Harley Benton CLD40 SM CE
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- čas přidán 8. 09. 2024
- Let's check out this beautiful guitar!
The Harley Benton CLD40 SM CE
www.thomann.de...
Guitar provided for this review with the kind courtesy of Harley Benton
Original music "Pass me by" © by Jonathan Koh
Recorded with the
UAD Apollo Twin Duo
on
Digital Performer 9.5
sotto queste mani fatate , non serve avere una Martin !!!! una buona harley ,settata, con stesse corde della Martin !!! in mano e questo maestro !!!! il risultato e' assicurato !!!! grande .
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I really love the sound of an acoustic guitar. This music was so beautiful. I just closed my eyes and let it soak in. Thank you so much.
My pleasure Bob. Stay safe✌️❤️
While I would love to own a Martin I just love these Harley Benton guitars because they offer wonderful quality with incredible affordability!
Your playing as always was beautiful Jonathan.
Thank you for your review.
Thank you ✌️❤️
Thank you for your review !
Cheers from Italy !
I see a lot of italian signs behind you :-)
Grazie Millie!! Yes.. I love the country a lot✌️❤️
I could listen to you play a broom with a couple of banjo strings on it and be happy. When you make beautiful music, it hardly matters what you are playing, it comes from the soul.
Thank you brother ✌️❤️
What a guitar, what a player!!! a perfect combination.
Thank you Ron!✌♥
You play so well..Sure wish I could find a tutor like you...
Thank you ✌️❤️
Very nice demonstration, and very peaceful music that you are playing.
Thank you Mark ❤️✌️
You come across as a true musician blessed with great insight, so I appreciate your insight into breaking down what makes a good guitar. Looking forward to the next episode.
Thank you Charles.. I’m still learning✌️❤️
As far as I gathered, James Taylor uses or has used a combination of L.R. Baggs LB6 pickup and Radial PZ-Pre preamp.
I'm still hunting for a decently priced quality e-acoustic. Hopefully you will have time to make a video about what acoustic guitars and pickup systems you like.
All the best and thanks!
Thank you brother for that info!!✌️❤️
I was taken back Jonathan for the opening piece on this lovely guitar you played. Good news, they are producing these left handed, Hooray!! I don't have a mahogany acoustic guitar and I've put it on my shortlist, along with a P90 HB tele style guitar, which has had great reviews. You are so right about playing in an acoustic. I think I've mentioned before you can buy a special machine that you place on the top of the strings for it to vibrate the guitar - I've no idea if it's any good, I've also heard if you place the guitar near a speaker playing music to the degree it vibrates, this too helps the sound develop quicker than playing it in. Anyway I differ to agree about the sound of this guitar, when miced up it sounds so sweet. Maybe from a player perspective it sounds completely different? Thank you again Jonathan for devoting your time to demo this guitars for us.
Yes fact is I’ve reach out to them.. they have replied.. but I’ve not heard from them since🤣
Jonathan Koh Try again, the message may of not reached them
@@DenisAhmet old technology, been out for atleast 10 years. If they are still charging 200 or so bucks it's crazy
Replaced the tone shaping capacitors in my CST 24 deluxe and my TB40 BK came with •047 replaced with •022 what a difference now the pickups have that sweet singing tone. In my TTH fusion pro replace the bridge pickup with with Seymour Duncan JB sh4 put the Roswell bridge pickup in the neck position and replaced the •022 cap. with a •015 capacitor.Now it sounds like a real pro.
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Great job
Thanks~!!
Love Harley Benton.....Thank you...Tim n Tina
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Beautiful guitar and some skillful hands. Another great video Jonathan.
Thank you ✌️❤️
Best part of the video was the last minute. You stay safe, too, Jonathan.
You too brother ✌️❤️
Thank you for demonstrating this solid wood guitar. I always thought James Taylor has the perfect acoustic sound. I think this is a great looking guitar. I have a couple mahogany guitars and they do sound very mellow compared to spruce tops. Great demo. Seems like a good guitar. And your right I'm sure it needs broken in.
It’s just the way the wood sounds.. I personally love the sound of a mahogany guitar✌️❤️
Beautiful guitar. Great playing as always. Stafe safe.
Thank you kindly Paul.. you too ✌️❤️
Sounds great, Jonathan! Beautiful playing!
Thank you Jon ✌️❤️
Thanks for the review Jonathan.
My pleasure Greg!! ✌️❤️
It sounds beautiful, Jonathan. Great melody and great feel and warmth...it really sounds close to my D35. Amazing....thank you♡
Thank you Michael ✌️❤️
I love that you talk about the maturation of acoustic guitars, I own a Yamaha that is over 30yrs old. Yes, when I first bought it the sounds was good but now just no comparison. I have friends who ask me to sell it all the time, nope. Love the channel Jonathon, another great review!
Thank you Bob!! Hang on to that Yamaha!!✌️❤️
Sound is just great
I love your playing!
Thank you ✌️❤️
Hi Jonathan !.. I like all in this guitar !.. 😁
Thanks for providing these videos : I like the way you play, the melodies and sounds are beautifull : Goood work !.. 👍 💖 🕊 ... and little message to Thomann : keep on the good stuff, you rock !.. 💪
Thank you Eric ✌️❤️
Love your playing. They sure do know how to put a high gloss finish on that guitar. It looks really nice.
Yes they do.. really pretty ✌️❤️
Amazing... You are such a kind person and a competent guitarist :)
Thank you ✌️❤️
These Harley Bentons are getting better and better Jon. I think I'm going to follow through and get the Takamine GN75CE WR. Mostly because it seems to be the most "bang for the buck".
Yes Dennis they are ✌️❤️
@@JonIsJustTooLoud I just finished laying down two panned acoustic guitar tracks with my HB Custom Line King. It recorded very nicely. I was surprised,!
Cheers Jon!
I always look forward to every new video you post. Now that you've added a blessing of Jesus peace, I like you even more. That was cool.
Blessings to you also in Jesus Name. May His countenance be upon you and grant you peace. 🙏🏻
God bless you brother ✌️❤️
Thanks for this Jonathon. Great as usual! Upon first listen I thought it was a bit muffled, as in not breathing at all. I bet it sounds great in 5+ years. It is definitely a looker. Being a James fan lol...LR Baggs LB-6, and Fishman Aura Spectrum DI Pre. This is the Olson guitars.
Thank you for the info Rick!!✌️❤️
I agree with you about the pickups. It's not just Fishman in my opinion either. They all seem to be that way as far as my experiences have been. Some are certainly better than others but none are equal to mics. I love the phrasing you used about there being a film over the sound. I was trying to describe it too but hadn't thought about it that way. Very well said. Now if you dont mind. I have a request. I Love your playing because it clearly comes from love and from your soul. I love the song Just as I am. If you could do a video where you play tha song on an accoustic guitar I would love it. Keep playing keep making videos. Be safe and may God bless and keep you.
Godbless you ✌️❤️
Very pretty playing.👍
Thank you✌️❤️
Another so sweet piece of music you offered us, thanks for your creation. About that guitar I do prefer the CLD41 tones. I'm convinced a high gloss finish limits the vibration. It looks this beautiful guitar is intended to take the stage, while CLD41 may be more for studio recordings. Anyway , at that price it's another bargain by Harley Benton.I used to have a Yamaha LS6 ( I gave to my daughter), twice the price of CLD41, but sounds very good with perfect finish flawless, came with serious soft gigbag, I regret it.
You’re right.. the CLD41 records really well!!✌️❤️
Very nice, I bought aHarley Benton acoustic and I was pleasantly surprised at how good it is.I had to lower the string height for my preference but its a keeper
Nice!! Which one did you get??✌️❤️
@@JonIsJustTooLoud hello I bought the
Harley Benton HB Custom Line King-CE NT. The neck profile is slim ,it plays very nice.I had to lower the string height (filed the bridge) it works nicely for me now.its made to a good standard.Valuefor money I can play it not fight it
@@stevieburrows3953 nice!!!
Hi Jonathan. I have been watching you on CZcams for quite sometimes now and I always enjoy your playing enormously. I really love your playing and believe you can even make a broomstick sound musical. So this is no exception and no surprise. Mahogany. Does have is own voicing so it will never sound like a cedar or sitka spruce topped instrument. Is that bad? Well no of course not for some songs it can be preferable to have a more rounded and less prominent top end. Like every guitar it will open up more with age, almost human?😉. The fishman doesn't do this guitar justice I agree. Nonetheless a beautiful guitar though. Keep up the good work. You have my respect as a musician and as a person. Yes I have also watched you more personal videos and though I am not religious I admire the courage to share your personal experiences and conviction. Stay well and safe.
Arjen Bruin thank you Arjen! For your kind words and encouragement.. if you have subscribed .. I welcome you to the channel✌️❤️
I have to say it came across with a lovely mellow sound. Thanks for another great review Jonathan 😊👍👍
Thank you Tom! 🤓✌
I prefer this one. From my point of view to use the pick up is not a good Idea on this model, without it sounds much more better. The piece of music you play is good and It gives a good view of its personality and I have immediatly been focus on your song when you started to play. This gtr has is own signature, mediums seem goods.
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Back here from your recent upload ! Hmm nice mahogany acoustic for cheap !
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Sounds good to me 😊👍😁. Very pretty as well.
Sure is ✌️❤️
Mr. Jonathan, do you ever have anyone sing over your beautiful guitar arrangements? I would love to write some lyrics for your songs, one day. So mellow. I love hearing you play. Every tune is so pretty and played so well. You're probably getting tired of me telling you how much I love you, dude, but I really do. You're one of the good ones Mr. Jonathan!! 🐰❤️🌎🙏
PS, I have been trying to emulate James Taylor's acoustic tone since day 1. When you find out what he runs, can you do a video of it, please?! Thank you, sir.
Well I’m just waiting for you to propose dude!! Hahaha.. and actually yes I do sing over my compositions❤️✌️
@@JonIsJustTooLoud LMAO! 😂😂😂
I love the way you do the split screen like Luna Lee. You are both awesome musicians thanks for your Harley Benton reviews. I'm trying to hook my cousin up with a guitar that isn't to expensive that looks and sounds like "Trigger"The Martin guitar that Willie Nelson plays with nylon strings. If you have any ideas at all I would love to hear any suggestions thank you for what you do. God bless always.
Thank you Craig ✌️❤️
Hi Jonathan! That guitar is beautiful, ive always though that the HB was very poor and low quality but they make actually very nice guitars and they are very affordable. You need to check out the D'angelico acoustics. I bought a D'angelico 12 string premier series,the new guitars that the make now for 2020. Great sounding guitars and with a very pretty headstock. They also make thier own pickup system witch include a built in real (digital)needle tuner and great sounding pickup, its sound very close to a mic. The are actually in the same pricerange as the HB on this video.
I ordered it from Thomman cause i sidt find any other 12 string in that pricerange. You may need to do some fretwork but nothing major otherwise it was well set up. I did a set up with my choice of strings(Daddario XT 10-47 12 string) and i also rounded the edge of the frets cause i like my guitars smooth and more comfortable but some said that i dont needed to do that...i did it anyway.
Nice!! Will check them out✌️❤️
Hi Jonathan,
Another great review, thank you! So what I found quite interesting that your impression is that the CLD 41 sounded better than this model which actually has solid wood back and sides vs ply with walnut veneer of the CLD 41. Makes me wonder how much of a difference in tone there would be with solid walnut back and sides. I'm sure that there would keen consumer interest in a solid wood version of the CLD 41 with solid walnut back and sides (hint, hint Thomann).
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Nice & sounds very nice !!
Thank you Terry ✌️❤️
This guitar reminds me of my Washburn Heritage G120SWE. In fact, I wonder if Washburn makes acoustics for HB? In general, I typically prefer Mahogany guitars that I play, the wood sounds better to my ears, and warmer woods hide the flaws in my playing. Other woods like Spruce typically sound better to me when others play. Weird how that is! Im not a big fan of high gloss top acoustic guitars, but they look nice if built well. I usually prefer LR Baggs or K&K pickups, but do have some Fishman guitars which arent bad but find myself tweaking my pedals more to achieve that more natural sound like you mentioned. Given this guitar is all solid wood seems like a good deal for the price, but I would go for the Washburn first.
Yes like you.. I’ve always love the sound of a Mahogany guitar.. it’s translating that Sound thru a pickup system that is the challenge ✌️✌️
keeping it hot as always jo!
Thang you Dodie✌️❤️
I like the mahogany sound.
Yea it’s nice.. still need to be broken in✌️❤️
the thoman link you provided forces all your locality & currency preferences on 'us'
You can change to your own currency
Golden age of acoustic guitar building for this price ...
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Simply the best Jonathan...... Have you looked at any of the Yamaha A series lately. Would love to hear one in your hands. AC3R or AC5R. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you.. no I have not ✌️❤️
This one sounds more high treble compared to the other hb cl41. it looks great but I think I prefer the other one full rich bass sound
Thanks Charlie!! How’s thing at your end?✌️❤️
Hi Jonathan things are getting worse here infections are increasing rapidly and folks are panic buying ..also nobody’s wearing a mask over hear.take care...all the best chaz.
Charlie Buttocks protect yourself brother.. wear a mask when you’re out in crowds. Don’t bother about some stares you might be getting. Isolate the young from the old at this period.. no hugging/kissing (I know it’s hard) and wash your hand constantly and in the right way. Stay safe my dear brother
Johnathan great music and advice as usual. What do you use to record these acoustic guitars? They always sound so good.
It’s in the detail section below the video✌️❤️
Hello Jonathan. I loved the sound and look of this guitar. It sounded like there may be an issue with the nut when you play the 1st string open. Some sort of high pitched harmonic. It could probably be easily eliminated with a little filing. Otherwise lovely guitar all around.
Yep.. probably have set the action a tad too Low..✌️❤️
@@JonIsJustTooLoud Do you know the baking soda and superglue repair trick for nuts? If you don't, you can find it easily online. I used it to death when I was learning how to file my nut slots. :-)
Dennis Alvarez I’ve seen it being done before.. but i think the nut’s fine. Just to bring the action up a tad✌️❤️
HI! just to let you know if you like this video and want to show your appreciation, you can buy me a cup of coffee with the "Thanks" button which is just next to the share button! ✌❤
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JT uses LR BAGGS LB6 series I believe.
Been looking into one of these. Ur my go to on reviews.
Cool✌️❤️
Hi Jonathan, Excellent review! Do you have plans to review the Harley Benton CLG-650SM-CE VS SolidWood?
Would love to hear your thoughts on this guitar.
That will have to wait..✌️❤️
Hi my friend Jonathan Koh, greetings from México, woul'd You mind to share with me what brand of headphones are You using for this demonstration ? Thanks and keep It up as usual, great.
Hola hombre!! I’m using the Sony MDR7506
It is beautiful, and they playing was fantastic. Did I hear a little fret buzz on the high E string?
Thank you Jon.. and yes you did.. the action was a tad low ✌️❤️
While mahogany guitars look beautiful, to me they always seem to sound muted, like there is a pillow stuffed inside. I had an old Epiphone 12 string that began to sing in it's old age, until the neck joint failed beyond repair. My current Walden is sounding better and playing louder each year, you just can't beat a quality, solid spruce top.
Took the words out of my mouth!! But the Martin street master which is all mahogany was ok✌️❤️
Hi Jonathan, thanks for all the great work you put on here! I was looking at this beautiful guitar myself, could you update me on your experience currently, is the guitar developing as expected? Much appreciate your feedback!
Yes..It's slowly opening up. But the guitar is not with me currently✌❤
@@JonIsJustTooLoud awesome, great to hear! I already loved the sound in your recordings, think I will pick one up! Thanks so much and keep them coming!
Hi Jonathan i am back first i was ill it is better and than broke my Computer and it cost time to buy a new i have not enough Money and it was hard the time without Computer but now i have a new one and i work the last 3 Days to learn Win10 it is all new and i forgoten a lot Passwords really heavy to fix all and now goes all good greetings from Germany Detlev.
Detlev Cohrs yes passwords has always been a headache hahaha Good to have you back brother!!✌️❤️
Hi Jonathan! How do this guitar compares to the takamine gd11mcens. I'm thinking about getting one of them. Thank you very much.
Cant tell you as I have not tried the Takamine yet✌♥
Thank you so much Jonathan!
it looks like guild , waw
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Hi Johnathon
Do they make ukulele?
Yes they do!!!✌️❤️
Great！
Why did you buy the version with a Fishman if you don't like them.
It came with them
And I don’t use them anyways..
@@JonIsJustTooLoud I know but there is a model without the Pickups it's about $75 less.
I did not buy this brother.. it was sent to me for review ✌️
Not sure if it’s me but it sounds thin? Wonder how There Classical Guitars sound
I have not tried any classicals from Harley Benton ✌️❤️
Strumming and flatpicking brings out the worst in any piezo pickup system. They all sound like quacky garbage to me, unless they're combined with a mic, like in the LR Baggs Anthem. But those pickups cost more than these Harley Benton guitars.
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