Harley Benton JB-20 BM Standard Series
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Harley Benton
JB-20 BM Standard Series
Product Info
Article Number:
460178
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
JB-20 BM Standard Series
Category:
4-String J-Basses
Price:
$130.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Harley Benton JB-20 is a seriously impressive bass for the money. The build quality is surprisingly good, and those single-coil pickups deliver a classic J-Bass tone with plenty of bite. It’s a fantastic option for beginners or experienced players looking for a versatile, affordable workhorse bass.
Product Description
- Harley Benton JB-20 Standard BM Series
- Electric Bass
- Body: Poplar
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Laurel
- Fingerboard inlays: Dots
- Neck profile: Modern C
- 20 Frets
- Scale: 864 mm
- Nut width: 38 mm
- Double-action truss rod
- Pickups: 2 JB-style single-coils
- Controls: 2 volume and 1 tone
- Chrome hardware
- Classic PB-Style machine heads
- String guages: .040 - .100
- Colour: Blue Metallic
- high-gloss
PROS
- • Poplar body offers a balanced, resonant tone with surprising sustain.
- • Modern C neck profile is comfortable and fast for a wide range of players.
- • JB-style single-coils deliver a punchy, articulate sound suitable for many genres.
- • Classic PB-style machine heads provide stable tuning and a vintage aesthetic.
CONS
- • Laurel fretboard may lack the slickness of rosewood or ebony.
- • Single-coil pickups can be noisy when using high gain amplification.
- • Bolt-on neck construction limits the sustain compared to a neck-through design.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Poplar
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Laurel
Pickups
2 JB-style single-coils
Scale Length
864 mm (approximately 34 in)
Frets
20
Strings
Nickel-plated steel .040 - .100 gauge
Weight
Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs) - typical for a bass of this construction
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Frequently Asked Questions
It won’t match a premium Fender, but it captures the core J-Bass character—punchy and clear—with a slightly more mid-focused sound due to the single-coil pickups.
Like many affordable instruments, fretwork can vary slightly; a professional setup is recommended to ensure optimal playability and intonation.
A clean amp with a bit of warmth will really let the bass shine, but it handles a bit of overdrive well too – think classic Motown or funk tones.
