kodiakblair Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 Glad to hear your HTR is all good BassBunny. There's a fella in the " cheap 5 string " thread would like to hear your thoughts on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben4343 Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Les Paul-a-like on the main site, looks rather attractive... http://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_sc_custom_lemon_flame_deko.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andytre Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 £61! far too much! haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annoying Twit Posted January 4, 2016 Author Share Posted January 4, 2016 I was off doing stuff - it was gone before I got back. Actually buying a Les Paul copy is I think still the gold standard in terms of difficulty of buying a deko. The new price for that is £130. The new Les Pauls seem to be similar to the Vintage (brand) LP copies. If this is similar to the Vintage Lemon Drop, then £130 is a bargain IMHO. Even if it doesn't have any relic-ing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 [quote name='BassBunny' timestamp='1451648107' post='2942017'] My PJ5 HTR arrived a couple of days ago. Can't see anything wrong with it other than a slight blemish under the laquer. Reserved judgement until I could try it at last nights gig. Original plan was that I was only getting it for the body and neck but after a quick noodle post-soundcheck, change of plan. It is quiet as a mouse, it plays great and sounds fantastic. The "pimping" plan was going to involve, shielding cavity (no need), and just about changing everything. New plan is Wilkinson Vintage bridge and CTS pots, Switchcraft jack and Bobs your Whatsit. I am staggered at the pickups, they sound immense. I was switching from my Carvin/Marlleaux 5 er with a Glockenklang pre-amp to the PJ5 and output wise they are very comparable. Tuners are solid and work well. That might be the only other area that I look at in the future. Happy Bunny. [/quote] I'd budget for a new scratchplate. My acid thumb wore away the faux tort on mine in a couple of months. I guess the alternative is to work on your 'floating thumb' technique! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 [quote name='BassBunny' timestamp='1451648107' post='2942017'] I am staggered at the pickups, they sound immense. [/quote] Hmmm, the ones in mine are pretty weak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 [quote name='yorks5stringer' timestamp='1451914882' post='2944489'] I'd budget for a new scratchplate. My acid thumb wore away the faux tort on mine in a couple of months. I guess the alternative is to work on your 'floating thumb' technique! [/quote] Funnily enough, I am a "floater" Keith. That said a new scratchplate may be on the agenda anyway. [quote name='bartelby' timestamp='1451915230' post='2944495'] Hmmm, the ones in mine are pretty weak. [/quote] I must admit I was expected them to be pretty crap when I plugged in, but pleasantly surprised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annoying Twit Posted January 5, 2016 Author Share Posted January 5, 2016 (edited) Rosewood Jazz. I haven't seen one of these as a deko before. Much more expensive than a '75. [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_jb_70_rosewood_deluxedeko.htm"]http://www.thomann.d..._deluxedeko.htm[/url] One of the higher end Harley Benton acoustic guitars: [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_hbf200_nt.htm?ref=prod_cothr"]http://www.thomann.d...?ref=prod_cothr[/url] EDIT: Rosewood Jazz is insto-sold-out. Edited January 5, 2016 by Annoying Twit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annoying Twit Posted January 6, 2016 Author Share Posted January 6, 2016 (edited) Fretless U-Bass: [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_kahuna_clu_bass_ukulel_deko_2.htm"]http://www.thomann.d...ulel_deko_2.htm[/url] Acoustic-Electric classical guitar: [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_cg300ce_nt_deko.htm"]http://www.thomann.d...0ce_nt_deko.htm[/url] Edited January 6, 2016 by Annoying Twit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annoying Twit Posted January 11, 2016 Author Share Posted January 11, 2016 Was anyone watching this morning? There was a TE-80 "Prince" style telecaster guitar and a left handed P-Bass. Both sold now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 I saw the Tele when it first popped up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkboy Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 There's a lefty HB Acoustic bass in black there at the minute - £43.63 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pineweasel Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 [quote name='sharkboy' timestamp='1452522633' post='2950752'] There's a lefty HB Acoustic bass in black there at the minute - £43.63 [/quote] That's been there for months, along with the resonator and the toy Warwick. I'd buy it if I didn't already have a cheapo acoustic bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr zed Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 My white Harley Benton B550 Progressive arrived just before Christmas. Needed a truss rod tweak and now all is good. I have put Schaller Straplocks on and made a scratchplate (which I think improves the looks). Cost so far is £70. Plays nicely and sound great in both passive & active. Very happy. [url="http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/zedsled/media/Harley%20Benton%20B550/Harley%20Benton%20B550%20011_zps4medzlr7.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/zedsled/media/Harley%20Benton%20B550/Harley%20Benton%20B550%20012_zpscevznpwz.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/zedsled/media/Harley%20Benton%20B550/Harley%20Benton%20B550%20013_zpshlidowtb.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/zedsled/media/Harley%20Benton%20B550/Harley%20Benton%20B550%20014_zpssqnr0rol.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/zedsled/media/Harley%20Benton%20B550/Harley%20Benton%20B550%20015_zps8sts1mha.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/zedsled/media/Harley%20Benton%20B550/Harley%20Benton%20B550%20016_zpsokdu81js.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/zedsled/media/Harley%20Benton%20B550/Harley%20Benton%20B550%20017_zps0eczs7bu.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/zedsled/media/Harley%20Benton%20B550/Harley%20Benton%20B550%20018_zpsa62ynfbp.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/zedsled/media/Harley%20Benton%20B550/Harley%20Benton%20B550%20019_zpsybdmij4p.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/zedsled/media/Harley%20Benton%20B550/Harley%20Benton%20B550%20020_zpseiypkgmn.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/zedsled/media/Harley%20Benton%20B550/Harley%20Benton%20B550%20021_zpsy6nzpy39.jpg.html"][/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Mr Zed That's fantastic,scratchplate was a brilliant idea and brings the bass to life visually. Does anybody believe when you say it was £70 all in ? Answers somewhere between " Aye right !! " and " F... off " most likely. Congratulations on a stunning bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh971 Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Wow, that looks great with the scratch plate. Completely changes the look. Hugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben4343 Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Cor, if anyone got the twenty quid PB-50 earlier then they did rather well!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 [quote name='Hugh971' timestamp='1452596396' post='2951385'] Wow, that looks great with the scratch plate. Completely changes the look. Hugh [/quote] +3 what a difference! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andytre Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 saw both the PB-J and the PB-50 go up, refrained from buying as i already own both in deko form Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Whoever got the PJ for €35 got a bargain http://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_pj_4_htr_deluxe_series_deko.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr zed Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 [quote name='kodiakblair' timestamp='1452594354' post='2951364'] Mr Zed That's fantastic,scratchplate was a brilliant idea and brings the bass to life visually. Does anybody believe when you say it was £70 all in ? Answers somewhere between " Aye right !! " and " F... off " most likely. Congratulations on a stunning bass. [/quote] Thanks Kodiakblair - I'm really pleased with the way this has turned out. The bass needed something to break up the white and I was torn between black or tortie for the plate. My wife insisted that black was the right choice so I bowed to her better judgement. Ohhh.... and yes, you're absolutely right, no one can believe what this cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annoying Twit Posted January 12, 2016 Author Share Posted January 12, 2016 (edited) Dekos turning up at about 10am on weekdays doesn't work for me. I saw the 50s' P after it had already gone. I hope someone got one: bargain! Loving the scratchplate on Zed's progressive bass! I still want one of these: http://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_santos_series_c_40sce_nt.htm Maybe there will be some dekos when they come back in stock. Edited January 12, 2016 by Annoying Twit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CustardFilled Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 [quote name='mr zed' timestamp='1452593563' post='2951356'] My white Harley Benton B550 Progressive arrived just before Christmas. Needed a truss rod tweak and now all is good. I have put Schaller Straplocks on and made a scratchplate (which I think improves the looks). Cost so far is £70. Plays nicely and sound great in both passive & active. Very happy. [/quote] That looks simply excellent, nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coldflows Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 (edited) Mr Zed, that has to be the first progressive Harley Benton I would even think of picking up. They should use that style of scratchplate on all of them! Edited January 13, 2016 by Coldflows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr zed Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Thanks Coldflows - what a difference a bit of plastic makes eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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