Harley Benton JB-40FL LH
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Harley Benton
JB-40FL LH
Product Info
Article Number:
501506
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
JB-40FL LH
Category:
Fretless Basses
Price:
$196.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Harley Benton JB-40FL LH is a seriously impressive fretless bass for the price. The ash body and Roswell pickups give it a surprisingly vintage, aggressive tone perfect for rock, funk, and blues. It's a fantastic entry point into fretless playing, or a budget-friendly option for seasoned players.
Product Description
- Harley Benton JB-40FL LH
- Fretless Electric Bass
- Left-handed model
- Deluxe Series
- Body: American ash
- Bolt-on neck: Canadian maple with pau ferro skunk strip
- Fretboard: Laurel
- 20 Fret-lines
- 2 mm side-marks
- Nut width: 38 mm
- Scale length: 864 mm
- Fretboard radius: 350 mm
- Double Action Trussrod
- Pickups: 2 Roswell JBA Alnico-5 JB-style single coils
- 2 x Volume & 1 x tone controls
- Classic butterfly machine heads
- Deluxe chrome hardware
- Strings: .45-.105
- Colour: 3-Tone Sunburst
PROS
- • American ash body delivers a resonant, articulate low-end response.
- • Roswell JBA pickups offer a surprisingly authentic, punchy JB single-coil tone.
- • Canadian maple neck with pau ferro provides a smooth, fast playing experience.
- • Laurel fretboard offers a warmer, slightly softer feel compared to ebony.
CONS
- • Bolt-on neck construction might lack the sustain of a neck-through design.
- • Fretlines, while present, may require some leveling for optimal playability.
- • The .45-.105 string gauge demands a precise setup for comfortable playing.
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 with 2 mm side-marks
Strings
.45-.105
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The laurel fingerboard is slightly softer than rosewood or ebony, which can offer a more forgiving feel for beginners, but still retains a distinct fretless character.
Absolutely; the JBA pickups are a noticeable step up, offering a more defined and articulate tone with better clarity and a more vintage-inspired character.
While playable out of the box, a professional setup is highly recommended, especially for the nut height and string spacing to optimize the fretless experience and ensure comfortable playing.
