Harley Benton GS-Travel-E Bass Spruce
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Harley Benton
GS-Travel-E Bass Spruce
Product Info
Article Number:
568361
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
GS-Travel-E Bass Spruce
Category:
4-String Acoustic Basses
Price:
$185.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This little GS-Travel-E is a surprisingly capable acoustic bass, perfect for songwriters, travel, or smaller spaces. The spruce top gives it a sweet, articulate tone, while the built-in preamp makes it stage-ready. It’s a really clever and affordable option if you need a bass that’s portable and versatile.
Product Description
- Harley Benton GS-Travel-E Bass Spruce
- Acoustic Bass with Pickup
- Style: Mini Travel Grand Symphony
- Top: selected sitka spruce
- 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
- Dual 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
- Machine heads: Rising MB1070 Black DLX die-cast
- Colour: Natural Satin
- Includes gig bag
PROS
- • Spruce top delivers surprising warmth and projection for its size.
- • Okoume neck provides a comfortable, stable platform for playing.
- • Bone nut and saddle contribute to improved sustain and clarity.
- • HB-03 preamp and tuner offer convenient amplified functionality.
CONS
- • Mahogany body can sound a little boxy compared to larger acoustic basses.
- • Travel-size limits low-end extension; lacks serious sub-bass response.
- • Purple heart fingerboard may show wear more readily than harder woods.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides
Mahogany
Neck Material
Okoume
Pickups
HB-03 Preamp with Chromatic Tuner
Scale Length
597 mm (23 1/8 inches)
Frets
20
Strings
Nickel-plated steel (likely standard gauge, ~0.040-.100)
Weight
4.8 kg (approximately 10.6 lbs) - estimated based on similar models
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Frequently Asked Questions
The HB-03 preamp is decent for basic amplification, but it won't rival the nuanced tonal options of premium acoustic basses; it's best for practice or small gigs.
The 43mm nut width is reasonably comfortable, but the shorter scale can feel cramped for those used to longer scale basses – it's more suited to smaller hands or fingerstyle playing.
Expect a more focused midrange and a less pronounced low-end; it’s not a substitute for a full-size bass but offers a unique, more intimate acoustic tone.
