Harley Benton EX-76 Classic GHW AN

Z názvu je patrné, že moje recenze nemůže být příliš objektivní pro někoho, kdo se v kytarách vyzná. Ten ale pravděpodobně nebude hledat budgetovou kytaru a pokud ano, tak v tom případě doporučuji:)

Vždy jsem měl rád kytary tohoto typu - Explorer, takže když jsem se konečně rozhodl začít, moje volba byla jasná. Po tom, co jsem prošel jiné možnosti a vyloučil je, šel jsem na doporučení do Harley Benton.

Nejsem si jistý, jestli je to dobrá kytara pro začátečníka. Je přecijen trochu velká, a to ještě, jak jsem se dozvěděl, je o něco menší, než by měla být:) Takže pokud jste menší postavy, jako já, možná to zvažte a zkuste něco tradičnějšího jako Les Paul modely, které jsou přecijen menší. Na druhou stranu, já jsem si říkal, že když už hrát, tak na to, co chci, jinak to nemá cenu:)

Kytara je krásná, je těžká - protože mahagon, ale je nádherná, zvuk je, i podle lidí, kteří hrají dlouho, opravdu velmi dobrý na tu cenu. Na Youtube najdete videa, která tento brand prakticky jen vychvalují, nebo já alespoň jiné nenašel.

Měl bych asi něco napsat o snímačích a podobně, ale na to nemám dost zkušeností. Takže můžu jen říct, pokud jste začátečník/začátečnice, chcete konkrétně tuhle kytaru, ve smyslu, chci Explorerku, a nevíte, jestli třeba u hraní zůstanete, tedy nechcete za kytaru hned utrácet 20 tisíc a víc, tak určitě do toho jděte.

First up, the finish. It's so smooth and shiny. Looks beautiful all over.

The neck, whilst being pretty thick - this is quite the opposite of a Jackson style neck, so if you're looking for a very thin neck, this may not be the guitar for you - plays really fast and well. I am actually really happy with how the neck plays, because I'm used to much thinner necks usually, but it may be the finish ( same as the body, not a satin finish ) that is INCREDIBLY smooth.
So those with smaller hands may find it a bit more difficult perhaps as you'll need to stretch a little more, but it absolutely won't feel sluggish at all. The fretboard allows for easy fast fingerplay.

It does not feel heavy over your shoulder at all. I'm only 5'9 and hardly muscular or strong at all, but this does not weigh down on me during play. Make sure to just buy a good quality strap ( padded ) and some kind of strap locks/system, as the positioning of the strap hook might allow for the strap to come off at the front if you're moving around a lot as you play. But as i say, even a super cheap set of those plastic strap locks will help prevent this from happening.

I love the set in jack. Makes everything feel so much more solidly connected. Feels safe and secure when playing in a standing position.

I have already replaced the tone and volume knobs with a prettier set of gold ones, as they match the guitar well and add more to the (faux) expensive "look", but there is no need to other than aesthetics, as the standard ones look and work absolutely fine.

Sound is subjective of course. It all comes down to what amp / tone & pedals you use of course. It sounds great to me, but there are so many individual factors that make up a guitar tone we individually love. So i can't really comment too much on that, all i can comment on is HOW it plays. And I'm very happy.

You know what you're probably in for when spending only around 250/260 pounds on a guitar ( if you've been playing for years ) but this could not be better for a beginner on a budget.

It does not FEEL like you're playing a "cheap" guitar. The build quality is too good. Just remember that players/beginners with smaller hands, maybe try to go and test out a thick neck guitar in a shop before you think about buying this one, as it may not be perfect for you yet. Probably too bulky ( though it isn't big ), the shape maybe too unbalanced for very young players, so maybe go a different route for now if you're maybe 12 and under. But old people like myself should have no problem with the weight/shape.

Best "cheap" guitar I've ever bought and there have been so, so many over the years.