Harley Benton PB-20 BK Standard Series
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Harley Benton
PB-20 BK Standard Series
Product Info
Article Number:
163851
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
PB-20 BK Standard Series
Category:
4-String P-Basses
Price:
$119.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This PB-20 is a fantastic entry point into the P-bass world. It nails the vintage vibe and has a surprisingly good feel for the price, making it perfect for beginners or players wanting a classic, no-frills bass for rock, blues, and soul.
Product Description
- Harley Benton PB-20 BK Standard Series
- Electric Bass
- Body: Poplar
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Laurel
- Dot fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: Modern C
- 20 Frets
- Scale: 864 mm
- Nut width: 42 mm
- Double action truss rod
- 1 PB-Style pickup
- 1 Volume
- 1 tone control
- Hardware: Chrome
- Classic PB-Style machine heads
- String guages: .045 - .105
- Colour: Black
- high-gloss
PROS
- • Poplar body offers a surprisingly resonant and balanced tone.
- • Maple neck with a modern C profile is comfortable and easy to play.
- • Laurel fingerboard provides a smooth playing experience with good note definition.
- • PB-style pickup delivers a classic, punchy P-bass growl.
CONS
- • Hardware, particularly the tuners, feels budget-oriented and may need upgrading.
- • Single pickup limits versatility; lacks tonal complexity for modern styles.
- • Poplar body, while resonant, can be prone to finish checking with temperature changes.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Poplar
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Laurel
Pickups
Single PB-Style Pickup
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in)
Frets
20
Strings
.045 - .105
Weight
Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 'modern C' is a bit thinner and more even than many vintage Fender P-bass necks, offering a more contemporary feel.
The high-gloss finish is attractive but relatively thin; careful handling is recommended to avoid finish checking or chipping.
Yes, the pickup is standard P-bass size and easily replaceable, allowing for tonal customization.
