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Great platform for modifications
I bought the TE-40 because I love the "Telecaster" shape but not necessarily the sound. I mostly play Metal and the potential to turn this guitar into a great "Metal Machine" was huge. I had to wait a while as it was on back order but when it finally arrived I was very impressed with the fit and finish.. the body colour and shape is simply magnificent especially with the through body strings.
Out of the box (after being tuned and intonated properly) it played quite nicely but I will have to say that the stock tuners were pretty awful. The "B" string tuner would rotate probably 3/4 of a turn and not register any pitch movement.
This didn't really bother me as I'd already bought the parts for my modification. Basically I have stripped it down, the pups have been replaced by EMG 85/81's along with EMG solderless wiring, the tuners have been replaced with locking type (in black) along with black string trees and strap buttons. I also replaced the bridge with a black roller saddle type. Basically, all that is left of the original guitar is the body, neck and string ferrules.
This is now my "go to" guitar above my LTD EC401 & 257.
Love it.
Out of the box (after being tuned and intonated properly) it played quite nicely but I will have to say that the stock tuners were pretty awful. The "B" string tuner would rotate probably 3/4 of a turn and not register any pitch movement.
This didn't really bother me as I'd already bought the parts for my modification. Basically I have stripped it down, the pups have been replaced by EMG 85/81's along with EMG solderless wiring, the tuners have been replaced with locking type (in black) along with black string trees and strap buttons. I also replaced the bridge with a black roller saddle type. Basically, all that is left of the original guitar is the body, neck and string ferrules.
This is now my "go to" guitar above my LTD EC401 & 257.
Love it.
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AZ
Outstanding quality and sound
I am impressed, the quality is clearly above the price. Everything in this guitar is made accurately and with high quality. The neck of the guitar is even, the frets are also made with high quality. A good basis for a future upgrade. Of the minuses, only the backlash of the tuners and the large weight of the guitar itself can be noted.
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DC
Great guitar for the price.
I love the feel of the neck it’s very comfortable.
It looks stunning.
The pickups sound great and have a nice twang to them a bit of a cross between a fender ish twang and a bright PAF.
The only downside is the high E rubs slightly on the bridge which could cause an issue with string breakage.
I’ve hardly put it down since I got it.
Excellent value for the money.
It looks stunning.
The pickups sound great and have a nice twang to them a bit of a cross between a fender ish twang and a bright PAF.
The only downside is the high E rubs slightly on the bridge which could cause an issue with string breakage.
I’ve hardly put it down since I got it.
Excellent value for the money.
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J
Too good for the money
Great feel and tone, feels miles better than the price.
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C
Good for the money
So far , Harley Benton has the best selection of left handed guitars I’ve ever seen .The guitar plays amazing for $140 US. The neck is incredible considering.The pickups are weak in my opinion . The could use better output .The only issue that I came across is when changing the strings the brass ferrules fall out, and you have to keep an eye on them so you don’t loose them. Other than that. I enjoy playing as much as my fender strat, or a few of my other guitars.
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