Review of the Harley Benton D-120VS Acoustic guitar. Where to buy it?

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  • Standard Series
  • Dreadnought with dovetail construction
  • Top: Spruce
  • X-Bracing
  • Body: Mahogany (Entandrophragma cylindricum)
  • Neck: Mahogany (Entandrophragma cylindricum)
  • Neck shape: C
  • Fretboard: Roseacer (thermally treated maple wood)
  • Dot inlays
  • Creme coloured body and neck binding
  • Scale: 650 mm
  • Nut width: 42.5 mm
  • 20 Frets
  • Bridge: Roseacer (thermally treated maple wood)
  • Chrome diecast machine heads
  • String gauges: .10 – .47
  • Colour: Vintage Sunburst high gloss

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This guitar usually has a price around 58.00 €

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Some comments from people who come to the forum about this model:

Comment:

?First impressions last? as the saying goes and with guitars it is no different. Sure, you may notice imperfections and idiosyncrasies as time goes by which you will either learn to love, or deal with how you see fit, but after your first hour with a guitar you will pretty much have made your mind up about it in most cases. In my experience Harley Benton guitars always make a good impression.

Upon opening the box the first thing that will hit you is how attractive the D-120VS is. It really is stunning to look at. When I was young guitars that looked this good had to be expensive, and the ones in my price range, well, they looked appropriate. The D-120VS is a well-built instrument that feels great to hold. It feels solid and like it will last a long time. The build quality and the materials used are very impressive for its price. Again, these are things you’d expect to find with a more expensive guitar. The paint job and finish of the guitar are excellent.

At this stage you have span the guitar around in your hands and are happy, despite having not yet play it!

So, now for the most important parts concerning how it feels to play, and how it sounds. Looks are great, but if you’re going to have a long term relationship then ‘it?s what’s inside that counts’. The feel and weight of the guitar make it a pleasure to hold and comfortable to play. The neck is set perfectly to allow you to play riffs high up on the neck as well as chords at the headstock. The neck is very impressively set with a slight ‘convex’ bow which surprised me but this really works well and allows ease of play and stable action all over the neck. The guitar was even in tune which I couldn?t believe! The action is perfect. Not too low, allowing the sound to resonate well as to provide the full bodied, warm acoustic sensation you are desiring from the instrument. The D-120VS is amazingly playable for such a budget guitar. Easier to play than my Yamaha especially higher up the neck, making the D-120VS a perfect guitar to learn on. Learning should not be limited by the instrument.

On close examination some very minor aesthetic issues can be found, but they really are very minor. No faults that would affect the sound or grow to be bigger problems. The only one concern for me are the few rough frets (fret wire) which could be repaired with a fret dressing – there were no dead notes at all – so nothing major.

All in all the D-120VS is an excellent choice for its price, if you are looking for a budget guitar. It is ideal to have laying around the house, easy to pick up and start enjoying, and not afraid to pick up a few knocks though it deserves care and respect. With this it will last and indeed develop character. More importantly though is how appropriate I believe this and other Harley Benton guitars are for the beginner. They are excellent value, and inspiring to play. They also look good and are a great first guitar that a young player could bond and develop with.

Comment:

My nephew was looking for his first acoustic guitar and having had excellent service from previous goods from Thomann, this was my first port of call.

First and foremost, the guitar arrived quickly and I was kept informed throughout the process through the customer centre and text message. Brilliant.

I’ll be honest, there was a certain amount of trepidation given the very low price point but the guitar certainly exceeded my expectations. A very nice looking guitar, no issues with frets and immediately playable (which was my big concern). I made a couple of playing comparisons with my Takamine and I found the Harley Benton really held its own (for around £650 cheaper as well).

My nephew is now happily trying to form the chords shapes to the Oasis songs he likes. Not my cup of tea but brilliant to see the immediate interest in somebody picking up and enjoying the guitar. This is testament to you for offering good quality products at a very affordable price. Thank you.

Harley Benton D-120VS vs Harley Benton D-120CE NT

The guitar Harley Benton D-120VS is usually 8 € cheaper than Harley Benton D-120CE NT, but the difference is so small that this can vary..

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Harley Benton D-120VS

Harley Benton D-120CE NT
  • Standard Series
  • Dreadnought with dovetail construction
  • Top: Spruce
  • X-Bracing
  • Body: Mahogany (Entandrophragma cylindricum)
  • Neck: Mahogany (Entandrophragma cylindricum)
  • Neck shape: C
  • Fretboard: Roseacer (thermally treated maple wood)
  • Dot inlays
  • Creme coloured body and neck binding
  • Scale: 650 mm
  • Nut width: 42.5 mm
  • 20 Frets
  • Bridge: Roseacer (thermally treated maple wood)
  • Chrome diecast machine heads
  • String gauges: .10 – .47
  • Colour: Vintage Sunburst high gloss
  • Build type: Dreadnought with cutaway
  • Top: Spruce
  • Back and sides: Mahogany
  • Neck: Mahogany (Sapele / Entandrophragma cylindricum)
  • Neck profile: C
  • Dovetail neck joint
  • Fretboard: Roseacer (thermally treated maple wood)
  • 20 Frets
  • Scale: 650 mm
  • Bridge: Roseacer (thermally treated maple wood)
  • Pickup with preamp with volume knob and 4-band EQ
  • Chrome-plated diecast machine heads
  • Strings: .010 – .047
  • Colour: Natural high-gloss

Below have a look to the video of this guitar Harley Benton D-120CE NT

€75 Harley Benton D120CE NT Acoustic Guitar Review

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Harley Benton D-120VS vs Harley Benton D-120CE BK

The guitar Harley Benton D-120VS is usually 8 € cheaper than Harley Benton D-120CE BK, but the difference is so small that this can vary..

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Harley Benton D-120VS

Harley Benton D-120CE BK
  • Standard Series
  • Dreadnought with dovetail construction
  • Top: Spruce
  • X-Bracing
  • Body: Mahogany (Entandrophragma cylindricum)
  • Neck: Mahogany (Entandrophragma cylindricum)
  • Neck shape: C
  • Fretboard: Roseacer (thermally treated maple wood)
  • Dot inlays
  • Creme coloured body and neck binding
  • Scale: 650 mm
  • Nut width: 42.5 mm
  • 20 Frets
  • Bridge: Roseacer (thermally treated maple wood)
  • Chrome diecast machine heads
  • String gauges: .10 – .47
  • Colour: Vintage Sunburst high gloss
  • Design: Dreadnought with cutaway
  • Top: Spruce
  • Body: Mahogany (Entandrophragma cylindricum)
  • Neck: Mahogany
  • Fretboard: Roseacer (thermally treated maple wood)
  • Neck profile: C
  • Fretboard inlays: Dot
  • Cream-coloured bindings on the body and neck
  • Scale: 650 mm (25.59″)
  • Nut width: 42.5 mm (1.67″)
  • 20 Frets
  • Bridge: Roseacer (thermally treated maple wood)
  • Pickup includes preamp with volume control and 4-band EQ
  • Machine heads: Chrome-plated diecast
  • Strings: .010 – .047
  • Colour: Black, high-gloss

Below have a look to the video of this guitar Harley Benton D-120CE BK

The Harley Benton D-120CE TB Bundle Unboxing and review

If you want to know more about this option, click on the following link to see the Harley Benton D-120CE BK review

Harley Benton D-120VS vs Harley Benton D-120CE TB

The guitar Harley Benton D-120VS is usually 8 € cheaper than Harley Benton D-120CE TB, but the difference is so small that this can vary..

Below have a look to the video of this guitar

Harley Benton D-120VS

Harley Benton D-120CE TB
  • Standard Series
  • Dreadnought with dovetail construction
  • Top: Spruce
  • X-Bracing
  • Body: Mahogany (Entandrophragma cylindricum)
  • Neck: Mahogany (Entandrophragma cylindricum)
  • Neck shape: C
  • Fretboard: Roseacer (thermally treated maple wood)
  • Dot inlays
  • Creme coloured body and neck binding
  • Scale: 650 mm
  • Nut width: 42.5 mm
  • 20 Frets
  • Bridge: Roseacer (thermally treated maple wood)
  • Chrome diecast machine heads
  • String gauges: .10 – .47
  • Colour: Vintage Sunburst high gloss
  • Body shape: Dreadnought
  • With cutaway
  • Body: Mahogany (Entandrophragma cylindricum)
  • Top: Spruce
  • Neck: Mahogany
  • Neck profile: C neck profile
  • Roseacer fretboard
  • Dot fretboard inlays
  • Cream bindings on the body and neck
  • Scale: 650 mm
  • Nut width: 42.5 mm
  • 20 Frets
  • Roseacer bridge
  • Pickup system with pre-amp
  • Controls: Volume and 4-band EQ
  • Chrome die cast machine heads
  • String thicknesses: .010″ – .047″
  • Colour: Translucent blue high gloss

Below have a look to the video of this guitar Harley Benton D-120CE TB

The Harley Benton D-120CE TB Bundle Unboxing and review

If you want to know more about this option, click on the following link to see the Harley Benton D-120CE TB review

Harley Benton D-120VS vs Harley Benton D-120BK

The guitar Harley Benton D-120VS is usually 0 € cheaper than Harley Benton D-120BK, but the difference is so small that this can vary..

Below have a look to the video of this guitar

Harley Benton D-120VS

Harley Benton D-120BK
  • Standard Series
  • Dreadnought with dovetail construction
  • Top: Spruce
  • X-Bracing
  • Body: Mahogany (Entandrophragma cylindricum)
  • Neck: Mahogany (Entandrophragma cylindricum)
  • Neck shape: C
  • Fretboard: Roseacer (thermally treated maple wood)
  • Dot inlays
  • Creme coloured body and neck binding
  • Scale: 650 mm
  • Nut width: 42.5 mm
  • 20 Frets
  • Bridge: Roseacer (thermally treated maple wood)
  • Chrome diecast machine heads
  • String gauges: .10 – .47
  • Colour: Vintage Sunburst high gloss

The Harley Benton HBD 120BK is an acoustic guitar in the dreadnought construction style and which comes at a sensational price. The bottom and sides are made of sapele, and despite the fact that the laminated spruce top may not be as large as on other models, it uces such a powerful and clear sound that you could hardly expect more from such a well-priced (really!) guitar.

  • Dreadnought style
  • Dovetail сonstruction
  • Top: Spruce
  • Back and sides: Mahogany (Entandrophragma cylindricum)
  • Neck: Mahogany (Entandrophragma cylindricum)
  • Fretboard: Roseacer (thermally treated maple wood)
  • Neck profile: Modern C-shape
  • Dot inlays
  • Cream bindings on the body and neck
  • Scale: 650 mm
  • Nut width: 42.5 mm
  • 20 Frets
  • Roseacer bridge (thermally treated maple wood)
  • X-Bracing
  • Black pickguard
  • Chrome diecast machine heads
  • String gauge: 010 – 047
  • Finish: Black high-gloss

Below have a look to the video of this guitar Harley Benton D-120BK

One of Harley Bentons cheapest guitars!! The D120.. any good?

If you want to know more about this option, click on the following link to see the Harley Benton D-120BK review

Where to buy the guitar Harley Benton D-120VS

Thomann

  • Free Shipping.
  • Full warranty. If you have any problems, they take care of everything.
  • 100% reliable payment.
  • Leader in trouble-free shipping.
  • Usually Best price.
  • Best Reputation: They are the leading online store in Europe and have the best catalogue and information.

Amazon

  • Free Shipping and possibility of shipping in one day with Amazon Premium.
  • Full Guarantee but they are no experts in music equipment.
  • Sometimes better price.
  • He’s got worse stock than Thomann.

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