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Post by taurash on Feb 28, 2020 17:07:14 GMT
Hi guys, Those who have watched Agufish's mega unboxing video have already seen this great looking super strat that breathes metal. Thanks to a guy on the Harley Benton Facebook page, now we know what the specs and prices are gonna be. Prices will be : - 499€ for the regular 6 strings version 25.5" scale lenght - 545 for the baritone 6 strings version 27" scale lenght - 599€ for the 7 strings version 25.5" scale lenght So here are the pics I took from Agufish's video    And here are the specs. Don't try and find them any more on Thomann's website, they have disappeared.   Obviously, it won't be for sale before a couple of months. But I'm already ready  And, If you've missed it, here's Agufish's video  |
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Post by LeoThunder on Feb 28, 2020 17:18:48 GMT
Stainless steel frets, neck thickness 21 to 23 mm. That's a little thicker than my Schecter Omen, clearly thicker than an Ibanez Wizard.
EMG pick-ups? Really? Would it explain the price? Agufish got Roswell on his.
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Post by taurash on Feb 28, 2020 17:46:19 GMT
Stainless steel frets, neck thickness 21 to 23 mm. That's a little thicker than my Schecter Omen, clearly thicker than an Ibanez Wizard. EMG pick-ups? Really? Would it explain the price? Agufish got Roswell on his. Yes, hardly thicker than my schecters, but the same kind of modern C shape. Obviously yes, EMG Hot 70. Agufish said it was a very early prototype and the final version would not look like that (Hopefully the design won't change). This + Grover locking tuners + 5 pieces neck with carbon reinforcement explain the price. Compared to a Schecter with the same specs, that's a great deal if it plays as good as a Schecter |
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Post by LeoThunder on Feb 28, 2020 17:51:27 GMT
Stainless steel frets, neck thickness 21 to 23 mm. That's a little thicker than my Schecter Omen, clearly thicker than an Ibanez Wizard. EMG pick-ups? Really? Would it explain the price? Agufish got Roswell on his. Yes, hardly thicker than my schecters, but the same kind of modern C shape. Obviously yes, EMG Hot 70. Agufish said it was a very early prototype and the final version would not look like that (Hopefully the design won't change). This + Grover locking tuners + 5 pieces neck with carbon reinforcement explain the price. Compared to a Schecter with the same specs, that's a great deal if it plays as good as a Schecter I am very happy with my Schecter Omen, which is a pleasure to play. Should we believe the 25.5" scale length for the 7-string? It looks wrong to me. I'd certainly want 27". |
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Post by taurash on Feb 28, 2020 18:12:07 GMT
I have played a LTD MH-417 with the same 25.5" not so long ago and everything was ok. What matters with these rather short scale 7 strings is to go for a big enough string gauge. Forget about 10-56, and everything should be ok. I love my schecters. Best playing guitars I own, very well built... Wonder if HB can reach to this level. Anyway I'll get my hands on this Amarok as soon as Thomann sells it |
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Post by LeoThunder on Feb 28, 2020 18:30:16 GMT
If they are making a 27" 6-string, I very much doubt the 7-string will be shorter. I believe this is an editing error.
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Post by lewis on Feb 29, 2020 0:14:58 GMT
Anyone noticed the awesome looking green one too! From Agufish's older video with BC RICH
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Post by LeoThunder on Feb 29, 2020 4:39:59 GMT
I see some green Shredzilla:
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Post by lewis on Feb 29, 2020 9:09:47 GMT
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Post by LeoThunder on Feb 29, 2020 9:21:32 GMT
Oh yes. I wonder if we'll get this colour.  |
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Post by taurash on Feb 29, 2020 9:46:41 GMT
If they are making a 27" 6-string, I very much doubt the 7-string will be shorter. I believe this is an editing error. the 27" is a baritone. 25.5 for a 7 strings is something you easily find on several brands (Ibanez, ESP LTD...). I understand people who prefer 26.5 but with my short finger, a 25.5" is way easier to play |
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Post by taurash on Feb 29, 2020 9:48:51 GMT
Oh yes. I wonder if we'll get this colour. Oh yeah ! Nice green axe ! It sounds like 2020 is gonna be a very good year for HB. Hopefully they won't **** the QC up, cos' at that price point, they won't be forgiven. |
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Post by lewis on Feb 29, 2020 10:07:49 GMT
How do we actually embed pics in posts on here guys? Not seeing an upload button anywhere or anything
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Post by LeoThunder on Feb 29, 2020 11:00:41 GMT
How do we actually embed pics in posts on here guys? Not seeing an upload button anywhere or anything I see you're posting from a phone. I'm on a PC. Maybe that's the difference. |
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Post by lewis on Feb 29, 2020 11:50:28 GMT
How do we actually embed pics in posts on here guys? Not seeing an upload button anywhere or anything I see you're posting from a phone. I'm on a PC. Maybe that's the difference. Ah must be. Thanks for clearing it up. Thought i was going mad haha |
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