Slash Pickups. FOR THE PRICE, it is the best i think

[@enisdesevic8277]

Your opinion means a great deal to me.I am watching you a lot.I am poker player ,that is trying to find a hobby ,distraction ,to keep me sain.I found that in guitars.I have Classical guitar (my first purchase) Ortega ,I have Acoustic one Ibanez PF 17 ,and I bought not long ago Boss katana MKII and yamaha pacifica.It s good ,but I am not impresed ,it s twingely if thats even a word.So I was dooing reserch for 2 days ,and MAYBE vintage is 5% better guitar ,I honestly dont know.It seems wilkinson hardwere is a bit better that Roswell humbacker ,and other basiclly no name hardwere.Bit I am gonna listen to you and put an order for Benton SC550.I am at Montenegro ,and I found local distributer ,that will sell it to me for 310 euros ,and also Look at frets ,if need be level them and polich ,other stuff like nut ,action ,intonation I can do my self.For 310 euros I ll got some lutior work on it and ship to my door. Thank you sir ,and I was going back and forward from PRS 245 standard(550e) ,Vintage V100(400 ish e) and HB 310.I cant justify spending double on PRS.y disadvantage is my country is at a lock down and I cant actually go and try gutars ,so I ll buy HB.And later on ,maybe in 7-8 mounts PRS SE 24 custom blue vhale.. Thats the plan anyways... So again thank you for pushing me to finaly made a desision ,and all the best to you sir!!!! ps. YOu shoud have over 1 000 000 subs.Much much worst chanels than you have more subs ,but thats life...Its an old video ,you probably wont read this comment ,but if you do my e-mail is [e-mail],I would be happy to pay you for 20 min call ,to talk to you about guitars ,and what shoud my next purchase be. Kind regards Enis

[@garyheighway7635]

Ordered 2. And I'll put Iron Gear tesla shark pickups in them like I do with all my guitars. You get the Slash sound and doesn't break the budget.

[@elexorien]

Just got one of these. For the money -its a great guitar! HOWEVER!! The colour of the fretboard was pale. Almost the same colour as the body! Looks weird. And as with all Harley Benton guitars - i've had to fret dress this one too. 3 dead notes. But for £220 - can't really complain!

[@johncartelli]

my strap locks on my sc custom work fine..however the thumb screw is made out of pot metal(cast aluminum) and the one on the lock on the bottom of the guitar breaks very easily if you set the guitar a little too hard..easy fix is to replace the original thumb screws with steel screws...they are a metric #6 with 1.00 thread.i put on one that was 12mm long with a washer and its perfect

[@blackfender100]

Thank you for a no bullshit review.That guitar is effin awesome for the price unbeatable.

[@hallquiche]

Looking for a first guitar setup? This, and the Harley Benton G112 1x12 Guitar cab with the celestial vintage 30, and maybe an Orange Micro terror, and that's all under 500€

[@rickeyryan303]

Don't get a cab if you are new, get a combo..

[@bandeponymous]

About the coffee party when you reach 15,000 subscribers I thought I would do the math for you. At 8 ounces per cup of coffee that would be 10,000 Pots of coffee at 12 cups per pot of coffee. At 1 cup of coffee beans per pot that would be 10,000 cups of beans as well. Just do a thank you video, it's much more cost effective. Or do a giveaway of something special. Cheers Henning, you rock. Skip Manning USA.

[@alexmcleish8038]

hi love your videos ive bought 6 hb guitars there all great .hope .keep doing them its all good info and your a great guitar player who is giving good advice thank you ... >.alex

[@marctestarossa]

So you have the amp-tops upstairs where you play and the cabinet is down in the basement with a mic in front of it and that signal gets up to you again so you don't actually destroy every bit of good neighbourship? That is seriously amazing...

[@adrian_V99]

You're good salesman , Herr Henning. It's your playing that makes those guitars..we all know that.

[@kevinmccathie832]

You've persuaded me, I'll be ordering one soon! Great review.

[@jimmyz2098]

This guy reminds me of Colonel Clink.... but he is awesome as $hit. I dig what he does. And I dig this guitar. Harley Benton is very intriguing, for sure.

[@carlosramme550]

Great many thanks: have you tasted the ESP LTD EC 256 FM DBSB ? If yes: wich you recoment me/is your favorite than: the SC 550 Paradise or the ES P LTD EC 256 Thanks again for you great videos and help

[@jurmungandr4883]

Another amazing review, just love your channel man!

[@hamberq]

Thanks for the review! How does it compare to HB SC-450Plus? I don't care much about the look - how about playability and sound? Is it worth additinoal 100€?

[@650thunderbird]

Love your work, mate! I tried to use your links to buy (I ordered 3 guitars) from Thomann, but the website comes up in German and when I switch to English language, country Australia and Aussie dollars, it seems to reset to a different page. I believe you may be only getting royalties from German sales, I could be wrong though :)

[@TheOtteroo]

Would sure like to see it go the route of Epiphone les Paul classic at $499 with coil splitting and phase switch pots, This guitar would be better than the Epiphone if it had that.

[@andrewlock3480]

Just found your channel dude, Jesus Christ you are hilarious. Love your LP type big company bashing, I love Gibson really but I think your just a funny guy and gear your videos informatively but keeping the hummer. I Love the way you cross the line, your the Jezza Clarkson of the guitar world haha. You got chops too!! Well done man

[@themplar]

Cool, i just bought an SC500 vintage, so i can learn how to play. Probably gonna be dreadfull. But i'm stoked about HB and now that 550, so guess thats gonna be next if i survive learning it.

[@ALHmusic]

Great review! Can't wait for the CST-24hb and RB600 reviews hope they come soon!

[@EytschPi42]

+JEFE Official They are coming one a day now... so by next week, all of them will be online!

[@ALHmusic]

Thank you! I can't wait for them!

[@coolhandluke3223]

I have a Vintage V-100 and I love it! I’m wondering how similar they are to the Harley Benton’s I heard they are made in the same factory I wonder if they are both owned by Trev Wilkinson? I know the Vintages are more expensive, mine was 400 used but with Seymour Duncan’s upgraded pots and switch and with a fret job and it’s truly beautiful to play and to hear! Henning what are your thoughts? And will you please do some Vintage Guitars and anybody reading this what do y’all think?

[@Cheguebuddha]

Yeah that Devil drive sure kicks a.s !

[@mninja500]

First off, I just found your channel and I love your videos. I am looking for your advice. I am undecided between the SC 550 and the SC Custom II. In your opinion is one better than the other? Hiw do the necks compare and coil tap vs no coil tan?

[@RonnyCTS]

Thanks a lot for the awesome review mate! You rock! One question, besides the color scheme I noticed that the two different versions of the SC-550 models on Thomann website also use different pick ups. Paradise amber uses Wilkinson WHHBZ pickups while the Faded Tobacco Flame version uses Wilkinson WVC/N-B. Do you think the guitars will sound different because of the pickups?

[@NomadRonin]

Slash's original was a Les Paul knock off to begin with (not a Gibson) so this is probably closer to his original than the Gibson version.

[@davidletterboyz]

Er...it was a 59' replica knockoff built by a custom shop luthier. Not mass production.

[@APHS-B]

Excellent straightforward commentary

[@escueladepicotazos]

Muchas gracias por tu opinión la verdad es que tiene muy buena pinta la guitarra pero he visto que en Thomann tienen otra idéntica de igual precio pero difiere en las pastillas que son 2 humbuckers Roswell LAF AlNiCo-5. Me puedes dar tu opinión de que guitarra te gusta más de estas dos y qué diferencia hay entre ellas? No sé por qué pero a mí me atrae más este modelo por las pastillas: Harley Bentov Sc-550 Fladed Tobacco Flame. Gracias!

[@GulfPrideOil]

What makes the tuners stick out so much? Are they positioned to much to the side of the headstock, or are they too long?

[@vincenzocosenza84]

Hello, I would like to ask your opinion. I'm undecided whether to buy this guitar or Vintage V100 AFD. They seems very similar except for the pickups (in the Vintage is type WVHZ). Do you think the price difference is justified? Which is the best? I recently started playing for fun and I would not spend much (my level is low actually). Thanks in advance Ps. Sorry for my english :D

[@Havanacuba1985]

Oh wow ,I use cliplock a lot ,got some neon ones , they are insane, I was sold when I used to see the adverts of a girl using them as a trapeze, but most of all yngwie slings his guitar around with them

[@alicemingasson845]

Hi EytschPi ! This review is great, thanx for your insight. I have bought an SC-Custom VB Harley Benton a few months ago, but the 550 Tobacco was a close other choice. I was wondering if, given the fact that these two guitars are pretty close in their specs, if I would gain anything into getting a 550 as well ? In your experience, do they sound remotely different ? (The pickups are supposed to be different, but I believe thats about it, except for the veneer which I'm not sure changes much in the sound) Thanx for your input man,