Harley Benton PB-50 FR Vintage Series Set

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Harley Benton PB-50 FR Vintage Series Set

Harley Benton

PB-50 FR Vintage Series Set

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 561001
Model: PB-50 FR Vintage Series Set
Price: $290.40

* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.

This Harley Benton set is a fantastic entry point for players chasing that classic Precision Bass vibe. The combo amp is a bonus, offering a decent starting point for amplification, though it's not a high-end studio solution. It's perfect for beginners, gigging musicians on a tight budget, or anyone wanting a reliable, vintage-voiced bass without the premium price tag.

Product Description

Harley Benton PB-50 FR Vintage Series Set

*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton HB-40B

  • *Combo Amplifier for Electric Bass*
  • Power: 40 W (4 Ohm)
  • Equipped with: 10" Custom Voiced loudspeaker
  • TEC circuit - Tube Emulating Circuit
  • Gain control
  • Integrated compressor with LED display
  • 3-Band EQ with parametric mids
  • Volume control
  • Headphone output
  • Aux input for CD or MP3 playback
  • Energy-saving standby function
  • Voltage: 230 V
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 425 x 445 x 300 mm
  • Weight: 12 kg
  • 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
  • Harley Benton E-Bass Guitar Accessory Pack

*Electric Bass Accessory Pack*, Consists of gig bag, guitar strap, clip tuner and instrument jack cable

*Gig bag for electric bass*, Standard version, Interior dimensions (L x W x D): 118 x 36 x 8 mm, Large accessory bag for sheet music, strings etc., Colour: Black

  • *Clip tuner for guitar and bass: *
  • Chromatic
  • Tuning via vibration sensor
  • Large
  • illuminated display
  • Colour change to indicate the correct tuning
  • Can be rotated 360 degrees
  • Includes battery (CR2032)
  • *Strap for guitar or bass: *
  • Material: Nylon
  • 2-ply
  • With leather ends
  • Width: 50 mm
  • Adjustable up to 150 cm
  • Design: Harley Benton logo
  • Colour: Black

*Instrument cable:*, Length: 3 m, 6.3 mm jack < - > 6.3 mm jack, 0.22 mm² / AWG 24, Outer diameter: 6.0 mm, Colour: Black

PROS
  • • Basswood body delivers a warm, resonant tone ideal for vintage-inspired sounds.
  • • Roswell VTN4 pickups provide a surprisingly authentic, punchy Precision Bass character.
  • • The 40W combo amp offers a decent range of tones and a useful integrated compressor.
  • • Bolt-on maple neck ensures comfortable playability and consistent action across the fretboard.
CONS
  • • Basswood can lack the sustain of more premium tonewoods like Ash or Mahogany.
  • • The amp's TEC circuit is a gimmick; don't expect true tube amp warmth.
  • • Bolt-on neck construction, while playable, lacks the premium feel of a set neck.

Product Video

Key Features

Body Material Basswood
Neck Material Canadian Maple
Fingerboard Maple
Pickups Roswell VTN4 Vista Alnico-5 Single Coil
Scale Length 864 mm
Frets 20
Strings Nickel-plated steel (likely standard Harley Benton branded strings)
Weight Approximately 12.5 kg (27.5 lbs)

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's a very good approximation, capturing much of the vintage tone, but lacks the nuanced complexity of a high-end Fender pickup.
The 40W amp is adequate for smaller venues and practice sessions, but might struggle in louder, more demanding environments.
Most likely, yes; a quick truss rod check and potential adjustment is common with new instruments, especially after shipping.

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