Harley Benton GuitarBass VS V. Series w/Bag

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Harley Benton GuitarBass VS V. Series w/Bag

Harley Benton

GuitarBass VS V. Series w/Bag

4.4 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 542144
Model: GuitarBass VS V. Series w/Bag
Category: Basses
Price: $269.50

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This Harley Benton is a seriously cool, baritone-voiced bass perfect for vintage tones and lower-register exploration. The single-coil pickups give it a unique character, and the build quality is surprisingly good for the price. It’s an ideal choice for players wanting a distinctive sound without spending a fortune.

Product Description

Harley Benton GuitarBass VS V. Series w/Bag

*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton GuitarBass VS Vintage Series

  • *6-String Bass/Baritone Guitar*
  • Vintage Series
  • Tuning: EADGBE - one octave lower than electric guitar
  • Body: Nyatoh
  • Bolt-on neck: Canadian maple
  • C-Neck profile
  • Fingerboard: Amaranth
  • Fingerboard radius: 350 mm
  • Block pearloid fingerboard inlays
  • Neck binding
  • 21 Jumbo frets (2.7 mm)
  • Scale: 762 mm
  • Nut width: 42 mm
  • Double Action truss rod
  • Pickups: 3 HBZ Custom Wound AlNiCo5 Vintage Voiced single coils
  • Volume and tone controls
  • 5-Way toggle switch
  • 3-Ply Tortoise pickguard
  • Graphite nut
  • DLX hardware
  • Tune-O-Matic bridge
  • Kluson-style machine heads
  • String gauges: .024
  • .034
  • .044
  • .056
  • .072
  • .084
  • Colour: 3-Colour Vintage Burst
  • Suitable replacement strings: Art. #117274# or Flatwounds Art. #507919# (not included)
  • Thomann E-Bass Gigbag Deluxe
  • *Deluxe Gig Bag Electric Bass*
  • 20 mm padding (expanded polyethylene)
  • Highly durable industrial grade material for maximum protection and sturdiness
  • 5 cm wide padded carrying straps
  • Backpack straps
  • 3 External pockets
  • Inner dimensions (L x W x D): approx. 125 x 38 x 8 cm
PROS
  • • Nyatoh body provides a surprisingly resonant and warm tonal foundation.
  • • HBZ Custom Wound AlNiCo5 pickups deliver vintage-voiced clarity and growl.
  • • Canadian maple neck with C-profile offers comfortable, familiar playing feel.
  • • Graphite nut improves tuning stability and reduces friction at the nut.
CONS
  • • Nyatoh, while resonant, can be a bit less stable than more premium hardwoods.
  • • Bolt-on neck construction limits high-end sustain compared to set-neck designs.
  • • 3-ply tortoise pickguard feels a little budget-oriented aesthetically.

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Key Features

Body Material Nyatoh
Neck Material Canadian Maple
Fingerboard Amaranth
Pickups 3 x HBZ Custom Wound AlNiCo5 Single Coils
Scale Length 762 mm (30 in)
Frets 21 x 2.7 mm Jumbo
Strings .024, .034, .044, .056, .072, .084
Weight Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg) - estimated based on similar models

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Frequently Asked Questions

It drastically lowers the pitch, providing a darker, heavier tone, excellent for genres like doom metal or adding depth to funk and blues.
The AlNiCo5 pickups are relatively quiet for single coils, but some hum is expected; a noise gate might be beneficial for clean, quiet recordings.
The C-profile is a comfortable, familiar shape, similar to what you'd find on many classic Fender basses, offering a balanced feel for most players.

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