Harley Benton SC 550 II BCF

[@manollante]

It's very difficult to choose a guitar model to buy because with Jon all of them sounds perfect...!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Lol

[@brayanrreyes8635]

Bro i swear ! He’s goated

[@sprytny9535]

I got a feeling that you'd turn any guitar into pure gold Jon xD

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Lol ✌️❤️

[@lucasdominguezandamoyo6245]

Nice guitar John. Thanks again.

[@bjunk5344]

Harley Benton won the award for best budget musical instruments store. I am impressed by the looks and quality of the stuff they sell. I made one purchase and it was a disaster, they sent me a damaged gold top P90 Les Paul copy, but after some going back and forth they gave me tiny discount back that took $25 off the $80 shipping I paid.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thanks for sharing

[@APHS-B]

Excellent presentation for an excellent, surprising piece that reserves the might to become a commercial classic in itself. And it takes some content to be able to become classic on an already classic platform. Serious players who are also serious about augmented instrument value, probably already have a spot for this particular production masterpiece in their collection, and do not solely gauge it as an ordinary immediate "investment". Musical instruments are not furniture. and this one certainly offers its own signature to the fact.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@banburyjammer]

Such a fantastic guitar player you are Jon.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you man✌️❤️

[@masterquan4891]

It's my favorite demo so far wonderful playing.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Glad you like it!

[@bjunk5344]

Wow I thought I was listening to Larry Carlton, Russ Freeman from the band THE RIPPINGTONS or Lee Ritenour! Proof here that you don't need a $14,000+ Les Paul to sound FANTASTIC!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you

[@mike5177]

I have that exact guitar and it's absolutely phenomenal

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Cool ✌️❤️

[@carlcampbell6827]

I echo Jon; cool guitar.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

HI! just to let you know if you like this video and want to show your appreciation, you can buy me a cup of coffee with the "Thanks" button which is just next to the share button! ✌❤ Please support me in what I do thru Patreon! www.patreon.com/Jonathankoh 0:00 Intro 0:17 Unboxing 2:28 Song 4:49 Demo ( Clean) 6:52 Demo (Dirty) 8:52 Review 10:37 Conclusion

[@ЕжиКкоторыйлюбитбенды]

Hello, Is it better then Roswell PAF?

[@timbuktu7753]

Jons sonic soaring sound filled with such passionate playing. He is always at the top! 🙂 🔥

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thanks!

[@minigmac1]

Superb.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thanks a lot

[@robertholtom9345]

Yes it is a very lovely and well built guitar, at only $398 Canadian dollars, my God a entry level gibson costs $1749 canadian, and that is the Gibson Les Paul Tribute, nope won't be wasting my money on that thing! Again. thanks for your awesome guitar playing!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Most welcome!!✌️❤️

[@johnrenshaw2461]

Hi from Spain again. I wrote a letter to Johann Thomann and got a very positive reply. They are replacing my guitar with a normal model at the original price I paid for a "B" stock, all I have to do now is to learn how to play as well as you!!! Kind regards, and thank you for your reply, John.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

That’s great!!!✌️❤️

[@canadianintheukbrian]

Harley Benton is really jumping ahead of the game in this market, that guitar looks and sounds great, but your playing Jon is beautiful I love hearing playing with soul and passion, I could be tempted to do the Harley Benton plunge one day, cheers Brian

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

✌♥

[@sebandsheep]

Fantastic music you play ❤ Love the guitar.thanksfor sharing

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Many thanks

[@johnrenshaw2461]

Hi from Spain again! Well they returned my guitar and this time both volume and tone controls for both pickups did not function so I had to return it again for repair. Yesterday three months after I bought it they sent my money back which I told them I did not want, I just wanted an SC-550 II that was as good as all the ones I have seen in their promotional videos like yours. The one I ordered in fairness was a "B" stock, but when it arrived it clearly was new and had never been played, the PAF finish was nothing like the images on their web site, this did not concern me, so I presumed that was why it was classed as "B" stock, they said they could not replace this PAF model so I said I would be happy with any SC-550 II, which they declined. Of course I incurred all the costs of the repair to the graphite nut and travelling costs to my city post office three times, because now they have asked me to return the hard case which I bought specifically to look after the guitar, and it is perfect. I have to question do they send perfect models to reviewers? I particularly like your video, you are an exceptional guitarist,Kind regards,John.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Hi John..sorry to hear of your woes...They do probably did some kind of setup when they ship to me. But like I told people many time, Most if not all the guitars were all well setup when I was a paying customer.✌💛

[@kevmac1230]

H.B.gives great value.I own almost 30 basses and have played and gigged for decades.I bought the sub $200 RB-414 Fakenbacker.I couldn't believe how much it punched above it's weight class.I threw in two superior pickups and it improved an already great bargain.Still came in at under 400 bucks.I would recommend H.B. to anyone especially beginners looking for that first bass or guitar.They will save $$ and gain a keeper.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

✌💙

[@Barbarapape]

Thomann have greatly improved this model in it's mk2 version. It is getting rave reviews for anyone who plays one. You magic fingers make it sound far better than most reviewers. Thanks for your great review Jonathan.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you dear Allan✌️❤️

[@fabieneldridge3414]

Your playing is so good that you could make any guitar sound fantastic. That thing is beautiful and sounds wonderful ! Your just the best thank you for all your Love ! Keep Rocking ! 👍🇺🇸

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you very much!

[@eamonnhiggins7388]

I love this Channel so much. Every time I hear “Hi, It’s Johnathan”, I’m like 😌😌😌

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

✌🤓

[@danepaulstewart8464]

RIGHT??!! Me too! 😀 Great reviews. Great instruction. And GREAT PLAYING!

[@gregb2964]

Hi Jonathan, I do agree with the comments below, I follow a lot of famous guitar KZbinrs, you are among the ones I really apreciate to hear playing the most.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you Greg!✌🤓

[@charlesharper7292]

One of two I trust.🤙

[@RocktCityTim]

Beautiful sound and beautiful color! And ... wonderful playing. Thanks, Jon!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Glad you liked the video ✌️❤️

[@TheSupart91]

I didn't think I needed a new guitar boy was i wrong 🤣🤣🎸🎸🎸

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Lol✌️❤️

[@lesbois53]

Shades of Lukather/ Carlton there Dude! Lovely stuff!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you

[@bobt688]

Now that's a guitar I would definitely consider buying. I like the specs and the cost is affordable for the average player.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Yep✌️❤️

[@batphink2655]

Jonathon that guitar sounds killer and your playing is beautiful and soulful great video!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you!✌️❤️

[@acrossthefire1587]

These look so nice I wish they had a first fret indicator it makes the neck looks so much better.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

✌️❤️

[@christianurgese]

This sounds really nice. I don't like painted necks. But I'd like very much this guitar. Thank you for your reviews, I appreciate always hearing you play. ❤

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

My pleasure!

[@mikecruise6991]

Harley is really on the move that tone is nice 😎🎸

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

✌♥

[@anthonyglennmollicasr.425]

Beautiful playing, you rock John!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you kindly!✌♥

[@nedstar7378]

Great video and play, I ordered the same guitar sc-550 bcf but still have to wait for about 2 months before I can receive. Many delays but it's worth waiting for it.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

I’m sure it is ✌️❤️

[@gitarzero111]

Amazing sound and great player! 👍Thanks for this guitar rewiew.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Glad you like it!

[@themplar]

Wow! i love the sounds, and love the look. I guess i can put it on my wishlist.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

✌️❤️

[@danepaulstewart8464]

WOW! What a beautiful guitar. I love the deep red. I love that the pickups are called TESLAs. And DANG I love your playing! Almost makes me want to go get one of these, until I remember that nothing good sounding happens when I pick up a LP style guitar. 🤪🤪 You’re a wizard in a blizzard Jonathan!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Lol thanks Dane ✌️❤️

[@briw4647]

Great job. I have the exact same version of guitar as you, same colour too. I changed the tuners to Wilkinson tuners and wasn't keen of the bridge pickup, so changed that too. Apart from that, great guitar

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Cool, thanks!✌♥

[@Irisphotojournal]

I bought an Epiphone LP plus some 10 years ago made in Indonesia and was well impressed with the quality but it cost £400.00 In comparison HBs are a steal.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

✌💚

[@tunnel7]

Would like an Album of all your intro's your such a great player Jon proper enjoy your style so much so I forget it's a guitar review ha ha but did not like the bridge pickup on clean on this one but I am not a great lover of Les Pauls anyway and so HEAVY cheers Jon.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Cheers!!

[@BedeLaplume]

Great playing , it seems like HB's QC is stepping up.. In any event, this model looks and sounds really pro..

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Agreed!✌🤓

[@akiretto]

Hi Jon, great playing. Just send a email to Thomann for news about the avalability of this beautiful guitar. It seems is no longer available. They have b-stock but I'm hesitant. I like Ibanez ART120QA but you didn't rewieved it and I'm hesitant.........again! :)

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

✌️❤️

[@johnrenshaw9688]

Hello from Spain. Your video and many others convinced me to buy an SC-550 II PAF. Unfortunately mine arrived unplayable, the graphite but set very high made playing even simple chords impossible without intonation problems. I had that fixed at my cost but then the selector switch failed and the bridge volume & tone control failed. I returned the guitar for repair. When I got it back the selector switch was OK but then both the volume and tone controls for both pick ups were not working. I returned the guitar again and yesterday they gave me my money back.What concerns me is most of the Harley Benton paid reviews seem to get perfect instruments? I just wish I had the confidence to order another, because clearly you got a great guitar.Kind regards, J

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

So sorry to hear what you have encountered.. I’ve never encountered problems when I was a paying customer. And I was for a pretty long time. You should write to them and maybe get some credits back. Take care✌️❤️

[@Wurmt0ngue]

I have an sc2 black and its my favorite guitar. Great deal, thanks thomann

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Nice ✌️❤️

[@nrich5127]

Oh my - you sound so good that I forgot we were highlighting a Harley Benton guitar - I'm afraid that your skill level is so high that even a bad guitar will sound great . That being said ... the HB SC 550 sounds and looks great.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Lol✌️❤️

[@worldofameiso5491]

JK never disappoints, sublime playing, you obviously liked the guitar...

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you n yes I do like the guitar a lot✌️❤️

[@mrphil1092]

Hi Jonathan, Just ordered this guitar your demo convinced me. Your playing is superb on the ear!, you seem to gel so effortlessly with this guitar. which sort of says it must be a good one! Nice one i'm in. Love your loose jazzy playing style also, great.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you.. glad to help ✌️❤️

[@nathanmclauchlan5148]

Nice guitar, I like how they have done the carve on the neck joint rather than the usual block style. Great finish, that AAA flame maple top in that black cherry finish with the gold hardware, nice 👍. Sounds great too with those pickups

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

✌️❤️

[@mahdiyussuf9804]

Lovely, just lovely. Love your short and sweet, info packed reviews!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you!!✌️❤️

[@mahdiyussuf9804]

@@JonIsJustTooLoud You're welcome! Looking forward to more 😃

[@kirkprell4493]

I hit the like button when I seen the guitar, I hit the subscribe button when you started playing it. Excellent.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thanks and welcome to the Channel!!✌️❤️

[@hockeyman2274]

The guitar maybe really good, but t 90% of the tone is in the hands. This guy is really good

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

✌️❤️

[@charliemcgrain]

Thanks Jon, really great video and great playing sir, your note choices while soloing are up there with the best.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you Charlie ✌️❤️

[@ronmann7395]

Again brilliantly played, could you just put talcum powder on the back of the neck to stop your hand sticking to the gloss finish, also I think it would look better with the old gold volume/tone knobs.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Hey.. whatever works for you✌🏻❤️

[@akiretto]

Thank you sir. I was very uncertain: this one, Vintage V100, Epiphone LP Studio , ESP Ltd Ec 256 or Cort cr250. Your great playing made me want to try to re-create these sweet tones with the same guitar. I was very hurt to read: "available in 9/12 weeks."

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Glad to help!✌💜

[@alkyhauler8185]

Damn that is absolutely BEAUTIFUL! I have two HB's now looks like I'm adding a 3rd..

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

✌️❤️

[@josecardenas4013]

The guitar is beautiful plays like a dream with A lot of high end appointments and the prize is very affordable!!!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Yes✌️❤️

[@svenjansen2134]

Jon we really like your style. You play so smooooth... Its very nice

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you

[@eliseoalejos1865]

I just became a subscriber....just to hear you play...I heard your review of the laney super cub a couple of weeks, I definitely appreciate your musicianship and your appraisal of gear that is in reach of the hobby player....Sure, pros can buy the real thing, but not everyone gets paid to make music. Another excellent review, along with some great ear candy. Great job....

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Welcome to the chaNNEL ✌❤

[@221b-l3t]

Just found this channel, because I'm interested in this guitar (and colour) I think you sold it for me. Subscribing because the playing was both technically impressive but kmore importantly soulful and beautiful. Half the revieweres cam barely play and you wonder why they have 50 guitars and 5 Plexis (god I want a mini Plexi...).

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you and welcome to the Channel!!

[@CrashTestSkater]

Jon it was thanks to you I purchased this guitar! Awesome review, even more amazing playing. Absolutely beautiful!

[@CrashTestSkater]

I'll update when it arrives, a few weeks to wait before it's back in stock.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Awesome!!✌️❤️

[@mikewoike9429]

She looks real nice with the weight relief should be a hit, I may give it a shot if I had the time.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

✌🤓

[@CultureVape]

Hey Jon I'm receiving mine this Tuesday, I Juste hope one day I will be able to play as well as you!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

You will and be better than me!!✌️❤️

[@xjones2087]

Thanks Jon. I just ordered a Harley Benton.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Enjoy ✌️❤️

[@supernoobsmith5718]

Wow, really beautiful playing!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thanks a lot!

[@jasonwright7513]

Great review H.B. has really upped thier game with these 550's. Love your playing I can hear the Larry Carlton influence, and man is that a great influence! 😁

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you ✌️❤️

[@Terrysoddy]

You make it look so easy Jon. Very nice guitar playing. And nice Harley Benton too

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you so much ✌️❤️

[@Peter-zw8yn]

Jesus that sounds great, I really appreciate was not expecting that!!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you ✌️❤️

[@stephanematis]

Some real sweet playing Jonathan. Pleasure listening to it all.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you✌️❤️

[@rosstapson]

Wonderful, Jon, beautiful playing.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you ✌❤

[@johnrenshaw9688]

Hi again from Spain. I took your advice and wrote a personal letter to Johann Thomann and got an immediate response. They replaced the SC-550 II PAF which was a really great guitar on arrival but within a week the selector switch failed so I returned it. It took DHL 5 weeks to return the guitar to Thomann in Germany, they acknowledged receipt of the guitar for repair on the 28th.November 2022. The original SC-550 II PAF I ordered on the 29th.May 2022 and today the 2nd.December 2022 I have still not got my guitar. I just hope I get my guitar back before Christmas!! Thomann's quality control is very poor. 6 months after I purchased my SC-550 II I still have no idea when I will get it back.......working! I do think you are a fantastic guitarist!!! Kind regards,John.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Ok.. At least they have responded. Happy holidays!!

[@guitarhobbywithdannythemedic]

Fantastic! I want one of these SO BADLY NOW!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Lol go getthem!!✌️❤️

[@boudewijnborger1492]

Thanks Jonathan!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

My pleasure❤️

[@avjake]

Very pretty in red! Man, your playing is so fluid it's just crazy.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thanks a lot!✌❤

[@christopherramirez4131]

Really nice looking guitar, thanks for the review

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Glad you dig it✌️❤️

[@gaoldias]

Fantastic playing and this guitar looks like a real dark horse!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thanks!! ✌🤓It does!

[@aliengrey6052]

I have one in desert flame and it is as you’ve said brilliant in every way. Gdp in uk is 234.00 they won’t have these for long.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Nice✌️❤️

[@gregsmale3586]

I have one also, love it.

[@gmm8667]

Thank you for the great video! I really like the red finish. I will go for either this one or the cst 24t in black cherry. Still undecided which one to pick…..

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

lol...decisions decisions✌🤓

[@dannylucas596]

Great review sir, just ordered one in tobacco burst

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Good choice!✌💚

[@duesenberger]

Thx for this review! Great guitar playing as always. Enjoyed it. I like the new SC-550 line, too. But I chose a DFB over the BCF.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Cool✌️❤️

[@Will-eb7fr]

A good guitar is one that Jon makes sound great...

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you ✌️❤️

[@jasonjones7461]

Looks and sounds like a nice LP copy to me. Def a viable guitar for sure! But I'll stick with my Epiphone LP standard with Gibson burstbuckers (2 neck, 3 bridge).

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

✌️❤️

[@ruesdumonde]

Awesome job. Your strumming is merely marvelous

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thanks!

[@SymbolicSplenetic]

Man that Harley Benton is looking NICE. Might have to get me a third HB soon ..... well, third and fourth probably haha. Great riffage as always Jonathan!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you✌️❤️

[@myproverb]

great review and playing, man; i’ll order one👍

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

✌️❤️

[@kaoe145]

Great playing as always this guitar sounds great might have to pick on of these up

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

✌️❤️

[@turntogod4410]

Could you find it? Out of stock when I looked

[@darshandowari3112]

Very nice guitar n playing

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Glad you liked it ✌🤓

[@joemcnamee6651]

hi jon great review love the guitar going to get myself one cheers jon

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Cool!! Thanks Joe✌️❤️

[@thegaindane]

Such a nice looking and sounding guitar... Might be my next guitar purchase 🤘 Great review, Jon... As always 👍

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thanks! ✌♥

[@nonrevnosnibormetalbeerrev6251]

Beautiful guitar and playing

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you ✌♥

[@Liars-rDoomed]

Awesome .. again. What more can I say .. Love your playing.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you Gene✌️❤️

[@HillbillyGhoul]

Great playing and love the choice in instrument and amps.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you ✌️❤️

[@tjcolatrella943]

I'm getting one exactly like this!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Nice✌️❤️

[@tjcolatrella943]

@@JonIsJustTooLoud They just came back in stock. I wanted to get it immediately, but will have to wait until next month, some extra expenditures on my dogs this month!

[@andrewawakened628]

I like the sound - nice and thick!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

✌🤓

[@barrywebber100]

Great review, great guitar! Thanks Jon.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Glad you liked it!✌🤓

[@kushmannyc1495]

Hey Jonathan really beautiful guitar and awesome playing love your videos. God Bless you Jonathan.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thanks so much!✌🤓

[@vanderHoffTeachings]

Great playing ! Love your stile

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you so much ✌️❤️

[@guenterbortz5957]

Well done! Yeah, nice guitar with interesting features and the PUs sounds pretty good, don't know if it's them or only your high skilled usage... My only personal thing is the 42mm nut, I'm more a 43mm liking one (with fingers like "Bratwurst" it's easier for me to fret chords 😄). But to upgrade one of my other guitars with similar PUs, they will cost me quite the same as this guitar, so.... Thanks for this great review and take care 👋

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

My pleasure Guenter! ✌🤓

[@Jules551]

Thank Jon for another beautiful playing vlog , could you please tell me if you think this guitar would be OK to play smooth/jazz , Neo soul or would you recommend another model of harley benton , thank you so much for your superb vlogs , you have giving me the inspiration to learn the guitar ... jules

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you.. as for the guitar.. I don’t see why not. It should sound fine✌️❤️

[@Jules551]

@@JonIsJustTooLoud thank you Jon 🙏

[@judodadof3]

some sweet tones my friend !

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you kindly!✌🤓

[@OnTheFritz602]

Incredible playing Jon!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you ✌️❤️

[@ytmember2136]

Excellent review !

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you ✌️❤️

[@digital360]

I bought the exact same guitar. I love HB's quality and cannot say enough of the pluses one gets for the price with their instruments. I agree that with the great sustain. I think this is my best sustaining guitar actually. Thank you for the great review and demo. Your playing sounds amazing as usual. Will you be upgrading any parts, and if so, which and why?

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you and no I won’t.. ✌️❤️

[@soulvaccination8679]

What is the color called plz..

[@digital360]

@@soulvaccination8679 Black Cherry Flame - BCF for short on the website.

[@slingshotcrazy]

LOVE your content!! New subscriber, much kudos from the UK!!!!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Welcome aboard Richard!! ✌♥