Harley Benton HB-50 Vintage Orange
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Harley Benton
HB-50 Vintage Orange
Product Info
Article Number:
561974
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
HB-50 Vintage Orange
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$262.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This HB-50 is a seriously cool offering for players chasing a vintage vibe. The semi-hollow body gives it a unique warmth and resonance, while the humbucker delivers a punchy, growly tone perfect for classic rock and blues. It's a great entry point into the semi-hollow world without a premium price tag.
Product Description
- Harley Benton HB-50 Vintage Orange
- Electric Bass
- Vintage Series
- Type: Semi-Hollow
- Body: Maple
- Arched top
- Set-in neck: Canadian maple
- Fingerboard: Laurel
- Dot fingerboard inlays
- Side markings
- ABS nut
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Nekc profile: C
- Scale length: 864 mm
- White binding on body and neck
- 22 Nickel silver frets 2.7 mm
- Double Action Trussrod
- Pickup: 1 Artec MMC4 Vintage AlNiCo 5 Humbucker
- 1 Volumne and 1 tone control
- 3-Way switch
- BK5 bridge
- DLX DieCast machine heads
- DLX Chrome Hardware
- Strings: Harley Benton .045 - 0
- Colour: Vintage Orange high gloss
- Suitable case available under: Art.#263559# (not included)
PROS
- • Maple/Laurel construction delivers a surprisingly warm, resonant tone.
- • Artec MMC4 humbucker provides a thick, vintage-voiced growl.
- • Canadian maple neck offers a comfortable, familiar C-profile feel.
- • Die-cast tuners provide stable tuning and reliable performance.
CONS
- • Semi-hollow body can be prone to feedback at higher volumes.
- • ABS nut may degrade over time and could benefit from an upgrade.
- • Vintage-inspired design limits versatility for modern genres.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Maple with arched top
Neck Material
Canadian Maple
Fingerboard
Laurel
Pickups
1 x Artec MMC4 Vintage AlNiCo 5 Humbucker
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in)
Frets
22 Nickel Silver, 2.7 mm
Strings
Harley Benton .045 - 0.100
Weight
Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs) - typical for a semi-hollow
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Frequently Asked Questions
The C-profile is similar, but generally a bit more substantial – not quite as slim as a modern Fender neck, offering a more substantial feel in the hand.
The high-gloss finish looks great, but like any nitrocellulose-style finish, it’s susceptible to chipping with rough handling – careful transport is recommended.
The switch primarily alters the pickup’s output level and character, providing a subtle but useful variation on the humbucker’s tone – it's more about nuance than radical changes.
