Harley Benton B-550 Black Progressive Bundle

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Harley Benton B-550 Black Progressive Bundle

Harley Benton

B-550 Black Progressive Bundle

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Product Info

Article Number: 570667
Model: B-550 Black Progressive Bundle
Price: $236.50

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The Harley Benton B-550 is a surprisingly capable 5-string bass, offering a lot of bang for your buck. The long scale provides a tight low end, while the active/passive switching gives you a wide range of tones. It's a great option for players looking for a versatile, affordable bass with a modern feel and a solid foundation for future upgrades.

Product Description

Harley Benton B-550 Black Progressive Bundle

*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton B-550 Black Progressive Series

  • *5-String Electric Bass*
  • Alder body
  • Canadian maple neck
  • Bolt-on neck attachment
  • Black walnut fretboard
  • Tai-Chi fretboard inlays
  • Modern D neck profile
  • 24 Frets
  • Scale: 864 mm (long scale)
  • Nut width: 45 mm
  • Double action truss rod
  • 2 Humbucker pickups
  • 1x Balance-
  • 1x bass-
  • 1x treble- and 1x volume control with push/pull function (active/passive)
  • Black hardware
  • Diecast machine heads
  • String gauges: .045 - .130
  • Colour: Black high-gloss
  • Harley Benton E-Bass Guitar Accessory Pack

*Electric Bass Accessory Pack*, Consists of gig bag, guitar strap, clip tuner and instrument jack cable

*Gig bag for electric bass*, Standard version, Interior dimensions (L x W x D): 118 x 36 x 8 mm, Large accessory bag for sheet music, strings etc., Colour: Black

  • *Clip tuner for guitar and bass: *
  • Chromatic
  • Tuning via vibration sensor
  • Large
  • illuminated display
  • Colour change to indicate the correct tuning
  • Can be rotated 360 degrees
  • Includes battery (CR2032)
  • *Strap for guitar or bass: *
  • Material: Nylon
  • 2-ply
  • With leather ends
  • Width: 50 mm
  • Adjustable up to 150 cm
  • Design: Harley Benton logo
  • Colour: Black

*Instrument cable:*, Length: 3 m, 6.3 mm jack < - > 6.3 mm jack, 0.22 mm² / AWG 24, Outer diameter: 6.0 mm, Colour: Black

PROS
  • • Alder body provides a balanced, resonant foundation for the tone
  • • Canadian maple neck offers stability and a comfortable, modern profile
  • • Bolt-on neck design contributes to a snappy, responsive feel
  • • Push/pull active/passive switching adds tonal versatility for varied genres
CONS
  • • Hardware, while functional, feels a bit budget-oriented and may benefit from upgrades
  • • High-gloss finish can be a fingerprint magnet and may require more care
  • • Long scale might feel a little unwieldy for smaller players or beginners

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Key Features

Body Material Alder
Neck Material Canadian Maple
Fingerboard Black Walnut
Pickups 2 Humbucker (Balance, Bass, Treble, Volume with Push/Pull)
Scale Length 864 mm (Long Scale)
Frets 24
Strings .045 - .130
Weight Approximately 9.5 lbs (estimated)

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Frequently Asked Questions

In passive mode, you get a more classic, rounder tone; active mode adds more clarity, punch, and sustain with a slightly scooped midrange.
The 'Modern D' profile is generally comfortable, but the long scale and wider nut width might be a bit of a stretch for players with very small hands.
The humbuckers provide enough output for rock and metal, but for super-clean funk tones, you might find them a little muddy—upgrading the pickups could help.

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