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Super Impressed All Around
I saw the ad for this guitar on social media. Clicked the link and really the way it looked. The specs show that it has active pickups and I was sold. Placed the order. Thomann was incredible for getting this beauty out the door so quickly. I received the guitar within 3 business days! I was worried that it was going to be in pieces when I received it since I forgot to order a case, but Thomann took great precautions to pack it safely. After tuning the guitar, I plugged it in and was in awe of the sound and tone coming from the Harley Benton JA-20HH Active SBK. No buzz from the humbuckers, but they were LOUD. Loved it. I have to say this is the most satisfying purchase I've made recently. I am very impressed with the Harley Benton brand and equally impressed with Thomann. I will certainly buy more.
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Large manufacturers beware
I have been looking at a Harley Benton for a few years. I pulled the trigger on this one not really knowing what to expect. To say I was pleasantly surprised is a massive understatement.
The finish of the guitar is flawless from the tip of the headstock to the bottom of the body. The frets are very well dressed both on the ends as well as the crown. The tuners are holding tune perfectly and are very smooth to turn with just the right amount of tension. The active pickups are extremely good. The bridge is bright on the cleans and gets very crunchy when driven. The neck is pure fat vintage sounding cream. And the middle position is the best of both. The setup of the guitar feels like someone cared about the playability of this guitar and took the time to make it rad. The action may be a bit low for some but it is perfect for my style. Very low to the frets and ZERO buzz. The metals used don’t look nor feel cheap and there is a bit of a premium feel to them. The only downside I have found is one that has been mentioned here before. You will need to remove the bridge and sand the paint where the ground wire touches it. There is a bit of noise when you push gain or distortion. It’s a simple fix and I don’t feel it warrants a drop in the rating. I will purchase another HB, and it will be soon! Oh and shipping was fast, 3 days from Germany to the US.
The finish of the guitar is flawless from the tip of the headstock to the bottom of the body. The frets are very well dressed both on the ends as well as the crown. The tuners are holding tune perfectly and are very smooth to turn with just the right amount of tension. The active pickups are extremely good. The bridge is bright on the cleans and gets very crunchy when driven. The neck is pure fat vintage sounding cream. And the middle position is the best of both. The setup of the guitar feels like someone cared about the playability of this guitar and took the time to make it rad. The action may be a bit low for some but it is perfect for my style. Very low to the frets and ZERO buzz. The metals used don’t look nor feel cheap and there is a bit of a premium feel to them. The only downside I have found is one that has been mentioned here before. You will need to remove the bridge and sand the paint where the ground wire touches it. There is a bit of noise when you push gain or distortion. It’s a simple fix and I don’t feel it warrants a drop in the rating. I will purchase another HB, and it will be soon! Oh and shipping was fast, 3 days from Germany to the US.
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Great guitar, but needs a small modifiaction
The guitar itself is incredible; not just for the price but in general. I love the neck on it and it came with no fret or intonation issues out of the box. The only issue with the guitar is pickup noise. Some reviewers are saying its a grounding issues where the black paint on the bridge isn't allowing the pickups to be grounded. All-in-all it's a great guitar.
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Small price, HUGE SOUND!!
I was a little skeptical because of the price, but I figured I could do some upgrades if I needed to... Well, that went out the window. The JA-20HH came ready to play and sounds great. I am so surprised how thick it sounds. The active pickups really elevate it. I could have paid 400-500 for this guitar and still been satisfied.
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Great guitar for the price
Guitar got to me without any issues. 9V battery for active pickups was included in the pack. Sounds and looks great.
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Amazing
This guitar arrived in perfect condition, no sharp frets, no marks or badly finished paintwork. Comfortable to play and sounds great too
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Amazing
I've seen reviews and videos online and really liked the looks, shape and sound of the guitar, I was cautious because of the price but when it arrived all doubts where gone.
Gorgeous guitar, with amazing sound I absolutely love it.
Gorgeous guitar, with amazing sound I absolutely love it.
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$ vs quality=🎸👍😁🇺🇸⚔️🍕🍺🤙
I was interested in a guitar with active pickups.
This one has what I was looking for as well as a simple control setup! The neck is very good, tuners are good, I play it through a Boss Katana 2x12 and it sounds great!
This one has what I was looking for as well as a simple control setup! The neck is very good, tuners are good, I play it through a Boss Katana 2x12 and it sounds great!
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Incredible Guitar!
The feel, the sound, the quality - i could'nt believe it when i was holding it as when i thought of the price!
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Harley Benton JA-20HH Active SBK: A Solid Project with a Few Quirks
The Harley Benton JA-20HH Active SBK is an impressive jazzmaster husk with great value. The guitar's construction is solid, and it offers good playability. The frets may initially be sharp but are easily adjustable. However, the pickups produce a muddy tone, and there is a grounding issue in the bridge. Considering these drawbacks, I plan to install a single EMG pickup, but it requires an expensive pickguard. It would have been ideal if the guitar came in a single humbucker version, but unfortunately, it does not. Despite its limitations, the JA-20HH Active SBK is still a worthwhile choice for budget-conscious players looking for a project guitar.
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