SC-450Plus VB Vintage Series : Outstanding guitar.

I have bought numerous guitars in the past.

Eg.Fender,Gretsch,Ibanez,Tanglewood etc so I do have a direct comparison when I give my comments.

First as normal,the delivery was first class as usual and arrived well packaged.

I had recently returned a well known guitar because for the price of £400 plus I considered it lacked a few quality points that should be standard on a guitar in this price range.

Mainly the fretboard edges were so badly finished that they caught my fingers as I played and obviously the quality control guy must have been blind when he signed it of.

Back to this guitar.

All I can say is at this price point this guitar can compete with guitars four times the price with no problem.

Straight out of the box it needed no adjustement whatsoever,only needing to stretch the strings.

The action was perfect and for a change even the strings were very good.

The quality of the fit and finish are outstanding.

The neck is very easy to play.(The fretboard needed a little fine sanding and oiling as all new guitars do)

The body looks gorgeous and even the switches felt really nice quality.

The actual finish on the body is just stunning and as good as any guitar I've bought no matter what the price.

Harley Benton have really upped their quality with this guitar.

I have no hesitation recommending this to anyone wether you are a beginner or competent player.

This is just one beautiful guitar.

If one is available in Cherry I will be first in the queue.

Buy one and you won't regret it.

Keep playing,

Regards A.J.