Harley Benton HB-20B
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Harley Benton
HB-20B
Product Info
Article Number:
417200
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
HB-20B
Category:
Solid-State Bass Combos
Price:
$86.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The HB-20B is a shockingly capable practice amp for the price. It's perfect for beginners or bassists needing a small, affordable, and surprisingly versatile option for home playing and quiet rehearsals – just don’t expect to gig with it.
Product Description
- Harley Benton HB-20B
- Combo Amplifier for Electric Bass
- Power: 20W
- Equipped with: 8" Custom Voiced Speaker
- TEC Circuit (Tube Emulating Circuit)
- Gain control
- Integrated compressor with LED display
- 3-Band EQ with parametric mids
- Volume control
- Headphone outputs
- Aux input to play CD or MP3 playback tracks
- Energy saving Standby function
- Voltage: 230 V
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 380 x 340 x 175 mm
- Weight. 7.5 kg
PROS
- • Surprisingly decent TEC circuit adds warmth and tube-like saturation.
- • Compact size and lightweight make it ideal for small spaces and portability.
- • 3-band EQ with parametric mids offers surprising tonal shaping ability.
- • Integrated compressor helps level dynamics, useful for beginners.
CONS
- • 8-inch speaker limits low-end extension and overall volume potential.
- • Construction feels noticeably budget-oriented, with basic plastic components.
- • TEC circuit’s emulation is subtle; don't expect true tube amp character.
Product Video
Key Features
Power (Watts)
20
Speaker
8 in Custom Voiced
EQ Bands
3
DI Output
No
Effects
Compressor
Weight
7.5 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s a subtle effect, adding a touch of warmth and a hint of overdrive when pushed, but don’t expect it to replicate a genuine tube amp’s complex harmonic distortion.
It’s surprisingly well-implemented; it tames dynamics nicely and can help a beginner’s playing sound more polished, though experienced players may prefer to control dynamics with their technique.
While it lacks a DI output, you could use the headphone output with a line-level converter, but the 8-inch speaker's limited power makes it unsuitable for anything beyond very small, intimate performances.
