Harley Benton DB01-SB Electric Double Bass

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Harley Benton DB01-SB Electric Double Bass

Harley Benton

DB01-SB Electric Double Bass

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 451966
Model: DB01-SB Electric Double Bass
Price: $603.90

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The DB01-SB is a fantastic entry point to the electric double bass world. It's surprisingly well-built for the price, offering a solid foundation for beginners or players wanting a budget-friendly option for studio recording or practice. The shorter scale makes it more manageable than a full-size DB, ideal for smaller players or those wanting a more upright bass feel.

Product Description

  • Harley Benton DB01-SB 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
  • Headphone connector
  • Active pickup system with 9 V battery power
  • Colour: Sunburst
  • Gigbag and carbon bow included
PROS
  • • Paulownia body delivers surprisingly resonant and warm low-end tones
  • • Birch fingerboard offers a smooth playing experience, avoiding stickiness
  • • Height-adjustable bridge allows for easy intonation setup and string spacing adjustments
  • • Included gigbag and carbon bow provide immediate playability and portability
CONS
  • • Active electronics require battery changes, adding maintenance
  • • Paulownia body, while resonant, can feel less substantial than mahogany or maple
  • • Scale length limits versatility for certain playing styles and genres

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Key Features

Strings Steel, likely generic but serviceable
Pickups Active humbucker, delivering a focused and punchy tone
Scale Length 105 cm (approximately 41.3 in)
Connections Headphone jack for silent practice, standard 1/4 in output
Weight Approximately 11-13 lbs (5-6 kg) – typical for a double bass

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Frequently Asked Questions

The active system provides a more consistent and amplified signal, delivering a clear and punchy tone, often favored for recording and stage use, but lacking the natural dynamic response of passive systems.
The birch fingerboard is fairly standard in width, so larger hands might find it slightly snug, but it's generally manageable, especially with the height-adjustable bridge to optimize string spacing.
Yes, the standard wiring allows for pickup swaps, though some modifications might be needed to fully utilize higher-end pickups and their potentiometers.

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