SC-400 SBK Vintage Series : Surprising silk black beauty

4 years ago

I read a lot of reviews and tests because I really liked HB’s cheap LP series. I was a little afraid that his voice or design might not be good enough because I’ve only played Fender and other similar mid-range instruments in the last couple of years. I have been playing electric guitars for over 15 years.

At first I wanted a gold color but finally, since there was no black I ordered. I ordered it on Friday, it was sent on Saturday, it was already here at noon on Wednesday.

When I unpacked and tried it, all my fears are gone! :) This matte black paint looks very good and the design of the guitar is flawless. The neck is straight, the frets are nicely polished, they don't hang out and they are polished, better than my Squier CV 60 custom Telecaster, which cost three times as much! The fretboard looks good and you like it to the touch. The switch and knobbs working fine. The only non-quality detail is the white scratch plate, which is slightly but not dangerous and easy to remove. :)

The design of the whole guitar is well beyond the price in my opinion, the instruments that cost twice as much are similar.

I think the pickups sound good, much better than one would expect in this price range! :) Only ceramic pickups but I think they are very good, it won't deter anyone from buying! :) The factory set-up near perfect out of the box, just a little bit high but very good playable.

The factory strings are not very good, they need to be replaced but after that the guitar is a gift for so much money because it sounds good, looks good and the price is very good! Absolutely recommended!

Image Harley Benton SC-400 SBK Vintage Series

Technical Data

  • Manufactured by Harley Benton
  • Released in 2015
  • Average price : $140
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