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A keeper
Having read many reviews on this site and on youtube, i did have high expectations but never forgetting the ultra low price of this guitar .
It arrived very Well packaged and playable from the start ,
There are no flaws in the finish or problems with the manufacturing
Intonation spot on ,action set just right .
The neck is nit overly thick as some have suggested , but it not a slim neck either
Roswell jazz master pickups are great ( these are not P90's)
It need d the frets polishing and the fret board was very dry .
Overall a absolute joy . Thank you Thomann and especially for catering for us lefties .
It arrived very Well packaged and playable from the start ,
There are no flaws in the finish or problems with the manufacturing
Intonation spot on ,action set just right .
The neck is nit overly thick as some have suggested , but it not a slim neck either
Roswell jazz master pickups are great ( these are not P90's)
It need d the frets polishing and the fret board was very dry .
Overall a absolute joy . Thank you Thomann and especially for catering for us lefties .
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An superb offset rock guitar
I ordered this a few months ago and had to wait until it arrived in stock but I must say it was well worth the wait.
The good:-
- A really super neck. Level polished frets, nice modern C shape - feels hefty enough for me.
- Well cut nut
- 3 piece body - decent attempt to match wood, nice sunburst if you like that type of finish.
- Amazing sounding P90s from Wilkinson. All the snarl and sweetness one would expect. I think they are stacked P90s as there is minimal hum but they sure sound good.
- Nice light guitar 3.23kg (7.12 lbs)
A few things that could be better
- Pickguard. To my eyes it is not as ugly as some have siad but it is clearly on the cheap side. Even shows some signs of slight delamination.
- The Tailpiece and Bridge are quite high for my liking. Strings touch the end of the bridge - hence necessitating raising the tailpiece. I'll be topwrapping this.
- Some neck dive. Nothing too drastic but it's there.
Overall a great guitar for the money. I find it's has a lovely tone for Blues and Jazz on the neck pickup as well as classic rock on the bridge. Very versatile.
Recommended for those who want something a little bit different.
The good:-
- A really super neck. Level polished frets, nice modern C shape - feels hefty enough for me.
- Well cut nut
- 3 piece body - decent attempt to match wood, nice sunburst if you like that type of finish.
- Amazing sounding P90s from Wilkinson. All the snarl and sweetness one would expect. I think they are stacked P90s as there is minimal hum but they sure sound good.
- Nice light guitar 3.23kg (7.12 lbs)
A few things that could be better
- Pickguard. To my eyes it is not as ugly as some have siad but it is clearly on the cheap side. Even shows some signs of slight delamination.
- The Tailpiece and Bridge are quite high for my liking. Strings touch the end of the bridge - hence necessitating raising the tailpiece. I'll be topwrapping this.
- Some neck dive. Nothing too drastic but it's there.
Overall a great guitar for the money. I find it's has a lovely tone for Blues and Jazz on the neck pickup as well as classic rock on the bridge. Very versatile.
Recommended for those who want something a little bit different.
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Harley Benton JA-60LH SB Vintage Series
Just got this guitar today, really happy with it. Set up very well, plays well too. No flaws that I can see everything appears to be in good order. I have'nt put it through all its paces yet but that will take a little more time. The finish is really good even when I put it beside my Fender Strat, they look like they were related. For the price of this guitar it is so much value it feels good to play. Very happy overall and I'll be buying a few more Harley Bentons in the future.
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The best guitar I have played!
This Harley Benton JA-60LH SB Vintage Series guitar looks superb! The quality is flawless, far better than guitars costing twice the price. The neck is the perfect thickness and profile for me, the frets are great too, so no need to smooth them. I love the look of the guitar...it is so difficult to get these in left handed configuration.
I also wanted a solid bridge as I?ve had bad experiences with tremolo set ups in the past, so this ticks that box! The guitar stays in tune just great. Also has a nice selection of sounds due to the 3-way selector switch.
All-in-all a total bargain with great quality and price!
I also wanted a solid bridge as I?ve had bad experiences with tremolo set ups in the past, so this ticks that box! The guitar stays in tune just great. Also has a nice selection of sounds due to the 3-way selector switch.
All-in-all a total bargain with great quality and price!
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Great!
I just love this guitar. Thank you for having these products for left handed people. Also comes in many different colours. Guitar was well set-up, I just needed to tune. Details are great.
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It resonates sound
Qualifier, this is for the cost. This guitar has a really nice neck and tuners. Very happy, even after shipping to the US.
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Another diamond in the rough
These JA-60's are some of the best low end guitars I have ever come across (playing for 45 years). Lightweight with access to the full fretboard, P90 PU's going from sublime to outright rock. Nice fast neck... WHAT'S NOT TO LIKE? And Left handed too !!!
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Better Than I Expected
I knew Harley Benton guitars were good, now I know, they're better than good, they're great! Best money you'll spend on a lower budget guitar. They only thing low on these is the cost, not the quality! Buy one, or like me... buy one of each!
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Beautiful guitar, starter or otherwise
I'd seen some reviews of Harley Benton guitars on YouTube and was already impressed, but I still didn't expect this level of quality, fit and finish, and excellent set up at this price range.
The guitar is absolutely gorgeous! It plays quite well, even before one's personal adjustments. I can only express my initial impressions, but happy doesn't even begin to cut it. I looked at other economical guitars and this is just sooo much better. Thank you for catering to us lefties, Thomann.
If you're looking for a left-handed jazzmaster style starter or cheap electric, look no further. It's fantastically made, and you can always upgrade the components and have a superior guitar at a lesser price than the competition. Love it.
The guitar is absolutely gorgeous! It plays quite well, even before one's personal adjustments. I can only express my initial impressions, but happy doesn't even begin to cut it. I looked at other economical guitars and this is just sooo much better. Thank you for catering to us lefties, Thomann.
If you're looking for a left-handed jazzmaster style starter or cheap electric, look no further. It's fantastically made, and you can always upgrade the components and have a superior guitar at a lesser price than the competition. Love it.
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A great guitar!
at great take on the jazzmaster, without the hassle of the sometimes tricky trem system. Played straight out of the box *****
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