More info on the guitar here: redir.love/thoprod/489638?offid=1&affid=288
@johncollins5552 Жыл бұрын
Can't decide if I want this or the mosrite modern clone more for Ramones fun,which do you think would do a better job?
@GuitarMAXMusic3 жыл бұрын
Like you, I have days of fun saying 'Amaranth'.
@TheGuitarGeek3 жыл бұрын
hey brother! Yes it makes me feel so exotic!
@colinmcguigan46303 жыл бұрын
"Amarrrrrrrrranth"
@joguipo3 жыл бұрын
I also like the Nightwish song...
@MrGallade475 Жыл бұрын
It cuts me deep that they don't make this as a doublecut. I vastly prefer the doublecut shape but I love the sound of that neck pickup.
@stephenfreeman8343 жыл бұрын
I bought this guitar in April have changed tuners to vintage locking . Tone Rider hot set pickups Stew macdonald low profile bridge switch craft switch all pots and caps and shielded wire . Being a tech for 20+ years it was worth the cost of upgrade to me.
@RobMontier-dx2go Жыл бұрын
I've StewMac ordered!!
@PooNinja3 жыл бұрын
P 90’s help me cut through a deep mix. Dirty mustard for hot lixx
@scottykingdavid3 жыл бұрын
Great mid range cuts right thru the mix. Accurate
@thisdyingsoul763 ай бұрын
That P90 bridge Cuts Me Deep.
@joelshirey71363 ай бұрын
Had ordered an sc-450 but they changed the available date to 9-12 weeks so looked thru Thomann's p90 options. Was leaning towards this sc-special model. Your review helped me decide to make the order change. Cuts me deep...mine arrives today!
@DarrenWaters753 жыл бұрын
Two p90s is the reason I got the SC custom II. 😉
@enthused7591 Жыл бұрын
You missed out. These P90s are the single best pickups that come in any Harley Benton guitar. They messed up making these pickups as good as they are. This is the only cheap guitar I have that compares in sound quality to my Charvels and Gibson.
@ricardoslhenriques2 жыл бұрын
I must say, as a owner of a few HBs... not a fan of Roswell pups. They ALWAYS bite too sharply. But hey, to each his own. Even so, it's a great template for tinkering a bit around it.
@MALO-nf1qz3 жыл бұрын
She sounds great and the color is absolutely beautiful. Liked it✌🏻🎸
@MikeAndersonvinyloldies3 жыл бұрын
I picked up the satin white version of this and it is such a great value!!
@jakelionetti-15 ай бұрын
Cuts me deep. Love this, I definitely wanna get one.
@slinkyfrets3 жыл бұрын
The bridge's sharp ends cuts me deep maaan....The Musiclily wraparound is a cheap yet worthy upgrade. I agree that the tuners need changing . Also not a fan of glossy necks bat, DAMN, this one is silky smoooooth. Luv it. Pickup heights need adjusting, which can be difficult, but doable. All in all I agree with the review. Great fun guitar for the money
@jamespaivapaiva44603 жыл бұрын
It plays those deep,down,low,dirty, cuts real well. Peace.
@mickeyparker3 жыл бұрын
The first cut is the deepest.
@seanprice26344 ай бұрын
Cuts me deep. I'm getting one!
@JohnIainMcFarlanewaspfactor3 жыл бұрын
I bought a HB CST24 prs clone ,p90s installed.I have 2 PRS,beautiful instruments but I never tried p90s in 40 year.Guitar was£200 inc customs.I have not put the damn thing down since it arrived.Stuck a set of guyger lockers on it.Its perfect man.I dont know how you did it,but you surely did do it
@nicholasmartin671311 ай бұрын
I have this in white I put a black wrap around bridge on it and locking tuners and it's such a beast now the lower bridge and the fact it resonates more in the wood it's so loud unplugged and is so dark and chunky and punchy when ya plug it in lol no need to tune it down just mess with the volume and tone and can get anything.
@ELPERRA13 жыл бұрын
CUTS ME AS DEEP AS THE ORIG F/BLUE DOUBLE CUT I HAVE OF YOURS, AWESOME
@gearViewmirror3 жыл бұрын
I got a great deal on a B-stock from Thomann, changed the botched nut for a graph tech and Chrome Tele style Knobs. I love the fretboard and the neck feels quite good. Great guitar for Fr. 165.- ......🎸🤘🎸
@stevenpotter-en2me Жыл бұрын
Cuts me Deep! Thanks buddy, great info and review
@martgryfny8 ай бұрын
OMG i just realized you played Dżem - Jak Malowany Ptak in the intro :D
@TheGissy7711 ай бұрын
That colour cuts me deep! I want a bass in that colour!
@mellotroll2 жыл бұрын
I bought one with only one bridge pickup. I planned to use it as "another one" for my live performances. Unfortunately, for all my obvious love for HB guitars, the sound did not suit me - and it's cuts me deep. My Gibson SG sounded more juicy, rich, sparkling. As a result, I continue to perform with him
@herrtulpeskanal19802 жыл бұрын
the pickup height has to be adjusted to be within 2 mm of the strings. try it if you haven't done it!
@MarsHottentot Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, it definitely gave me a little more confidence in risking the fistful of quarters on the Sc Special. Oh, "Cuts Me Deep"!
@akwamarsunzal3 жыл бұрын
Love my HB DC Fat and really do not miss the neck pickup. With a little bit of jiggery pokery with the tone and volume I can get, almost, every tone I need BUT... I wish HB had a DC with two P90s. I am not diggin the "dirty mustard" colour, yes, I know its available in white but one white guitar is enough ;-) So, Cut Me Deepaaaa and rock on!
@chrisb489073 ай бұрын
you still digging the DC fat...i am leaning toward the DC faded cherry..or this?
@akwamarsunzal3 ай бұрын
@@chrisb48907 My DC Jr FAT is first in my guitar rack. It is so versatile! I did lift the pickup up about 3mm, really brings the pickup to life! I have the faded red, looks awesome!
@Sean_Plays_Guitar3 жыл бұрын
I have been agonizing about buying their faded Cherry version for about a year. It cuts me deep that I can’t buy one of everything they have to offer but I trying to keep my GAS under control. Great review and demo!
@ThePoppinJawn2 жыл бұрын
Just buy one...'cuts me deep'
@BrentJJ3 жыл бұрын
Cuts me deep..nice P90 guitar, I would love to own one.
@hvhvgitaar Жыл бұрын
I have one of these, and the neck pickup sounds louder than the bridge. I will try to lift it. It plays beautifully though. Neck is a bit fat compared to my JM and tuners are a bit flimsy, but it’s my favourite guitar at the moment…
@chrisb489072 жыл бұрын
great review...take my money...gonna have to grab one !! cheers from Canada! just as i was watching ..i said to myself this would sound wicked with Big muff pedal..and then boom ! there it was !! lol...cuts me deep..lol subbed !
@tonybrooks4763 жыл бұрын
Cuts me deep you know. I’d always have to have 2 pups.
@SfordRog3 жыл бұрын
2 pups or 3 kittens? That's a tough choice.
@tonybrooks4763 жыл бұрын
@@SfordRog all of the above.
@michaelolz2 жыл бұрын
I love the fretboard!
@enthused7591 Жыл бұрын
Of all of the sub $500 guitars I've owned, this one is my favorite. Better than my Gretsch that was twice the money, and even better than my Harley Benton Fusion T with the EMG Retro Active 70's. The pickups in that Fusion cost the same as the entire SC Special guitar, and the bridge P90 pickup in the SC special is more powerful AND more articulate than the EMG retro active. Not a fan of most of the Roswell pickups, but these P90s are absolutely wild for the price. To me, the sound of the P90 in the $190 SC Special compares directly to Gibson P90s, and that's saying a lot.
@TheGuitarGeek Жыл бұрын
It is a really fun instrument
@snuffelsufАй бұрын
there's like a million English guitar guys on KZfaq.. I'll say this guy this tall guy with the big afros one of my favorites.. but I like Dave Simpson 2... but there are other ones too
@jamesdriscoll2739 Жыл бұрын
Currently have the blue version in Thomann sales with 25% off!
@frankiec27653 жыл бұрын
Hey Andy, finally caught a live vid ! Cuts me deep! ;-)
@TheGuitarGeek3 жыл бұрын
Hey!!! Thanks thanks for watching
@QXZJX7 ай бұрын
Hair tastic❤
@darvinclement32503 жыл бұрын
Do want! Can't seem to find a dealer in the states so just email Harley Benton. I kind of doubt it is really amaranth. There are 23 species and all but one are in Central America South to Brazil. The one species is in Guerrero Mexico. It's a very hard wood that makes it hard to work with and is expensive. Doesn't sound like something a budget guitar from Indonesia is likely to use. It does cage color from purple to brown in uv light so needs a uv resistant coating to stay purple. I've seen some long bows made from it and they were definately purple, really nice looking wood. Also you don't want to get the dust in your eyes or lungs.
@ericlindh8111 Жыл бұрын
Purple heart fades naturally if you do not seal it so it's all good:)
@RichWordsMusic3 жыл бұрын
Ah crap, I so probably have to purchase one of these! It's so meaty and raw, and I have many similar ones in my basement already. The guitar's nice too. Ho-hum.
@danduntz91123 жыл бұрын
I have the DC junior with a monty’s dog-ear pickup and it’s a full-on rocker. Wish this was able left handed.
@darkewind563 жыл бұрын
I am still holding out for a two pickup DC jr. But the SC does sound good
@justignoreme77253 жыл бұрын
How does one go about hearing in both ears? I have been told that in fact both my ears are working properly but apparently when my body was being created their were a remarkable number of abilities that were either under spec or simply not installed. This apparently included both a low pass & high pass frequency cut, and not installing a nerve from my right ear to my brain! Can you explain to me what I am missing because Music is already i my opinion the zenith of human creativity, and I can't imagine how it can be any better. But apparently according to the reports from this channel it can!! Thank you as ever for bringing Joy to my day, I hope life is treating you and your family well
@storkonstage3 жыл бұрын
I have this one. It’s a dirty rockmachine. Clean it sounds rather good, almost tele like. Tuning is rather bad. Also intonation is not perfect. Adjustability is not great with that rap around. But somehow I can bend around it. The sound has character best suitable for punkrock and sleezy hardrock. With distortion and fuzz it gets real dirty. Had black fingers for months due of the black paint on the fretboard. A little bit annoying. But overall it’s a fun git for a good price. Gotta change the Wilkinsons tuners nevertheless.
@HenrikMoos Жыл бұрын
Would be the perfect punk guitar
@vasotoe3 жыл бұрын
Cuts me deep! HA! Fuzz test never fails!
@ThePoppinJawn2 жыл бұрын
'cuts me deep...kickass video...cheers
@jedcurry85603 жыл бұрын
A great and honest review in every way,...it certainly cut me deep !!! The colour's not too bad but the sounds are awesome. Personally,...i've had no issues whatsoever with any Wilkinson hardware at all,..including trem' bridges on Strat's and i find the tuners to be fantastic. Sometimes i may inject a little bit of grease into Kluson type tuners with the hole in the back but normally,..i find them really smooth in operation and they hold their tuning just the same as top brands. Amaranth,...sounds more like a liqueur to me !!!!!!
@klausscherbarth78622 жыл бұрын
these alternative fuzzy sounds fits to the kind of guitar. i´m astonished what you can do with the switch. most of the highspeed demos i don´t like because they sound so changeable but this demo is more creative. This guitar isn´t built for classic rock and i think steve malkmus does like this guitar. it is the copy of the gibson LP Special with an unsimilar pickguard but i like this solution how the P90´s are fitted to the pickguard. the thomann people are bypassing the copyrights in an funny and clever way. I own the copy with the dogear pu. great job guitar geek.
@charlesharper7292 Жыл бұрын
Looks like their LP Jr minus a neck pickup. Mine should be here tomorrow.
@terryspencer79253 жыл бұрын
Nice Harley Benton single,but i prefer the double cut and with that being said that's better than a deep cut from the Geek.
@TheGuitarGeek3 жыл бұрын
That’s true. Very true
@JohnnyArtPavlou3 жыл бұрын
Plenty of personality in those tones!
@hansyamin43703 жыл бұрын
Dirty Mustard is cool and all, yes... but now there needs to be a new colour called Cut Me Deep Red!
@dalepal3 жыл бұрын
That guitar with 2 P90's at an affordable price cuts me deep.
@timhopkins38103 жыл бұрын
At time of writing, 3 people were in that kind of mood today 😢 that cuts me deep
@TheGuitarGeek3 жыл бұрын
Tis but a scratch!
@saarangnarayan1233 жыл бұрын
Cuts me DEEP...tonally, not financially! Really impressive amounts of guitar for the money.
@bigoldSupaD3 жыл бұрын
Guitar necks should be like booty; round, wide, smooth and full... At least for the big guys with big hands, because you can't fully engage when it's thin and narrow.
@charlesraymond3347Ай бұрын
YES Man, "CUT ME DEEP", by the way i may consider DC SPECIAL or SC SPECIAL, my consern is SUSTAIN?
@saschabeck1173 жыл бұрын
I have just ordered one, love the Look and hope mine is a "good one" too 😎...and:"It cuts me deep"😉
@alexscott72263 жыл бұрын
nice review
@thejeffersonlee3 жыл бұрын
If it feels plastic-y, that just means it's ready to go on tour/gigs. You don't have to worry about nicks and dings.
@yobanyhernandez1253 жыл бұрын
wish they made this in guitar black
@MikeLute3 жыл бұрын
using 7-38 strings on this guitar would cut me deep. Thanks for the in depth review. Some would have made a twice as long video with half the info you provided.
@TheGuitarGeek3 жыл бұрын
Cheese slicer!
@stephanematis3 жыл бұрын
The middle position is my fav, it cuts me deep.
@RobMontier-dx2go9 ай бұрын
Very Strat-y tone there I think.
@sassycat3 жыл бұрын
Cuts me deep, man.
@KabouterRPG3 жыл бұрын
I want one, but as of today (23 July 2021), out of stock for 9-12 weeks. =(
@AutismRocksOfficial3 жыл бұрын
Watching The Guitar Geek really cuts me deep.
@tomdameek3 жыл бұрын
Wow ! Could this be a HB that doesn’t need too much upgrades? It looks and sounds amazing. I have heard great things about the Roswell P90’s. Great review and real food for thought as I don’t have a single cut Andy thanks 👍👍👍👍 Ps I’m looking at the Sc 550 with EMGs. Do you think you might be covering it sometime? Cuts me deep !! 😀👍👍
@TheGuitarGeek3 жыл бұрын
Hey Tom! I’d love to do the EMG SC550
@oklive40213 жыл бұрын
At least on mine - one of the first badge it was nearly impossible to intonate it due to the bad placement of the wraparound bridge -i replaced it with a Musiclily wraparound bridge that solved the issue and now it's a fantastic expressive Rock and even ambient guitar - loads of dynamics
@K0rp03 жыл бұрын
@TheGuitarGeek - how would I set up these P90s? I already own this guitar. I bought it from Thomann, first one I had to ship back because there seemed to be a 3rd fret issue causing a lot of buzz across all strings. But that one sounded so nice! It inspired me to name it "Mellow Yellow" spontaneously. I got the replacement which had no issues beyond needing a bit of neck relief, but damn, are the P90s hot on that one. I have to turn volume way down to get good tones. I doubt a modern guitar maker would actually overwind their P90s like in the PAF days or prior, so some advice on how to set up a P90 well would be great because I think that's the issue here. Not knowing how to set this one up cuts me deep...
@electricsoundboard33753 жыл бұрын
Cuts me deep!
@deanmccaskill54953 жыл бұрын
I’ve got one of these. I love it.And it cutz me deep???
@stevevecc38352 жыл бұрын
Given the choice between the HB SC-Special vs the HB SC-450 P90 GT, which would you choose?
@bernardo92023 ай бұрын
Is there any video of someone explaining the differences and saying what is the best for a beginner?
@kennhinton42513 жыл бұрын
And it cuts me deep...😎✌️
@sen27373 жыл бұрын
It seems that the single-cut horn is cut too sharp and too pointy for it to look closer to a vintage G. This look cuts me deep...Maybe that's why people prefer the double cut? the harley benton double cut's horn is less pointy and more closer to be "correct", if there is such a thing as a guitar being correct.
@TheGuitarGeek3 жыл бұрын
I agree. I wish that horn were rounder
@TroodosPoolGuy3 жыл бұрын
Hey Andy, cuts me deep, but I have a question for you. Over the last 4 or 5 years guitars at the lower end of the price range seem to have improved a quite a lot. What do you put this down to?
@SG-js2qn2 жыл бұрын
From what I've gleaned, HB is continuing to find better manufacturing shops and is making deals with them.
@alexhelmsman8212 Жыл бұрын
Sounwise Sc-special or dc-junior?
@kas17552 жыл бұрын
A comparison to the recent Epiphone offering in this vein would be very helpful.
@TheGuitarGeek2 жыл бұрын
Sadly I don’t have that guitar anymore
@kas17552 жыл бұрын
@@TheGuitarGeek Thanks for the reply and the video sir.
@jeanneannvalfre95812 жыл бұрын
Great review…☮️🎶🔛🌎
@Nissan570Lsx3 жыл бұрын
P90s cut me deep with that fuzz. Please pass the mustard.
@JohnSmith-ki2eq Жыл бұрын
You say they're variable... have seen what Gibson has been pushing out in the last few years, now that's variable.
@markyarbrough20993 жыл бұрын
Cuts me deep
@sanoj1969 Жыл бұрын
Hello. I have looked at this guitar and the CST-24 with P90,s. This model have got some criticism about the high bridge that not can allow low stringhight. Otherwise I’m really interested of this model. Which would you KZfaqrs buy? This one or the CST? Cut me deep 😅
@yadakc3 жыл бұрын
Liked the guitar, but being from across the pond I'm not sure what you're on about with Cut me deep? Cheers, Keith, Virginia USA
@jwstout0073 жыл бұрын
That tone for the price is cutting me deep right now, just like how Shrek did to Donkey, he cut him pretty deep too.
@TheGuitarGeek3 жыл бұрын
YES!! that is what I was thinking. Shrek is love
@trukr8173 жыл бұрын
Why does it cut you deep? I hope your recover soon. That does appear to be a nice guitar, real nice for the price.
@SeemoreDunkan2 жыл бұрын
Cuts me deep... I wonder how it would sound with a pickups upgrade. Did you get to see this part? Reply ''How deep'' with a smiley face and see how this goes.
@TheGuitarGeek2 жыл бұрын
How deep
@SeemoreDunkan2 жыл бұрын
@@TheGuitarGeek Why so serious? :)
@dtinh1823 жыл бұрын
Cuts me deep! Oooh tweekie muff?!? Brizzal! My war! Practice makes pro gress Zero or hero ?HOW MUCH! More is MORE! Sagging !! RUEBEZAHL! Ages is just a number! Congrats Andy! What the Zues!!!GEEK ! Roasted maple! Slewww! Slicy dicey ! The look of love ! Tune ups!! Edgy EDGY...Metro 20 #PEDALTRAINLOVESAUSTRIA. I want one! Slap a da bass! You really got me “ not really” Lets get ready to RUMBLE!!! 60 cycle hum sucks!!!One for the road! Number 1 RatFan!! AaahhHhAahhh! Da the guitar geek! Why so CIRRUS! RRRRRRR.Thats is .... RAT! Thunder! Thunder! Thunder! Damn thats cheap! Warranty VOID. I express daily. Ferrells Intergraded spaceship flange That quarterback is toast .Rest in peace little drumthing. Ampiltube 5 is alive and Joe bonamassa is wrong and he is a wobbly boy. Woooby dooper loopy
@BenjaminKanarek2 жыл бұрын
Hello. Can one lower the action of the low e string to 1.5mm above the 12th fret with the existing bridge? Thanks, Ben 🙂
@hvhvgitaar Жыл бұрын
Hi, I have this guitar and love it. Having said that, I did have to adjust the neck relief a bit and the bridge is at the lowest giving me just above 1.5mm on the low E. The neck pickup sounds great but the bridge pickup sits too low so I need to get some springs or something else to lift it. It plays like a dream though…
@thejeffersonlee3 жыл бұрын
Second of all, I would much rather pay the Harley Benton price than even the Epiphone (or Gibson) price equivalent. The pickups sound good but could easily be upgraded for some more authentic meatier tones. As for looks, it ticks all of the boxes. It's not like there are droves of uneducated fans who would raise a stink about pickguards and color not being specific to the era.
@markburgess452811 ай бұрын
Cut me deep!
@thejeffersonlee3 жыл бұрын
First of all, it looks orange.
@hailmaryrecordings82553 жыл бұрын
Could you take one of these on a club tour and rely on it? Could it take a beating from a pro?
@steveanthony4695 Жыл бұрын
cuts me deep that I cant have one.
@brackendale19863 жыл бұрын
When's the DC version coming out ;)
@WorldsOkayestGuitarPlayer3 жыл бұрын
I think "amaranth" isn't as fun saying with a southern drawl 😂😂
@valueofnothing24873 жыл бұрын
Is it light, like the Epiphone?
@TheGuitarGeek3 жыл бұрын
It’s not heavy
@craigbragg28423 жыл бұрын
It cuts me deep that this isn't available in a lefty!
@TheGuitarGeek3 жыл бұрын
So deep
@PeteCarlton3 жыл бұрын
Cut me deep - if you can find it.
@playersinexile722 жыл бұрын
It cut's me deep that I don't own one....then again I don't own any electric guitars....still working on the wife agreeing to it.
@TheGuitarGeek2 жыл бұрын
I am sure if you serenaded her, all would be well.
@valueofnothing24873 жыл бұрын
So the Epiphone is $400 and I don't think you get ALNICOs.