CST-24T P90 Ocean Flame : Texas-size Love for This Guitar

This is the second Harley Benton I've had shipped here to San Antonio, Texas. The first was a TE-40 Tele-style. Nice instrument, but nothing compared to this one. I love the P90s. The guitar itself is gorgeous. Came out of the box undamaged and perfectly set-up - ready to play despite the fact that it had to endure shipment from Europe. Action was low, no fret sprout, no buzzing frets, decent tuners, intonation good. I've been playing for nearly 60 years and currently own over 30 electrics, so I know good. I bought a Gibson Les Paul 50s gold top at the same time I bought this one. I'm not saying the CST-24T P90 is as good as the Les Paul (it's not), but I find myself playing it about as much as the LP primarily due to the different sound of the P90s. Of the two HBs I've purchased, I'm impressed with Harley Benton's quality and playability. I also bought an $850 Epiphone '61 SG at the same time I bought this Harley Benton and the Gibson Les Paul, and the HB had much better fret work than the Epi. Even with international shipping charges, Harley Benton guitars are a great value considering the quality of the guitar.