DC-Junior FAT Faded Cherry : Unbeatable value!

5 years ago

I wanted to own a Doublecut Junior style guitar for a long time. I was really happy to see Harley Benton make junior models. It was a no brainer for me.

So here it goes

Pros:

Good looking finish with a satin feel.

Nice neck feel - also satin feel.

Good fretwork.

Coil tap is a plus.

Great playability.

Cons

Wasn't able to get a perfect setup on it. The action has to be set a bit high to avoid fret buzz. Maybe it could use some fret leveling.

Hardware is understandably cheap feeling. I would consider swapping the nut, bridge and pickup at some point. Maybe the tuners too.

Pickup sounds nice for this kinda price range. Worth considering an upgrade in the future.

All in all I love this guitar because it seems like most of the cost of it has gone into things that can't be easily changed, such as the fit and finish, the feel of the neck etc. And while the hardware is cheap it can easily be replaced.

Image Harley Benton DC-Junior FAT Faded Cherry

Technical Data

  • Manufactured by Harley Benton
  • Released in 2020
  • Average price : $270
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