Custom Line King-CE NT : Excellent Value and Well made

8 years ago

Bought Harley Benton King CT NA for home use upgrading from my Yamaha f310. It arrived in the USA 13 days after placing order.

Pros:

Looks impressive, light in weight, tuners are very precise, fret work and set up excellent, neck straight and level with zero relief, sound is just like the Youtube videos very balanced, electronic tuner works well, beautiful inlays, nice binding, intonation is perfect. I have worked on many guitars over the years and was prepared to do adjustments but all I had to do for this was tune it. After having it for two days, I compared it to many guitars at local music store and the only thing that came close was a Gibson J-45 priced at $2794USD. I'm pleased with this guitar and am happily breaking it in.

Cons:

Paperwork for electronics is for a different system. The diagrams have knobs my doesn't have. Wires inside buzz when I play the high G on the low E string but I can find a way to stop that. May lead to an addiction that causes more Harley Benton purchases.

Update:2019

After some time the top by the bridge began to raise and action was high and stiff. I sanded down the bridge (which was very thick) and bridge saddle and now it plays excellent with comfortable action.

Image Harley Benton Custom Line King-CE NT

Technical Data

  • Manufactured by Harley Benton
  • Released in 2012
  • Average price : $290
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