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Post by thehitman on Aug 1, 2022 13:50:10 GMT
Hello everyone, I apologize in advance if the subject has already been dealt with. I want a harley benton telecaster with maple fretboard, I have narrowed down the choice to the following 3 models:
Te-52, Te-62cc, Te-70 BP
Which one do you recommend? I know the te-52 is heavier than the others, but is the weight difference that significant?
Of te-70 I am attracted by the presence of the Wilkinson bridge
Regarding the te-62cc I found few reviews, how does it compare to the others?
How are all 3 doing with the twang?
Thanks in advance for the advice!
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Post by justlearnin on Aug 3, 2022 3:23:49 GMT
TE-52. Yep , they are heavy, but for grins & giggles ,I looked at the Swee****er (USA) webpage for a $2000 plus Gibson Les Paul ... That weighed in at 10Lb 12 oz ! I don't think the TE 52 weighs more ... The Ash body has beautiful grain, The pickups probably rival those on Fenders costing much more. Get a wide strap. Three inches or so, like for a Bass guitar The others are probably very nice too ... But even as a small hands guy ... the roasted maple neck & fretboard are chunky , without being too ... Think Fender Deep C profile for closeness. Extremely comfy . I have two. Bought the first to Mod the heck out of it ... Only to realize it really doesn't need anything done, IF you are a "Bedroom / Hobbyist " player. Industrial guys (playing paying gigs, may want to upgrade electronics & switches (920d Tele Panel, and go with a brass articulated bridge (but the stock does sound great) for another $170 ... For less than $00 with all conceivable mods ... a Fender Killa !
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advb
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Post by advb on Aug 3, 2022 8:50:00 GMT
Of te-70 I am attracted by the presence of the Wilkinson bridge Bear in mind that you can buy compensated brass saddles for £10-15. I replaced the standard steel saddles on my TE-20MN with compensated brass ones and it both improved the tone and nailed the intonation. I'm still regularly tempted by the TE-52 but I couldn't be happier with my TE-20MN, which is my main "go to" guitar.
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Post by frankthetank on Aug 16, 2022 19:36:56 GMT
The difference between the TE-52 and TE-62 are weight (heavy vs not so) and neck profile (classic C (think Squier Strat) and modern C) Recently got the 52 and LOVE it, but she does have junk in her trunk.
If unsure, get the one you like more. Seriously, it makes no sense buying a guitar you do not like to look at just because some person on the I-Net told you to get it.
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Post by nosub on Aug 24, 2022 21:55:25 GMT
The neck on the TE 62cc is thick , it has nice resonance and sound to it but it demands a lot out of a player ...wrapping your thumb over on the E string is literally a stretch on this model as it was on the originals. I love mine but accept it for it is a guitar that will give you back every second you put into it and demands a little bit of extra work due to the neck profile. The neck on this model also has a wonderful finish.
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Post by anthony79 on Sept 2, 2022 10:44:13 GMT
I have had a TE-20 (most comfortable neck ever) which I gave to a friend as a gift, and I now have a TE 30, a Tele kit, a TE 52, and a TE 62.
Much as a love my Te-52, if I am honest, I will tell you that the weight puts me off from picking it up.
Overall, my TE 62 is my best Tele at the moment, considering everything. Mind you, I did change the pickups on the TE 62 - although I didn't touch those on the TE 52, simply because they sound great. The necks on both the TE 62 and TE 52 are chunky, in a different way, but you can get comfortable with both easily, don't let that put you off.
The Tele kit is amazing too, and the pickups sound great for what it is. But you have to assemble it first.
The one I pick up the most, currently, is the TE 30. It is my newest Tele and it has something very basic and honest about it. Also comes with a proper Tele 3 saddle bridge, not that cheap one on the TE 20 or the Tele kit. Sounds and feels good, but I will be changing the pickups and tuners, because it deserves better - it is an amazingly finished guitar for the money. Neck a bit chunky, but I can handle it, even with my not so big hands.
I have no experience with the TE 70. I have been put off buying one, because the reviews say it has an uncomfortable, chunky, neck. And I am not in the mood of sanding a lacquered neck.
You'll find many reviews on the TE-62. Most are very enthusiastic. It's so versatile and so many colours to choose from.
I hope I have helped.
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Post by northern45 on Nov 18, 2022 23:39:33 GMT
The neck on the TE 62cc is thick , it has nice resonance and sound to it but it demands a lot out of a player ...wrapping your thumb over on the E string is literally a stretch on this model as it was on the originals. I love mine but accept it for it is a guitar that will give you back every second you put into it and demands a little bit of extra work due to the neck profile. The neck on this model also has a wonderful finish. My 62 Tele DB doesn't feel at all like yours it's rather slim and getting my thumb over the e string would be easy if I played that way (I don't play that way). For the last 3 years I've been playing a 56 Les Paul which sounds amazing but I just don't get on with the fat neck. I absolutely love my 62 Tele it's a very impressive instrument for less than most squire's. It's also better than a squier affinity Tele I once owned.
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