Harley Benton B-450 Black Progressive Serie
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Harley Benton
B-450 Black Progressive Serie
Product Info
Article Number:
317302
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
B-450 Black Progressive Serie
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$196.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Harley Benton B-450 delivers surprising performance for the price. The active preamp gives you a versatile palette of sounds, from tight, modern grooves to a more aggressive, rock-oriented tone. It's a great option for beginner to intermediate players looking for a solid, feature-rich bass without a premium price tag.
Product Description
- Harley Benton B-450 Black Progressive Series
- Electric Bass
- Body: Alder
- Bolt-on neck made from Canadian maple
- Modern D-profile
- Fretboard: Black walnut
- Tai-Chi inlays
- 24 Frets
- Scale: 864 mm (34" / long scale)
- Nut width: 42 mm (1.65")
- Double Action truss rod
- Pickup: 2 x Humbuckers with active preamp
- Fretboard radius: 350 mm (13.78")
- Controls: Balance
- bass
- treble
- and volume with push / pull function (active / passive)
- Black hardware
- Diecast machine heads
- String gauges: .045 - .105
- Colour: Black
- high-gloss
- Optional case available under Article Nr #212517#
PROS
- • Alder body provides a balanced, resonant tone with good sustain.
- • Canadian maple neck offers a comfortable, modern D profile for easy playability.
- • Active preamp boosts output and adds tonal flexibility with EQ controls.
- • Die-cast tuners ensure stable tuning, even with heavier string gauges.
CONS
- • Black walnut fretboard can feel slightly softer than rosewood, requiring more care.
- • Bolt-on neck construction lacks the inherent warmth of a set-neck design.
- • High-gloss finish might show fingerprints and smudges easily.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Canadian Maple
Fingerboard
Black Walnut
Pickups
2 x Humbuckers with Active Preamp
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in)
Frets
24
Strings
.045 - .105
Weight
Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs) – typical for a bass with alder body
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Frequently Asked Questions
The active preamp provides a significant boost in output and allows for adjustable bass, mid, and treble EQ, expanding tonal possibilities beyond passive pickups.
The modern D profile is generally comfortable, but it’s a slimmer profile; players with very large hands might find it a bit narrow, though still manageable.
Black walnut is a bit softer than rosewood, so it might wear slightly faster with heavy use and requires more diligent fretboard conditioning to prevent dryness.
