Harley Benton Delta Blues T Reviews

Has that Delta Blues sound, great for slide in open tunings

I bought the larger Delta Blues O model as a practice guitar, but I was so intrigued by the sounds I heard from this little guy that I also put it in my basket. What the hell, such a low price, it was worth a punt. Both guitars were delivered quickly and in good shape.

Setup was perfect, just some oil for the fretboard, bridge and a quick fret polish was required. I think if you were to buy this hoping for a typical guitar sound you may be disappointed, but this is also its strength. It really does have that tinny Delta blues sound, with an almost resonator/banjo-like tone.

I put medium Bronze strings on it, along with a bone nut and I play it in open tunings (D,G) with a heavy brass slide and metal fingerpicks. I give it a good bashing and it really does sound convincing! As a slide guitar it is very, very nice and I am spending may happy hours noodling away on it.

The tuners are not the best but they keep it in tune. Other than that, I am really pleased with it.

So, not a guitar replacement IMO, but a little extra tasty sauce to have at the ready. For the money, it's a winner.

resonant baby

Just received.Oveall it looks very well made, no sharp frets, frets finished well at the ends, flat neck. The action is good and set well within accepted acoustic guitar string heights. Body is VERY resonant, maybe the mahogany but just a solid little instrument. The sound is very resonator like which is unusual and a nice surprise. The inside braces are clean no gaps and no glue residue. basically well put together. You either like the "pore" finish or not, I like it. Utilitarian. Fits perfects into a Baby Taylor Hardcase. Overall length is 86cm from headstock to body end, 87cm if you include the strap button. For the total price with shipping, $180 CAD, it's a worthwhile buy as a useable alternative to an LX1 or BT.

judging by the size is rather loud

im amaze with the quality, great sound, great look

perfect first guitar

perfect as my first guitar. I always wanted a parlor size blues guitar witch wasn't eating my whole budget as a beginner. Well Harley Benton was the perfect choice. Good sound, good quality, good looks. 100% price/quality.

nice little guitar

bought for my son as his first guitar, nice little instrument , good bluesy tone, and plenty load enough for a starter.

Amazing for the price!

I wanted a small guitar so I can move around with ease. This little guitar is amazing at that. It was a nice sound for its size and the finish is beautiful. My only problem was the fretboard was kinda rough but for the price I really cannot complain. Harley benton never fails to amaze with it's quality instruments at a low price!

Traveling Blues

I was looking for an inexpensive guitar to take on camping trips and the Delta Blues T fits the bill.

A great little guitar with a big sound, small enough to fit in with the rest of the camping gear but loud enough to get the site singing along.

I'm more than happy with my purchase playing wise and I have to say the Delta Blues T looks fantastic too. Only wish I'd bought a gig bag to go with it.

Value for money is insane

This little thing blew my mind. Straight from the box Just had to tune it and that was that: perfect action, intonation and overall playability. A professional tune up from your local guitar shop is almost as expensive as this little guy. Sound is awesome too, super dry banjo/resonator-ish sound.

I use it as a practice guitar at home and take it with me on trips to the beach, park, etc.

The tuners, obviously, aren't top notch so it doesn't stay in tune perfectly all the time but that's the only thing that I can say is a bit of a downside. Seeing the price, I can't even mention it as a downside, so that's why I'm giving it 5 stars.

I just sucked

I was searching to buy a Travel guitar. so many brands but very high prices for an acceptable sound quality. when i found Delta Blues T, at the first i thought its knid of Joke. how its possible?

i bought one and when i received, i was just shucked.

and then i advise to my three friends, they also ordered and now we all have the same quality travel guitars with less money.

Nice but not great

It is a nice guitar and I did not expect anything else for the price. Sound is not awesome but again, it is what it it.

I ordered the guitar because I wanted to have a small guitar I can carry everywhere and practice. Also so my little son will be able to start on the guitar in a year or so.

Overall I am satisfied with that guitar, but don't expect an awesome sound, it is good for practice and tiny so you can take it anywhere.

Great travel guitar

It looks beautiful, the build is excellent, the sound is very bluesy and it's not too quiet considering the size. I was actually surprised at how loud it is. The shipping was crazy fast and got me in trouble with the wife since she was home when it prematurely arrived and I didn't have enough time to tell her that I'd bought the 6th guitar. we have a house full of guitars and she is mad at me, but I will keep it at work so, don't be mad honey I love you, but I also love guitars. Peace

Worth the money, but not more than that

For $64, this guitar is a good buy. After having good luck with previous HB guitars I was expecting a little too much. The fret ends were fairly sharp and the action very high. After removing a shim from under the saddle, filing the fret ends, polishing the fret board, and changing to new strings, it sounds and plays much better, but still like a cheap guitar. I still need to lower the action more and need to file the nut slots, especially the B string, which is very sharp on the first two frets. I was hoping for more than I should have. Yet, for the reason of buying this guitar (having a small guitar to stash in my office to play when slow), this will still be fine. It certainly makes me long to get home to play my Yamaha acoustic.

Great Small Guitar!

Great sounding ! I was impressed , didn't expected that much regarding the price and size!

I totally recomend it!