The Harley Benton guitar I couldn't resist! | TE-25th

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In this video review, I unbox and take a quick look at the Harley Benton TE-25th, a really cool electric guitar from the 25th anniversary range.
Full review coming!
Gear used in the video:
Gibson Les Paul Tribute Tobacco Sunburst
Røde NT1
Fender Champion 100
Boss GT-1000
Gator Frameworks Lights

[@mitchellvanvliet]

The full review for this guitar is out now! Check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIjPY56bd5egf6M

[@rayfromvegas]

Hey thanks for playing on a clean channel 👍👍 Most everyone on the tube is hitting it with drive and distorted sounds which to me all sounds the same. Sorry people. Playing clean represents what the guitar really sounds like👍 Great job and enjoy.

[@michaelb.42112]

I am a bass player, but personally I think the . Tele is one of the most versatile guitars ever made. It can do a Strat and Les Paul sound, but they can't do a Tele sound. I've seen Tele's in punk bands, metal bands, rocks, country, they fit everywhere. Locking tuners, Elixer strings, double binding, maple neck all for under 300 Euros ? INSANE !!!!!

[@mitchellvanvliet]

What are your thoughts about the 25th anniversary range of guitars? Did you get one? Let me know in a comment below.

[@chrisverhoeff369]

I thought it was quite good, pickups are good and the neck pickup with some drive and single notes is more than do able. Depends on what kind of amp you use, on a soldano slo 100 I thought it was quite nice. Construction is stellar in my opinion. Mine arrived in Groningen around 3 days. Glad I bought it, might swap the pickups for fender vintera's but not before I field test it a little more.

[@jogmas12]

That guitar sounds boss, Hoss. Of course it takes a solid musician like yourself to make it sing.

[@kloudtunes]

Thanks for the quick test! I purchased the TE-25 basically for the stainless steel frets. It delivers, sounds and looks great although it needs a setup but which guitar doesn‘t? No sharp fret ends though, no real flaws, all components upgraded compared to the regular „62“ HB range. Even the string trees! Honestly I do not need more Tellie than this. I like the pickups and would only change them to experiment with other sounds. Not because they sound bad or cheap.

[@AllanGildea]

That's an absolute beauty! Enjoy, Mitchell!

[@mitchellvanvliet]

Thanks for stopping by, Allan!

[@xetexuk12]

Its a good thing Harley Benton are doing these throughout 2023, cos they're selling really well!

[@mitchellvanvliet]

I asked but couldn’t find out for how long they would be available. Where did you read this?

[@allisonsutherland1144]

​@@mitchellvanvliet They announced it on a live stream a few days ago. The entire lineup will be sold throughout the year.

[@xetexuk12]

@@mitchellvanvliet I didn't read it, I was told by Thomann upon request

[@SydneyCrowe]

Liked the review. I'm on the razors edge on buying one. This is also based off of watching Twangy-guitar as well. But kudos on the video buddy!!

[@carman6665]

great colour , I'm going to order one from the next batch production , thanks for the review

[@mitchellvanvliet]

Thanks for stopping by, Dan!

[@georgeh.5480]

that's super sharp and a really good looking guitar, nice score!

[@charlesharper7292]

Unboxed mine yesterday. ❤️

[@alanknott363]

Good review and loved your playing too, the HB 25th sounds awesome. This is definitely on my guitar wish list now. 👍

[@joachimleinfelder1200]

Good clip !!! Ordered this an the TE-Fusion 25th. Both are really really good!!! The TE 25th came in perfect condition, the TE Fusion 25th has some minor colour imperfections but sounds pretty good too😊 Imo the TE 25th is really a steal and looks amazing too

[@judeworth938]

At least yours came with a gig bag and Elixirs. . Wish my TE-53KR Keith Richards Tribute Tele ($222) did.... It had D'Addario 10-46. Gorgeous guitar, beautiful finish only mine weight about 10lbs ! Too heavy.... Hope your TE-25 is lighter.

[@charlesharper7292]

For some reason, I was expecting a gloss finish on the TE-25. But that's fine. I love the satin finish. Fret work and setup on mine is pretty good. Yeah string height is a little bit high.

[@mitchellvanvliet]

Yes now that you mentioned it me too! While unboxing I didn’t think about this at all though seeing as it is shiny enough being metallic.

[@AndrewAHayes]

I bought this guitar and also the Fusion T25th, I cant figure out why they produced those lanyards and why they put them in with the guitars, I would have appreciated some 25th picks or a 25th cleaning cloth, something practical! So, I have had them for over a year, I am happy with both, guitars, they sound good and play good, the TE-25th was set up well, my strings were not too high, but the Fusion T was too low for me and I had to make an adjustment, the only thing I don't like are the fretboard dots, they are black and are very hard to see against the roasted flame maple fretboard. My TE came with the Elixir strings but the Fusion T didn't, however, considering I wasn't aware that either guitar came with them when I ordered them I am not really bothered by them, I was considering making a clear pick guard for the Fusion but it hasn't developed any scratches and so I have scrapped that idea. I was confused as to why they went with a firemist gold colour as silver is traditionally associated with the 25th anniversary!

[@theburntcrumpet8371]

This echos my experience with Harley Benton guitars. If you can spend an hour or two on setup, you can get a really nice instrument. I have the TE-20MN CA which I've spent some time setting up and installed some iron bridge pickups in. I'd say it's a giggable instrument. Also couldn't resist the SC 25th. Ordered one but it won't be coming until may apparently! Nice overview/first impressions video!

[@AndrewAHayes]

I bought the Fusion T 25th and I love it but I am more of a traditional Telecaster guy so I am going to buy this guitar next week while they are still available to purchase.

[@mitchellvanvliet]

Good choice! It’s a cool guitar and with a proper setup and care it’ll rock for long time.

[@andrezcabara2774]

Got the same, and I do like it. The nut was cut perfectly, but the frets are very scratchy and need a polish. Strange, given they are stainless steel. But, no biggie, I like it a lot. Maybe I will put 9s on, 10s seem too stiff for me.

[@davidgomezagudo]

Hi Mitchell from Spain, nice to meet you. Thanks for the unboxing, I ordered the same one a few days ago but it won't arrive for another four or five weeks, never mind I waited 34 years for a TL... I can wait a few more days :))) thank you for trying a clean sound I want it for the sound of country blues and some rock, more and more I run away from excessive distortion I am no longer interested in that type of sound, if you dare to do an in-depth test I would appreciate it if you could tell us the weight. enjoy it! Excuse my english I use a translator ;)

[@mitchellvanvliet]

Hi David, thanks for your comment! I am currently working on a full review video and I will see if I can weigh the guitar. More clean sound tests coming!

[@Karnsteinchen]

I went for the same one, only need to pick the parcel up at the postal office tomorrow. Think that most of the offerings are good deals/upgrades to the existing HB options ( like the TE-25 vs the TE62 ). Luckily for my wallet the SC-25th model has no active pickups, so I can keep down my G.A.S for the couple of months...

[@mitchellvanvliet]

You’re in for a treat then, enjoy! I adjusted the string height and it plays great.

[@oldcrackadated]

I’ve got one on the way , be the 4th HB in two months

[@mathlovin2667]

This might be the first review of this guitar and you did great. Too bad it is already sold out, need to wait 4-6 weeks for new stock. How's the laurel fingerboard?

[@mitchellvanvliet]

Thanks for stopping by! Yes I noticed I was right on time with picking one up. The fretboard is one of the nicer laurel ones. It's very smooth and dark!

[@fylyp]

Man I'm so hesitating between this model and the ''strat'' version... Already have 2 real strats though... And only one Tele... I'm so happy they made the lefty versions as well

[@mitchellvanvliet]

Both fine choices, I wouldn't wait too long though because I think they are gonna sell out soon!

[@fylyp]

@@mitchellvanvliet sure... I'll still have to wait a bit... To be honest that would be one more guitar (number 16)...and I've not been playing so much these days and months even... so... They do look and sound great but I don't wanna buy ''for nothing''...

[@thorpenator9148]

Great video. I just did a video on the H3 single cut. Great guitar.

[@locky828]

Hi Mitchell, great video! Love those HB Tele’s. Just one question. How did you get those horizontal slats in your room so you can hang the guitars on please? I have holes in my wall from hangers 😅

[@mitchellvanvliet]

Hi thanks for watching! The wall plates are called slatwall that you mount to your existing wall. I got them from a shop that supplies them to stores.

[@locky828]

@@mitchellvanvliet Thanks Mitchell, awesome video

I appreciate your critical comments. From my experience you have to spend quiet some time for setup, frets leveling and pickup height with HB guitars. Then, they are fine.

[@mitchellvanvliet]

Thanks for watching, Heiner! I always try to be as honest as possible and have a few things I will mention in the full review. But in the end when you get it set up it plays very well.

[@nikolaj6385]

still a great guitar for the price, but the sound in clean don't seems big and round like the Te-52, for what i heard until now. When you'll make the full review it wold be helpful giving the right space for the clean sounds, especially playing some jazzy things too (that often is omitted in this kind of content). thanks

[@sanoj1969]

Very nice 👍

[@withoutnever-pr8zq]

😮 that is sweet

[@NoLuckTheBand]

Damnnn i got the itch

[@diegozamorano3467]

Hi mate awesome unboxing. I’m seriously thinking about purchase exactly that Telecadter. I’ve been playing for 30 years and I have very expensive ones but this one feels it ticks all the boxes in term of materials and woods. Should you recommend? What about the fret job? Thank you in advance.

[@mitchellvanvliet]

Thanks for your question! I answer some of these questions in my other video review but I think it is a really good guitar.

[@diegozamorano3467]

Weight?

[@diegozamorano3467]

If it is close to 3,5kg I will order but there aren’t available until 4 o r 5 weeks

[@cinnamongirl8158]

The low E string in mine also sounded much louder than the rest of strings. It was almost ridiculous. That, together with bad fret level, made me return it.

[@Neil-Aspinall]

In your opinion is the compensated bridge good enough for the intonation?

[@tomueller]

Not my colour but a nice guitar! HB have a really good quality price relation...👍🏼😉🤘🏼🎸

[@gearjunkieconfessional]

WANT!

[@charlesharper7292]

Get! While you can. Being an anaversary edition they might not have them long. (Like mine!)

[@gearjunkieconfessional]

@@charlesharper7292 they are already out of stock for 4 to 5 weeks.... I plan to get one the next time they come in now

[@charlesharper7292]

@@gearjunkieconfessional Can you go ahead and order now, so when they are back in stock, you get yours? Other than risking another sellout before you can get your order in.

[@huli8557]

What is the weight of this Tele? thx

[@charlesharper7292]

Gig bag made pretty good packing.

[@mitchellvanvliet]

That it did but I would’ve liked it more if they put the guitar in it before shipping.

[@bombercountyblues]

Thats the same colour/finish harley b use on their les paul gold top replicas..

[@Anthul65]

Zo te horen kom je uit Nederland 👍

[@mitchellvanvliet]

Dat kan ik helaas niet meer verbergen dan dit!

[@Anthul65]

@@mitchellvanvliet waar woon je in Nederland? Ik woon in Arnhem! Speel al 2 jaar gitaar, maar heb best veel moeite met het theorie gedeelte 😞

[@marksystemed4678]

Very nice video. 5min 28 seconds, you should have clapped on the scene before, them appear in your bedroom. You are not a real magician. Beautiful guitar.

[@antonioelle4894]

may be the mic You are using or may be the amp but it sounds very shrill...strange for such a guitar on a Fender tube amp!

[@j765n_]

Are you dutch

[@WayneAnderson-pd6sq]

Cost u s

[@teterouge1472]

Stainless steel frets!

[@franksziedat5670]

Guitar Test on a Transistor Amp? 🙄

[@mitchellvanvliet]

An expensive amp can make any guitar sound good. Testing a budget guitar on a cheap amp is how most bedroom players will end up hearing it.

[@franksziedat5670]

Only tube amps with their dynamics properly represent the possibilities of a guitar. They are already available for 150 euros.

[@99bigjim]

sounds pretty average to poor.... unfortunately

[@Michael-bm8hi]

Copy-cat guitar build on the back of cheap labour. Not sure what it is worth celebrating their 25th what they call anniversary.

[@oldcrackadated]

If they ship it in the gig bag it would most likely have a broken neck,that’s why it’s shipped in a rigid box