Harley Benton GS-Travel-E Bass Mahogany
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Harley Benton
GS-Travel-E Bass Mahogany
Product Info
Article Number:
568353
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
GS-Travel-E Bass Mahogany
Category:
4-String Acoustic Basses
Price:
$185.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This GS-Travel-E is a neat little package, perfect for students, gigging musicians needing a backup, or anyone wanting a portable acoustic bass with amplified options. The mahogany gives it a pleasing warmth, and the built-in tuner is a real bonus. It's not a flagship instrument, but for the price, it's seriously impressive.
Product Description
- 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
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers a warm, woody tone with surprising resonance.
- • Bone nut and saddle contribute to improved sustain and clarity.
- • HB-03 preamp and tuner are surprisingly functional and convenient.
- • Compact size and gig bag make it genuinely travel-friendly and portable.
CONS
- • Okoume neck, while stable, might feel less premium than maple.
- • Purple heart fingerboard can be a bit brittle and prone to minor chipping.
- • Mini Grand Symphony body limits projection compared to full-size basses.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Selected Mahogany
Back & Sides
Selected Mahogany
Neck Material
Okoume
Pickups
HB-03 Preamp with Built-in Chromatic Tuner
Scale Length
597 mm (23.5 inches)
Frets
20
Strings
Nickel-plated steel (likely standard Ernie Ball or similar)
Weight
4.5 kg (approximately 9.9 lbs) – typical for a smaller acoustic bass
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's adequate for quick tuning checks, but don't expect high-end precision; background noise will definitely impact accuracy.
The 'C' profile is fairly standard, but the 43mm nut width might feel a bit snug for those accustomed to wider necks – best to try before buying if possible.
It's versatile – it sounds decent acoustically, but the pickup system really unlocks its potential, especially for performance or recording.
