Harley Benton | They Did It Again!

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Жыл бұрын

Thank you Thomann for sending me this guitar to try out! Harley Benton Fusion-III HH FR Roasted FNT
The Guitar: www.thomann.de/gb/harley_bent...
Reverb: reverb.grsm.io/u4pypzj2zsko
The Fusion iii in my opinion is one of the best budget rock guitars in existence. Fantastic fit and finish with the same robust design you'd find with any other expensive brand but for a much lower price point.
For more information, visit the Thomann website.
Keywords: Harley Benton, Guitar, Rock, Metal, 80s, RATT, Fender, EVH, Warren DeMartini, Van Halen, Steve Vai, Thomann
#harleybenton #rock #yamahathr30ii

Пікірлер: 354

@jeffazi Жыл бұрын

Nice playing on the Guthrie Govan.

@yourdrummer2034 Жыл бұрын

I wasn't going to say it, but yeah... It very much looks like Guthrie's Sig. Charvel.

@Brookzplayzmuzic Жыл бұрын

Which song was that?

@riteway1181 Жыл бұрын

@@Brookzplayzmuzic Guthrie Govens album Erotic Cakes.

@pedrosilvaproductions Жыл бұрын

@@Brookzplayzmuzic That's Fives from Guthrie Govan's Erotic Cakes' album

@Paul_LaSalle Жыл бұрын

Dude I could listen to you play all day… super inspiring

@bigsauce1116 Жыл бұрын

Same dude. Good to know there other people out there who are my age who have a sensitivity to this style of music.

@mikelucarello7310 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been watching your vids for a few years now and your playing just blows my mind! So clean and flawless!! Jesus man you were born to play.

@baltimorefan1234 Жыл бұрын

Phenomenal playing. Noticeably better than some of your older videos (which still had impressive playing)

@thebomontellano4996 Жыл бұрын

For real!

@CroneRaven1810 Жыл бұрын

The big appeal to me are the stainless steel frets. Might pick this up. Wish Charvel would offer stainless Steel frets in their range that isn't custom shop 3K+ guitars. Other brands like Solar, Ibanez and ESP LTD atleast offers them for around 1-1.5K. I don't feel comfortable dropping the same amount for nickel frets when I have experienced SS frets. They're superior in every way. Feel and wear wise.

@tylerparker3024 Жыл бұрын

So buy a charvel and have it refretted

@fasteddievh2072 Жыл бұрын

I totally agree! It’s the one downside to my Charvels. Maybe these other companies will finally step up their game. 💯 🎯5️⃣1️⃣5️⃣0️⃣=\//-/=🔥🤘👍

@ronnienose8608 Жыл бұрын

@@tylerparker3024 Which you must know is a costly job.

@CagedPaps Жыл бұрын

I don't think any Fender instruments offer it outside of Japan/USA and maybe Mexico? The more competition that does I'm sure we'll see it creep in. I was looking at the Vivaldi Charvel and it's a made in Korea model so I guess as other brands offer it the EVH/Charvel/Jacksons from these factories will at some point. Though there are plenty of people who don't like SS frets. I notice Chapman are offering SS on some models around ~1k.

@isyscarola5928 Жыл бұрын

@@tylerparker3024 I wanted to do this to my dk24, but the price to do a stainless fret job was close to $800. I can’t bring myself to put $800 worth of frets on a guitar I paid $1049 for 😥

@stevengoodman3498 Жыл бұрын

What a beauty of a guitar CC! You are playing and sounding better every video. BATM solo of Jake's was superb. May have to pick one of these up myself. Thank you Cameron!

@zackvanhalen Жыл бұрын

That run from 22-29 seconds... holy crap. Marty Friedman eat your heart out.

@charlesswift3173 Жыл бұрын

That fretboard just got roasted again! Tearin' it up, man! Double Wow! (and great guitar, too!)

@bobwalters9151 Жыл бұрын

Any Strat in your hands is ‘“Super” 👍 Inspiring playing as always Cameron!

@ThePreciousguitar87 Жыл бұрын

You're playing keep getting better everytime! 🤘

@josefplager Жыл бұрын

I have a Fusion II HSH and it‘s just awesome. Great Demo

@musemuser777 Жыл бұрын

Great guitar for the price.💯 The bridge tap is definitely significant... Your playing has increased exponentially in the last few years!👍😎 🔥🎸🔥

@redshredder1021 Жыл бұрын

Wow, you had me at stainless steel fret’s! Personally I have always loved them. Very smooth and slick feel to them. They will last virtually forever, and I’ve always paid a premium for them. So impressed that they come standard on a value guitar!

@allanpierce9700 Жыл бұрын

You are so super smooth cam. Visual and sound absolutely match your movement's.. u are the best at this and I don't even want to watch the others .. no matter who the guitar gods are..

@robertclarkguitar Жыл бұрын

Let me attest to the quality of these Fusion series. I've the first run Fusion T HH FNT and it is amazing. Still plays like the first day I got it. Even better. These are amazing and now my most played.

@PeterCleff Жыл бұрын

Insane. Great playing! A great sounding guitar.

@rickhammel9541 Жыл бұрын

Gorgeous guitar, and great playing!!!

@freddylopez7536 Жыл бұрын

Your Killin me my man. Love your playing so much. The guitar is superb. Its all exciting. Thank you. F

@PlayFloyd_IN Жыл бұрын

That's a superb review! You murdered it! ❤️🙏☺️

@brianschraeder2832 Жыл бұрын

Great guitar. You bring it to life for sure.

@virtuoso798 7 ай бұрын

Killer Andy James licks man, smooth playing!

@TheAxe4Ever Жыл бұрын

What the…?! Fantastic guitar! Stainless steel frets?! Roasted neck?! A Floyd FRT1000? . I thought for sure you would say Floyd Rose Special. But nope. They stuck the good one on it! The specs are incredible. And for 385? How they do it indeed.

@mikejelinek1413 Жыл бұрын

Awesome playing and awesome guitar!

@price1701a 3 ай бұрын

You are an absolutely amazing guitarist!

@DamianS1893 Жыл бұрын

Great playing. Appreciate your channel

@tuomaspietinen1485 Жыл бұрын

Great playing, made my day:) Seems to be a considerably good guitar for the price.

@qhazwel Жыл бұрын

Awesome, seemingly effortless fluidity!!!

@hollywoodactress Жыл бұрын

Amazing for the price. Also your playing is top notch 🙌

@georgeh.5480 Жыл бұрын

dude you shred, amazing playing and great review

@fillo1971 Жыл бұрын

La chitarra è strepitosa, ma tu sei davvero spettacolare, che percorso lungo che hai fatto, e hai acquisito una padronanza davvero eccezionale. Ti seguo da moltissimi anni da quando eri un ragazzino, ora sei un uomo adulto e hai acquisito un tocco e una tecnica forte. Continua così ragazzo non smettere mai. Non permettere a nessuno di fermare quel l'anima musicale bellissima. Grazie per i tuoi video Harley🎸💯👍🏻🤟🏻

@benpowersguitar Жыл бұрын

Love my Harley Benton Fusion-III HSH. Great video.

@sinnertrain7405 Жыл бұрын

I bought a Fusion II used for very cheap and I'm still amazed at the quality. The only change I made to the guitar is to change the bridge humbucker to a Seymour Duncan JB (I guess the Fusion III bridge humbucker was upgraded sound wise). While I own some high end guitars, I'd definitely buy another Harley Benton. PS - I had to use Ernie Ball Primo Slinkys (9.5 - 42.5) on the Fusion II because it played and bent notes way to easy with a 9 set.

@chromebuoy Жыл бұрын

Ordered one last night Cam, I watched alot of these reviews but knowing you play these particular style of guitars I valued your opinion more than most. As always stellar playing mate. 🤘

@onyjdm 8 ай бұрын

How is it? Considering one as well.

@joemama-kx6rk Жыл бұрын

Amazing playing. You're a beast

@Taurex Жыл бұрын

Nice and clean playing!

@Beingzuuu Жыл бұрын

This is a nice guitar. So versatile in terms of the tone since it has a coil split. Nice guitar but it won't sound good without your great playing. Keep up the good job duude!

@martino5150 Жыл бұрын

Outstanding guitar playing! You get what you pay for.

@BenjaminKanarek Жыл бұрын

Wonderful playing and presentation. I will order one next week! It will be my 8th HB...

@jimmycobb9950 Жыл бұрын

Sounds pretty damn good sir! HB is really building some great guitars and I want one...

@theharvardyard2356 Жыл бұрын

Whew! Now that's a playing demo!

@mikeivey8471 Жыл бұрын

That guitar seems like a great product especially at that price point !! BUT ... in your hands , I believe , any guitar would "sound" amazing !! Nice work , sir !!

@JudgeFredd Жыл бұрын

Great videoshooting and playing job

@victoranjos9426 Жыл бұрын

that ffdp lick at the begining in amazing and well played

@klauswigsmith Жыл бұрын

Your playing is incredible.

@Terrysoddy Жыл бұрын

Dude your a freaking awesome guitar player. And that Harley Benton guitar is off the chain good. Thanks for the awesome demo.

@nikkmorse Жыл бұрын

Do love me a benton....in my price range 🤘🏼😈🤘🏼 great vid Cam

@davyk4852 Жыл бұрын

awesome playing and tone

@mickenilsson Жыл бұрын

Had to subscribe when you play like that. Love it ❤️🌹

@danielj4845 Жыл бұрын

Sounds great!

@frannyp46 Жыл бұрын

Your playing has gone up a gear of two Cam. Love those arpeggios.

@koenmartin8624 Жыл бұрын

Awesome Demo Cam!! You nailed Fives !!

@jamesmartin492 Жыл бұрын

Bought one and love the roasted canadian maple neck. But over all a really great value!

@markslima1557 Жыл бұрын

you have been definitely stepping up your solo game - sounds great and this guitar is amazing!

@CameronCooper Жыл бұрын

With the help of Andy James' music

@jamesmartin9740 Жыл бұрын

The roasted Canadian maple neck and flame top on mine are just beautiful. It has a lot of features that most pay double for with other brands. I just have alot of guitars with Alnico 5s in them. This guitar is worth upgrading pick ups for. It truly does offer alot for your buck. Well spent on this model. Mine was 369.00 and I bought the hard case combo through thomann. With shipping it was like 504.99. Arrived way fast. Like 4 business days later. It does compare to my 93 pro Jackson dinky that has a branded jackson floyd rose from germany. This is a Japan mode, but rare. Reverse shark tooth inlays. Different then the necks today. Hockey stick neck style.

@dirttales Жыл бұрын

Way to review such an amazingly priced axe with one of Guthrie's best riffs! I might have to pick one of these up.

@kenhafermann8284 Жыл бұрын

I know Andy James style when I hear it. Great intro. Cool guitar.

@chicochicoshukor7184 Жыл бұрын

Amazing sound.

@stevenm78 Жыл бұрын

You have definitely come a very long way from when you first started. You are definitely a player. Very tasteful. 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

@CameronCooper Жыл бұрын

Thanks man! My first videos were recorded on a mobile phone from 2009 and a camcorder from 2010 😂 the playing has gotten a little better aha

@stevenm78 Жыл бұрын

We all have to start somewhere… lol. Love the channel. Keep up the great work and please get a little better on the playing end of things… hahaha. Seriously great technique and tone.

@doomcrue87 Жыл бұрын

As soon as you hit the first power chord I knew where you were goin with it.. Gods Of War.. Best Def Leppard song out there.

@Cymbaline713 Жыл бұрын

I don't really care about the guitar, I just like watching you shred!

@GWhool Жыл бұрын

Bought my first one (Harley Benton Fusion-III HH FR EB FBLB) for $277.00. Loved it so much I bought a (Harley Benton Fusion-III HSH EB FBB B-Stock) for $199.00. Both guitars are gorgeous and needed NO adjustment. Just excellent! FYI shipping for 2 guitars from Germany to the U.S is only $66.83 if shipped together.

@ramonaguirrearcia7056 Жыл бұрын

You nailed the Guthrie Govan part!

@shredrick25 Жыл бұрын

I Love it! I'm ok with that guitar... ❤️🎸🤘🏼🍻

@temporaryname8905 Жыл бұрын

It certainly looks great.

@Tailor4eg Жыл бұрын

Great review. I have this guitar but the II version, the only difference is separate switch for the coils. It is really insane value, the neck feels better than 2k USD guitars. The only thing that seems cheap is electronics (the volume is basically 100% or 0%), but can't really ask for everything.

@wrtyioo Жыл бұрын

Maybe change the wolume pod. Don't cost much. If you know how to soldering, or they can do it for you in the shop. or if you know someone who can. If you do it yourself, remember to take a picture beforehand so you can see which wire goes where.

@kebman Жыл бұрын

I once bought a guitar for 50 dollars in Bucharest, Romania. I was amazed at how good it played. It wasn't a "good" guitar, but good enough for practise. And the VERY BEST 50 dollar guitar I've ever bought. OTOH £400 for that sounds pretty amazing!

@Metlhead443 Жыл бұрын

That opening section was very reminiscent of Angel Vivaldi, nice stuff!

@ehsanhaq155 Жыл бұрын

Hi Guthrie. Amazing video.

@rustygill Жыл бұрын

Big Andy James vibes in that intro playing... love it!!!!

@CameronCooper Жыл бұрын

Because it was 😊👍🏻

@rustygill Жыл бұрын

Ah nice... I don't recognise the actual solo... just had that vibe!!! Excellent playing as always dude 👏👌

@christianboddum8783 7 ай бұрын

I've just ordered a B-stock and since I do my own setups I feel confident I can make it work. Main reason to get one is to have good Floyd equipped guitar and try the roasted maple neck to see if I like it. I have bought a used fusion ll before and it was really good after some setup. The stainless steel frets are not the highest quality so they'll need care just like other frets, only just not as often. I've ordered a push in arm because I hate those collar tightened arms. It should be good from there on. I hope the pickups are ok, if not I have some Bill Lawrences ready to go 😉

@keithshwalbe6981 Жыл бұрын

Sounds wonderful

@robinfolcher9903 Жыл бұрын

That Bark at the moon sound so good

@nathancourtney2006 Жыл бұрын

Haven't seen theses across the pond. I'll keep my eyes open, would like to try one. Thanks for the demo. Nathan

@CameronCooper Жыл бұрын

Thomann do worldwide shipping so you can order one but there are shipping fees

@MikeSmith-ty7dd Жыл бұрын

I recently saw a video that stated HB is currently working on having US distribution. I’ll wait until then. Little spooked by the possibility of getting a guitar that needs to be returned, especially after the overseas shipping and dealing w/ customs

@CameronCooper Жыл бұрын

@@MikeSmith-ty7dd I haven't heard anything about US distribution but I'll take your word for it

@randallflagg9659 Жыл бұрын

She sounds amazing. Hard to fathom that you can get a fiddle of that quality for that price point.

@CameronCooper Жыл бұрын

I think man has become really really good at mass producing guitars that are great and very well priced now

@Andrew-ry7iw Жыл бұрын

Amazing value

@alexwalker5645 Жыл бұрын

Sick!!!

@Dilpil01 Жыл бұрын

man that bark at the moon solo 🤤🤤🤤

@CrashTestSkater Жыл бұрын

Wait wait wait wait wait wait wait... You shred like THAT?! Kid, you're special.

@gbodas1 Жыл бұрын

Nice!

@David-lj2rt Жыл бұрын

Cameron Cooper you are amazing!!

@mike5177 Жыл бұрын

Your vibrato is killer!

@DreidMusicalX Жыл бұрын

Sweet!

@jamesmartin9740 Жыл бұрын

I just bought this from Thomann and am waiting for it to arrive. This is my 5th electric guitar and hope this is the last that I'm buying.

@CameronCooper Жыл бұрын

Awesome! One thing I've found on the Harley Bentons is most when you get them have slightly scratchy frets. If yours does on the off chance, don't fret about it at all, just play it for a couple hours and they'll smooth out. They're so fun to play

@gergemall Жыл бұрын

Sounds great

@bazanderson8283 Жыл бұрын

1)Excellent review 2) Super tight chops & playing 3) Sweet tone - thanks for sharing 🙏 was wondering about your signal chain for this vid if u got time to share?

@CameronCooper Жыл бұрын

Yamaha THR30II 😊🤘🏻

@vincenta1074 Жыл бұрын

I think you sold me on my next budget guitar I can travel with

@jamesmartin9740 Жыл бұрын

Didnt really have the scratch fret issue. Had very little neck adjustment needed either. Pretty set up nicely with mine. May need to adjust the floyd rose to be more level. But over all very pleased with it.

@tomaslopez2940 Жыл бұрын

Thomann should really try to open some shops in the USA. I know people are gonna flock to this in-house brand more than Mitchell, which is the Guitar Center in-house brand…

@bretchamberlain8285 Жыл бұрын

I wonder if HB isn't making super budget friendly guitars, rather other brands are just incredibly over priced 🤔

@nunolance23 Жыл бұрын

Exactly! This is the issue

@DerEchteBold Жыл бұрын

@Ralph Reilly Well, of course but if you'd even that out they'd probably meet somewhere way below the middle. You realise that it's still slavery even when the workers are payed a little better?! They work and someone else profits from their work, that's slavery!

@niaralosusa Жыл бұрын

@Ralph Reilly …made in Indonesia, not China. He mentions this in the video. Income isn’t equal in every country. What costs dollars in one country costs pennies in another…doesn’t mean the workers there are working under slave conditions. I would bet they are happy to have a job. On the other hand, overpaying someone to do a job that someone else can do for less, then passing that cost to the consumer, is not right.

@daveg4236 Жыл бұрын

@Ralph Reilly what burden? 90% of everywhere is from a chinese burden camp. The phone you typed your snarky comment being one of many you own. Hypocrite much?

@PHeMoX Жыл бұрын

@@daveg4236 Most of the expensive stuff, still comes from those same countries though. You really can't build an iPhone in the US. It would cost like $4,000 and be packed with worse hardware. I also really don't agree all of those very expensive Fenders necessarily also play like a $5,000 worth guitar. I think people underestimate how much guitar setup matters. The best thing you can do for a mid range guitar is have a luthier take a good look at it.

@msmoniz Жыл бұрын

As soon as you said Made in Indonesia, I have to assume it's made at the Cort factory. I have a couple of Squier Telecasters that are from that plant, and it's ridiculous how great the play for the money! I'm sure they have made some duds in that plant(they manufacture for other brands as well as for their own Cort brand) but I've yet to play one!

@CameronCooper Жыл бұрын

I think they are made in the Cort factory. But can't confirm

@wahyus7964 Жыл бұрын

yes, harley benton ,prs se, squier is made by cort factory indonesia, and sometimes cort make an premium guitar/bass order. from other brand with premium price. .. aaannddd believe it or not, prs se factory has been in indonesia a long² time ago before PRS make announcement video on youtube 😂.