When my HB R-446 flip flop color arrived, I was so stunned... until I tried some bendings. Oh god! So sandy! I give it some treatments of Lemon Oil (several layers time after time) and had to polish the frets with steel wool a few times. Now it's NEARLY perfect! It will be soon. :D TYSM for you vid, dude!

@ToroKchannel

8 ай бұрын

With those affordable Harley Bentons, there are several things to do before it's really playable. But once you do the job, you're generally very satisfied with your axe. Thanks to you :)

Lovely looking guitar and colour, the deal.breaker is the trem for me. Floyd Rose 1000 and its a purchase. Just bought the Fusion 3 HH in Bengal Flame, I'm normally an Ibanez guy but I have to say they knocked it out the park with this guitar. The Roasted neck is easily as good as you would find on a 2-3k guitar.

@ToroKchannel

Жыл бұрын

This R-446 is really amazing for the price ! I still wonder how they manage making such a good axe for less than 150€.

thanks! very good, informative & helpful review as always 👍 i guess a lucky one will get this r446 as a b-stock and will be surprised about the oiled fretboard and polished frets 🤣

@ToroKchannel

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Maggie :) I always do rn my Harley Bentons in better conditions than what I have received :D

@omgnerv

Жыл бұрын

@@ToroKchannel 🤣

Hi! You said early on in the video that u polished the frets and oiled the fretboard. I'd be really interested if u'd actually show what u did and what products u used?! 'Cos I'm about to buy this guitar too and might need to do the same job!

@ToroKchannel

Жыл бұрын

The amount of work I have depends a lot upon what I see on the axe. So I will talk about this one. Tre frets were leveled but not polished, so I have used some Goldo Polishing rubbers (#400) and polished the frets one by one. For the fretboard I have used some very classic Dunlop lemon oil.

I personally think it looks & sounds great, I think I might purchase one 😎🔥😎🔥😎🔥😎

@ToroKchannel

Жыл бұрын

Would be a pretty good choice !

Great video, as usual unbiased and to the point, the left handed version only have the lamest color of all, syphilitic grey (or so:-7), I know it's a matter of tastes but most of the review videos are showing this killer blood (cuac!) metallic version, they surely would had only made it this color, for economics reason I mean, although the pink is also flashy. PS: Are you from Strasbourg or some place near Germany, I mean your accent is kinda mixy:-)

@ToroKchannel

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man ! Well, for the metal player than I am, the blood metallic was the most obvious choice :) Hopefully this s gonna puch Harley Benton into releasing this color for lefties as well. I'm from the north of France, my mixy accent comes the fact that, sometimes, I don't pay enough attention to it :)

Very good demo, as always. 👍 In particular, I appreciate the fact that you briefly compared it to the RGA42, as the Ibanez is a cheap guitar I've been wanting to try for more than a year. FYI, Artec is a pickup manufacturer from East Asia. It's possible that they're the biggest pickup maker in the world, as they make white label and OEM pickups for hundreds of companies - including Ibanez. 😁

@ToroKchannel

Жыл бұрын

Oh well thanks for this information !

@anthonystark5412

Жыл бұрын

@@ToroKchannel Any time, brother. By the way, until a few minutes ago, the comments section faied to display your response. That left me under the impression that you'd not yet read my comment, so I kept adding details.

Looks and sounds great. I loved your demo track.

@ToroKchannel

Жыл бұрын

Thabks !

I swear these phone listen to us bc I just bought the exact same guitar today Harley Benton Pro series only difference is my EMG pick ups aren’t covered and mine fades from blood 🩸 out to midnight black on the exterior of the body and mine is neck thru design , I love it man. I’m into some pretty heavy stuff and it definitely does the job , very chunky and I’m playing it thru a Randell Satan 50.

@ToroKchannel

10 ай бұрын

When I read your comment I'm wondering if you wrote it under the goos video. You're talking about a Harley Benton Pro series, this R-446 is not. You're talking about EMG pickups, this R-446 comes with Artec pickups... What Harley Benton Pro Series did you buy ?

What pretty much all reviewers fail to mention, is how much Thomann manages to avoid inflation with Harley Benton. I guess it's so they get their brand name out in the open, which obviously works. If I think back to when I startet E-Guitar about 22 years ago, 150€ got you an absolute piece of crap. Some rebranded stuff from who knows where that can only fool a beginner because it resembles a popular model, like a strat in black and white.

@ToroKchannel

3 ай бұрын

The prices on the Harley Bentons are increasing, but not as fast as big brands. The addition of stainless strel frets on some models like the SC-550 II, fusion II and so on didn’t generate a big change in prices. I also remember my first electric, I don’t remember the brand but it was a cheap copy of a strat and it was a very poor guitar to play. That’s why I love Harley Bentons, even the most affordable models are real guitars :)

hey man would you get a st20 or r446? Both are ok guitars and I cant pick between them. Can you help me out please?

@ToroKchannel

Жыл бұрын

If we're talking about the "classic" ST 20 with passive pickups, I would pick the R-446. Better player, better tone. If we're talking about the ST 20 HH (Jim Root style) things are more complicated !

I love to play in Drop D ...what you think to play with both Humbuckers im Drop D. Will it sounds good?

@ToroKchannel

Жыл бұрын

It will sound dark but good. Matte of amp setup as well (on my PRS MT 15, presence is at 3 o'clock and trebble is on max).

I'm torn between this one and the SC-1000 from Harley Benton. Any advice?

@ToroKchannel

Жыл бұрын

2 very different guitars ! The SC-1000 has tons of output thanks to the HBZ pickups and it will chug indeed ! But the massive neck heel will stop you from shredding beyond the 20th fret. This R-446 has less output bet enough to chug and shred, it's more versatile with its 5 was blade and, overall, I think the quality is better than on the SC 1000. I would chose the R-446

I just ordered one in black :)

@GeorgeZimmermen

Жыл бұрын

You must be very proud of yourself…….

@nosub8969

Жыл бұрын

@@GeorgeZimmermen at 120 quid I'm overflowing with pride 😀

Hi Torok, for first electric guitar under 200€ do you think this is the go to option? Is versatile for genres?

@ToroKchannel

9 ай бұрын

Hi ! For a first electric, it would be in my top 3. Very good player, versatile pickups, amazing quality overall, it's a no brainer !

@axelmirko

9 ай бұрын

@@ToroKchannel thanks, you'll make a top 3 video guitar?

@ToroKchannel

9 ай бұрын

@@axelmirko At the end of this year I'll make a Torok Award video, and I'll give my top 3 for different price ranges :)

Im about to get my second guitar but i cant decide between this r446 or used ibanez rga42ex. Is r446 much more heavier and uncomfortable than Ibanez? For me i like the look of both , i just care about comfortable playing

@ToroKchannel

2 ай бұрын

The R-446 is not heavy but the RGA is incredibly light. As far as the neck goes, the main difference comes from the access to the 24th fret that’s effortless on the Ibanez and just good on the R-446.

@Topppladd

2 ай бұрын

@@ToroKchannel i will probably go with rga even though it’s expensive because its lighter and has better pickups

Aztec pickups I’ll be changing the magnets too alnico 2

@ToroKchannel

Жыл бұрын

Aztec pickups ? I should compare them with Incas or Mayas :)

When you change your strings to 10-52, do you file out the nut slots?

@ToroKchannel

Жыл бұрын

I rarely need to file the nut when I change for 10-52 and for this R-446 I didn’t have to.

@WholeLottaBulldog

Жыл бұрын

@@ToroKchannel interesting. I find that if I use a 52 gauge, it always makes the first fret intonation go sharp, and makes it hard for me to set up the rest of the guitar. Thanks for the reply brother.

Since you have reviewed both st20 hh active and r446 whihc do you think is better for metal and a overall guitar

@ToroKchannel

Жыл бұрын

Both are very good ! I have a preference for the feel of the neck on the R-446 but I prefer the tone of the ST-20 HH. Now, if you intend on tuning very low, the R-446 could be a problem for intonations as I explain in the video. Maybe it's just my R-446 that had this problem, but it's something I haven't noticed on the ST-20 HH.

@jackwheelington6049

Жыл бұрын

@@ToroKchannel ok, I’ll prolly go with st20 hh so I don’t have any limitations with tuning. Cant live without drop C

Salut. Avec le tirant d'origine, 10-46, es-ce que le réglage de l'action est correct? Combien de mm à la 12ième fret? Sur le même sujet, que penses-tu des réglages généraux des HB?

@ToroKchannel

Жыл бұрын

Salut, quand je l'ai eue avec les réglages d'origine, on était sur du 2,20 sur mi grave et 1,90 sur mi aigu sans frise. Possible qu'on puisse faire un peu mieux puisque j'y suis parvenu avec mes 10-52. Les réglages des HB, c'est comme pas mal de choses concernant la marque, c'est un peu aléatoire. Globalement c'est correct, y'a jamais de catastrophe, mais parfois c'est fait avec des cordes dont la tension est si faible que rien qu'en passant sur une marque sérieuse avec le même tirant, ça change tout. Mais si la Benton que tu achètes est montée en Daddario et que le réglage de base est bon, tu devrais pouvoir le garder.

@guenz2K

Жыл бұрын

@@ToroKchannel Merci.

Very nice and useful review, i wanted a cheap guitar to keep in drop c tuning and i thought this one could do the job but it seems like i have to look elsewhere, it's a real pity...

@ToroKchannel

Жыл бұрын

You could be happy with the ST-20 HH, I didn't encounter the same problem as on this one.

@MetalDeprival

Жыл бұрын

@@ToroKchannel Merci beaucoup!

+1 But! 16:45 - 2d-Position - Bridge split + Neck split - both together! 1 - Bridge (H), 2 - Bridge (S) + Neck (S), 3 - Bridge (H) + Neck (H), 4 - Neck (S), 5 - Neck (H). Thanks!

hello torok which one is better jackson js 11 dinky or r-446? ım beginner

@ToroKchannel

Жыл бұрын

Never tried the Jackson JS 11 but I don't think it could be better than this R-446

@studioponytlc

Жыл бұрын

@@ToroKchannel I bought a green one today thank you torok ı really like your videos

@ToroKchannel

Жыл бұрын

@@studioponytlc thanks ans have fun with your R-446 :)

Would you choose this one or the Harley Benton S-620 ??

@ToroKchannel

Жыл бұрын

these are 2 very different guitars since the S620 has a FR. But I do prefer the neck on the R-446, it's thinner (19-21 vs 21-23 on the S-620). The tone is good on both, so it depends upon the type of bridge you prefer. Now if both had the same type of bridge I think I'd chose the R-446 for its neck and its 43mm nut and 16" radius :)

What is the song playing around 5:50 please? Is it yours or some cover?

@ToroKchannel

Жыл бұрын

It's mine, I generally avoid covers.

@Cross8ow

Жыл бұрын

@@ToroKchannel Nice, very cool, sounded a bit familiar. Thanks for answer, This guitar is on its way to me now :D

+1 Super! But - Harley Benton R-446 vs Ibanez GRG121DX? Thanks!

@ToroKchannel

4 ай бұрын

I have reviewed an Ibanez Gio, the GRGR221PA-AQB and I would give an advantage to the Benton that has better pickups.

@-gassswsignal1447

4 ай бұрын

@@ToroKchannel Thank You very much!

this one or cort x300?

@ToroKchannel

3 ай бұрын

2 very different guitars. If you want a guitar with a FR ans good active pickups the Cort is a very good value for the money. In the other hand, the R-446 is a guitar with a hardtail and passive pickups with lower output but a pretty good tone anyway.

Man, I tried a Gibson Les Paul Slash Signature Vermilion Burst, the fretboard was dry AF!!!

@ToroKchannel

Жыл бұрын

Well, on such an expensive guitar, that's indecent ! Was it the only flaw you noticed ?

@Oilid

Жыл бұрын

@@ToroKchannel it's not a flaw but the Slashbuckers (I had the Duncan Slash) were horrible. Plus, the top was not flammed.

@JoeBaermann

Жыл бұрын

Was dry on the Studio and Tribute upon arival too, so doesn’t seem to be an incident.

This or LTD lxmt 130?? Im a metal player

@ToroKchannel

Жыл бұрын

I had no idea an LTD lxmt 130 existed ! Never saw it anywhere here in european online stores, but it looks like it's pretty close to the MH-10 I have just reviewed (the lxmt has a mliddle pickups and a trem, but it looks like it's built on the same basis). The LTD pickups are great for metal, it's a very good player and the hardware is good quality. This R 446 is pretty good too, the Artec pickups sound good and will be more versatile thanks to the 5 way blade, but for metal, I prefer the tone of the LTD (that's personal, but they have a heavuer tone, they sound full and the output level is really good). The neck is a bit thinner on the Benton, the radius is 16" (vs 14" on the LTD) so if you wanna shred, it might be a bit better. I think the safe bet is the LTD, you can"t go wrong with it, but the R-446 is a pretty good deal with a minor risk of disappointment.

@cthunder8502

Жыл бұрын

@@ToroKchannel tysm, i bought the ltd and im just waiting

I got the lefty changed everything sounds better

It's not bridge split it's bridge and neck split.

Mine doesn't sound like that(

@ToroKchannel

10 ай бұрын

I guess we don't have the same rig, so it's normal that we don't have the same sound :)

It looks like a Cort X1

@ToroKchannel

Жыл бұрын

True ! But the neck feels like an Ibanez.

Juste pour savoir tu ne serais pas français ? D'après ton accent ??