Why are Harley Benton Guitars so appealing to me?

In this video, I'll discuss why are Harley Benton Guitars so appealing to me?
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Harley Benton TE-70 Black Paisley
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Harley Benton CST 24 T Black Flame
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[@anawrest]

you say the same as my music teacher just told me: a good musician makes a cheap instrument to sound like an expensive one, and a bad musician makes an expensive instrument sound like a cheap one! and your HB guitar sounds amazing because you are a GREAT musician

[@eddiel1538]

I can't agree more, well said 👍👍

[@tjnugent62]

Amen!

[@nidranrebreski2828]

HB are great guitars. The player can rock.

[@luffyhegalong7915]

At the end of the day., we need a good amp

[@fatcatnordleadx]

well said !!!! best comment , Jimi Hendrix play a Jackson , will also sounds amazing

[@Eventual420]

You're such a peaceful person and that's the reason you're always welcome here on my living room television. Great playing, wonderful presentations Jonathan. Hope you're feeling better.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you brother...for welcoming me to your living room...where's my drink? LOL🤓✌

[@coldwar1977]

Awesome. One moment you're this gentle soft-spoken guy, and the next minute you're a BEAST on the guitar! \m/

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Lol... ✌️❤️

[@timrobinson9192]

I'm 53 years old and just started on my guitar journey after 30 years first picking up a guitar. I bought a Harley Benton DC 580 , and although it's not a premium guitar, I was blown away by its quality and sound for the price. Just ordered a DC Custom which I know is very similar, but of higher spec. Cant wait to play it. In this day and age, especially for the beginner ( like me) , there's no reason to spend thousands on something you can get along with and make great sounds. I love your reasoning for liking Harley Benton guitars, they do what you want, they feel great, and they sound great. I know this comment is two years after your video but it's still very relevant. Thank you for not being a brand snob, and thank you for this video. Happy Christmas to you, your family, and your followers. Huge thumbs up for a very honest review of budget guitars. 👍👍👍☮☮☮

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you so much Tim! And may you and your family have a a blessed Christmas and a wonderful new year!! ❤️

[@TheMrFlitz]

I'm 6 HB's (13 guitars in total) in and I am yet to be disappointed, they are fantastic instruments! PS your videos are great, love to hear someone who love the instrument talk about it 🙂

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you for your encouragement brother ✌️🤓

[@robertlawson7204]

Jonathan yourplaying isoutofthisworld is there any way you could do a video on the way you are getting your sound I love what I’m hearing keep it coming please thanks a million Buffalo bob.

Variety and quality for a fair price. What better way is there to try different bodies and pickup configurations than HBs? Enjoy!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Exactly brother ✌️🤓

[@laurencemacdonald665]

You present really useful information without gimmicks but illustrated with superbly tasteful guitar playing - and similarly, your music is free from gimmicks and exhibits real artistry. Thanks!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you Lawrence! You are so kind :)

[@Zsolto66]

I love everything you do in this channel, Jon. It is amazing to see a musician of your calibre talking about and actually playing such affordable guitars that even I can buy. Thank you, Sir :) Zs

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Glad you enjoy it!✌❤

[@josslilley]

You’re soloing blows my mind it’s magnificent. I wasn’t expecting that from an acoustic review

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Glad you liked it!

[@mikebogaars8565]

I love your choice in pauses! Wow what a blast listening to your playing!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thanks so much!✌️❤️

[@mikeb5372]

Great video! That playing you did with each guitar was kick ass! I just discovered your channel a week ago and trying to catch up. The way you play is so much the flavor I love with some of the bests tricks I've seen. The fact that you don't have hundreds of thousands of subscribers is baffling to me. More people need to hear you. Thanks for all the great videos!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

You are most kind...✌♥

[@753Jackson]

I love your playing and no nonsense approach. Thanks for explaining your approach to gear. Brilliant guitar licks!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you for your encouragement! 🤓✌

[@tommymullerhoesain9761]

You are absolutely right. I've played guitar for more than 20 years from classical and own more than 20 Harley Benton guitars as well as some other guitars like Fender, Gibson etc. It doesn't matter how much the guitar costs but how clever the person plays it and produces great notes. I admire you... Thanks...

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you Tommy✌️❤️

[@rudiyantohalim736]

Love your passion for the instrument. I only own 1 guitar for 19 years, MIM strat. And plays with it with worn fret, have change all the pots, adding Treble Bleed n orange caps for the tone pots. What u said is true, how it makes u wanna grab n play it 🤘

[@stevencollister2539]

Jonathan that was so well said. The tone of the HB, the art of the HB and the personality of the HB makes each one special and separates all HBs from YOUR HB. Their economy allows us to indulge ourselves to a point beyond where any other manufacturer even comes close.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Yes... But you know.. Snobs will be Snobs. They will always think the HB are cheap sounding guitars no matter what their ears tell them lol😆

[@avjake]

I saw the Harley Benton Fusion-T HH HT LH EB BK (Fusion Tele) for the first time last night and fell in love.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

lol✌♥

[@PainterD54]

I just ordered the black paisley TE-70 just like yours yesterday, now for the long wait to get it! Can't wait.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

David Regnier enjoy yourself!!✌️❤️

[@I.am_Groot]

My Paisley TE-70 (and my buddy went in to save shipping has a bass coming too) have left Thomann and are on the way to the USA!! I can't wait to become a member of the Harley Benton family

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

I am Groot! Cool✌️❤️

[@tjatkinson88]

wow you are starting to change my mind on the HB guitars. That Black Paisley sounds awesome.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Yes it does...but i've changed the pickups✌🤓

[@bassmana2z686]

I'm with you Jonathan. My favourite guitars are the ones I've modded and made my own. I've bonded with them. I bought my first Harley Benton recently. It's a JB-40FL 3-Tone Sunburst fretless Jazz style bass. Great build quality. The most outstanding feature of this bass the Blackwood (Pinus Radiata) fretboard. It's similar to rosewood in colour but it's hard with a tight grain like ebony !! On a bass that costs 148 euro. Crazy. Thanks for the usual great content.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Cool!!! never tried a fretboard like that!! cant wait!🤓✌

[@markstanford594]

Your honesty is refreshing! Keep it up! You will convince me to purchase a Harley Benton eventually.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Hahahaha I don't soon to convince you to buy anything... Just to let ppl know that there are other affordable options out there 😆✌️

[@xetexuk12]

Jonathan, I've just discovered your channel, and gotta say, i do love your playing. you're a GREAT player, not just good, and yet so humble. Love to hear you play. Would love some instruction vids from you, your little tricks and flairs, I'm sure most of us would love to see that. Thank you. (80s big hair child here too btw).

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Welcome to the channel!!🤓✌

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

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[@richb3326]

What pickups are a good replacement for the st62 strat? The roswells are dull and lack chime I think. Any cheap options?

[@TGormania]

I bought two last week and cannot wait to get them. SC-Custom Honey Flame and a Custom Line CLA-15MCE VS. I have not bought a new guitar in over 10 years. Pretty excited.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Cool!! You're gonna enjoy them ✌️🤓

[@barrywebber100]

Great chat. In your hands those HB guitars sound fantastic! Thanks for posting.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

I’m glad this is helpful✌️❤️

[@firdousamir_]

Always wondered why ! But the way you put it was convincing enough !

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

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[@1320alibaba]

Just bought my first Harley Benton today, really looking forward to it arriving.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

cool! Enjoy yourself!! 🤓✌

[@Crashed2023]

Hi what one did you get and how is it playing and feeling like 6 months down the line? All the best, James.

[@Deliquescentinsight]

How is it, still like it?

[@1320alibaba]

@@Deliquescentinsight I do still like it Michael, a lot. More now than ever and think for the money it is an absolute bargain.

[@1320alibaba]

@@Crashed2023 Hi James, sorry for not getting back to you before now but I missed your message somehow. I got the HB 35 plus as I didn't have that style of guitar already. I love it, even more now that I've had it for a while and got used to it. I think HB's are great value for money and I'm now considering what one of their tele styles to go for :-)

[@worthmoremusic]

You're such a killer guitarist !!!! I love watching and listening to you.....doesn't matter if it's a $150 or a $5000 dollar guitar...you rock them all ! 🥰

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you kindly

[@charlesharper7292]

Agree 100%. I have 7 guitars. A couple Fenders, and an Ibanez, and a project. Besides my 3 Harley Bentons. They are all great guitars, but the mods I usually wind up doing are the same no matter who or how much the guitar costs. And the things I change to make it my guitar, are usually things I can do or learn to do. H/Bs are good, affordable guitars. Thanks for the great videos!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

You’re most welcome!!✌️❤️

[@colmwatulikededazio973]

Jonathan , I love your honest reviews and your playing (which is fantastic) but I very appreciate your humble take on stuff and probably life in general..thanks for sharing your insights ..live and best wishes .

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Sure thing!! Thank you✌️❤️

[@ricardoslhenriques]

Hi Jonathan. I currently own 15 guitars in total, only four are non-HB. I’ve modified all HBs, because IMHO that’s what an HB is all about. I learned to work a guitar from the inside out with HBs, because I’m not worried about the price, so i can go terribly wrong and start over (but never happened 😉) . If i may present a generic suggestion, and keeping things cheap: shielding with 2-side copper or aluminum tape, buying a set of Vanson pickups from EBay, oil the arm, polish the frets, and little other things with tuner heads and nut. And will have no regrets whatsoever.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Great practical advices... Thanks 🤓✌️

[@thehound2161]

Impressive. You have got the Harley Benton fever and i can completely understand it. You must have almost every model. I love it. I have the CST-24T, SC-Custom, TE-90 FLT, and TE-70 Black Paisley. Such fun at a reasonable price.

[@ricardoslhenriques]

The Hound Lol, quite far from it. I started this because i wanted to build a guitar wall, but then i had the bug and started tinkering too. HBs are excellent templates, and that’s how i see them. 👍😎

[@IPushHard]

Haha... Ive never once... Not ONCE... wondered why you were choosing Harley Bentons. I already know. Ive been playing for a long time and ive thrown a lot of cash at guitars over the years. Gibsons, Fenders, Heritage. What it took me years to learn is that dollars dont equate to tone or feel or playing better. There is no better feeling than when you buy something for very little and it rips. Even if you have to do a few mods to make it "exactly" right....youve only spent 500 bucks on a great instrument...not $2000+. To me its like the judge dismissing your parking ticket...getting something for free...and even better that it suits you perfectly. Great video. Thanks!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

golly gee...i'm so glad I'm not alone!!! 😄✌

[@MrPoilleke]

Right!! I own 3 now and will buy some more, actually like to have all their models lol

[@74dartman13]

I agree. I built a Tele style kit guitar, never expecting much from it. Just did it for the enjoyment of building one. It turned out to be my favorite guitar! When I get the urge to play, it's the first one I grab. It's not about how much you've spent on a guitar, it's how it feels in your hands and how it sounds.👍😎🎸🎶

[@MrPoilleke]

@@74dartman13 a tele and single cut kit are also on my list and of course Harley benton haha, and hope to do it good enough lol have absolutely no experience but have a friend luthier...

[@74dartman13]

@@MrPoilleke It's great to have a friend like that! Good luck!👍😎🎸🎶

[@jeromewagschal9485]

You're not the only one... They're very well-made, they sound good with their stock pickups and they have an attention to detail you would usually never find in that price range... I own 149 guitars and I design, build and repair guitars for a living and my collection includes many high-end and vintage guitars but...I just LOVE Harley Bentons...I have bought 7 so far and they're all excellent... Of course they can always be upgraded here and there but as is they're great...

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

✌💜

[@alexcastro7339]

Dude, you are one BADASS guitarist. Holy shit. Harley Benton should sign you as the company demonstration guy or representative, because you make their guitars sound INCREDIBLE. If I was Harley Benton I would send you around the world to every friggin guitar convention...lol I know you did some pickup mods, but with their low prices, that should be one of their selling points.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Hahaha thank you for your kind comments🤓✌️

[@eddyj3862]

Jonathan you really are a incredible lead guitarist, there is no doubt!!!!! Superb!!!!!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you Eddy!🤓✌

[@ashton4706]

I really love the way you play, always simple(and that doesn't mean easy)and efficient.great tone, great rythm and melody,and I like harley benton too

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you Jean✌️❤️

[@davidmurray9193]

Ordered the HB sc550 Amber paradise, won't get shipped until the 22nd May can't wait, seeing good things coming out of Harley Benton and good reviews from everyone

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Enjoy yourself!’ ✌️❤️

[@bobbywilliams4655]

You are such a cool person. Thanks for your honesty and the work you put into your channel.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you Bobby 🤓 God bless ✌️

[@MrSkunk1964]

The Almighty must be smiling at the gifts he gave you which now all of us can witness and learn from. just bought my first Harley Benton DC Mustard. It sounds like your playing but thats in my head lol..... onwards and upwards lol... great talent Jonathon has.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you so much John!! God bless!!!✌❤

[@RetroFan1992]

Love your approach/playing style so much feel and emotion! Rock on!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you..🤓✌️

[@eugeniovidal4289]

Hi j am Eugene from Venice, j have 5 HB and j am so great to you for yours work. You are a very important musician for me.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Wow, thank you! Stay safe!! I've been to Venice twice...Love it!✌♥

[@jrcouch4828]

OMG, I just recently found out about you.... I love your talent and honesty...Rock on Jon!!!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Woodbine to the channel! 🤓✌️

[@Guoboy]

its always a joy to see you play and doing demos! Please keep the videos coming... haha

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you ✌️🤓

[@mctapia12]

Great vibe. Love your playing approach.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you ! ✌🤓

[@judeworth938]

Incredible player... Love your channel Jonathan !

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you Judy ✌️❤️

[@lodrezzon]

My first guitar was a Harley Benton Fusion Pro 2 ( the Ocean Turquoise one you demo'd). Since then, I have owned 4, the most I ever paid for one was $275 (for the Fusion Pro), and I have only been disappointed once (my Strat copy I paid $75 for - the neck was twisted and couldn't be fixed). I am now a proud owner of one of the last guitars you demo'd ( the PRS SE Hollowbody Standard - in Fire Red Burst). All I can say is, if you recommend it, I feel it is always a safe bet to purchase it. Thanks for all your effort and honesty. Here in Cleveland, Ohio, where the 'Rock and Roll Hall of Fame' is, it's funny that I get my guitar advice from someone on the other side of the world.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

My pleasure ✌🏻❤️

[@jeffwyatt2256]

Man your my new favorite KZbin guitarist! I enjoy so much watching and listening to you play, so much emotion in your playing. Impeccable skills sir!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you so much Jeff... Much obliged ✌️🤓✌️

[@johndaugherty4127]

Thank you, Jon, for all of your great information.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

My pleasure!✌️❤️

[@_Yep_Yep_]

The occasional sale of a straight and true HB with polished frets and a German Floyd Rose going out the door under 400 bucks is a great deal that nails value proposition very keenly.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

✌️❤️

[@destinyreturns4885]

Just love your down to earth style and demeanor. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas 2021

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Have a blessed Christmas!!✌️❤️

[@cirimaxg651]

I really like the spirit of your passion for the guitar and also very much your style of playing .... very full of energy while being very musical. Thank you so much !

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you!! ✌️❤️

[@gregcamden3793]

As always your playing skills are just incredible!!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you Greg 🤓✌️

[@avjake]

Thanks for this video. With your comments on their playability, now I'm interested in HBs again. And, magnificent playing, by the way.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you for your comments 🤓✌️

[@aftertheendtimes]

I own 19 Harley Benton guitars 🎸and is hooked on HB, sounds great playing great looks amazing thanks Jon for sharing 👍☯️💚

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Most welcome!!✌️❤️

[@aftertheendtimes]

@@JonIsJustTooLoudJon Love your humbleness and presence, Thanks =) Love cheers

[@fr.abbadon]

I have 4 HB's, they have become my go to brand

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Nice

[@j.b.phillips6400]

Great review and awesome positive talk. Thanks for keeping it positive and appreciating what you have and where you're going!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you for your encouragement! Great name by the way!! ✌️🤓

[@svenwalther135]

I've got 6 HB Guitars and ist love all of them... Great Guitars ...

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Awesome✌️❤️

[@KiRiMa64]

I like your style of playing; very tasteful and it fits each song you perform! My only problem with Harley Benton is .......option anxiety,there's so many to choose from!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Lol✌️❤️

[@nevinjames4133]

I suffer from Gear Acquisition Addiction. I buy, sell and trade gear non stop. I just picked up my third Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier and 4x12 cab today, I have have a few PRS guitars ranging from a S2 Standard 24, to a CE24 to a $5,000 limited run 10 top. I just ordered a Harley Benton CST24 in Ocean Flame and I’m so excited, I can’t wait for it to get here!!! I t doesn’t matter what a guitar costs. I have MIM Fenders that I enjoy much more than the US stuff. I have Epiphones that I like more than my Gibsons. It really depends on the guitar. Play them and have fun!!!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Nice!! ✌️❤️

[@joweerocks]

Very nice hearing your story about your love of guitars! Many of us are in the same frame of mind Jonathan!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thanks man! 🤓✌

[@MegaGuitman]

I’m glad I stumbled upon this channel....I’m thinking about getting the 24 fret guitar..I believe it’s the cst 24t

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Cool!! If you have subscribed.. Welcome to the channel!✌️❤️

[@phihelix8777]

Really enjoy your videos and love your playing style and sound.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you Brother ✌️❤️

[@Wintersbeauty73]

Hi Jonathan, Thanks for another Awesome video..

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

😄

[@bluwng]

Wow! First time I heard this guy really play, what a bad ass.

[@Jkaterchannel]

What a fabulous player you are. Whoever questions that tone is the fingers has to watch this video.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

✌️❤️

[@audiophilssociety]

Dear Jonathan! I really like your videos - they are great. Your humble attitude and our objective point of view on HB guitars, and generally, is so refreshing. Great playing style too. Please keep on making such good stuff. Thanks and very warm greetings from Salzburg/Austria!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thanks Phil!! ✌️🤓

[@GaryShowbiz]

Johnathan you are by far my favourite youtuber. Keep up the great work.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you Gary!🤓✌

[@charlesflint9048]

I can’t believe how good these guitars are for the price. I thought I would try one out after seeing the reviews and price and was very pleasantly surprised when I got one ( a JA 60 CC in sea foam green). The pickups ( the Roswell type on mine) are not bad at all. I own guitars by Fender, Gibson, Hagstrom and PRS and this guitar stands up well against them all. I may do some modding on it, but as it stands it is a nice guitar to play and to look at.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

✌️❤️

[@gilesashley2237]

Im getting the fusion 2 for my 50th birthday .looking forward to playing it .thanks for the reviews.great playing by the way.. all the best.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Have fun! and Happy birthday!!✌❤

[@nelson1953]

Some 30 years ago it was realy important to have good guitars and amps but today things are very different, even cheap guitars are playable and with good sounding but for me the most important thing it's the amount of quality pedals at reasonable prices we can have very easily and sometimes with a litle luck and creativity we make great sounds with those pedals.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Absolutely!

[@johnhestich458]

Shred on brother! Just bought my first (and second) HB guitar. Thanks for your help>>> cheers!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

🤓✌

[@tjnugent62]

Some people enjoy modding into the instrument that is perfect for them. There is also satisfaction in tinkering. I know I enjoy it. I play a lot of Squier guitars and I alway change the pickups and replace the wiring and pots. I also change the nut and put inexpensive Jinho locking tuners. My favorite playing and sounding guitar among Fender USA, Squier, Heritage, my favorite is my butterscotch Squier Affinity. I put the locking tuners, bone nut, switch, wiring and pots and I put Fender Noiseless #3 Tele Pickups. I have probably $500 in it that I will never be able to sell, but I don't sell guitars anymore. That one is a keeper. So odd to prefer the cheapest guitar in my small collection of 10. lol

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

I feel you brother 🤪✌️

[@cookiebeariscool]

That CST 24 sounds just epic in your jam....... what a beast I'm going to get myself one...... next after that is the TE70...... keep up the great work , love your videos and your playing..... you have the touch ...... Thanks

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you kindly ✌🤓

[@threeleafflutes]

I appreciate all your videos Jonathan. Your playing is really fantastic. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experiences with HB guitars. Peace

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

My pleasure Stephen ✌️❤️

[@EdBender]

You are an incredible player, man. I'm always amazed at your skills and good taste. I try to steal a few licks from you too. :)

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

steal away!!!✌❤

[@hypersmudge1]

Rockin’ it!!! Great insights about your continuing musical journey. Thanks for putting it out!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you Douglas! ✌♥

[@PhillipBlanton]

Thank you so much for your videos. I as well am quickly becoming a Harley Benton fan. My first was a TE-52 Vintage , and it was so nice out of the box that I immediately ordered an ST-20 HSS. I have a Mexican Strat, a Gibson Les Paul, an Epiphone Wildkat, A Washburn, an Ibanez, a PRS Santana and a handful of cheapies, like Johnson, Washburn Lyon, and Squier (I LOVE modding up cheap guitars and experimenting with different tone), but the Harley Bentons are really impressing me RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX! The only thing I did to the TE-52 was replace the bridge saddles with a set of compensated brass saddles that I had from another bridge. If I hadn't already had those saddles I would have left it alone.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Nice!!✌️🤓

[@s.trottier3239]

I couldn't agree more Jonathan. I'm glad I found your channel. I like your playing first and foremost. Very tasteful! I like your insight and honesty, and I like the straight foreward no nonsense way you present your guitars. As you say. No right or wrong when it comes down to it, ultimately it's up to your own ears and your own feel that what is good. They key is learning how to develop that.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Welcome to the channel!!✌💚

[@HaraldEngels]

All your HB guitar modding has been great (based on my subjective opinion). You and your guitar tech did a fantastic job. Such modding is also the reason why I like affordable guitars. I don't hesitate to "mess" with these guitars while trying to shape the sound and playability according to my taste (it takes often years). Why I am not buying many HB guitars (I have a few) is that the trend of today are 12" radius fretboards. Sure I could change the neck (to my preferred smaller vintage neck radii) but that is too much effort for me. But this was the only reason why I was going more for Vintage Guitars (designed by Bruce Wilkinson) or the more expensive Squier models (those with 9" inch fretboard radius) and not with more HB guitars. I assume that for most people HB guitars are just a fantastic option if your budget is limited or if you want to learn more about modding.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

You are spot on brother! Fingerboard diameter is actually very important..🤓✌️

[@PainterD54]

Update: I just got my Harley Benton TE-70 Black Paisley yesterday and I'm blown away with the condition it came in. They are actually playable right out of the box! I kid you not. So after the excitement period, (which took me 3 hours of playing it) I decided to check it over in more depth just to see just how close to perfect is actually is. The intonation was close. I think I actually adjusted one screw which was only off by very little. The action was almost perfect. I lowered the action at the saddles a small amount, but now by much. Everything else is perfect. I don't see the need to change anything on it. The pickups sound great. The switches work perfect. The nut was cut very well too. I recommend Thomann to anyone who is looking at adding to their collection. They are very well made instruments and the quality control of the Harley Bentons at Thomann is top notch! I will be a repeat customer.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

I’m glad you got a winner there ✌️❤️

[@johnchongsing7745]

Wonderfully tasty playing, as always! Inspiring!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you!✌😀

[@mickedanielsson]

Two far more important questions on that cup: 1. Are you a Star Wars fan/nerd? 2. Is it filled with coffee or tea? And thanks for that video/thoughts ☺️👍

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Lol!! 1) yes..a fan only.. 2) just coffee on that mug. 🤓✌️

[@brywool]

That paisley sounded really great!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

✌️❤️

[@ovash1]

In 1994, I found a Tokai Silver Star, Strat copy, that had been completely trashed. A friend and I spent months looking for parts and information because at the time, the internet was not like it is now, and we didn't have it anyway. We fixed the Tokai, and I played it for many years. When I got my dream guitar, a real Fender, I still preferred my Tokai, and I still have it. I think that is what draws me to the Harley Benton guitars. I was going to ask about the spoon because I've been using a 3/8ths wrench in my coffee since I saw your wrench, but now I find out it's a real spoon. Does oil residue lubricate internal organs? Thanks for the video and for turning me on to Harley Benton guitars, I'm looking forward to getting one soon. God bless.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

glad to help!!

[@Terry3Gs]

Awesome playing & excellent video as always Jonathan sir !!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you so much Brother ✌️🤓

Thanks a lot for your videos & great playing, Jonathan! Very inspiring video... Greetings from Barcelona!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you David ✌️🤓

[@massimos6863]

Hi Jonathan Awesome playing awesome Demo Happy New Year Bro 🎸❤👍👍😊

[@gregt4202]

Wow! You're gonna have to wear a cowboy hat in the future or I'm gonna see that they pull your Nashville card! LOL. One of my favorite performances to date. Great job Jonathan.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Howdy Greg! I was at Tucson like 4 years ago...Was looking for a black cowboy hat...couldnt find one my size...cant wait to own one!!! lol

[@paulvanwal4875]

A verry Good Conversation about his Experience , with Harley Benton ! Good LUCK !

[@markshrader7136]

Thanks for sharing Jonathan. I bought 2 HB 335s for my son and I last Christmas. Absolutely love it! Way better than my LP Standard! Go figure?!? Might consider swapping out pups ones of these days.... But until then 🎸👍

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

nice!!🤓✌

[@georgeforest8459]

Hello Jonathan. I have bought a Harley Benton SC550. PARADISE FLAME. It is to arrive in 4 days time. Thank you for your reviews. George Forrest. Northern Ireland. UK.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Cool!! You will enjoy it✌️❤️

[@mancunianlee]

Brilliant performance, Harley Benton for the win.

[@leslieseabury4138]

Thanks for all the info you give and for your great playing. Just for info I have just purchased a Fusion pro with a Floyd Rose, Grover’s, stainless steel frets etc. price is around 440 euros, put a more upmarket name on the head and you’d be paying €1000 minimum. Keep posting brother, looking forward to the next one.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you brother for your encouragement! Enjoy your new guitar!!🤓✌

[@manonbassguitar]

Day-yum son! Great playing...great advice. The 80’s did rock!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Yep.. it rocked big time ✌️🤓

[@SaadLuay]

you are awesome jon, thanx for the beautiful vids. cheers

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you !!

[@ollegrane4654]

Great video reviews, wonderful playing! And unusually well tuned guitars... that’s a bit rare, especially among the HB reviews.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thanks!✌❤ Subscribe to the channel if you havent! Stay safe

[@dadgad1046]

Jonathan great as always! I have a idea for a subject I would like to see your opinion on. The never ending discussion on 8's 9's 10's. I have settled on using 10-46. But it has occurred to me the lighter strings may not be given a fair review by many. They have less mass and tension and that results is less energy going into the pickups. So they sound different and thinner. AT THE SAME AMP SETTING. To be compared by the ear they are at a disadvantage. With all the modeling Amps and Pedals out now days it seems the lighter strings lower output could be equalized to some degree. I would be interested in how you look at it and I'm sure it could be a interesting subject to be investigated in a different manner by looking at physics or limitations of different gauges. I have seen so many reviewers go from old 9's to new 10's or 11's and think its just the size change and not the output created into the pickups or age of the old strings. As a pro you know how one guitar and tuning is used for this song and is swapped for a different guitar and setup for the next. A large percentage of the audience has no idea why the guitar's are swapped out live. It is a large subject which you have a much better insight of it than many of us on this side as a hobby. It could very well be a entire series of videos for you if you need subjects to cover.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Hi..I have actually briefly covered it on one of my videos...kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2qceHZveKppgZY For that video, I started playing on 09.5s...but have switched back to 0.10s right after. ✌😄

[@countblue]

Because they are affordable. Specially the "better" lines like the vintage or the deluxe deliver an enormous amount of guitar for the money. I got me a Tele Deluxe, a Strat deluxe an SG Standard and a Jazzmaster Vintage from them. All used but like new because many people buy them to start playing and then stop and the guitars end at ebay or similar platforms. I like that. That way you can go and test the guitar before you buy it and get the best ones out of it. The only thing is if you buy the really cheap ones (standard and classic series) be prepared to swap the pickups (usually ceramics) for something from Roswell (AlNiCos) they are not too expensive and they deliver a great sound. I did so with that SG and its now on par with the Vintage and Deluxe models.

[@sublyme2157]

The black paisley sounds amazing, and your unmodded cst-24.... wow. Great job Jonathan, you've made me curious about this brand.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thanks!! It’s a no brainer.. their guitars are cheap and the quality of some of the higher range is really good✌️❤️

[@thomasrosales8786]

Keep rocking Jonathan!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Yes I will!!✌❤

[@claudiajay8291]

Great insights Jon

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

thank you Claudia ✌️❤️