Finally modifying my HARLEY BENTON Fusion-II | Part 1 | Guitar Tweakz

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I'm finally modifying my Harley Benton Fusion-II guitar. What exactly will I mod though?
Check you the video to figure it out. Enjoy Guitar Tweakz!
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Timestamps:
Introduction
00:12 Intro playing
00:33 Is it stock at the moment?
01:07 What I don't like about it...
01:43 Playing | coil-split
02:59 What will I modify on the guitar
03:53 The new pickups are...
05:22 Playing | stock pickups and no mods
08:18 It's time to modify this thing!
08:59 The original electronics
09:47 Let's start sanding
13:12 What about the curved parts of the body
Gear used in this video:
(the Bitly links are Thomann affiliate links)
-Harley Benton Fusion-II Roasted SSP bit.ly/31FVawf
-Honey Bee Double Trouble: bit.ly/33COaU3
-J Rockett Archer overdrive: bit.ly/2Ges1z8
-Analogman King of Tone www.analogman.com/
-Walrus Audio D1 Delay: bit.ly/2W4McqU
-REVV Dynamis 7/40 head: bit.ly/2IxwoId
-Universal Audio OX BOX bit.ly/2IyOeuj
-One Control Agamidae switcher: bit.ly/2YZgiib
-Ernie Ball cables and strap: bit.ly/2Io0dfg
-Cordial CRI series cables: bit.ly/2XiVLBR
-Evidence Audio patch cables: bit.ly/2Ixylo1
Other gear I use in my videos:
-Fender Telecaster Custom Shop '53 reissue
(a similar custom shop tele: bit.ly/2KFVJld)
-Gibson Les Paul Custom Shop '58 reissue bit.ly/2FxKvek
-Gibson Les Paul CM 2015 - heavily modified (thin nitro refin; Lollar Dog Ear P90; Emerson electronics)
-Barocsi Troublecaster - Custom built T-style guitar with Gretsch Filtertrons
-Barocsi "Frankenstrat" (2000 Fender American Standard body + Warmoth neck)
-Two Notes Captor X: bit.ly/33FPfcW
-Coppersound Foxcatcher: coppersoundpedals.com/
-Supro Tremolo bit.ly/2Zpxn75
-REVV G2: bit.ly/2NbpV9R
-REVV G4: bit.ly/2ZhxX39
-Tate FX Antares overdrive www.tatefx.co.uk/
-Walrus Audio Lillian phaser: bit.ly/3czfxB8
-Tate FX Raise the Dead Germanium: www.tatefx.co.uk/
-Dunlop Gypsy Fuzz pedal: bit.ly/2VKw4K0
-SIB Nick Nitro (discontinued, you'll find it used)
-Morgan 1x12 cab Twilight: bit.ly/2KFihDq
-NUX SOS Looper bit.ly/31TMxPx
The speech mic:
-SENNHEISER MKH 416: bit.ly/2w1EAMP
Audio Interface:
-Audient iD44: bit.ly/2Jo73zN
Check out the Thomann Music channel for some wicked guitar videos:
/ musikhausthomann
Cheers,
Kris Barocsi

[@adriansoul7223]

That split sounds legit the closest i've ever heard a split coil sound like a strat ever.

[@bfiume]

I’m looking forward to the next part of this adventure. You know, I remember the day you got that cool looking HB like it was yesterday. How fast the days go!!!!

[@niclastname]

Oh man I'm excited for another series of this stuff, even if it's shorter. :) I loved the last two you did!

[@marting.official]

I need part 2 right away 😅. Great video !

[@MaxSoloMusic]

Watching the sanding process was extremely satisfying :) Looking forward to see the end result

[@dragonsquare2802]

Hey Kris,

[@jitsroller]

Great video. That neck looks really nice. I bought an SE PRS I'm wearing the frets out, it's only been two years and they are groovy man. I'm thinking about get something like that and modding it. Great content.

[@josearjona3728]

I LOVE this kind of videos, thanks man <3

[@hearpalhere]

Nice video Kris! I love that you reused the "Does It Djent" song!!!! :-D I recognized it right away when the riff came in.

[@patrolduty8715]

Thank you for boost my confident with HB guitars. I decided to purchase HB Fusion-T HH HT EB OCT. I love features of Fusion series, but I am a little bit sad because they go with H-H instead of S-S config for a Tele. Right away, I will swap stock pups with Bill Lawrence L-90 pair. For my ultimate DREAM Tele, I will buy a premium kit from Warmoth and build S-S config Tele for my classic sounding dream Tele.

[@Surgicalsteel222]

Nice! I have the same guitar and love it! Put some Seymour Duncan’s in it, changed the electronics and some overal TLC and now it punches even more above its weight! I really enjoy watching these projects

[@yannisvasileiadis3992]

Great video, I find all your builds inspiring and engaging to watch (even though I'm still working up the courage to change the nut on my guitar, let alone go crazy with a sander on it 🤣)!

[@06szymonszymanski]

This is going to be beautiful guitar for sure. Can't wait to see it done.

[@dragonsquare2802]

Love these modding videos! 🥳

[@raulunzue3159]

It's looking awesome , at the begining i was not that sure the wood finish would be that great. I expect you to oil it without any colour and let it matt finish.

[@juandemartini817]

Great video! For the sides you can use a power drill, that wood looks amazing i wouldn't put any color on it, the oil will make the flame pop up really nice.

[@ChrrZ]

the split coil sounds great on your setup!! on mine i really like the humbucker sound, though it was a bit on the dark side but i´m able to make her scream!! but the split coil sound were not usable at all on my setup, but yours do sounds great!

[@tomdameek]

Kris. When hand sanding I use Nitrile mechanics disposable gloves. Like super strong surgical gloves they are like a second skin. It’s Important it’s Nitrile NOT Latex. Latex is bad for you. Great video- cheers 😀👍👍

[@MeOnHawk]

I love this kind of content from you!

[@Tarsan97]

Good job. I understand what you mean about the humbuckers and also agree that the guitar sounds great with the coil split in. Sometimes when the humbuckers get to hot and gets this extremely high output, they tend to sound sterile or clinic in a way. Losing personality. I think it is no coincidence the originals are designed as they are. But we are all different so it is always a good thing every time a guitarist finds his dream tone.