Harley Benton JB-75MN Black Vintage Series
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Harley Benton
JB-75MN Black Vintage Series
Product Info
Article Number:
355902
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
JB-75MN Black Vintage Series
Category:
4-String J-Basses
Price:
$196.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Harley Benton JB-75MN is a seriously impressive value. It nails that classic J-Bass vibe with its ash body and Roswell pickups, and the neck is surprisingly playable. It's an ideal starting point for beginners or a great grab-and-go bass for gigging musicians on a budget.
Product Description
- Harley Benton JB-75MN Black Vintage Series
- Electric Bass
- Vintage Series
- Body: American ash
- Bolt-on neck: Canadian Hard Rock Maple with Roseacer Skunk Stripe
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Fingerboard inlays: Black ABS blocks
- Neck profile: D
- Black neck binding
- 20 Medium 2.9 mm nickel silver frets
- White graphite nut
- Nut width: 38 mm
- Scal: 864 mm
- Double action truss rod
- Fingerboard radius: 305 mm
- Pickups: Roswell JBA-B Alnico 5 Single Coil (bridge) and JBA-N Alnico 5 Single Coil (middle)
- 2 Volume and 1 Tone control
- Single-ply black pickguard
- Sung Il WB401CR bridge with brass saddles
- HB CB01-CR machine heads
- Chrome hardware
- Factory strings: D'Addarío EXL165 .045 - .105 (Art.#144505#)
- Colour: Black
PROS
- • American ash body provides a resonant, balanced tonal foundation.
- • Roswell JBA pickups deliver surprisingly authentic vintage J-Bass tones.
- • Canadian Hard Rock Maple neck offers stability and a comfortable 'D' profile.
- • Sung Il WB401CR bridge with brass saddles enhances sustain and intonation.
CONS
- • Bolt-on neck construction limits upper fret access and sustain compared to set-neck designs.
- • Maple fingerboard can feel a bit 'snappy' for some players, lacking the warmth of rosewood.
- • Hardware, while functional, isn't quite on par with higher-end components.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
American ash
Neck Material
Canadian Hard Rock Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
Roswell JBA-B Alnico 5 (bridge), JBA-N Alnico 5 (middle)
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
The 'D' profile is generally thinner and more rounded than a typical Fender P-Bass neck, offering a faster feel for many players.
They're remarkably close to vintage Alnico 5 J-Bass pickups, capturing that classic growl and articulation – a real standout for the price.
The finish is decent, but it's a thin lacquer and will show wear with regular playing, which some might see as adding character.
