Fender and Gibson Hate This Guitar Company!

[@brucemyers5463]

The biggest problem for gibson and fender is that progress is always met with opposition. That and ridiculous prices. Everyone hated the 70s gibsons and fenders. Gibson gave us multi piece maple necks with a volute to remedy the headstock break issue and Everyone gave them crap over it. We can't fault these old companies for being stagnant when the majority of players want 65+ year old specs.

[@chasbee]

Ya got a good point there! A good idea is a good idea though. Gibson should have just kept the volute and let people scream until they accepted it. They sure as hell don't respond to the screaming over their prices! LOL ...selective hearing.

[@RustlerbashRC]

I want a new design, im so tired of seeing s, t, Lp, offsets and v’s. Just visually, im so tired of the same OLD crap. It would be one thing if these companies kept making the same guitars, but every year they say “wait NOW we’ve recreated a faithful reproduction of said guitar”

[@pgman5416]

true but then they capitalize on "being the original" or "traditional" option.

[@onsesejoo2605]

It is odd thinking the history of Gibson LP. It was once deemed to be more like Victorian era piece of furniture rather than a guitar. It was the British bluesrockers who saved it. Even Gibson themselves created the new LP which then transmogrified to SG, both of them still not able to save their necks. I can't help wondering how long Gibson will be resell the idea of more Les Paul than a Les Paul. But then, there seems to be no reason to hold breath on when Fender is going to add a circuit that will filter out the 50 / 60 Hz hum. It would do no harm as the lowest E note on standard tuned guitar is 82 Hz and even drop D 73 Hz.

[@leedoss6905]

Reminds me of Harley Davidson.

[@maxxwick246]

Got my first HB because of Guitar Max 3 years and it is still rocking.

[@nocheckmarkgames]

Big Same: SC Custom FR EMG.

[@chasbee]

Yep, me too! DC-600 VI Vintage. Love it!!

[@luigigetsu]

Me three, I got the fusion II at that time, a beautiful instrument.

[@maxxwick246]

​@@nocheckmarkgames I got the same gold hardware,24 frets and the Floyd we are lucky it has been discontinued.🤘🏼😊

[@Pentatonic_Hardcore]

cool , can we see how ?

[@grantdonley4014]

People will pay for a name instead of a bargain. I picked up a $5600 Custom Shop LP last year. I could see the glue joint at the set neck. Completely unacceptable and proof the good luthiers no longer work for name brands.

[@Shaylok]

That would be unacceptable at $1,500 let alone $5,600. And a custom job, no less. Shameful.

[@ReyCarmesi666]

Gibson continues to charge the price of the logo.

[@41663]

It's a shame and oh so true.

[@pauln6803]

There really aren't many genuine luthiers in the game, occasional small custom shop aside. These days it's all CNC with some hand labour to do things like lay up the wood for glueing, set inlays and sand down any tooling marks. Guitars are built on factory production lines, not by skilled craftsmen.

[@BoltRM]

Assembly line wages nowadays. They can make more on their own I suspect.

[@johneasley2377]

I have owned a Gibson Les Paul deluxe and an original 63 Firebird. They were affordable then. 45 years later I can't imagine spending the money they want now. I have 2 Harley Benton guitars and love them both.

[@chrispys696]

That looks awesome. Companies like that and Cort that make great guitars at affordable prices are just what is needed. people just need to get past the headstock snobbery.

[@markde9904]

Unless you have played one, and compared it to a Gibson or Fender in real time, then you have zero basis to make any judgement on how it stacks up.

[@silentwhisperstudios7808]

I just recently got a Lefty Harley Benton Fusion 3. I can't believe how nice and well made it is. I did buy it used from someone. Only seeing pictures on a website. Then , now in person , I'm just really impressed...

[@thepirate5955]

"Rich Corinthian leather . . ." Holy cow, Chrysler Cordoba commercial with Ricardo Montalban! Too funny. I just bought my second HB - the Strat ST-20 (white) this past week. Early days, but Thomann is such a good resource for po' folks like me. It was $168 all told to my door. I love the neck pickup playing on your samples - Maxxx, you are so talented, knowledgeable and you seem like a genuinely good person. Well done!

[@GuitarMAXMusic]

Thank you!

[@41663]

Remember SNL's I am Ricardo Montalban no I am Ricardo Montalban no I am Those were the days

[@carlosclaptrix]

I live an hour from Thomann and visit their store every once in a while. But so often I don't buy anything because my own guitars are so good! My favorite one is a Cort X-250 which I got for 240€, put Tonerider pickups in it, put a veneer on the body and headplate and because it plays and sounds so incredible good I got it "pleked" at Thomann. Now it is unbeatable!

[@SenseiKreese]

I highly doubt Fender and Gibson are shaking in their boots because guitar players are often fools who will pay through the nose for a guitar by Fender and Gibson because of rock god nostalgia and 100% wrong beliefs about guitar tone. In a rational world, Fender and Gibson would be shaking in their boots, but human beings are often not very rational.

[@jeffoefelein2812]

Gibson and Fender are basing their future on brand loyalty. Unfortunately, that may not last as long as they want. Granted, I love my Les Paul, but I have many Chinese made Hagstroms that can stand up to, or even beat, the quality and sound of any Gibson. I do love Gibson and Fenders, but I also love guitars made in other countries. The big thing for me is if it plays well and sounds great......who the F cares. JS

[@frankcarter6427]

the young ones aren't

[@Rodrim777]

@@frankcarter6427exactly, the biggest audience in the guitar market is young people looking to get into guitar playing, affordable but high quality brands like Harley Benton and firefly really are the future for guitar playing

[@SeanOHanlon]

Gibson and Guitar Center will go the way of Sam Ash if they don't wake up and smell the coffee soon.

[@onefatstratcat]

If it wasn't for the crazy shipping charge I'd buy me a HB

[@MonchkinLand]

It’s not a crazy shipping charge though. Try ordering any guitar or anything the size of one from overseas and see what the shipping cost is. They’re prob lower than most companies shipping an axe to USA.

[@pinktacoluvr]

Don't they have a US distributor now?

[@kiezersosay49]

Check reverb dude...

[@nocheckmarkgames]

right, thats what I thought too, but they're so cheap I always buy like 2, just to try and make the shipping even out.

[@lowtunedg9211]

Still well worth the money, I have 4

[@docf.n.t.2310]

Something I never hear about these HB LP style guitars is how thick the body is. I have 2 ESP LTD ECs, one a EC 256 and the other an EC 1000. Both have a body thinner than a Gibson LP, and both quite a bit lighter than a GLP. Having smaller hands and shorter fingers, these guitars are a heaven send to me, and typically the most played. My GLPs are rarely ever even taken out of their cases, and will most likely be sold. I would love to know the weight, and body thickness at the boot (body back to fretboard) of the HB LPs, as this has become a critical facter to me.

[@theofficialdiamondlou2418]

The EC400 is thicker and heavier.

[@nicholasmorales3721]

US guitar manufactures shot themselves in the foot decades ago by outsourcing. Thirty five years ago I would have called most guitars manufactured in Asia or Mexico junk or at least lacking in QC. In thirty five years these foreign manufactures have had generations of employees produce guitars with every generation passing down it's knowledge to the next. Technology has improved dramatically when it comes to manufacturing through the use of things like C&C machines. This has all led to some really well made guitars. I remember when you would be laughed at by other guitarists if you weren't playing an American made. Now it's different. Some of the guitars I've played that came from Asia or Mexico are stage and studio quality. I really don't like supporting China but owning Chinese products are inevitable. I recently played Epi Les Paul and Jackson dinky and was shocked at the quality of the LP and was impressed with neck on the Jackson. I think think this is why you such a huge divide between American made prices; people are recognizing the quality of these foreign made guitars. I mean I remember when you could by a US made Jackson for under 1000$.

[@jeffoefelein2812]

You are 100% correct. Guitars made in Indonesia, Korea, and China have, overall, amazing quality and can stand toe to toe to American made guitars.

[@taylolz]

I really hate that you're right because when America had better jobs we could afford American prices. But companies moved those jobs to get a better margin, so now we're too broke to afford American products.

[@BBQROCKSTAR178]

@@jeffoefelein2812I have a Korean-made PRS Bernie Marsden SE….i put in 50’s wiring w/CTS pots and Duncan 59’s front and back. And with the smoothness of the overall construction of the guitar, I play it twice as much as my collectible Gibson, Les, Paul, which cost three times the price.

[@mauriceb9996]

Owning a Gibson or Fender comes down to "look at what I can afford" i.e. Panache!

[@ReyCarmesi666]

Decades ago the same was thought about Japanese guitars, now they build guitars as good and even better than those made in the United States.

[@okayestguitar66]

That is an LTD EC-256. Looks really good and sounds good.

[@manofthewest67]

I have the custom active in white, i checked my serial number against an LTD, both made at the same plant but half the price.

[@leonarddaneman810]

My thoughts exactly. On a whim bought a 256 (faded cherry burst) for $250 (made in Indonesia) and was surprised at the quality. Different from HB not having the swooping heel carve but a nice Rosewood fretboard. Guitar manufacturers moved from Japan and Korea to Indonesia and now Vietnam, the workers trained in Japan. PRS and others utilize Indonesian factories and supply chains. Instead of Mahogany, the wood is Agathis . . . same as described on the HB. Thinner body than a LP, but weighs only 7 lbs.

[@bertalanduka]

The ltd ec 256 guitar is much better than the harley benton guitar.

[@okayestguitar66]

@@bertalanduka I had one of the Vietnam made ones, when they still had the name on the inlay at the 12th fret. It was a pretty good quality guitar. I've not played any of the Indonesian made ones.

[@manofthewest67]

@@bertalanduka $700 better?

[@jwguitar]

In my experience the best guitars out there (not just for the money but in general) are Aria Pro II. A lot of people in the US don’t even know they are still in business! Having said that their PE series guitars start at around $499. The fit and finish are pretty amazing and their pickups are made by Gotoh of Japan. Their upper end guitars (which are manufactured in Japan) are considerably more money- those guitars are absolutely out of this world..

[@PulauSwan]

So right you are, I have a PE350PG, TA Classic , GH615 and a 1980 LP MIJ. They're great guitars, good value for money, etc . MIJ stuff is upper next level, everything made in Matsumoko, Nagano is worldclass, Fujigen, Bacchus, Moridaira/Morris, AP2 and the list goes on.

[@jwguitar]

@@PulauSwan I would love to try the AP2 custom shop guitars. I have a Japanese made PE-Lux and the new PE-F80. The PE-F80 plays, feels and sounds just as good as its Japanese counterparts. I was so impressed with the guitar when I saw it at the NAMM Show this past year that I ordered one for myself!

[@Vicos]

Absolutely love my HB TE-62. The neck is a dream. All I had to do was adjust the string height.

[@axslinger99]

My SC II 550 Plus is my main player. I will say, it needed a bit of work. Fret ends were a little jagged, the wiring to/from the toggle switch and output jack was unshielded, it had the dime-size pots. I knew I was going to put some work into it so I didn't mind. I put a pair of 57 Classics in it, replaced the, "vintage" tuners with Grover vintage-style tuners, replaced all the wiring with shielded wire, CTS pots, black pickup rings and leveled the frets. My action at the 12th fret is around 4/64ths on the low E string with no buzzing anywhere. On the upside, the switch was a genuine Switch Craft so I was impressed with that. These are all small things that I didn't mind doing. As it sits now, I'd put it against any LP I've ever seen.

[@jamesdilts277]

Man that guitar looks amazing, Harley Benton has never disappointed me, I have 5 and the Max signature series is my go to guitar when I want to really shred hard, hats off to HB.

[@vintagetone22]

I got the sc custom plus with the active emg humbuckers.and wow this guitar kills lots of gibsons and esp .👍👍👍👍👍🎸🎸🎸🌹🌹🌹🎸

[@vincentrandles8105]

Does come stock with locking tunes, badassed looks, body neck & headstock binding? PRO BUCKER PICK-UPS? AN EBONY fingerboard w/super400 mother of pearl inlays + gold hardware? Nope that's just me describing my new Gibson Les Paul Supreme!

[@kalinkhaosofficial3055]

@@vincentrandles8105good for you bet you love your expensive wall hanger lol

[@stephenhanlin2388]

@@vincentrandles8105Typical LP elitist comment

[@Freshomania]

@@vincentrandles8105 just sad

[@davidmartinez927]

@@vincentrandles8105 Locking tuners? Yes. Badass look (Flame maple AAA top)? Yes. Body neck & headstock binding? Yes. Ebony and mother pearl? No, pearloid. Gold hardware? Yes. Better set neck and fret access than your Gibson? YES. Better ergonomics? YES. EMG pickups? YES. That's just me describing a 400 euro Harley Benton guitar. Or 200 if you chose the one with Roswell's. Enjoy your supreme waste of money.

[@RandyFricke]

The time of the legacy guitars (Fender and Gibson) are over. Sure, when they were made by artisans (hand made) the instruments contained the DNA of the builders who put them together in hot factories, sweat dripping from their noses and oils from the hot wings they had off the roach coach all over everything, that's when they had character. Everything nowadays is made on CNC machines. Even the so-called "budget" guitars. I have a Harley Benton SC500 White (Les Paul Custom) that I would put up against any $5000 Gibson any day. $148 to my door. All you're paying for now is the name.

[@I.am_Groot]

Over? The market has room for all of the options and while Gibson may have to stretch outside their comfort zone to stay relevant Fender is doing just fine

[@Shredder-240]

Not over by a long shot. Gibson holds 34% of the market followed by Fender at 30%, Ibanez at 12%, Yamaha at 7% and Epiphone at 4%. Companies like Harley Benton fall into the 'other' category which lumps all cheap brands together at around 9% of the market for 2024.

[@I.am_Groot]

@@Shredder-240 I am with you until that last stat it may be 'accurate' but anyone paying attention understands PRS who would also be in the 'other' has significantly established the brand in ways that Gibson and Fender are very unhappy with. Also good to remember the multiple brands contained within Gibson and Fender so if the reason they are holding some market share is aggressive efforts with cheaper Squier and Epiphone guitars while other smaller brands gobble up more and more of the premium side it isn't nearly as dominant as it seems. Fender is a big time bass company Gibson and PRS not really so if that segment split off it might put Fender closer to Ibanez but for sure the talk of the Coke/Pepsi of guitars being OVER in any way is simply not true

[@stephenhanlin2388]

@@I.am_GrootWondered when I’d see a PRS comment. Just got a SE custom 24 new for $579. The attention to details & playability are easily worth double or more. The trem system smokes a strat. Imo it’s the perfect medium between an LP & strat

[@Lordbaccus]

Gibson & Fender have been living in the past WAY TOO LONG!! Neither has done ANYTHING that impresses me anymore

[@ernestoescamilla8894]

The only nice thing that Gibson has done to us loving customers is raise raise n raise prices since the beginning or their some where. But help has been on the way ROCKERS!! 😂😂😂

[@mikeg6666]

100% right , they've done nothing innovative in years and just rely on their name...

[@hailmaryrecordings8255]

I think Fender & Squire still make some decent guitars at a reasonable price, but Gibsons are just wall-hangers for blues-lawyers now.

[@bhollyfanhardin9627]

@@mikeg6666 there is nothing new or innovative about this guitar it is just a cheap les Paul copy/ripoff made with questionable woods so whats your point.........you people talk about Fender and Gibson being outdated and ''just relying on their names'' but companies like these are just ripping of their designs instead of coming up with their own...........

[@bhollyfanhardin9627]

@Lordbaccus.......so your impressed with a cheap Les Paul knockoff made out of questionable woods?

[@HarleyBentonOfficial]

Great playing and tones as always Max!

[@GuitarMAXMusic]

Many thanks!!

[@KDBAO]

Hi HB, are you planning to release an original body shape any time soon?

[@Mr_Bio_Hazard]

Sounds nice. Try a tune we all would know instead of just noodling and going straight into the amp without the stomp box. That would give a better idea of whether we would by it.

[@DrTomoculus]

I was going to say , during the low gain section, it was Stratty. I got a SC 550 II. I'm just checking out this video to hear what the Custom 2 sounds like. Plus it's such a great looking guitar.

[@TheSupart91]

Love my HBs and Fireflys 🎸

[@elkbomb]

I'm livin' on a Chinese rock All my best things are in hock

[@Kyush4]

Bangkok shocks, saigon shakes, hanoi rocks (They are made in Vietnam)

[@PeterErikson-rd5tj]

Beautiful LP. --- email them and ask for a reduced shipping code for repete USA. Customers . They will say 'No' at first But the Message about a 45%. Shipping Charge on a 200. guitar should get accross. What HB should do is Spread the Cost of USA Shipping to All Customers - So. UK. gets to pay 35. Europe pays 25. then USA might Pay 45.( in stead of 90 ). Spread the pain around to open the USA market more. I got 2 Guitars for $250 Plus $60 Shipping a Year ago or so. $310 Delivered. LP Gold top and a Black Strat w/ Roasted maple neck and a generic hotrail in the bridge. It was a Good deal.

[@darrenparkes9805]

Man I so enjoyed listening to you’re playing , what a beautiful guitar

[@justbob9006]

@GuitarMax 1st off, I really dig/love your content although I havent heard you talk about the band Loudness in a long time. Lol. Anyway, I have a question for you. Have you ever done a review of rhe best off brand pickups? Single, p90 type, humbucker, hotrail types etc? I recently bought some Tesla Humbucker neck and bridge pickups and found them to be amazing for the price point. Around $35 - $50 a piece. Anyway, I was thinking that could be a great informative show. Keep rocking and showing us these great deals!!

[@GuitarMAXMusic]

I'll try to work in some more Loudness content for you!! Akira forever!

[@MarkChen-m8n]

As an unknown player, you are answering all my prayers! 68 yrs, around the sun,still learning, still playing in my family band! Thank you!

[@nufit7]

I have my affordable HB multiscale it is very good. Especially made in Indonesia is great guitar. Meranti is very durable strong wood, expensive and good texture, beautiful natural color. nowadays mostly indonesian's boat and home doors, made of meranti and jati/tectona. good job harley benton

[@ShawnShipstad]

I got lucky with HB. I bought a 2x12 Horizontal cab-this was when shipping was 35.00. I think it cost 260.00 all in. I think shipping is 70.00 now???-It would be great if we could have a USA outlet. Maybe some day.

[@superblondeDotOrg]

Guitar Center CEO disliked this video.

[@GuitarMAXMusic]

lol

[@TheRange7]

lol

[@OddTimeMan]

I have three Harley Bentons. Two of them are flawless: CST-24 (PRS copy) and TE-62 (Tele copy). The third needs a little tweaking: HBO-850 (Ovation Roundback copy). They can be hit or miss, but I think most of them are very good.

[@hi-gainhignite9473]

I'd love to get my hands on one like that to try out. Love your videos man. Keep kicking ass 🤘

[@rockhead69]

If the guitar community focused more on playing than gear there'd be a Jimmy Page on every freaking corner !

[@jeffrowlette]

Agree 100%!!!!!!!!!!!

[@alfredski007]

Yep, some women only talk about shoes and bags, some guitarist talk the same way about gear. 😂

[@wagonet]

I bought a buncha value guitars because of the channel. Havent tried a HB but love the EART i own

[@BackWoodsBillyCraftBeerReviews]

I was hoping that Reverci would make this more affordable. But the shipping cost are steep IMO. Bur that guitar has a ton of best buy ratings. Cheers 🍻 🥃🥃 🎸 🎵🎶🎶🎶

[@Ibaneddie76]

Hey Guitar Max, I have an idea, play the guitars through a cheap amp with no computer effects just to hear how it sounds for people who can't afford high end equipment. Not at all saying it will sound bad but it will give people a chance to hear these guitars through amps they can afford. Since some may not want to spend a lot on a good guitar it stands to reason that they would most likely not want to spend a lot on amplification as well. I realize people can plug into computers now but some of us older cats still plug into amps. I dig these reviews keep up the great work!

[@GuitarMAXMusic]

Wow, good idea!

[@Boozeblues]

No guitar sounds good through a cheap amp. Nice amp with cheap guitars. Pick up a funder mustang they are like $400 gets you every sound you could need sounds great

[@BBQLord.]

Why did you not mention the Strat style “Beer Belly cut on the back. That is a great feature on a Les Paul. I have 4 Gibson LPs 2 with the BB cut and I most always reach for one of those or my Strat for that reason. So much more comfortable to play. I’ve been watching a long time and I love your videos. Thx!

[@Abstractmoves]

I have got 3 Harley Bentons: St-62 Dakota red, SC500 white and 450 GT P90. Love them all. This brand has really shown you can have awesome guitars at a very affordable price. I have Fenders, Tokais and played loads of Gibsons and still love Harley Bentons and played them live and to record. When people complain about the asian crafted origin... nobody complains about iphones being made in china!

[@namesurname5409]

they've just released an updated version, sc-custom 3, with tesla pups and stainless steel frets so sc-custom now matches specs with regular sc-550 ii

[@blueslsd]

Got a HB Les paul junior with the roswell pu. Plus coil split £160.00!!!! Outstanding. great Vid, cheers.

[@josseric]

My luthier told me , "you wanna a gibson low cost? get a westone...".. so i did...havent looked back...

[@skeletonkeybindery3936]

I just picked up a Guild Surfliner from Reverb less than a week ago ($268 right now) to the disapproving look from my wife. Now I have to convince her I need this one too. Wish me luck, boys. 😅

[@Sadlander2]

People complaining about guitars made in China, I wonder if they've ever read what is written on their iPhone or iPad or other Apple product. It says *_"Designed in California, assembled in China"_* Isn't that exactly what Thomann does with Harley Benton? Still, these same people have no problem paying a fortune for Apple products.

[@redlespaul8139]

I am indeed a cheeky bloke. Shipping to the UK is only £8 ! Bargainous 😊

[@chrisstephens6194]

Cor blimey guvnor that's a bleedin bargain

[@thorinbane]

looks a lot like my washburn parrallax 10 single cut. Love that guitar.

[@infoscholar5221]

I have a couple HBs, thanks to Max and the Pandemic.I play them more than any of my other guitars. I usually pick up the TE 70 to practice on, three years on, it's a solid machine, and sounds as good as any Tele I've ever heard.

[@bradjones2314]

All those notes and not one ounce of feel. Calm down brother. You're overplaying just like most of you KZbin players.

[@in2livinit]

Had a H B SC, LP copy, for 2wks in Dec 22'. Great Axe. Lost in SUV rollover. Great quality, HW, Tone. Bought remote from GC. Didn't care for the FAT frets, but wanted to play it for a month to see if it grew in me. C'est La Vie ... I'd buy one again, after playing it 1st.

[@donmunson4802]

I have now played several of the HB models, and neither Fender or Gibson has anything to worry about. Squire maybe, but that's where the comparison ends. Even Epiphone's cheapest models out-perform the HB line.

[@christoguichard4311]

Ive had over 20 Harley Bentons by now, and loved most of them. They are so easy to buy here in the U.K. Just order it from Thomann...and it turns up on my doorstep 4 days later. Also... Im absolutely SURE that they are made in the Cort Indonesia and IYV Vietnam factories.

[@jerroldshelton9367]

I'm a huge fan of the Harley Benton HBO-600 "Fauxvation" instruments. I have four of them and they all took THREE DAYS to get to me here in fly-over country, U.S.A., so I'm surprised that you've got an extra day of shipping there in the U.K. Mine would have been worth the wait even if they took twice as long to get to me.

[@PeterErikson-rd5tj]

about the Factories. -- Did you dig around to figure this out or is it that We get B+. or Very Good Quality for Cheap. Prices? I Want to Buy 2 More LP's from them -This one Max has here and a Nicer Goldtop. The First GT. I got from them. was 120 USD and I want an Upgrade on that -- The 400GT Humbuckers w/ is a Copper / Gold Saten with a Flat black headstock .. just not into it.

[@EM-df6mo]

Looks and sounds Fine. I may have to try one myself.

[@Shaylok]

I keep hearing more and more good things about HB. I think i'll give these guys a look for getting my first 7 string guitar.

[@paveltalatay2629]

I'm pretty sure it's made by Cort (which is awesome). Meranti and jatoba are kinda their thing.

[@Myfingersstinklikefish]

You already got caught lying Max it's very unlikely Epiphone and Gibson are shaking in there Boots

[@kdbwiz]

where?

[@sentforth5]

On a whim I bought a HB Red Special cos it was only 200 bucks, and I didn't really expect much, but DAMN it's a great little axe. SRSLY

[@Snshine257]

I can’t believe the price on that thing! Nice looking and sounding guitar….

[@ChadwickRider]

"Corinthian Leather", love it! R.I.P. Ricardo Montalban!

[@dekion261]

first thing i would have to do is toss the knobs. they just don't look right on an lp type or SC. not a deal breaker in any way.

[@alogusz]

Nice playing and nice guitar! 08:02 😀 Done that before lol.

[@mikesyria1787]

I think these guitars are made in Vietnam same company that makes iyv guitars

[@davidmartinez927]

They used to be made in Vietnam, but nowadays are made in Indonesia. This model changed the production few years ago, mine is from indonesia and it's excellent

[@wasteddude9387]

I remember Ricardo Montalban, and Billy Crystal’s take on him on SNL. You know how to keep it light. Your info on the wood saves us the trouble, so thanks for that consideration bud. MAX rocks! Nice wawa work! (Not stuttering) Hey, great transition from dirty to clean. Was it planned or happy coincidence? Either way, nice!

[@Nellosphere]

If HB threw a hidden single coil pocket between those zebras that would be SOOO TASTEY!

[@Nellosphere]

Drop a lipstick coil in the middle and have a quick connect neck pick up.🔥BOOM🔥

[@littlerhodyguitar2169]

Dude when you said Corinthian leather in the accent I died laughing 🤣 great video 👍

[@bobsloan9930]

I bought one and I will never buy a Gibson - overpriced due to the name!

[@2dazetake]

Don't care for the cut away on the lower bout,or the color, but it sounds good though.

[@BoomBoom-ci8is]

So, of course" you " can make any guitar sound fantastic but, I must say for that price point, I wouldn't mind one of those! Maybe two??

[@svenwalther135]

The DC Custom also is a great guitar from HB

[@hotcakesman]

Great video. Don't forget that there is Harley Benton shop on reverb. The prices are a bit higher than Thomann, but they offer free shipping.

[@angusperry2730]

I got my Harley Benton during covid lock down and love it

[@gasaddict]

People who buy and play Gibson's don't buy $200 knockoffs typically. Different market completely

[@BoltRM]

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[@darthresch952]

I know it isn’t a simple thing to do, but I wish Guitar MAX (you) and the Bald Shredder had their own guitar company. The level of knowledge of what players want and need you both have. Couple that with your want to bring affordable, quality guitars to people would be the foundation of a great new guitar brand. I’ve seen the guitars you have had input on. I think you would design some badass guitars. P.S. I just noticed I wasn’t subscribed to you. I have been for a couple years. I don’t know why I was not all of the sudden. I re-subscribed. Just wanted to let you know. I know other KZbinrs have had an issue with losing subscribers without the subscribers physically doing it themselves.

[@GuitarMAXMusic]

Thank you for subscribing! As cool as our own guitar company would be, I think it would take so much time that we wouldn't have any left to make videos!

[@darthresch952]

@@GuitarMAXMusic yeah but how cool does “MAX Guitars” sound? Or how badass would a 24-fret, Les Paul with jumbo frets look with that “MAX” logo on the headstock?! I would miss your videos for sure tho.

[@luckydee7909]

l've several,like Brian May,Mosrite,Ricken.12strings,Strat,LP,SG PB53bass;they all look,feel,and sound great.There's no more need to spend thousands of £to get good instruments.

[@DarthV506]

Really wish Thomann would open a reverb shop for them in Canada. Been looking at an HSS modern strat and just don't want to pay the $3000 price here in the great white north. The fusion III ticks all the boxes. SS frets, locking machine heads, tusq nut, wilkinson bridge, roasted maple. But what if I get a lemon? Guessing it would be a royal pain in the ass to send it back.

[@Joe-mz6dc]

I have a Harley Benton Flame Koa exotic acoustic and it is absolutely beautiful.

[@trueworld3857]

Can you dye your hair any blacker.Good review.

[@LeslieDevoe]

I bumped into Harley Benton last fall. To date I own a TE-52VT and a TE-20. They are incredible. I'm glad to hear you get behind HB. No one is talking about the fact that Fender and Gibson no longer cater to a demographic that is not likely to be able to afford a guitar that has a base price of $750.00. keep it up brother. Oh yeah. Every time I hear you play I am just am dumbfounded.

[@pyyktodd]

If I could pay cash for a guitar, I would get one... It looks amazing.

[@robertclarkguitar]

The wood thing i gave up on. Lol. Dude. They make 10k guitars out of old bleachers the King of England watched the first rugby match on. Due to the many butts touching the bleachers you get charged 1000s more. How about old houses. Wine barrels. Lmao come on its wood. I dont care if Noah carved the bow for the ark i aint paying for older less durable or "Painted unicorn" worded woods. Just build the damn thing. Lol.

[@robertclarkguitar]

I'm being silly. But I think you get it. 😂

[@GuitarMAXMusic]

I would pay big money for a butt guitar!

[@robertclarkguitar]

@GuitarMAXMusic hahahahah 😆 thank you for the comment bro. I know. It's hard to catch them with so many comments. Love the show and your flight Channel still. Hope all is good brother. And I'm gonna build that Butt Bleacher wood axe..I'll make bold claims and send to you and a few others after I brag about why it's 10k value build. Hahah Something like.."Class of Ridgemont High" bleachers. Hahah

[@robertclarkguitar]

If you sniff reeeeeeally hard..You might get a whiff of Sean Penn. Hahah

[@thebaldshredder]

Very nice looking guitar and the price is definitely right.

[@FrankBuyers...guitarista-iu3zg]

Epiphone.. Gibson.. Fender all legendary brands..the ones who bark the loudest are the same ones who can't afford any of them 👍👍

[@highvolts6620]

Idk….These cheap guitars are getting better and better. Before you know it people are gonna laugh at the fools buying expensive guitars.

[@FrankBuyers...guitarista-iu3zg]

@@highvolts6620 no I doubt myself or anyone else who can afford Epiphones and Gibsons are even going to care

[@-whiskey-4134]

Not necessarily true. There’s a difference between cost and value. The two can be mutually exclusive. I can afford certain brands, but go with other ones because I’m smart with my money and I refuse to pay extra simply for a logo or name. That’s with anything. There are low cost high value instruments, high cost low value instruments, los cost low value, and some that are value high and cost. You just have to not be stupid to know the difference or care what others think.

[@frankb518]

Max.... That is A Nice LP. ANOTHER One right up there is Xavier......Just bought their LP500 . That is another off shoot of an LP style! I don't have "S" style yes....so definitely have the Harley B. ST109??? I think in mind.....

[@Gloomshimmer]

gibson and epiphone showed us that they dont see any customers under 1000 dollars these days. i would just recommend to buy the models from hb with teslas, because the roswells are not that great. and you have to learn simple setup things like polishing frets or adjust neck. but you have to learn this also with other brands especially epiphone

[@cobannie]

This guitar is no longer made. Perhaps you or your viewers can help me decide. I would like a LP style guitar since I’ve already played an Ibanez since 1994, but it’s all beat up from teenage years in a garage band. I’m leaning toward an HB SC Custom 3 Ocean Flame, HB SC-550 which has 2 vol/2tone like a LP, or a Xavier 510 Quilted top LP style… I’m having a hard time determining which of those 3 would fit me best. Would also like coil splitting. Any help from you or your awesome viewers is appreciated!

[@darrengooding4703]

Well your amp sounds great lol. Can't judge the guitar until I play it, I have expensive guitars and cheap guitars, but a sweet amp with great speakers, they all sound great thru it

[@Barbarapape]

Why buyers are prepared to pay way over the odds for a decal on the headstock makes little sense. The only thing going for Fender and Gibson are that they hold their value. I had a massive collection of them, but most i never played, so i sold them all never could bond with Fenders thick necks. Now all i have are Ibanez, Schecters and a lot of Harley Bentons, the Fusion range are excellent guitars that show others that you can make them for sensible prices.

[@warhorse6127]

Did you have to order it from Thomann Music? Or did it come straight from Germany? How long did you have to wait after purchasing to receive it. It's an awesome guitar 💯

[@steveweilhart2359]

sounds great - love the look who needs Gibson on the headstock I don't - I have a firefly LP style guitar and I love it 200.00 HB's are great guitars I have 2 - enjoyed watching you play this guitar because you were enjoying it and was feeling inspired (that's what is all about anyway) great demo

[@thisdyingsoul76]

I can see Gibson and Fender contracting out their Squier and Epiphone lines to this factory if they haven't already.

[@joshoptical]

Great guitars for the money, sure. Fender and Gibson being scared is more than a stretch. They have brand. Brand is everything. Nobody wants a Harley Benton because it’s a Harley Benton, they want it because it’s cheap.

[@Robert_Fordin]

I love HB, but give me the names of artists who play it. Bonamassa? Slash? Clapton? Eric Johnson?

[@iwilrage]

I don't see why they can't make better pickups ...pickups are not expensive....just make one good model and your good

[@BoltRM]

Time to develop a set & electronics that sound similar to Gibson's. I would LOVE to compare Gibson electronics in a HB or Firefly vs a Gibson.

[@GuitarMAXMusic]

What do you not like about these pickups? Like why do you say they should be better?

[@applemarkwantsvids]

Hey maaaan! This axe is no longer available through that link. What other guitars from them is of this caliber and cost?

[@thomashalley7258]

American labor market price is more the problem. Wouldn't be surprised if wood cast is stupid high as well in the states.

[@hockeyman2274]

I bought my SC550 with EMG active pickups and it was recieved in 4 days with a soft case - $425 - not kidding. Other than lowering action a bit. It is an awesome Guitar. DON'T SELL HARLEY BENTON SHORT - Great stuff.

[@luncansmusicstudio3491]

I have one! It' s a killer, fantastic, machine!😊

[@EC-ol8nz]

Vietnam is making a lot of high quality furniture these days. I am surprised with the workmanship on the coffee and dining room tables. Hand done for a cheap price! I wonder if this translates to guitars??? Oddly enough my car mechanic is a Vietnamese Vietnam Vet. He always tells me "I got the job done and did my best work, but stop being cheap and get a new car!" 🤣 I tell him "I won't, its a Toyota and you fixed it!" 😁

[@treystone1993]

Would definitely consider getting this. Hard to beat for the price.

[@gmuj]

Indeed Harley Benton are great guitars! Myself I own several guitars : the Harley Benton SC-25TH Firemist, Harley Benton DC-60 Junior Faded Cherry, Benton TE-70 Black Paisley, Harley Benton DC-Junior TV Yellow, and many more... sometimes I swap pickups, and I use them all for my gigs!

[@dananthony6258]

If I had to nit pick ,I’d say the fret board could be darker but I guess it’s all subjective. Most people I know like darker fret boards. I love the zebra pick ups.

[@ultimatesteve]

only thing i dont like about the HB is the headstock shape.