Harley Benton GS-Travel-E Bass Spruce Set
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Harley Benton
GS-Travel-E Bass Spruce Set
Product Info
Article Number:
611853
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
GS-Travel-E Bass Spruce Set
Category:
4-String Acoustic Basses
Price:
$236.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This little Harley Benton is a seriously fun and surprisingly capable travel bass. The spruce top gives it a bright, clear voice that cuts through, while the mahogany back adds a touch of warmth. It's perfect for gigging musicians needing a compact, amplified bass or students wanting a budget-friendly instrument to learn on.
Product Description
Harley Benton GS-Travel-E Bass Spruce Set
*Bundle offer comprising*, 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
- 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
- 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
- • Spruce top delivers a surprisingly resonant and articulate acoustic tone.
- • Okoume neck provides a comfortable feel and contributes to a lively response.
- • Built-in HB-03 preamp and tuner offer convenience for amplified performance.
- • Mahogany back and sides add warmth and sustain, balancing the bright spruce.
CONS
- • Travel-size body limits the low-end extension compared to full-scale basses.
- • Purple heart fingerboard might feel slightly harder than rosewood for some players.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while stable, lacks the inherent warmth of a set neck.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides
Mahogany
Neck Material
Okoume
Pickups
HB-03 Preamp (Piezo)
Scale Length
597 mm (23.5 inches)
Frets
20
Strings
Nickel-plated Steel (likely Harley Benton branded)
Weight
4.5 kg (approx. 9.9 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The tuner is basic, adequate for quick checks, but might struggle in very loud settings – an external tuner is preferable for critical tuning.
The 'C' profile is fairly standard, but the narrower nut width (43mm) might feel a bit cramped for those with very large hands.
The HB-03 preamp is functional, but don’t expect premium sound; it’s best for basic amplification and practice, not high-end recording.
