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I was searching for affordable acoustic guitar for camping, and as I'm used to play on electric guitar I wanted to have fast and smooth neck, with a cut to higher frets..
Already have Fender CD60, but never liked her neck and playability.
Sound on HB 600 is a little bit high and thin, when compared to full body dreadnought Fender CD60. But it is loud enough, little bit short on lows, which is expected on roundback slim body guitar like this. And of course like any other roundback guitar, it will tend to slide from you if there is no strap around sholders. Back surface is not slippery, but guitar will slide a little, it is just phisycs.
Sound through preamp is kind of "sinthetyc", like in all affordable electro-acoustic guitars. If one needs a good sound for amp, maybe it is better solution to buy decent acoustic pickup like SD Woody or simmilar.
One more thing that needs some attention, are the frets. They need a good and thorough polishing, because they are rough. Also the fretboard needs some oil, as it is very dry out of the box.
But taking in consideration low price of guitar, in my opinion it still worth the money...and even more..
Now the good points. After polishing, oiling, changing strings to 9-46, and some truss rod adjustment, this is completely diferent guitar. Neck is fast and playable, joy to playing. Action is even lower than on some of my electric guitars, octaves are 100% set.
Guitar also looks very nice, and for now guitar stays in tune. There is no point of comparing it to Ovation of course, but in my opinion you will get more than you paid for.
Already have Fender CD60, but never liked her neck and playability.
Sound on HB 600 is a little bit high and thin, when compared to full body dreadnought Fender CD60. But it is loud enough, little bit short on lows, which is expected on roundback slim body guitar like this. And of course like any other roundback guitar, it will tend to slide from you if there is no strap around sholders. Back surface is not slippery, but guitar will slide a little, it is just phisycs.
Sound through preamp is kind of "sinthetyc", like in all affordable electro-acoustic guitars. If one needs a good sound for amp, maybe it is better solution to buy decent acoustic pickup like SD Woody or simmilar.
One more thing that needs some attention, are the frets. They need a good and thorough polishing, because they are rough. Also the fretboard needs some oil, as it is very dry out of the box.
But taking in consideration low price of guitar, in my opinion it still worth the money...and even more..
Now the good points. After polishing, oiling, changing strings to 9-46, and some truss rod adjustment, this is completely diferent guitar. Neck is fast and playable, joy to playing. Action is even lower than on some of my electric guitars, octaves are 100% set.
Guitar also looks very nice, and for now guitar stays in tune. There is no point of comparing it to Ovation of course, but in my opinion you will get more than you paid for.
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Amazing value
I've been playing guitar for over 50 years and have owned instruments at all price levels. I needed a cheap guitar for rehearsing in an enviorment where damage is a high risk and didnt want to risk an expensive guitar. Thought I would give this Harley Benton a go.
I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised at the quality for just £79. It came out of the box set with a low action. There were no marks or damage. The spruce top looks good, nice gloss finish. The fretboards is also fine. General build quality exceeds my expectation. The only flaw I found was the neck surface is a little uneven in places but it doesnt affect the playing. The pickup system is adequate but doesnt come with a tuner. I had trouble attaching a clip on tuner due to the rebated top shape of the headstock.
The guitar plays fine, ok, its not at toneful and refined as my D'Angelico but certainly fit for purpose. Just one thing worth knowing, wearing the guitar on a strap puts the guitar at a strange angle, tipping it in at the top towards the player. I got around this by fitting strap button under the heel and that leveled things up nicely. All in all I'm delighted with my purchase.
I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised at the quality for just £79. It came out of the box set with a low action. There were no marks or damage. The spruce top looks good, nice gloss finish. The fretboards is also fine. General build quality exceeds my expectation. The only flaw I found was the neck surface is a little uneven in places but it doesnt affect the playing. The pickup system is adequate but doesnt come with a tuner. I had trouble attaching a clip on tuner due to the rebated top shape of the headstock.
The guitar plays fine, ok, its not at toneful and refined as my D'Angelico but certainly fit for purpose. Just one thing worth knowing, wearing the guitar on a strap puts the guitar at a strange angle, tipping it in at the top towards the player. I got around this by fitting strap button under the heel and that leveled things up nicely. All in all I'm delighted with my purchase.
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