I bought the same git. The neck pu had to go as well as the string retainer for D+G string. I shortened the screws on the height adjustment. I did adjust intonation by filing the barrels. Not 100% but pretty close. I use 010s but tune down half a step. This somehow took the stress from the neck, wich results in a more even response all over the fretboard. I cut a new scratchplate without the a neck pu. The results are satisfying. I like it a lot. All together it took me about 3 hours to get it done. If you can tinker and know how to - this git is worth the money several times. Thank you for presenting it. Nice chops, tough!
This is actually really helpful! Not just the guitar demo, but how you set it up to play nicely. You really have some good content. I hope you keep at it, as these are very helpful for atleast the people following you now
I bought the Harley-B TE-62cc LPBlue and it is well made and sounds amazing. No problem what-so-ever! I liked it so much I bought another TE-62cc but in Dakota-Red color, which looks like yours, except it has a roasted maple neck (darker coloring) and a few different things, like a 1960s style bridge plate. The only mods I made on both was adding some Gotoh "in-tune" brass saddles which does make a slightly better sounding instrument. These are great guitars for the price! Thank you for your review !
Thanks a lot for your great video. I just bought the HB TE 20 in Candy Apple Red (same as yours) and I'm surprised that the finish has much improved over the last couple of months: maybe Thomann did listen to your valuable comments. The frets on my TE 20 are very good, no rough edges, no polishing needed. The neck is straight and feels very smooth and right, maybe the action was a bit on the high side, but that was quickly fixed. The nut is neatly cut and does not have the issues you described. The paint and all-round finish is perfect, or almost. No imperfections that I can spot. Only small issue is the tone and volume controls axis are not centered. Other than that it is an incredible good guitar for a ridiculously low price. Definitely a bargain and a keeper. My TE 20, delivered mid April 22, is definitely improved on the Jan delivered version.... Or I was just lucky, who knows. Cheers, Guy
What a great video man. I just recently purchased a jim root clone guitar. I will be upgrading all the hardware and pickups. sanding down the frets scares me but you made it look so easy. cant wait to get it.
Thanks, I'm agree about Squiers. But what do I prefer - this cute perfection of my Bullet Strat or that badass vibe of a distressed TE-30? That's why I need them both.
I bought a TE 20 it was brill! as far i knew last year..I showed my cousins husband my guitars ( HB ST-20,TE-20,Fusion II,D120 acoustic, and a Gretch 5230T) after having a few beers, he played as a bassist in a group in the 80's, he played them all, we had a few beers more and i said i will sell you one, your choice! ..he chose the TE-20 (£75 new), due to being a brill husband for over 20yrs to my favourite female cousin , he got the guitar, new set of Ernie ball slinky strings, gig bag, picks and and a HB practice amp all for £75 🤣 cost me a lot more, but i love the guy's genuine honest character lol ffs, i loved that TE-20 😭
Nice TE. Love the red! Just got my TE 25 anaversary. It came in really nice shape. The only thing I did was lower string height. Playing with the pickup height. Doesn't really need it, but...
Hi there. Have you used any noise gate for dirty sounds? I have been watching a lot of HB reviews lately and I am always confused by the silence when person finishes the playing with higher gain on this Teles and Strats. I also recently tried Squier Affinity Tele and it had a quite a lot of hum. Thank you in advance for your answer.
The term "Beginner guitarist" is not synonymous with "Total idiot". Lowering the action is just a matter of turning a few set screws with the Allen key provided. You can't ruin anything beyond redemption by lowering the action. Turn the screws too much it buzzes, turn them back a little until the buzz stops. Also a "beginner guitarist" is going to be playing chords in the first three frets for a while where the action is hardly high unless the nut is completely out of whack.
Stating that you didn't spend any money other than a new set of strings is not true. You need to take into consideration that just because you have the tools and materials to do the fret polish and all that doesn't mean that others do. You must keep in mind that you are possibly (most probably tbh) providing these info to newbies planning to buy their first guitar. They will not have these at home, they must buy them. Hence, those will cost money - or if they take it to a luthier/guitar shop to get these done by someone. Otherwise a great vid!
Because beginners don't know enough to think of doing this. And don't realize how important a good setup is. And a lot of shops don't like to work on guitars they didn't sell.
