Unlocking the Full Potential of Your Harley Benton ST Modern Plus: FRTLZR Tools in Action

[@undertaekertv]

I can't wait for this to come back in stock, I'm buying one.

[@eggsbeatty]

Sold! Excellent demonstration of a great looking product. I've just ordered the fret shaper and polisher. I look forward to using them, thank you.

[@frtlzr_official]

That's great 😃👍 Will be shipped tomorrow ✌️😎 Thanks 👍

[@davidmultimedia2024]

Good to see that they finally put some resistors to balance the single coils with the humbucker! Wasn’t the case with the Fusion-III.

[@frtlzr_official]

glad you noticed! Adding resistors to balance the single coils with the humbucker is a fantastic improvement. This little tweak can make a difference in achieving a consistent volume and tone across different pickup selections.

[@boazteller1958]

@@frtlzr_official Would it be possible to manually add these resistors to a Fusion III yourself?

[@scozz6139]

What about crowning the fret, you didn't even mention crowning? Does the leveling tool also crown the fret at the same time?

[@petersmith143]

Not good. I don't care how fancy the guitar is, but frets being level is number one essential. You shouldn't have to have fret work done on a new guitar, paying a luthier. That makes the guitar more expensive. Get your act together Harley Benton!

[@gearViewmirror]

I'm pretty sure this video is for people who can do the work themselves. It's not that hard and saves you the money for a luthier. After all these are guitars which would be at least 1000.- from any other brand and i have encountered all of these issues in that price range too. I play guitars way more that i have worked on myself! Tip for frets: before you start filing them, give them a tap with the nylon hammer, sometimes it is enough to seat them properly and the rocking dissapears....🎸🤘🏼🎸

[@frtlzr_official]

Hey @petersmith143 and @gearViewmirror, thanks for your input! @petersmith143, I understand your frustration. It’s true that level frets are essential for a guitar's playability. However, high frets can occur even on guitars costing well over 1000 euros. The video aims to help those who might encounter this issue by showing them how to fix it themselves, saving the cost and time of taking it to a luthier. @gearViewmirror, you’re spot on! This video is indeed for those who are comfortable doing their own adjustments. Your tip about tapping the frets with a nylon hammer is excellent and can definitely help in some cases. For anyone else watching, if you're experiencing similar issues with your guitar, give these DIY methods a try. It might seem daunting at first, but it can be a rewarding experience and save you some money in the long run. Happy playing 😎

[@serspeny1237]

There is no such thing as a perfectly leveled frets, not even a plek custom shop Gibson Les Paul have perfect frets. Guitar necks are made of wood, and it’s physically impossible for a piece of wood to be perfectly flat or being a straight condition forever, you got to live with it.

[@frtlzr_official]

@@serspeny1237 you make a great point! Achieving perfectly leveled frets is a challenge for any guitar, even high-end models. Since guitar necks are made of wood, they are prone to changes due to temperature and humidity. Some materials are less likely to change a lot over time like roasted maple or e.g. carbon reinforced necks. Nevetheless these changes can cause the wood to expand or contract, which can lead to shifts in the fretboard and can make the frets uneven over time. This is why regular maintenance and occasional fretwork are important to keep any guitar in top playing condition. Thanks for sharing your insights!

[@Joe-mz6dc]

I've read all of the comments and as much as I want to respect everyone's thoughts Peter is correct. You should not have to do a lot of fret dressing on a new guitar. It's absurd. A little bit perhaps but it's a quality control issue if you receive a guitar with pronounced fret height issues.

[@jonatanronaldgonzalezariza18]

Great video friend what is better harleybenton st modern plus or harley benton fusion T HH OCT EB? Greetings

[@frtlzr_official]

Both are good guitars. Depending also on what sound you are looking for. 😎👍 The Fusion T is a bit heavier though.

[@jonatanronaldgonzalezariza18]

​​@@frtlzr_official friend, thank you yes for your opinion, I have the T HH OCT EB fusion on Harley Benton and it is a great guitar, very good yes... your video is excellent, friend, congratulations 👏 🙌

[@frtlzr_official]

@@jonatanronaldgonzalezariza18 thanks and enjoy playing ✌️😊🎸

[@HarleyBentonOfficial]

Awesome!

[@frtlzr_official]

Thanks ✌️😊

[@danieledandrea4320]

dont you have a full kit with shaper and polish kit "zusammen"? ;P

[@frtlzr_official]

Up to now we sell those separately and we consider creating special bundles as soon as our new products will be launched 😊👍

[@gigicau6955]

It works with stainless steel frets too?

[@frtlzr_official]

Yes, it works on stainless steel frets as well. 😎👍 The Harley Benton ST Modern Plus features these frets.

[@Wembley1998]

How do we order your products? And can your products be shipped to Thailand?

[@frtlzr_official]

@@Wembley1998 you can order at www.frtlzr.com or buy on eBay. We ship internationally for around 3 Euros 😊👍

[@Wembley1998]

@@frtlzr_official I will order at the end of the month. Hopefully the shipping cost will stay the same at 3 euros 😆

[@PeterPerez.]

You look like Mads Mikkelsen 😊

[@frtlzr_official]

@@PeterPerez. 😄👍

[@DaveSchneider-pg5zl]

No fret crowning after leveling? 🤔

[@frtlzr_official]

great question! In this case, fret crowning wasn't necessary because the Fretshaper only removed a small amount of material from the fret, and the round shape remained after fret polishing. However, if the fret crown is flattened after spot leveling and the flat surface is wider than approximately 1mm, then crowning could be a good idea to restore the proper shape. Thanks for watching!

[@chrisdefazio2779]

Do you ship to the U.S.?

[@frtlzr_official]

Yes of course 😊👍

[@FrankyTempels]

You have the b brand of a brand , have you can choose fastfood restaurant of real restaurant for the same price

[@vince8081]

Great that they add the two 470k for the single pickups, but the 5 way switch is poor quality. Great guitar for the price.

[@frtlzr_official]

thanks for your comment! The 5-way switch might not be the highest quality, but it works fine for most users. The addition of the two 470k capacitors for the single pickups is indeed a nice feature, enhancing the overall versatility of the guitar. Great value for the price, indeed!

[@Mattguitarcover]

Nickel !!!

[@frtlzr_official]

Merci Matt !!!

[@mg5672]

WTF! you had to sand down the frets?? Are you for real? So here’s what will happen to most of you that buy this, new and better pickups say €250 a luthier another god only knows how much add it all together and you total a fender cost by not much. On the other hand for €445 + 250 + luthier about same as a fender MN but your pick ups is what will make this guitar so amazing. It’s a 50/50 really.

[@frtlzr_official]

@@mg5672 Hello! High frets can occur with many guitars and are quite common, especially in models under the 1000 euro price range. This issue is usually resolved with a bit of fret leveling and polishing. Rest assured, the overall quality of this guitar is very good for the price, and the pickups deliver a decent sound. As always sound is a very subjective thing. We appreciate your feedback and are here to assist with any further concerns you may have.

[@bobbrowne3027]

Fenders like Gibson are so over priced and rated it's criminal , materials and quality control over the years have gone downhill , just trading on their names. I've had 2 Starts and a Les Paul with terrible fret work and finishing issues. I'm not defending Harley Benton but for the money they are damn hard to beat. If you want top quality best bet is to have one made by a known luthier to order.

[@vedranvadlja7569]

You are nice and helpfull, but it is boring as hell 🙂

[@frtlzr_official]

thanks for your feedback! This video is primarily a tutorial aimed at helping viewers learn how to perform specific tasks on their guitars. It's more focused on being informative and educational rather than entertaining. We appreciate your understanding!