Harley Benton BZ-5000 II NT w/Bag
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Harley Benton
BZ-5000 II NT w/Bag
Product Info
Article Number:
581010
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
BZ-5000 II NT w/Bag
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$566.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The BZ-5000 II NT is a serious contender for players wanting a premium feel without the premium price tag. The neck-thru design and Tesla pickups provide a surprisingly articulate and powerful tone, ideal for modern genres and players seeking a versatile 5-string. This bass is a fantastic option for intermediate to advanced players who value quality and value.
Product Description
Harley Benton BZ-5000 II NT w/Bag
*Bundle offer comprising*, 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
- 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
- • Mahogany/Ash body provides warmth and clarity.
- • Ebony fingerboard offers smooth, fast playing experience.
- • Tesla pickups deliver punchy, articulate low-end response.
- • Graphite nut enhances tuning stability and sustain.
CONS
- • Mahogany construction may result in a heavier instrument overall.
- • Active EQ requires a power source; battery dependency.
- • Flamed maple top, while visually appealing, is a veneer.
Product Video
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
Harley Benton HQS .045 - .130
Weight
Approximately 11.5 lbs (5.2 kg) - estimated based on similar models
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Tesla pickups offer a similar aggressive and defined tone, though perhaps slightly less 'scooped' than some MusicMan offerings and with a touch more clarity than some Spector models.
The active EQ provides a wider tonal palette and more precise adjustments, but it does require a small battery. The controls are straightforward and intuitive, even for those unfamiliar with active electronics.
Mahogany can be more prone to feedback, but the ash top and careful construction mitigate this; proper EQ settings and amplifier choice will be key for high-volume performance.
