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Harley Benton TE-70 RW

TLC-Shaped Guitar from Harley Benton belonging to the Deluxe series

Makos Makos

«  Telecaster class'vibe »

Published on 04/23/14 at 13:28
The excellent previous review summarizes these data.
I will confirm:
excellent finish, quality hardware, microphones Wilkinson and of course, that is if one is amateur, the beautiful rosewood veneer that makes a really classy touch ... hence this game word in the title refers to the Classic Vibe Series from Squier. Great series, I must say.
I add that reception, the guitar was pretty well settled. Pinailleur I completed the action and intonation without worry. Right sleeve, low action without frieze. Hooping done correctly. Not cut or unpleasant sensation in the hand sliding along the shaft. Mechanical do their job with the necessary precision.

UTILIZATION

This is a Telecaster, it has not the original "maternity", but it is one. We therefore find the typical ergonomics of these guitars. It is relatively light, rather balanced. She falls nor pulls to one side or the other. The measured weight of lime which composes the body is able of its maple neck with rosewood fingerboard. Standing, sitting, she lets play easily. I will not talk about pots and selector are standard Telecaster. The handle is slightly round but thin, it is easy to handle.

SOUNDS

Wilkinson pickups are good. Vintage grain, good output level. They can be changed as the case, it will depend on the expected and / or desired. In any case, it is worthy of the violin.
Side handle is round and velvety, powerful enough. Bridge side, we find the typical characteristic medium-acute "Tele", but not garish. The central position mixing the two microphones is also interesting, the output level is important and playing with the tone we find feelings of P90 ... personal opinion, of course.
No significant electro-magnetic disturbance noticed.

OVERALL OPINION

I bought it after reading the previous reviews and of course because I love guitars ;-) tree wood, rosewood veneer is really beautiful (I'm repeating myself but it's true. .. it's beautiful!). I will not talk price. It is almost indecent. It comes to wonder if this is reasonable, they console themselves with the knowledge that "brands" are also making their instruments at the same places, except they do not margent as German retailer, brand prestige requires Audiofanzine ... could offer its members a report on Chinese factories, I would be interested and I think will not be the only ...
Okay, back to the guitar ... it is at a Classic Vibe on the finish and the benefits offered, for 1/3 the price. In addition, it does not copy (except type) an existing model and features a beautiful rosewood veneer finish, very successful. All this is worth a 10/10. Certainly, Harley Benton ... well Thomann is very strong.