Harley Benton JB-40FL 3-Tone Sunburst Bundle

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Harley Benton JB-40FL 3-Tone Sunburst Bundle

Harley Benton

JB-40FL 3-Tone Sunburst Bundle

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Product Info

Article Number: 566919
Model: JB-40FL 3-Tone Sunburst Bundle
Price: $236.50

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This Harley Benton JB-40FL is a seriously impressive offering for the price. The fretless design delivers a smooth, vocal tone perfect for Motown, jazz, and more expressive playing. It's an ideal entry point into the world of fretless bass, offering surprising quality and character for a budget-friendly instrument.

Product Description

Harley Benton JB-40FL 3-Tone Sunburst Bundle

*Bundle offer comprising*, 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
  • Harley Benton E-Bass Guitar Accessory Pack

*Electric Bass Accessory Pack*, Consists of gig bag, guitar strap, clip tuner and instrument jack cable

*Gig bag for electric bass*, Standard version, Interior dimensions (L x W x D): 118 x 36 x 8 mm, Large accessory bag for sheet music, strings etc., Colour: Black

  • *Clip tuner for guitar and bass: *
  • Chromatic
  • Tuning via vibration sensor
  • Large
  • illuminated display
  • Colour change to indicate the correct tuning
  • Can be rotated 360 degrees
  • Includes battery (CR2032)
  • *Strap for guitar or bass: *
  • Material: Nylon
  • 2-ply
  • With leather ends
  • Width: 50 mm
  • Adjustable up to 150 cm
  • Design: Harley Benton logo
  • Colour: Black

*Instrument cable:*, Length: 3 m, 6.3 mm jack < - > 6.3 mm jack, 0.22 mm² / AWG 24, Outer diameter: 6.0 mm, Colour: Black

PROS
  • • American ash body provides a warm, resonant foundation.
  • • Roswell JBA pickups deliver a surprisingly authentic JB tone.
  • • Canadian maple neck offers comfortable playability and stability.
  • • Accessory pack adds immediate value for beginners.
CONS
  • • Fretless bass requires careful setup and playing technique.
  • • Laurel fingerboard may show wear more quickly than ebony.
  • • Bolt-on neck construction lacks the sustain of a set-neck design.

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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 lack of frets requires more precise finger placement and a different approach to intonation, but it allows for a uniquely expressive and 'vocal' tone.
Surprisingly, yes! They capture the aggressive, punchy character of a classic JB pickup, offering a good amount of output and clarity for the price point.
While beginner-friendly due to the accessory pack, a fretless bass is best suited for those already familiar with basic bass playing techniques and willing to learn the nuances of fretless playing.

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