Harley Benton GS-Travel-E Bass Mahoga Set
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Harley Benton
GS-Travel-E Bass Mahoga Set
Product Info
Article Number:
611856
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
GS-Travel-E Bass Mahoga Set
Category:
4-String Acoustic Basses
Price:
$247.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This GS-Travel-E is a seriously impressive little bass, especially considering the bundled amp. The mahogany body gives it a really mellow, acoustic vibe, and the built-in tuner is a handy bonus. It's perfect for gigging musicians needing a portable option or students just starting out.
Product Description
Harley Benton GS-Travel-E Bass Mahoga Set
*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton GS-Travel-E Bass Mahogany
- *Acoustic Bass with Pickup*
- Style: Mini Travel Grand Symphony
- Body: selected mahogany
- Bolt-on neck: Okoume
- Fingerboard: Purple Heart
- 4 mm dot and 1.5 mm side dot fingerboard inlays
- Arched back
- Black body and neck binding
- Neck profile: C
- Nut and saddle: Bone
- Bridge: Purple Heart
- Double action truss rod
- Fingerboard radius: 350 mm
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Scale: 597 mm
- 20 Frets
- Black pickguard
- Pickup: HB-03 preamp with built-in chromatic tuner
- Chrome-plated DLX die-cast machine heads
- Colour: Natural
- Matte
- Includes gig bag
- Harley Benton JAMster Bass
- *Combo for Electric Bass with Bluetooth 5.1*
- Power: 10 Watt
- Equipped with: Custom Voiced 5’ bass speaker
- Switchable normal and overdrive mode
- Bluetooth 5.1 for practising
- streaming and playing along
- 3.5 mm Mini-jack input for headphones
- 6.3 mm Jack input for instruments
- Volume
- sound and gain controls
- Power supply via 9V 1.2A mains adapter (included in the scope of delivery) or 6x AA batteries (not included in the scope of delivery)
- Battery life: approx. 4.5 hours
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 245 x 123 x 152 mm
- Weight: 950 g
- Harley Benton Valuestrings A-Bass 45-105
- *Set of strings for acoustic bass*
- Gauges: .045
- .065
- .085
- .105
- Material: Phosphor bronze
- pro snake TPI-A 6
- *Professional Instrument Cable*
- Jack > angled jack
- 6 m long cable
- metal jacks
- Colour: Black
- Includes hook-and-loop fastener
- Harley Benton HBN BK
- *Strap for Electric Guitar or Electric Bass*
- Material: Nylon
- 2-Ply
- With leather ends
- Width: 50 mm
- Length adjustable up to 145 cm
- Design: Harley Benton logo
- Colour: Black
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers a warm, woody tone ideal for fingerstyle playing.
- • Bone nut and saddle enhance sustain and improve string response.
- • The HB-03 preamp with tuner is surprisingly effective for its price point.
- • Compact 'Travel' size makes it genuinely portable and comfortable.
CONS
- • Purple heart fingerboard might feel a little 'grabby' to some players initially.
- • Bolt-on neck construction limits high-end sustain compared to set-neck designs.
- • The 10W amp is adequate for practice, but lacks serious stage volume.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Mahogany
Back & Sides
Mahogany
Neck Material
Okoume
Pickups
HB-03 Preamp with Piezo Pickup
Scale Length
597 mm (23.5 inches)
Frets
20
Strings
Nickel-plated steel (likely standard Harley Benton branded strings)
Weight
4.5 kg (9.9 lbs) - estimated based on similar models
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's functional for quick adjustments, but don't expect studio-grade accuracy; a dedicated pedal is always preferable for critical tuning.
It's considerably smaller than a full-size bass, making it manageable for travel, though the gig bag adds some bulk. It's comfortable for seated playing too.
It's a solid performer for the price, offering decent EQ control and amplification, but lacks the nuanced features and higher output of premium preamps.
