TE-40 TBK Deluxe Series : Great Guitar!

I was interested in the Harley Benton instruments since I first heard about them. I read a lot of reviews about them and decided to give them a try. I chose the TE-40 TBK because I wanted the wider (43mm) nut and because it looks cool!

When it arrived I discovered a couple flaws - a small chip in the binding and a bent flange on the socket that the bridge posts slide into. Neither of these were a show stopper for me. I didn’t have to do much adjusting, the intonation and neck were great. I did lower the action and raise the pickups a little.

It’s been a few months now and I still love this guitar. I’m ok with the Roswell pickups and the neck is comfortable. One day I’ll swap the tuners for Harley Benton locking ones but the stock ones are ok for now.

My only warning to potential customers in the US is to be aware of expensive shipping. I suggest buying it with the understanding that you won’t send it back unless it arrives broken and unplayable because it costs more to return it than it does to get it delivered to you.