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My first ever Explorer with only one regret
I have heard very mixed feedback about HB guitars and did not think I was going to buy one one day. I have three other quality, branded guitars (2 PRS, 1 Schecter) and I am not the kind of person who is going after cheap products.
However, I had desperately wanted to have an Explorer, not for the fact that Papa Het has a crush on them but also I find them extremely cool. I wanted to go after for an ESP Snakebyte but as this is out of stock now, I thought I was giving a try to this HB, the worst thing that could happen I thought was asking for a refund.
I received the guitar and unfortunately it had quality issues. My premonition about HB came true, I thought: chipped wood on the neck, multiple, visible markings right at the frets on the wood, paint spill at the nut etc. I was astonished that someone at HB put the quality control label marked "passed" without remorse on the headstock on this guitar especially considering that this is the top level tier at HB (Pro series). This is not acceptable for me with any brand as a new guitar, no matter how much it costs. I sent it back and asked for a refund.
In the meantime I ordered a new one, as the last chance for Harley Benton - if it is again poor quality, I will not ever touch one again.
The guitar arrived in impeccable condition with a gig bag. Finish was perfect, frets and fretboard intact, not a single micro scratch anywhere - it looked exactly as all brand new guitars should. It is very comfortable when you play sitting, the neck is fairly slim, the bridge pickup is crispy, EMG works very well. It is interesting though that I have the very same bridge pickup in my Schecter and the sound it produces in that guitar sounds different and I like that better. The tuners keep the tune very well even after a couple of days playing. The pickup selector is a bit loose in my opinion.
This guitar begs for (trash) metal, it is not for the faint hearted. Since it arrived, I have not touched my 3 other guitars - any time I want to play, I want to play this. The body itself is a bit smaller then a regular Explorer, and it is very light in my opinion. I am going to replace the strings and install Elixir.
The very same quality with any other brands costs at least twice as much, so it is a real bargain.
My only concern and regret is that the guitar has a serious neck dive. If one plays standing, it is extremely uncomfortable as you literally have to hold the neck in your left hand, which you normally should not. Being a person who plays 90% sitting is not an issue, but if you prefer playing standing, this guitar may not be for you - despite all benefits.
Overall I am very satisfied with this product, considering the price/value ratio it is an offer that is hard to leave on the floor.
However, I had desperately wanted to have an Explorer, not for the fact that Papa Het has a crush on them but also I find them extremely cool. I wanted to go after for an ESP Snakebyte but as this is out of stock now, I thought I was giving a try to this HB, the worst thing that could happen I thought was asking for a refund.
I received the guitar and unfortunately it had quality issues. My premonition about HB came true, I thought: chipped wood on the neck, multiple, visible markings right at the frets on the wood, paint spill at the nut etc. I was astonished that someone at HB put the quality control label marked "passed" without remorse on the headstock on this guitar especially considering that this is the top level tier at HB (Pro series). This is not acceptable for me with any brand as a new guitar, no matter how much it costs. I sent it back and asked for a refund.
In the meantime I ordered a new one, as the last chance for Harley Benton - if it is again poor quality, I will not ever touch one again.
The guitar arrived in impeccable condition with a gig bag. Finish was perfect, frets and fretboard intact, not a single micro scratch anywhere - it looked exactly as all brand new guitars should. It is very comfortable when you play sitting, the neck is fairly slim, the bridge pickup is crispy, EMG works very well. It is interesting though that I have the very same bridge pickup in my Schecter and the sound it produces in that guitar sounds different and I like that better. The tuners keep the tune very well even after a couple of days playing. The pickup selector is a bit loose in my opinion.
This guitar begs for (trash) metal, it is not for the faint hearted. Since it arrived, I have not touched my 3 other guitars - any time I want to play, I want to play this. The body itself is a bit smaller then a regular Explorer, and it is very light in my opinion. I am going to replace the strings and install Elixir.
The very same quality with any other brands costs at least twice as much, so it is a real bargain.
My only concern and regret is that the guitar has a serious neck dive. If one plays standing, it is extremely uncomfortable as you literally have to hold the neck in your left hand, which you normally should not. Being a person who plays 90% sitting is not an issue, but if you prefer playing standing, this guitar may not be for you - despite all benefits.
Overall I am very satisfied with this product, considering the price/value ratio it is an offer that is hard to leave on the floor.
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