My New Number 1 Guitar

Documenting the upgrades to a #HarleyBenton #Cabronita #Telecaster... my new "all purpose" guitar.
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[@ruiseartalcorn]

Awesome guitar! More and more I'm thinking that these so-called "entry level" guitars make great modding platforms and provide a very viable alternative to bigger name brands.

[@barbmelle3136]

From Leo: John Robson, at least partially because of your video, I just purchased one of these. It responded very well to a quick set up. It did have a problem with the pickup mounting screws, where they missed the bottom hole on the pickup so the screws were installed at an angle, pulling the pickup out of alignment. It was a quick fix with nothing but a Phillips screwdriver, but I cannot believe Thomann shipped it like that. The guitar Tunes easily, holds tune and plays fine. I love the tones from those pickups. When it is a time for a string change, I will remove the tuners and dribble a minuscule amount of Teflon enriched lubricant down into the tuner. I have done that before and it makes an inexpensive tuner feel like one that is far more dear. Thank you for your work.

[@JBM_71]

Hi from one John to another. Just bought the Harley Benton TE-90 - after watching your video review and a couple of others. Very pleased. I can't believe it was in tune out of the box. Looks fantastic, plays well and sounds good too. I can live with the reverse headstock. And all for 166.00. Superb. Love your honest reviews John. Keep up the good work. 😊👍

[@bert_buikema]

Nicely done John. I have the same one and also encountered some troubles, a crookedly fixed bridge being the baddest one of them. Luckily, I could fix all of it without replacing parts. My guitar had no shielding whatsoever, so I shielded and grounded the pickup switch cavity and the control cavity with copper tape. And I did replace the tiny little pots. All in all a great sounding guitar. Cheers.

[@joesycamore2899]

You've turned me toward Tele's, something I thought would ever happen

[@stevenvanrensburg2938]

Thanks John, I really enjoy your videos. Hope you are having a great day.

[@countblue]

I have the same guitar, bought it for 90EUR used but mint condition. Did a little fretend dressing and radius on the fretboard thats all. I use 0.09 elixir strings on it. Perfect guitar for very little money.

[@phatmanoflove]

John Robson Guitarist Dude, (as some of us say in the states) I F*%in love your videos. I started playin a few weeks ago after not playing for 20 years. I love your channel and I find it very informative. I'm playing an Ibanez les paul copy and I dig, very much, but you got me thinking Tele, now! Maybe for my birthday. Keep up the good work.

[@jasonbaker5430]

What you were saying about swapping guitars back and forth every few weeks pretty well describes what I've been doing for the last couple of years. I've never really thought about trying Filtertron pickups. That might be a good idea.

[@dratfho]

Crossing my fingers that my Harley Benton TE-90FLT VW Deluxe is in good shape when it comes in...Thankyou for the great Video and the support on the upgrades...great playing btw :)

[@michaelmendillo4614]

It really has a sound all its own ! Very nice Jon ! Have fun ! We will be waiting for that hit single ! 😁🖒✌🕇💕

[@GraemeCampbellMusic]

I’ve slightly modded my Harley Benton TE-52 with a TuSQ nut, roller string trees and compensated brass saddles. Next thing will be tuners, but aside from that I won’t need to do much more. I use it all the time, easily stacks up against Fenders I’ve owned

[@tylukov420]

Thank you for sharing upgrade ideas. This is my favorite HB guitar. It has so much transparency even playing 6-notes chords with ultra high gain!

[@geoffgoodall3839]

Bought one of these 3yrs ago had a few issues but thanks man for your information it is a lovely gtr to work with for the price.

[@KentuckyRedneck13]

I'm really impressed with what you and a few other reviewers say about this guitar. Those pickups have a sound that is music to my ears lol. I've been wanting to buy a tele for awhile now and have become intrigued by some of the Harley Benton offerings. I had nearly settled on the TE 62, then saw the new TE KR 53 (neck humbucker, Keef tribute), then saw your videos on the TE 90. Money is an issue and I can only afford to buy one. Also, I'm not mechanically inclined, and don't want something that needs much more work than changing the strings lol. I'm stuck in indecision land right now but will surely figure it out eventually. I really appreciate your informative reviews and your playing! Please keep them coming but for goodness sake, don't give me any more options to consider right now! Thank you much!

[@gusdogbrownlab435]

Hi JR, yes I also suffer the fate of changing guitars. But that's what the Harley Bentons can do for you. If I sold my 4 guitars I would probably just about have enough money for one Mexican Fender Strat. Having Harley Bentons mean I can change to Strat type to LP type or Tele, when I feel like it. These guitars are that good now that getting a really bad one, one that you just can't fettle, is in my experience, rare. Thanks again for an enlightening video. I am going to try hard not to buy a HB Cabronita....but I can sense my resistance is already weakening

[@thehound2161]

I have this HB in the Vintage White. Any words i would use here would only be repeated from your own. That pick guard is beautiful.

[@kenvorland]

Awesome show as always keep it up cheers🎸🎸🎸😎

[@bobbychub9991]

Ive had this guitar for a year now and it is hands down best deal ive ever got. Ive changed a few things (bridge nut and string trees) tuners nextp

[@casperboo5465]

Great video John, and sounds great, i have some Vanson tuners, there great value for the price, Cheers

[@vulgarresponse7080]

Telecaster the greatest guitar ever.

[@gaoldias]

Great upgrade, John. Mine is in the shop getting a new bone nut and tortoise shell pickguard. The tuners on mine seem to be pretty good so as long as they stay good, I'll leave them alone.

[@innocentoctave]

The problem with the bridge may have been slack tolerances on the width of the string saddles. It would only need each saddle to be slightly wider than spec to turn 52.5mm into 54mm. Another possibility is inconsistent thickness of the chrome plating. The better bridge is probably just more accurately manufactured - and that's one of the things you pay for. Slightly misplaced bridges seem to be one of those things with cheap guitars, like the poor tuners and bargain-basement pots and switches.

[@ronnienose8608]

I do like the look of this guitar, but the reverse headstock puts me off somewhat, also I'd like a choice between the maple board or the dark roseacer; never really liked the look of a maple fretboard. Sounds great.

[@gman917]

Good job John as always interesting and fun...

[@MyTube4Utoo]

Another great video. Thanks John!!

[@pskemster]

Kluson has 19:1 and the guitar looks very fab! Cheers.

[@jar303]

I put the black marble scratch plate on mine,from the same guy on ebay and it looks good.

[@brentgrable8858]

Nice job John!

[@74dartman13]

It turned out really nice! I have the same love for the tortoise shell look! Building a guitar now that's gonna have one!👍😎🎸🎶

[@greatwhite61967]

As if i hadn't guessed that already John, with the amount of times I've seen you use it on your tutorial videos since you got it... Though those reverse or upside down tunning pegs is not to my liking but I can see why you like it & as long as you do, thats what counts... Thinking of adding a tortoise shell pick guard! Oops I see you have added a quarter part cover, I knew you'd sneak it on... I always liked the look of those pick ups & with all the changes you've made, I hope you have many years of fun playing it... Ps Just one thing though! I thought you didn't like that type of bridge aesthetically as they looked to blocky & you preferred the look of the ones from the original Fender guitars, or am I getting mixed up in my old age... All In All still a great budget guitar even when you factor in all the changes you've made... Enjoy Bud...

[@JRobsonGuitar]

Cheers Paul, It's the Fender twin point trem I'm not fond of, with the rather "agricultural" looking saddles. These do look a bit like that, I guess... But context counts for a lot. On a strat, my eye expects to see the old school 6 screw bridge with bent steel saddles & the modern design looks somehow out of place on that guitar.

[@dongle1975]

I had the tuner issue on a couple of HB guitars and i fixed it by rubbing a pencil into the nut string grooves.

[@leifkeane]

Filtertron pickups?! I'll have to give them a try!

[@bassmana2z686]

Great vid as usual John. Vanson are great and so helpful. I tend to use Gotoh hardware for upgrades. I'm seriously tempted by this guitar. I haven't got a guitar with Filtertron style pickups but I'm not a fan of the reverse headstock. Where did you get the replacement pickguard? Many thanks.

[@JRobsonGuitar]

There's a guy on eBay (username earlpilanz) who sells them especially for these HB guitars. Don't get a regular cabronita one as it won't fit this guitar.

[@jacquesdicques4191]

I've been watching your video's for some time now and somehow I never saw this one before, but in every video when you talk about your tortoise fetish, I feel you man :). I've been a fan ever since I saw Robert Smith his tortoise shell pickguard on his olympic white jazzmaster, and that is already a long time ago. Keep up the good work friend.

[@stu-j]

I'm also upgrading my HB SC Custom and I've purchased some iron gear overwound humbuckers and the pots switches and pull push... Tuners are Grover and work very very well indeed so I'll keep them standard for now. I'm happy with the bride but I've also bought a tusk nut. Should have all parts by Saturday.

[@stu-j]

The Blytonian I love the guitar as it is a heavy beast.. but for some reason the Roswell pickups sounded muddy when switching to single coil. As they are I love the sound of the guitar but not all the time tho and sometimes sounds a bit sharp. With the Iron Gear Rolling Mill overwound and the wining kit I think I paid just under £70 all in... still making the guitar sub £260 all together but sounding like a guitar that would cost 4x that easy. The new nut is absolutely perfect in every way but my guitar had very very uneven frets when I got it from thomann. All good now tho

[@rb032682]

Nice. And good playing, too.

[@tomhickey1266]

Nice video. Maybe a Robson Deluxe or JR DeLuxe :)

[@bjfornash9976]

I appreciate your very professional, and informative demo Mr. Robson. I’ve been considering this HBTE90, in Lefty, for a while now. You’ve pretty much convinced me to pull the trigger on it. Just 1 question. What about a set of TV Jones PU’s in this axe? Ohhhhhhhhhh, I subscribed to your channel.

[@JRobsonGuitar]

Cheers mate. TV Jones pickups would be a great addition, although I'm struggling to hear anything deficient in the humble Roswell pickups it comes with. Saying that... It's an itch I may have to scratch at some point 😀

[@michaelworse6034]

Luv that thang !

[@nokooyeh4538]

Nice job! Just wonder if you have a dodgy D string. I set up an old 80's Westone guitar for a mate and the high E was crazily misplaced but played in tune til restrung. The physics didn't add up. However when it later was strung a second time, the intonation was a standard pattern. If it works then why fix it......

[@chanang453]

with having to replace tuners and bridge I would guess the nut would be rubbish as well as the wiring......so I would go for a squire tele instead at the same cost as this....but if your happy that cool.......

[@waskele.wabbit717]

I know I'm being picky but I just can't get past the The Upside Down Neck. Wish Harley would give you an option on that. Also could you have just changed the bridge saddles? I did enjoy the video thank you

[@andreaskragh9464]

What a beautiful guitar. This quality would surely be at least 3 times the amount if it was fender or Ibanez?

[@bobbywilliams4655]

You should put HARBONITA on the headstock

[@fern11100]

I think mr Robson that you just love them all, (mahogany humbuckers, fenderish Single coils etc), don’t you?

[@JRobsonGuitar]

Yes 😀

[@Intensecure]

Sounds good, although mainly that's you!😁 Looking great as well. If I may ask, as an older adult beginner, how many hours a week tuition would be best? I'm keen to learn, but feel that a tutor would be more productive than just trying to learn on KZbin - although your lesson and musical inspiration videos are great. Thanks if you do answer, cheers!

[@JRobsonGuitar]

If you can put in a reasonable amount of practice each day, a lesson a week is about average for most people.

[@Intensecure]

@@JRobsonGuitar Thanks John. I've definitely got the practice time, but feel the need for a good teacher, so I'll start with that. 👍🏻

[@greatwhite61967]

@@Intensecure I'm the same with me & though I'm putting in the practice time I feel I need a tutor to guide me onto being a better player & I don't want to book more lessons than I need to... All The Best with your practice & finding that right tutor as thats the main issue I'm having as, most have next to no enthusiasm for what they're doing when I went to them & had a chat... If John was omnipresent he'd be in such high demand as he has the right approach & tone to his overall teaching... If only I stayed closer to John, as good tutors are hard to find since I started looking over the summer period & the offer from John of Skype Lessons is not a road I want to go down... Again all the best & keep up with your practicing...

[@iancandler5446]

How much does the guitar weigh? its something that's critical for me but makers don't seem to publish it.. nice mods by there way.. also where did you get the new pickguard? I too love tortoiseshell

[@JRobsonGuitar]

I don't have the guitar any more & I never weighed it when I did, but it I remember it feeling like a light guitar. The scratchplate came from eBay, if you search for Harley Benton TE90 pickguard you'll find the guy I bought mine from.

[@malcolmhardwick4258]

Great guitr except the reverse headstock. Cant stand it LOL ! Other than that nice one !!

[@javieralvarez7318]

Dear John, Could you share links to the tuners and bridge you used? I plan to do the same upgrade to my guitar eventually. Thanks!

[@JRobsonGuitar]

Everything came from eBay, mate. That's the only place you can get those tuners.

[@jonmatthews4254]

@@JRobsonGuitar What shop on ebay please?

[@avjake]

So, actually, an HB really costs about $500 after desired upgrades. And then to get really quality hardware, even more. Why not start with a Squier CV Tele, which has a really nice neck.

[@JRobsonGuitar]

I think you need to check your calculations. It didn't cost anywhere near the figure you quoted.

[@sp0rtbilly77]

No affiliate links?

[@rickhill6277]

Nice Vid John. I see you didn’t put the Gibson Switch Ring on it(LOL). Did you reuse the String Trees you weren’t fond of? Please keep up the Great Reviews I enjoy them so much! And thank you for this particular Video as I’m going to purchase this model in a “Lefty” as soon as they’re available. Have a Great Day Sir.

[@JRobsonGuitar]

To be honest, I forgot about the Gibson poker chip. I didn't bother with string trees as the strings are pretty secure in the nut, so why bother? 😀

[@TheElectricfishmusic]

What was under the pickguard? I'm thinking of getting one - but I don't like the black pickguard. Is there nice finished wood underneath?

[@JRobsonGuitar]

No mate... That's the "chambered" part of the body mentioned in the listing. It's just a hole under there 😄

[@jonmatthews4254]

What happened to this guitar, did you sell it?

[@sirbaronvoncount4147]

It’s sweet but the upside down headstock is a bridge too far for me.

[@JRobsonGuitar]

Know what you mean. I wouldn't choose it that way, but it's not a deal breaker for me.

[@codybruce3864]

links to the upgrades you bought?

[@JRobsonGuitar]

Good point. Noted for future reference.

[@roberttrautwein1260]

Cheers! Your new opening bit is impressive. Are those Benton guitars made in Great Britain?

[@JRobsonGuitar]

Thanks mate. No, they're made in various factories in the far East... Korea, Vietnam, Indonesia etc. Then distributed by Thomann in Germany.

[@drrock999]

Do you have links to the parts you put on please?

[@tonygiglio3084]

Hi John, great work. I have the Vintage White model on the way and came across your vids. Couple questions mate..... Did you cut the pick guard? If not, what would i search for as a replacement? If you had to do it all over again would you still replace the bridge, and would you recommend that? Is it still your number one?

[@JRobsonGuitar]

It was a GREAT guitar, but I sold it on when I had a vets bill to pay. The bridge was definitely worth the effort as it gave more "chime" to the sound. The pickguard came from eBay... Just search "Harley Benton TE90FLT pickguard" & you'll come across a vendor who sells replacements in various colours.

[@Dialetheist]

Another good one John! You are a filtertron fan, any experience of TV Jones pickups?

[@JRobsonGuitar]

Not yet, but watch this space 😀

[@limaorh]

Hello John, have u tried the Harley Benton jazzmaster model? I would like to hear your pts about that and btw, congrats for the channel :D

[@JRobsonGuitar]

Haven't tried one yet, but it's on the list 😀

[@gillesgenete9598]

Hi John, I am tempted to try those " bets of both world" trons pick ups, buying that HB TE 90 Cabronita. For information, where did you get the modding parts, especially the pick gard ( I think bridge and tuners , Thoman would help) . Thanks for info 👍

[@JRobsonGuitar]

The pick guard came from eBay, mate. Just search for the seller "earlpilanz" who does custom pickgaurds. Everything else was from Axesrus 😀

[@colmwatulikededazio973]

What if any are the benefits of the reverse stock head...it just looks all wrong to the eye...nice playing cooking ..

[@JRobsonGuitar]

It does make the top E string easier to bend due to the shorter length & slightly lower tension 😄

[@colmwatulikededazio973]

@@JRobsonGuitar i never thought o dat...yeah ...wonder why more guitar heroes dont go that way ...after so long youd think they might have madr that a popular gig ...but you and Jimmy did ...nice 1

[@shen7256]

Quaky snappy? Sold!

[@Chris-Ian]

Hi John! I'm thinking of buying a HB TE-90 but I'm not sure I can rearrange the bridge myself so... How necessary it is to change it and is it fully fuctional and playable with the original bridge? And if it isn't, how hard it is to do the modification (filling the old holes and drilling new ones) myself? Thank you for your time and for reviewing this great sounding guitar! PS. Will the tuning stability improve with non-staggered tuners (better, not the stock ones obviously) but with roller string trees?

[@JRobsonGuitar]

The original bridge is fine... I just fancied something made of brass as I've noticed this has affected the tone positively on other guitars. You definitely need to get rid of the original string tree as it causes too much friction. The stock tuners are OK but a new set of (much better) Vanson pegs are only about £20 so it seems an easy & obvious upgrade.

[@mikewoike9429]

This was 2018 do you still have it and play it?

[@StephenGallacher]

Hopfully you haven't asnwered this already... Did the replacement tuners drop into the existing holes, or did you need to do any drilling? I have the same guitar - bought it last year and love it after solving a few minor issues- and the tuners are a bit sticky.

[@JRobsonGuitar]

They were a snug fit & required a little "persuasion" with a rubber hammer, but they did fit ok... Just.

[@claytonmoss1]

I have the same guitar but I've never gigged with it , the top E string catches on the top fret and I was hoping it would be lighter because I think its chambered , what made you fall in love with this gtr if you have to change the pegs and brg on it?

[@JRobsonGuitar]

The pickups. Never had filtertrons before & they're perfect for my way of playing... Fender bite & twang with Gibson warmth. Much like P90s but without the single coil hum.

[@Chris-Ian]

John, can I change only the saddles on the bridge? The plate seems to be made of some metal as it gets caught by a magnet, but the saddles are really some pepsi can garbage. The spacing on the back of the bridge is 52.5, where the saddles go through it. Can I just buy saddles with 52.5 spacing instead of redrilling everything? Thank you!

[@JRobsonGuitar]

Yes, changing the saddles is pretty easy 😀

[@jeronimomartinezfabregas]

So, HB Deluxe could be confused with.....? Harrods at Benetton.... Harvard of Boston.....Hardtail Bentley....Hopeless Bugatti... I think you'd just better tell anyone that asks it's just a Harley Benton...Great video as always John!

[@JRobsonGuitar]

Or "Horrible Bugger." Oh, hang on... It's only the missus that calls me that 😀

[@jeronimomartinezfabregas]

Wouldn't want to deprive her of her priviledge, or be disrespectful, haha

[@canadianintheukbrian]

I like the look of these guitars, however, every video review on them has some sort of issue, yes your right all of these budget guitars have cheap parts, which makes sense to keep the cost low, plus they all need a good setup, so after upgrading pots tuner and bridge your looking at another 150 pounds this is including a good setup, so are they worth it, or are you better off getting a midrange guitar, I think the latter to be honest,

[@JRobsonGuitar]

I don't mind doing the set up work myself so that's not an issue for me. Also, buying a mid price guitar is no guarantee of a good set up. I also enjoy putting my own stamp on a guitar which is why I prefer a basically OK cheap guitar that I can set up & customize.

[@canadianintheukbrian]

I should of said not everyone can do the work, but, if I was going to go with a benton their tele model would be interesting to invest into,

[@mikewoike9429]

Was it difficult to get the logo off? Asking for a friend. No string trees and what were those pick-ups?

[@JRobsonGuitar]

Just a bit of fine grade sandpaper 😀

[@jimnixon5573]

Alright John,How`s tricks ? Mmmmmmm......Nice tele mate,scratch plate looks 100% better than the black. Now there ya go,new tuners,new bridge,new scratch plate,add that to the origional price & bob`s yer uncle.....A total fe**ing BARGAIN & a belter of a guitar !! Good stuff,as always John. Well i took the plunge & got an Epi SG400 PRO from thomann,i love it. Thing is i still am gonna get a HB Tele,only problem now is Te70 Paisley or the Te52 with the ash body & maple neck ?? Which would you swing for mate ? Any advice will be greatly welcomed,cheers.

[@JRobsonGuitar]

Cheers 😀 I'd have the TE52, but it's out of stock at the moment I think. You can't go wrong with either guitar to be honest 👍

[@jimnixon5573]

Hi John,yep i was swinging towards the TE52 myself.Well thats it in the basket.Hope all is good with you & yours,ta for the advice & great vids,cheers.

[@rembertoquintanilla5007]

I have a question, the new tuners you installed are staggered so on the reverse headstock you start with the tallest at the end?

[@JRobsonGuitar]

They're not staggered - that's why I put roller trees on 😀

[@blindtightropewalker]

thanks for the video! ;) How did you fill and redrill the holes for the new bridge? Thanks a lot :)

[@JRobsonGuitar]

I filled the old holes with sawdust & wood glue. Waited for it to go hard, positioned the new bridge to mark the new holes then start drilling.

[@blindtightropewalker]

John Robson Guitarist thanks a lot. Did you use a drill stand or is it something that can be done by hand?

[@barbsmusicman]

Turn, turn, turn nothing then turn and jumping sharp has always been a string getting caught in a nut slot - My personal experience...

[@jar303]

Did the new tuners fit with the old screw holes?

[@JRobsonGuitar]

Yes 😄

[@jar303]

@@JRobsonGuitar Thanks.

[@ianrichardson3968]

Cool...Care ful with the Mike Oldfield solo though.....The stupid eu article 13 might be red flagging ya...copyright ya know. Dave Simpson is collectin the things like confetti..even for an improvised 12 bar blues..someone must have copyrighted a 12 bar blues ....

[@buzzkemper]

Question: did the new, narrower bridge solve the problem of your high E string pulling off the bottom of the neck? My Tele has that issue so I’m considering a new bridge.

[@lone-wolf-1]

Buzz Kemper - I'm maybe late, but you could try what I did: loosen the neck a tiny bit, hold the guitar by the upper neck and give the upper horn a good wack. The neck will shift towards the thick strings, and for the thin strings you have more room. Don't forget to tighten the neck again

[@buzzkemper]

@@lone-wolf-1 Thanks, Axy. I did do that and it seemed to help, but it needed more than I was comfortable doing, so I brought it to my local guitar shop and they worked their magic. Problem is now solved and I am a happy player!

[@refractivemusic5766]

Hi, just wondering if you could comment on the neck profile? I've had one of these in my watch list for a while and have wounded about the neck, is it a skinny little thing or some meat to it?

[@JRobsonGuitar]

Definitely not a skinny 80s shred neck, but not a telegraph pole either. It's quite Fender feeling, but with a flatter fingerboard.

[@refractivemusic5766]

@@JRobsonGuitar cool, thanks for that

[@adrian_V99]

If you still have one of these, John, what's the weight? Some of us boomers are starting to get arthritis...payback time for all that partying in the 70s.

[@JRobsonGuitar]

I don't have any scales, so I didn't weigh it. It's by no means a heavy guitar though.

[@adrian_V99]

@@JRobsonGuitar thanks, John, but we all know you've plenty of scales...pun intended.

[@The_Macaroon]

Hi John how easy was it to get the decals off

[@JRobsonGuitar]

The old ones came off with a bit if fine wire wool. Dead easy.

[@The_Macaroon]

@@JRobsonGuitar revarnish after?

[@JRobsonGuitar]

@@The_Macaroon No varnish to begin with, just a very thin satin finish on the whole neck..

[@Trojanarchist]

Mahogany humbucker guitar. Hmm les paul?

[@2bikemikesguitartopics145]

So John, it seems there's nothing special about harley benton compared to any chineese or better, a Korean made guitar where we need to change all the important hardware to make it better/playable. Eric C has a channel where he turned a couple of chineese guitars spectacular by keeping only the wood.

[@stanwest3529]

what J R says and does to his guitars is sensible and cost effective BUT oh dear using pliars to undo the nuts on machine heads is unforgivable surely he can afford a set of spanners even ALDI ones are better than pliars

[@JRobsonGuitar]

Yeah... I'm a bit of a spanner for doing that. Truth is that I did the job with a spanner, but had to recreate the picture due to the SD card on my phone having an infestation if Gremlins the pliers were close at hand & I just grabbed them for the pic. Sorry... Don't do this at home, kids 😀

[@Leo_ofRedKeep]

HP42's review of this guitar perfectly illustrates the string spacing issue. His E string kept getting stuck under some fret edges: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKvOhH6YorOEfZI

[@danieleacquavera4107]

No, he won't play...