Harley Benton B-650FL BK Progressive Series
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Harley Benton
B-650FL BK Progressive Series
Product Info
Article Number:
411666
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
B-650FL BK Progressive Series
Category:
Fretless Basses
Price:
$218.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Harley Benton B-650FL is a seriously impressive fretless bass for the price. The active preamp gives you a surprising amount of tonal shaping, while the alder body delivers a solid, warm low-end. It's a fantastic option for players wanting to explore fretless without a huge investment, especially those into Jaco-inspired funk or smooth jazz.
Product Description
- 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
PROS
- • Alder body provides a warm, resonant foundation for the fretless tone.
- • Canadian maple neck offers excellent stability and a comfortable, modern D profile.
- • Active preamp adds versatility, boosting signal and shaping tonal character.
- • Die-cast tuners ensure reliable tuning stability, even with heavier string gauges.
CONS
- • Black walnut fingerboard may require more frequent oiling to prevent dryness.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while stable, lacks the inherent resonance of a neck-through design.
- • The active preamp's battery life requires monitoring and occasional replacement.
Product Video
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 (Fretless)
Strings
.032 - .125 gauge
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The black walnut fingerboard is slightly softer than rosewood, so it will have a unique 'give' – it’s quite responsive but might require some adjustment if you’re used to harder fingerboards.
The active mode significantly boosts the output and allows for more precise EQ shaping, but the passive mode still sounds very good with a more natural, vintage tone.
The included strings are decent for getting started, but upgrading to higher-quality strings will noticeably improve the fretless’s sustain and overall feel.
