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Harley Benton BZ-5000 II NT

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Harley Benton BZ-5000 II NT

Harley Benton

BZ-5000 II NT

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 521703
Brand: Harley Benton
Model: BZ-5000 II NT
Category: 5-String Basses
Price: $548.90

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The BZ-5000 II NT is a seriously impressive bass for the money. It's got that modern, powerful sound with a touch of warmth, and the neck profile is genuinely comfortable. If you're a player wanting a versatile 5-string with a premium feel without a premium price tag, this is definitely worth a look.

Product Description

  • Harley Benton BZ-5000 II NT
  • 5-String Electric Bass
  • Deluxe Series
  • Body: Mahogany / Ash / Mahogany / Ash
  • Top: AAA flamed maple veneer
  • 5-Piece neck-thru-body: Canadian maple / nyatoh
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Neck profile: C
  • Nut: Graphite
  • Nut width: 45 mm
  • Fingerboard radius: 400 mm - thickness 1st fret: 21 mm / 12th fret: 23 mm
  • Scale: 864 mm (34")
  • 24 Medium jumbo frets
  • Pickups: Tesla TV-SBL1-5B (bridge) and Tesla TV-SBL1-5N (neck) Soapbars
  • Tesla G102 3-band active EQ
  • Volume control with push / pull function
  • Balance
  • bass
  • middle and treble controls
  • Sung-Il BB-105 bridge with 17 mm string spacing
  • WSC JB-15DLX 17: 1 die-cast machine heads
  • Black hardware
  • Factory strings: HB HQS .045 - .130
  • Colour: Natural
  • high-gloss
PROS
  • • Mahogany/Ash body provides a warm, resonant, and articulate tonal foundation.
  • • Tesla pickups deliver a surprisingly powerful and defined low-end response.
  • • Ebony fingerboard offers a slick, fast playing experience and excellent note clarity.
  • • Graphite nut improves tuning stability and minimizes string friction for smoother action.
CONS
  • • Mahogany body construction can make it a bit heavier than some players prefer.
  • • Active EQ requires a power source, potentially limiting battery life.
  • • Flamed maple top, while beautiful, may exhibit slight finish imperfections.

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Key Features

Body Material Mahogany/Ash/Mahogany/Ash with AAA flamed maple veneer
Neck Material Canadian Maple / Nyatoh (5-piece)
Fingerboard Ebony
Pickups Tesla TV-SBL1-5B (bridge) & TV-SBL1-5N (neck) Soapbars
Scale Length 864 mm (34")
Frets 24 Medium Jumbo
Strings HB HQS .045 - .130
Weight Approximately 11.5 lbs (5.2 kg) – estimated based on similar models

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Frequently Asked Questions

The G102 EQ adds significant flexibility, boosting or cutting frequencies, but it can be a bit sensitive – experimentation is needed to find your sweet spot.
While the mahogany body contributes to the weight, the neck-thru design generally balances it well, but extended playing sessions might require a strap.
The Tesla pickups hold their own surprisingly well, offering a similar aggressive and punchy character, though they lack the absolute refinement of the higher-end brands.

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