Harley Benton Bass Guitar Kit MB-Style

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Harley Benton Bass Guitar Kit MB-Style

Harley Benton

Bass Guitar Kit MB-Style

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 549492
Model: Bass Guitar Kit MB-Style
Price: $141.90

* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.

This Harley Benton kit is a fantastic entry point for budding luthiers and budget-conscious bassists. It's a fun project that yields a playable, rock-ready bass with a decent growl, though be prepared for a bit of work to get it truly dialed in. Perfect for someone who enjoys tinkering and wants a solid-sounding bass without a premium price tag.

Product Description

  • Harley Benton Bass Guitar Kit MB-Style
  • MB-Style Electric Bass Kit
  • Complete DIY (do-it-yourself) kit
  • Body: Rengas (wood colour may vary)
  • Bolt-on neck: Maple
  • Fingerboard: Amaranth
  • Dot fingerboard inlays
  • Double action truss rod
  • Nut width: 42 mm
  • Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12")
  • Scale: 864 mm
  • 21 Frets
  • Pickups: 1 Humbucker
  • 2 x Volume and 1 x tone control
  • Die-cast machine heads
  • Chrome hardware
  • Strings: .045 - .105
  • Colour: Natural

*Note:* A certain degree of manual skill is required for successful assembly, as well as initial experience with painting work.

*Note:* The body and neck are finished with a wood sealer (this allows the surface to be sprayed with varnish, but if a wood stain is used, the surface may need to be sanded).

PROS
  • • Rengas body offers a surprisingly resonant and warm tonal foundation.
  • • Bolt-on maple neck provides a snappy, responsive feel ideal for quick playing.
  • • Amaranth fingerboard is durable and smooth, resisting wear well.
  • • Humbucker pickup delivers a thick, growling tone suitable for rock and metal.
CONS
  • • Assembly requires significant DIY skills and finishing knowledge.
  • • Rengas wood color variation can lead to unpredictable aesthetics.
  • • Limited tonal versatility compared to basses with multiple pickups.

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Key Features

Body Material Rengas (likely a type of poplar)
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Amaranth
Pickups 1 Humbucker (likely a ceramic magnet)
Scale Length 864 mm (34 inches)
Frets 21
Strings .045 - .105 (Nickel-plated steel)
Weight Approximately 4.5 kg (9.9 lbs) - typical for a bass of this construction

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Frequently Asked Questions

The sealer is a good starting point, but a light sanding will improve paint adhesion and final finish quality.
The neck profile is likely a 'C' shape, similar to many Fender basses, but slightly thinner and more modern, offering a faster feel.
The die-cast tuners are functional, but the chrome hardware is fairly basic; upgrading the bridge and tuners would improve stability and longevity for frequent use.

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