Harley Benton DB01-CB Electric Double Bass
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Harley Benton
DB01-CB Electric Double Bass
Product Info
Article Number:
451975
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
DB01-CB Electric Double Bass
Category:
4-String Electric Double Basses
Price:
$636.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The DB01-CB is a seriously impressive entry-level electric double bass. It's fantastic for students, beginners, or anyone wanting a portable, amplified double bass experience without a premium-priced investment. The active pickups really shine for practice and smaller gigs.
Product Description
- Harley Benton DB01-CB Electric Double Bass
- Electric Double Bass
- Body made of Paulownia
- Fingerboard made of birch (Betula albosinensis)
- Maple neck
- Body support
- Open headstock in a modern design
- Scale: 105 cm
- Height-adjustable bridge
- Tone knob
- Volume knob/control
- Headphone connector
- Active pickup system with 9 V battery power
- Colour: Carbon design
- Gigbag and carbon bow included
PROS
- • Paulownia body offers surprisingly resonant, warm low-end tones
- • Birch fingerboard provides a smooth, fast playing experience
- • Active pickup system delivers a focused, amplified signal with reduced noise
- • Included gigbag and carbon bow add significant value for the price point
CONS
- • Paulownia body, while resonant, can feel less robust than mahogany or maple
- • Carbon bow may require more frequent re-hairing compared to traditional bows
- • Scale length (105 cm) limits versatility for players accustomed to full-scale basses
Product Video
Key Features
Strings
Steel, likely generic brand
Pickups
Harley Benton Active Double Bass Pickup System
Scale Length
105 cm (approximately 41.3 in)
Connections
Headphone jack, Tone knob, Volume knob/control
Weight
Approximately 12-14 lbs (estimated, due to Paulownia construction)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The active system provides a more consistent and powerful signal, often with a tighter low-end and less hum, which is great for direct recording or playing in quieter environments.
It’s shorter, so it’s easier to handle, but it alters the string tension and intonation slightly; experienced players will need to adjust their technique.
Paulownia is lightweight and produces a warm, mellow tone; it's less dense than woods like mahogany, so it lacks some sustain but offers excellent resonance for its weight.
