TE-40 TBK Deluxe Series : Breathtakingly Beautiful Instrument!

I bought this guitar because I have been wanting to get a "tele" with humbuckers. I play gigs and do a lot of home recording, everything from classic rock to blues and ambient instrumentals. I saw this guitar reviewed on the Youtube Guitar Max channel,and decided to give it a go.

Considering the low price, I expected it to be a cheap instrument that would need a lot of aftermarket upgrades to be playable, especially the pickups. I was really surprised how good it really is. The Roswell pickups have plenty of bite, and the tone is great. The only thing I found that I might replace is the tuning machines, but once it is in tune, I haven't had any issues with it falling out, and I do a lot of bending. The carved top, binding, and gold haedware against the gloss black finish are stunning. It looks like an expensive custom guitar. Frets, neck, fretboard, finish, and electronics are as good as Fenders I have purchased. If this guitar was twice the price, it would still be a good deal.

In summary, this is a beautiful guitar at a steal of a price. The tuners could be better, but they are not horrible. Overall, it's one of the best investments I have made in a long time. I hope to get more Harley Benton products in the future.