Harley Benton PB-50 LH SB Vintage Series
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Harley Benton
PB-50 LH SB Vintage Series
Product Info
Article Number:
422553
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
PB-50 LH SB Vintage Series
Category:
4-String Lefthanded Basses
Price:
$130.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This lefty PB-50 is a fantastic entry point into vintage-style bass playing. It nails the classic P-Bass growl and feel without the premium price tag. Ideal for beginners or players wanting a reliable, affordable workhorse for blues, rock, or Motown.
Product Description
- Harley Benton PB-50 LH SB Vintage Series
- Electric Bass
- Left-hand model
- Vintage Series
- Basswood body
- Bolt-on neck made of 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 PB-style single coil
- 1 Volume control and 1 tone control
- Chrome-plated deluxe hardware
- Classic PB-Style machine heads
- Ex-factory stringing: D'Addario .045 - .100
- Colour: Sunburst
PROS
- • Roswell VTN4 pickups deliver a surprisingly authentic vintage Precision Bass tone.
- • Canadian maple neck provides a comfortable, familiar C-shape profile for easy playability.
- • Bolt-on construction offers a bright, snappy response characteristic of vintage basses.
- • Chrome hardware and classic machine heads enhance the vintage aesthetic and functionality.
CONS
- • Basswood body, while lightweight, lacks the resonance of more premium tonewoods.
- • Bolt-on neck joint might not offer the sustain of a set-neck construction.
- • Limited tonal versatility; best suited for classic rock, blues, and Motown styles.
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 (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 Roswell VTN4 captures a similar vintage vibe, but lacks the absolute nuance and clarity of a high-end Fender pickup – a trade-off for the affordability.
The maple neck has a factory finish that’s generally smooth, but some players might prefer to lightly polish it for an even slicker feel.
Like most budget-friendly instruments, a basic setup – intonation, string height – is often recommended to optimize playability.
