Harley Benton JB-75 SB Vintage Series
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Harley Benton
JB-75 SB Vintage Series
Product Info
Article Number:
304930
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
JB-75 SB Vintage Series
Category:
4-String J-Basses
Price:
$196.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Harley Benton JB-75 is a seriously impressive package for the money. The ash body and Roswell pickups nail that classic J-Bass vibe, and the build quality is surprisingly solid. It’s an ideal choice for gigging musicians or students wanting a vintage-style bass without the premium-priced tag.
Product Description
- Harley Benton JB-75 Sunburst
- Electric Bass
- Vintage Series
- Body: American ash
- Neck: Canadian Hard Rock Maple
- Fingerboard: Laurel
- Fingerboard inlays: white ABS blocks
- Bolt-on neck
- Neck profile: D
- Neck binding: Black
- 20 Medium 2.9 mm nickel silver frets
- White graphite nut
- Nut width: 38 mm
- Scale: 864 mm
- Double action truss rod
- Fingerboard radius: 305 mm
- 3-Ply black/white/black pickguard
- Pickups: Roswell JBA-B Alnico 5 Single Coil (bridge) and JBA-N Alnico 5 Single Coil (middle)
- Controls: 2x volume
- 1x tone
- Bridge: Sung Il WB401CR with brass saddles
- HB CB01-CR machine heads
- Chrome hardware
- Strings: D'Addario EXL165 .045 - .105 (Art.#144505#)
- Colour: 3-Tone Sunburst
PROS
- • American ash body delivers a surprisingly resonant and balanced tone
- • Roswell JBA pickups offer authentic vintage J-Bass growl and clarity
- • Laurel fingerboard provides a smooth playing experience with a unique feel
- • Solid Sung Il bridge enhances sustain and tuning stability.
CONS
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while reliable, lacks the sustain of a neck-through design
- • Hardware, while functional, isn’t quite on par with premium brands
- • The D-profile neck might not suit players preferring a flatter or wider profile.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
American ash
Neck Material
Canadian Hard Rock Maple
Fingerboard
Laurel
Pickups
Roswell JBA-B/JBA-N Alnico 5 Single Coils
Scale Length
864 mm
Frets
20 Medium 2.9 mm nickel silver
Strings
D'Addario EXL165 .045 - .105
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Laurel offers a slightly brighter tone than Rosewood and a smoother feel than Maple, providing a unique playing experience somewhere in between.
Yes, they are standard single-coil J-Bass pickups, making upgrades straightforward if you desire a different tonal character.
The binding is primarily aesthetic, but some players find it adds a subtle comfort and visual appeal, though it can slightly alter the neck's perceived thickness.
