Building the Harley Benton Gibson Les Paul Kit Guitar With My Dad

I used to play guitar, back in high school. After a break of more than 15 years and a worldwide pandemic, I decided it was time to get myself a new guitar. At the same time my dad bought his first DIY guitar kit. He built a beautiful Les Paul ES-335 replica. That got me thinking..

So before I knew it, I ordered the Harley Benton SC Les Paul Guitar Kit and all the bits and pieces I needed. I really enjoyed the process and the time I spend with my dad in his garage. Now it's time to learn all those riffs.

If you have any questions about the build, let me know in the comments.

Products I used:

- Clou Powderstain (Colourcode 167)
- Motip Clear Varnish, 3 cans/14 coats
- 3M ScotchBrite sanding pads for sanding between clear coats
- 1000, 1500, 2000, 3000, 5000 sanding paper (wet)
- Commandant 5 (Scratch Remover)
- Universal Wax
- Harley Benton SC-style electric guitar (ordered at Thomann.de)