Harley Benton B-35BK Acoustic Bass Series
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Harley Benton
B-35BK Acoustic Bass Series
Product Info
Article Number:
299114
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
B-35BK Acoustic Bass Series
Category:
5-String Acoustic Basses
Price:
$196.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Harley Benton B-35BK is a seriously impressive package for the budget-conscious player. It’s a surprisingly resonant 5-string acoustic bass, ideal for singer-songwriters, campfire jams, or anyone wanting a portable, amplified bass option. The build is solid for the price, and the onboard electronics are a handy bonus.
Product Description
- Harley Benton B-35BK Acoustic Bass Series
- 5-String Acoustic Bass
- Style: Super Jumbo with cutaway
- Top: Spruce
- Back and sides: Sapele
- Neck: Sapele
- Fingerboard: Jatoba
- Fingerboard inlays: Dot
- Frets: 22
- Scale: 864 mm
- Nut width: 47 mm
- Double-action truss rod
- Roseacer bridge
- Cream-coloured binding
- Chrome-plated die-cast machine heads
- Factory strings: .045 - .130
- Built-in pickup system with 4-band EQ and tuner
- Colour: Black
- high-gloss
PROS
- • Spruce top delivers surprising warmth and projection for the price.
- • Sapele back and sides add resonance and a pleasing aesthetic.
- • Built-in pickup system offers decent amplification and tuning convenience.
- • Jatoba fingerboard provides a smooth playing experience and good durability.
CONS
- • Factory strings are basic; an upgrade is highly recommended for optimal tone.
- • Super jumbo body can be unwieldy for players with smaller frames.
- • EQ section is functional but lacks the finesse of higher-end acoustic bass systems.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Spruce
Back & Sides
Sapele
Neck Material
Sapele
Pickups
Built-in piezo pickup with 4-band EQ and tuner
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in)
Frets
22
Strings
Nickel-plated steel .045 - .130 gauge
Weight
Approximately 5.5 kg (12 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a functional piezo system; don't expect the nuance of a premium acoustic pickup, but it’s perfectly adequate for basic amplification and stage use.
The neck is a fairly standard 'C' shape, offering a comfortable feel for most, but the 47mm nut width might feel a bit snug for players with very large hands.
While the super jumbo body provides ample resonance, the spruce top and sapele back prevent excessive boominess; it’s surprisingly articulate for an acoustic bass.
