Harley Benton PB-50 FR Vintage Series
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Harley Benton
PB-50 FR Vintage Series
Product Info
Article Number:
422768
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
PB-50 FR Vintage Series
Category:
4-String P-Basses
Price:
$130.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Harley Benton PB-50 FR is a fantastic entry point into the P-bass world. It nails the vintage vibe with those Roswell pickups and a comfortable neck, offering a lot of bang for your buck. Ideal for beginners or players wanting a classic, no-frills tone without a premium price tag.
Product Description
- Harley Benton PB-50 FR Vintage Series
- Electric Bass
- Body: Basswood
- Bolt-on neck: Canadian maple
- Fretboard: Maple
- Neck profile: C
- Fretboard inlays: Dots
- 20 Frets
- Scale: 864 mm
- Nut width: 42 mm
- Double-Action truss rod
- Pickup: Roswell VTN4 Vista Alnico-5 vintage PB-style single coil
- 1 Volume control and 1 tone control
- Deluxe chrome hardware
- Classic PB-Style machine heads
- Ex-factory stringing: D'Addario .045 - .100
- Colour: Fiesta red
PROS
- • Roswell VTN4 pickups deliver a surprisingly authentic vintage P-bass tone.
- • Bolt-on maple neck provides a snappy, responsive feel ideal for quicker playing.
- • Deluxe chrome hardware elevates the aesthetic beyond the budget price point.
- • Canadian maple neck offers stability and a comfortable, familiar 'C' profile.
CONS
- • Basswood body, while lightweight, lacks the resonance of mahogany or ash.
- • Simpler controls (volume & tone only) limit tonal shaping possibilities.
- • Hardware, while decent, isn't quite on par with premium brands.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Basswood
Neck Material
Canadian Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
Roswell VTN4 Alnico-5 Single Coil
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in)
Frets
20
Strings
D'Addario .045 - .100
Weight
Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 'C' profile is similar, but slightly thinner and more modern feeling, making it potentially easier for smaller hands or faster playing.
They’re functional and reliable for regular use, but upgrading to higher-end tuners would improve stability for constant tuning adjustments.
While basswood is softer than some woods, the Roswell pickups compensate well, delivering a clear and punchy tone – not overly muddy, but with a warmer low-end.
