Harley Benton JB-40FL 3-Tone Sunburst Set

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Harley Benton JB-40FL 3-Tone Sunburst Set

Harley Benton

JB-40FL 3-Tone Sunburst Set

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 566920
Model: JB-40FL 3-Tone Sunburst Set
Price: $317.90

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This Harley Benton fretless set is a seriously impressive offering for the price. The ash body and Roswell pickups give it a surprisingly mature and punchy tone, and the included amp lets you plug in and play immediately. It's a fantastic entry point into the world of fretless bass, especially for players looking for that classic Jaco Pastorius vibe without the premium price tag.

Product Description

Harley Benton JB-40FL 3-Tone Sunburst Set

*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 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
  • 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 delivers a resonant, warm tonal foundation
  • • Roswell JBA pickups offer a surprisingly authentic JB-style growl
  • • Canadian maple neck provides smooth playability and stability
  • • The included HB-20B amp is a decent starting point for practice
CONS
  • • Fretless bass requires significant adjustment and learning curve
  • • Laurel fingerboard may not be as slick or durable as ebony
  • • The amp's TEC circuit adds a noticeable, sometimes artificial, coloration

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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 (lines)
Strings Roundwound .045 - .105
Weight Approximately 9.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The lack of frets means a different feel entirely; it demands a more precise touch and ear for intonation, and requires some practice to get comfortable with.
While not exact clones, the JBA pickups capture a significant portion of the JB’s aggressive midrange and clarity – a surprisingly good approximation for the cost.
It's primarily intended for practice and casual playing; its limited power and coloration make it less than ideal for more demanding situations.

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