Harley Benton PB-50 SB Vintage Series
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Harley Benton
PB-50 SB Vintage Series
Product Info
Article Number:
307763
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
PB-50 SB Vintage Series
Category:
4-String P-Basses
Price:
$130.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The PB-50 SB is a seriously impressive bass for the money. It nails that classic P-bass vibe, offering a warm, punchy tone perfect for rock, blues, and Motown. This is a fantastic entry-level instrument or a great beater for gigging musicians who want that vintage feel without the premium price tag.
Product Description
- Harley Benton PB-50 SB Vintage Series
- Electric Bass
- Vintage Series
- Body: Basswood
- Bolt-on neck: Canadian maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Neck profile: C
- Fingerboard inlays: Dot
- 20 Frets
- Scale: 864 mm
- Nut width: 42 mm
- Dual action truss rod
- Pickup: 1 Roswell VTN4 Vista Alnico-5 PB-Style single coil
- 1 Volume and 1 tone control
- Classic PB-Style machine heads
- Deluxe chrome hardware
- Standard chrome bridge
- Strings: .045 - .100
- Colour: 2-Colour Sunburst
- high-gloss
PROS
- • Roswell VTN4 pickup delivers surprisingly authentic vintage P-bass tone.
- • Bolt-on maple neck provides snappy response and comfortable playability.
- • Basswood body offers a lightweight feel, easing extended playing sessions.
- • Deluxe chrome hardware elevates the aesthetic beyond the budget price point.
CONS
- • Basswood body, while lightweight, lacks the sustain of more premium woods.
- • Bolt-on neck construction limits upper fret access compared to set necks.
- • While decent, the hardware isn't quite on par with higher-end brands.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Basswood
Neck Material
Canadian Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
1 Roswell VTN4 Vista Alnico-5 Single Coil
Scale Length
864 mm (approximately 34 in)
Frets
20
Strings
.045 - .100 gauge
Weight
approximately 3.8 kg (8.4 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s a remarkably close approximation, capturing much of the vintage character, but lacks the nuanced complexity of a truly high-end Fender pickup.
The neck has a fairly thin satin finish that’s generally smooth and comfortable, although some players might prefer a slightly more polished feel.
The passive nature of the bass means it won’t react as dramatically to active electronics, but it will still benefit from a preamp’s added clarity and volume.
