Harley Benton B-550LH BK Progressive w/Bag
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Harley Benton
B-550LH BK Progressive w/Bag
Product Info
Article Number:
539266
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
B-550LH BK Progressive w/Bag
Category:
5-String Lefthanded Basses
Price:
$228.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This lefty Harley Benton B-550 is a surprisingly solid package. The long scale and alder body give it a punchy, defined low end, perfect for rock, metal, or funk. It's a great entry point for 5-string bass players wanting a versatile and affordable instrument.
Product Description
Harley Benton B-550LH BK Progressive w/Bag
*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton B-550LH BK Progressive Series
- *5-String Electric Bass*
- Lefthand model
- Body: Alder
- Bolt-on neck in Canadian maple
- Neck profile: Modern D-shape
- Fretboard: Black walnut
- Tai Chi inlays
- 24 Frets
- Scale: 864 mm (long scale)
- Nut width: 45 mm
- Double action trussrod
- Pickups: 2 humbuckers
- Electronics: 1 volume
- 1 balance
- 1 bass and 1 treble
- Hardware: Black
- Diecast machine heads
- String gauges: .045 - .130
- Colour: Black High gloss
- Thomann E-Bass Gigbag BK
- *Nylon Gig Bag for Electric Bass*
- Made of high quality materials
- 20 mm foam padding
- Inner dimensions (L x W x D): approx. 118 x 35 x 8 cm
- Floor protection on the bottom
- Backpack straps
- With external pocket for accessories and large sheet music pouch
- Colour: Black
PROS
- • Alder body provides a warm, resonant foundation for the sound.
- • Modern D neck profile is comfortable and fast for most players.
- • Die-cast tuners offer reliable tuning stability and easy adjustments.
- • Long scale (864mm) delivers tighter low-end response and improved clarity.
CONS
- • Black walnut fretboards can show wear more easily than rosewood or ebony.
- • Humbucker pickups might be a bit too aggressive for some genres like jazz.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while stable, lacks the sustain of a neck-through design.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Canadian Maple
Fingerboard
Black Walnut
Pickups
2 Humbuckers
Scale Length
864 mm
Frets
24
Strings
.045 - .130
Weight
Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs) - based on similar Harley Benton 5-string models
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 'Modern D' shape is a comfortable middle ground – thinner than a vintage C, but not as slim as an ultra-thin profile, offering a good balance for various hand sizes.
Yes, the standard humbucker size allows for easy pickup swaps, though modifications might require some basic soldering skills.
The gig bag is functional and protective for transport, but a hard case will offer significantly better protection, especially for gigging musicians.
