ST-20HSS SBK Standard Series : Impressive piece for the cost

I'm certainly not a guitar expert, when I saw this model for the first time online I instantly had to have a closer look. Upon watching a few too many unboxing videos and videos of the guitar in action. I decided to bite the bullet and buy this as my first ever electric guitar.

I love the look of this guitar, it's absolutely my style and Harley Benton written on the headstock makes it seem less beginner-ish to the untrained eye. Rather than blowing over a grand on a big name for my first guitar.

I ordered full well knowing it would be a while to arrive, as it was a back order.

It finally arrived today, I noticed the box had taken some damage in shipping although thankfully it was just an outer layer.

The guitar itself, was checked and signed off as part of the QC process, both in the warehouse and by the manufacturer, so the process was obviously pretty stringent.

I inspected the guitar, upon opening to find perfect paintwork, no sharp frets and surprisingly shipped with strings already fitted.

I tuned up to test it and I was actually very impressed with the sound, the setup felt pretty good too.

Although I will let my guitar tech friend take a look at it to check all is well in due course when we do some sessions on the basics of playing.

I restrung with his help and recommendation too.

I get a feeling I am going to enjoy learning to play with this guitar.

Overall, I am very very impressed with the quality of this guitar, it feels and looks like an item that should cost twice as much as it does.

It makes a great beginner guitar or even a good backup for a professional, given some love and setting up.