Harley Benton JB-40FL 3-Tone Sunburst
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Harley Benton
JB-40FL 3-Tone Sunburst
Product Info
Article Number:
325972
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
JB-40FL 3-Tone Sunburst
Category:
Fretless Basses
Price:
$207.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Harley Benton JB-40FL is a seriously impressive entry into the fretless bass world. The ash body and Roswell pickups give it a warm, punchy character perfect for funk, Motown, and classic rock. It's a fantastic option for players wanting that Jaco Pastorius vibe on a budget-friendly instrument, but be prepared to put in the practice to tame the fretless nature.
Product Description
- Harley Benton JB-40FL 3-Tone Sunburst
- Fretless Electric Bass
- Fretless
- Body: American ash
- Bolt-on neck: Canadian maple with pau ferro skunk stripe
- Fingerboard: Laurel
- 2 mm side marks
- Dual action truss rod
- Fingerboard radius: 350 mm
- Scale: 864 mm
- Nut width: 38 mm
- 20 fret lines
- Pickup: Two Roswell JBA Alnico-5 JB-style single coils
- Two volume controls and one tone control
- Classic butterfly machine heads
- Deluxe chrome hardware
- Strings: Roundwound .045 - .105
- Colour: 3-Tone Sunburst
PROS
- • American ash body delivers a resonant, balanced tone
- • Roswell JBA pickups offer a surprisingly articulate, vintage JB growl
- • Canadian maple neck with pau ferro provides a comfortable, fast feel
- • Laurel fingerboard is smooth and responsive for fretless playing
CONS
- • Fretless bass requires careful setup and more practice to master
- • Bolt-on neck construction can slightly diminish sustain compared to neck-through
- • Hardware, while decent, isn’t quite as refined as higher-end options
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
American ash
Neck Material
Canadian maple
Fingerboard
Laurel
Pickups
Roswell JBA Alnico-5 single coils
Scale Length
864 mm
Frets
20 fret lines
Strings
Roundwound .045 - .105
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 2mm side markers are helpful, but fretless basses require a different touch and a willingness to learn – expect a steeper learning curve than a fretted instrument.
Surprisingly, they’re quite good – they capture the essence of a classic JB pickup with clarity and a pleasant growl, punching above their weight class.
A fretless bass often needs a more precise nut slotting and string leveling to ensure evenness and playability; a professional setup is highly recommended.
