Harley Benton B-550 QTB Progressive Bundle1

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Harley Benton B-550 QTB Progressive Bundle1

Harley Benton

B-550 QTB Progressive Bundle1

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 338433
Model: B-550 QTB Progressive Bundle1
Price: $302.50

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This Harley Benton B-550 QTB bundle is a fantastic entry point for beginner and intermediate bassists looking for a versatile 5-string setup. The progressive pickup configuration allows for a surprising amount of tonal flexibility, and the included HB-20B amp provides a decent starting point for practice and small gigs. It's hard to beat the value proposition for the money.

Product Description

Harley Benton B-550 QTB Progressive Bundle1

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

  • *5-String Electric Bass*
  • Body: Alder
  • Bolt-on neck from Canadian maple
  • Neck profile: Modern D
  • Fretboard: Black Walnut
  • Tai-Chi inlays
  • 24 Frets
  • Scale: 864 mm (Long scale)
  • Nut width: 45 mm
  • Double action truss rod
  • Pickups: 2x Humbuckers
  • 1x Balance-
  • 1x bass-
  • 1x treble- and 1x volume control
  • Black hardware
  • Diecast machine heads
  • String gauge: 045-130
  • Colour: Quilted Transparent Black
  • Finish: High-gloss
  • Harley Benton HB-20B
  • *Combo Amplifier for Electric Bass*
  • Power: 20W
  • Equipped with: 8" Custom Voiced Speaker
  • TEC Circuit (Tube Emulating Circuit)
  • Gain control
  • Integrated compressor with LED display
  • 3-Band EQ with parametric mids
  • Volume control
  • Headphone outputs
  • Aux input to play CD or MP3 playback tracks
  • Energy saving Standby function
  • Voltage: 230 V
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 380 x 340 x 175 mm
  • Weight. 7.5 kg
  • Thomann E-Bass Gigbag Eco
  • *Gig Bag for Electric Bass*
  • Standard model
  • Inner dimensions (L x W x D): approx. 118 x 36 x 8 cm
  • Large accessory pocket for sheet music
  • strings
  • etc.
  • Thomann Nylonstrap

*Guitar Nylon Strap*, Adjustable length of about 80 to 139 cm, Width: 5 cm, Reinforced leather ends, Colour: Black, the sssnake IPP1030

*Instrument Cable*, Both sides: 6.3 mm mono jack, 0.22 mm² / AWG 24, Outer diameter: 6.0 mm, Length: 3 m, Colour: Black

PROS
  • • Alder body provides a balanced, resonant tone with good sustain.
  • • Canadian maple neck offers stability and a comfortable, modern D profile.
  • • Progressive pickups deliver a wide range of tones, from growl to clarity.
  • • HB-20B amp's TEC circuit emulates tube warmth at an affordable price.
CONS
  • • Bolt-on neck construction limits potential for complex overtones and sustain.
  • • High-gloss finish might be prone to fingerprints and requires careful maintenance.
  • • Budget hardware, while functional, may not offer the premium feel of higher-end components.

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Key Features

Body Material Alder
Neck Material Canadian Maple
Fingerboard Black Walnut
Pickups 2x Humbuckers, 1x Balance, 1x Bass, 1x Treble
Scale Length 864 mm (Long scale)
Frets 24
Strings 045-130 gauge
Weight Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg) - typical for a 5-string bass

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Frequently Asked Questions

It allows for a wider range of tones—the humbuckers provide a thick, powerful low-end, while the single coils offer brighter, more articulate highs.
It's best suited for practice, home recording, or small, intimate gigs; a more powerful amp would be needed for larger venues.
Bolt-on necks generally offer a snappier attack and a more direct transfer of string vibration, but lack the complex resonance often associated with set-neck basses.

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