Harley Benton JB-40FL LH w/Bag

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Harley Benton JB-40FL LH w/Bag

Harley Benton

JB-40FL LH w/Bag

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Product Info

Article Number: 540189
Model: JB-40FL LH w/Bag
Price: $217.80

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This Harley Benton JB-40FL LH is a fantastic entry point into fretless bass playing, especially for left-handers. The ash body and Roswell pickups give it a surprisingly articulate and punchy voice, perfect for funk, Motown, and more mellow styles. It's an affordable way to experience the expressive possibilities of a fretless without a huge investment.

Product Description

Harley Benton JB-40FL LH w/Bag

*Bundle offer comprising*, 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
  • Thomann E-Bass Gigbag BK
  • *Nylon Gig Bag for Electric Bass*
  • Made of high quality materials
  • 20 mm foam padding
  • Inner dimensions (L x W x D): approx. 118 x 35 x 8 cm
  • Floor protection on the bottom
  • Backpack straps
  • With external pocket for accessories and large sheet music pouch
  • Colour: Black
PROS
  • • American ash body delivers a warm, resonant tone with good sustain.
  • • Roswell JBA Alnico-5 pickups offer a surprisingly authentic JB-style bite.
  • • Canadian maple neck provides a comfortable, stable platform for fretless playing.
  • • Laurel fretboard offers a smooth, responsive feel for expressive slides.
CONS
  • • Bolt-on neck construction, while stable, lacks the sustain of a neck-through design.
  • • Laurel fretboard can be slightly softer than rosewood, requiring more careful string maintenance.
  • • Gig bag, while functional, isn't a premium case for serious protection.

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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 (34 inches)
Frets 20 Fret-lines (with side dots)
Strings .45-.105
Weight Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs) – typical for an ash body bass

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Frequently Asked Questions

The lack of frets requires a more precise touch and a developed ear, but the expressive slides and vibrato are instantly rewarding.
They're remarkably close, capturing the JB signature sound with a good balance of clarity and aggression, especially considering the price point.
The maple neck has a comfortable profile, though the 350mm radius might feel a bit flatter than some prefer for long periods of practice.

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