Harley Benton B-35BK-FL Acoustic Bass Bundle

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Harley Benton B-35BK-FL Acoustic Bass Bundle

Harley Benton

B-35BK-FL Acoustic Bass Bundle

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Product Info

Article Number: 537183
Model: B-35BK-FL Acoustic Bass Bundle
Price: $225.50

* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.

This Harley Benton B-35BK-FL is a surprisingly capable acoustic bass, especially for the price. The fretless design encourages a more nuanced playing style, and the pickup system makes it stage-ready. It's a fantastic option for gigging musicians or students wanting an affordable entry into the fretless acoustic bass world.

Product Description

Harley Benton B-35BK-FL Acoustic Bass Bundle

*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton B-35BK-FL Acoustic Bass Series

  • *5-String acoustic bass with pickup*
  • Fretless / fretless
  • Design: Super jumbo with cutaway
  • Top: Spruce
  • Back and sides: Sapele mahogany
  • Neck: Mahogany
  • Fretboard: Roseacer
  • Scale: 864 mm
  • Nut width: 45 mm
  • Built-in pickup system with 4-band EQ and tuner
  • Double-action truss-rod
  • Roseacer bridge
  • Cream binding
  • Chrome die-cast machine heads
  • String gauges from factory: .045 - .130
  • Colour: High-gloss
  • black
  • Suitable gigbag: Article Nr. #121814# (not included)
  • Thomann Acoustic-Bass Gigbag

*Gig Bag For Acoustic Bass*, With 20 mm padding, Adjustable backpack straps, With accessory compartment and large music compartment, Internal dimensions (L x W x D): 120 x 42 x 13 cm, Millenium GS-2001 A

*Robust Acoustic Guitar Stand*, Compact size and very stable, Rubber tubing protects the instrument, Colour: Black

*Not suitable for long-term use for guitars with nitrocellulose lacquer finish!*

PROS
  • • Spruce top delivers a surprisingly bright and resonant acoustic tone
  • • Sapele back and sides add warmth and sustain, nicely balanced
  • • Fretless design opens expressive sliding and vibrato possibilities
  • • Built-in pickup system allows for amplified performance with EQ shaping
CONS
  • • Roseacer fretboard might feel a bit harder than ebony to some players
  • • 864mm scale can feel long, especially for smaller hands or those used to shorter scales
  • • Gigbag is functional, but a hardshell case would offer better protection

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Key Features

Top Wood Spruce
Back & Sides Sapele mahogany
Neck Material Mahogany
Pickups Built-in pickup system with 4-band EQ and tuner
Scale Length 864 mm
Frets Fretless
Strings .045 - .130 gauge
Weight Approximately 11 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Expect a higher action than a fretted bass to prevent buzzing – setting it up correctly is crucial for playability.
The built-in preamp is decent for basic recording, but a higher-quality external preamp would significantly improve the sound.
Yes, mahogany tends to impart a warmer, more focused tone compared to maple, contributing to the bass's overall mellow character.

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