Harley Benton TE-62CC LH SP

Not familiar with cheap guitars in general. The very few I have tried out earlier I have never kept. Noticed some very positive YouTube demos by chance. Loved the shell pink color. Had to try. Extremely cheap and someone would surely enjoy as a gift if not for me.

This one is not going anywhere. Too good! Tasty color scheme. Might upgrade with some high-end parts eventually. Or would normally do so. But really thoroughly impressed with everything as is. How this is possible at such unbelievable pricepoint is beyond me?

Only very minor thing worth mentioning is fret edges are a little sharp. Nothing major. Easyfix. I was expecting poor sound, crap setup, worthless tuners, scuffs and marks, zero QC. Not because I ever tried a HB before as I recall. Simply down to the price point.

I can testify to the fact there are zero issues. As in at all? Maybe I got very lucky? Do not think so since all YouTube videos have people equally impressed.

Neck looks really beautiful and feels great. At half the cost of many standard FX pedals this must the the best value for money gear I have ever purchased. Even if you are only into big brands, custom shop models etc. I urge you to consider picking one up. You just might be as amazed like me. This one is s keeper for sure. Someone will love it as a great gift if you do not keep. It punches extremely above its price bargain price tag.

Granted I do have a well sorted pedal board. But I did not add much to give it some real flavour. A simple Browne Amplifivation Protein with left side engaged and I was sold. I do the same with my expensive axes.

Really surpriced how well pickups handle FX pedals. will give the standard pickups a genuine chance before swopping to high-end pickups. Maybe fun to keep as is. Or buy another and upgrade that one for comparison. Or onlytuners and mayby brass saddles. But it sounds great as is so maybe not. Normally I do not spent time doing this. This quality at this price point is just too good not to praise.

Never hard to fall in love with pricy high-end axes. This is by far the cheapest axe I ever played. Impossible for me not to love, respect and recommend.

Get one while you can. Truly amazing value and pure joy to play.

My first guitar was a Squier Affinity Telecaster.
This particular one is my second Telecaster, and it truly exceeded all expectations! The Shell Pink finish is outstanding, and the neck feels amazing: it has a satin finish and is darker than it appears in photos, giving it a more premium feel. Its profile is a slim "D"—slightly thicker than the "C" shape on the Squier Affinity Telecaster—making it more comfortable. At 3.7 kg, it is heavy for a Telecaster, but the extra weight gives it a more solid feel—something that really suits me. The hardware has a vintage aesthetic that makes it look even better, and the pickups deliver that classic Telecaster sound beautifully.
Overall, the guitar is superb—and not just for the price; it is perfectly suitable for gigs, too. I own two other Harley Benton models that cost more than this one, but this specific guitar is my hands-down favorite; it feels and sounds amazing, and it looks stunning!
I highly recommend it, especially if you’re a Telecaster fan.