Harley Benton B-650FL BK Progressive Bundle

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Harley Benton B-650FL BK Progressive Bundle

Harley Benton

B-650FL BK Progressive Bundle

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 539291
Model: B-650FL BK Progressive Bundle
Price: $239.80

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This Harley Benton B-650FL is a surprisingly capable 6-string fretless bundle, perfect for exploring Jaco-inspired tones or expanding your harmonic palette. The active preamp adds versatility, while the alder body and walnut fingerboard deliver a warm, smooth sound. It’s a fantastic entry point into fretless bass playing, offering a lot of value for the price.

Product Description

Harley Benton B-650FL BK Progressive Bundle

*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton B-650FL BK Progressive Series

  • *6-String Fretless Electric Bass*
  • Body: Alder
  • Bolt-on neck: Canadian maple
  • Fingerboard: black walnut
  • Neck profile: Modern D
  • Scale: 864 mm
  • Nut width: 53 mm
  • 24 Positions
  • 2 Double action truss rods
  • Pickups: 2 humbuckers with active preamp
  • Controls: Volume with push/pull function (active/passive)
  • balance
  • bass and treble
  • Black hardware
  • Die-cast machine heads
  • String spacing: 16 mm
  • Factory strings: .032 - .125
  • Colour: Black
  • high-gloss
  • 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.
  • Harley Benton HBN BK
  • *Strap for Electric Guitar or Electric Bass*
  • Material: Nylon
  • 2-Ply
  • With leather ends
  • Width: 50 mm
  • Length adjustable up to 145 cm
  • Design: Harley Benton logo
  • 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 warm, resonant foundation for the fretless tone.
  • • Active preamp boosts signal, offering more headroom and tonal shaping.
  • • Canadian maple neck offers stability and a comfortable, modern 'D' profile.
  • • Black walnut fingerboard provides a unique feel and slightly warmer tone than rosewood.
CONS
  • • Bolt-on neck construction may lack the sustain of a neck-through design.
  • • Black walnut fingerboard can be prone to finger noise if not accustomed.
  • • Gig bag is basic; a hard case is recommended for serious transport.

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Key Features

Body Material Alder
Neck Material Canadian Maple
Fingerboard Black Walnut
Pickups 2 Humbuckers with Active Preamp
Scale Length 864 mm
Frets 24 Positions
Strings .032 - .125 gauge
Weight Approximately 4.5 kg (9.9 lbs) – estimated, typical for a 6-string bass

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Frequently Asked Questions

The active preamp boosts the signal, providing more output and allowing for greater control over EQ – it can add clarity and punch, or enhance low-end frequencies.
It requires a slightly different technique than rosewood, as it's less forgiving of buzzing; practice and proper setup are key to minimizing finger noise.
While it won't match the refinement of a premium instrument, it offers a surprisingly similar tonal character and playing experience at a much more accessible price point.

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