Harley Benton Slider II Vintage Series 5-stars Reviews

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11 years ago

Good Instrument at an Affordable Price

Having moved to the UK from the USA 5 years ago, I am trying to replace the collection of instruments I had to leave behind. I really didn't think I would find a lap steel that I could afford, but found the Harley Benton Slider II by searching the internet, and I am really pleased with it! Definitely would recommend.

11 years ago

This is a really great instrument

Especially when you consider it's a budget instrument. I would say you can't go wrong with this as a good starting point for slide guitar learning. I love it and so glad I went for it :)

The only thing I would say is that I'm going to get the Dunlop LapDawg to go with it, because the bullet that comes with it is a little tricky to hold and I think it would be easier to play with something a bit more ergonomic. But that of course is not about the instrument itself.

Also, it may sound obvious, but if you've never played slide before, do not expect to grasp the feel of playing straight away... The theory of playing is of course the same as a normal guitar but this is a different instrument in it's own right. Just give it time to get used to it :)

11 years ago

lap steel (more like lap steal)

Been a big fan of the sound of the lap steel for years. Two of my favourite bands Pink Floyd, Depeche Mode make great use of them, so when I seen the price of these I jumped on it and I've not been disappointed, I've had this for about a year now and still love it the quality is excellent stays perfectly in tune and the volume and tone controls work very well allowing for a great range of sounds. Put a heavier set of strings on it as I'm a bit heavy handed. Looks great too a real talking point at the gigs I've used it at.

All in all very pleased with it.

11 years ago

How Much?

Can't believe how much this Lap Steel offers for the money.

Sounds fantastic, quality is impeccable and is a great introduction into the world of Lap Steel.

As a guitarist of 10 years I was looking for a way to get into Lap Steel, without spending too much money in case it wasn't for me. The HB Slider II delivers in bucket loads. With a simple yet sleek design, metallic finish and quality parts.

It came with a gig-bag, lead and tonebar. So you're all set out of the box.

Really enjoying learning to play it and it's nice not being held back by the tuning issues and bad electronics you'd expect from an instrument at this price.

11 years ago

Well worth the money!

I bought this a while back and was shock at how great it sounded! everything worked fine, i use it all the time and have even used it on recordings! if you are new to lap guitar this is a perfect place to start! :)

11 years ago

Excellent product

Really happy with this, lovely tone and good value for money. Bought this as a present and my husband has used it many times, it's a pleasure to use he says and as good as all the reviews we saw on it. I would not hesitate to recommend this product to anyone.

12 years ago

VERY GOOD VALUE

i highly recommend this product its a great little steel guitar , which had very fast delivery and came with a lead and a tonebar (in a really nice lilte box ) a gig bag with back staps and a pocket to fit a lead tonebar notepad and your fingerpicks or anything else you needvery handy. Im going to use it for country and westrn swing recordings so i have used C6 tuning o nit and it plays well. has a single coil pup which works very well and although t the steel is very basic it is very good. it is better than any other steel guitar at the price and beats llots of more expensive models . just begace its Cheap doesnt mean its nasty its not a cheap unplayable instrument its a great value instrument for players of all abilitys

12 years ago

Great to learn on

This is a great lapsteel to learn on. The pickup is not bad through the amp, although I like double coil better, but that I would be an easy upgrade. With the tonebar it is a nice package. The strings are for the C6 tuning but I changed them for an open E, so I looked it over and am very satisfied.

12 years ago