Harley Benton CST 24 Guitar Kit Build

Today, we're finishing and trying out a Harley Benton guitar kit meant to resemble a Paul Reed Smith (PRS) guitar. I walk through finishing the guitar, my thoughts on the neck and the kit overall.

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[edlicari]

I just came across this video and just wanted to say you did a fantastic job in my opinion. It really makes me appreciate buying a guitar that’s completely finished as i do not have the patience to do a kit myself lol. 👍

[tomandel]

What a great informative video... clearly and concisely presented...well-done !

[randymiles]

Nice video man, I just ordered the hb kit with the tremolo. I went with the trem model, because I had concerns with that wraparound bridge. I'm happy you were able to find a replacement that fixed intonation issues. That's exactly what I was afraid of. I can't wait to get started on mine. Your video caught my eye because I'm going with a metalcast purple on mine, but I'm going to put all gold hardware on it, right off the bat. I'm upgrading a mid tier guitar, so I'm reusing it's hardware on the Harley Benton build. 😉 Thanks for sharing. It turned out really well.

[paulmearing]

I glued and screwed my neck on fitted Grover's on it and a set of tonerider generator pickup set with a McCarty wiring mod in split mode so you don't lose any volume it's a good little guitar and it was my 5th build but it's a keeper this one.

Great work 👍🏼 yours looks better than mine

[popsfereal]

I just bought one of these- 88 bucks, plus shipping. I added an HB tele, and the whole works was less than an Affinity tele.

[realizamusik]

Nice color did you choose. I think the best step will be your your electronic parts.

[HavendaleBlvd]

Well done my man. I am about to pull the trigger on the cst 24 kit.

How much work was involved to get the sealer sanded off the guitar for the paint and stain?

[Ivolo]

What plastic rings around the humbuckers did you use to replace them with?

[geoffreyalder]

Was it difficult masking off the edge binding before spraying the paint..? Nice job though

[mikkoaalto]

Hello! nice work, i'm thinking of getting this same kit. i'm just bit concerned about the bridge, could you tell what exact replacement you put on it? tried searching for replacements, but all seems to be from the higher price range, more than the kit itself is worth 🤔

[SEANRalph-jp]

Hey I’m currently building the same kit and I’ve encountered a problem with sourcing the bridge. Do you think a hardtail bridge could be used

[popsfereal]

I have a Musiclilly adjustable wrap around here somewhere.

[ShoreCast]

did you have to drill out a bigger hole for the new bridge? or did it fit out if the box

[martynrandall]

Hi great job on the guitar, were the holes for the bridge post the right size? I saw another guy doing one and they were the wrong size or wrong bridge.
I was thinking vinyl wrap for the covering. Cheers Martyn

[frantisekbednar]

hello, may I ask which bridge you used? I am not sure which alternative I should buy

[tomvanthienen]

Can this be done if like I never build a guitar?

[EchoPost]

Are there duty taxes or import taxes when you order from Thomann? Does anyone know?

[Kkll]

Why there is three knobs instead the two originals?

[alanpriest]

Hi. I am considering buying this but would want to change all the chrome hardware to gold. I have found replacements for everything apart from the bridge. WOuld you have a recommendation for an alternative (and gold coloured) bridge? HB recommended an option but it's cost was actuallt way more than the whole kit itself!

[lensman]

Don't you think that for $135.00 you were expecting a little too much??? Quilted maple top???