Harley Benton PB-Shorty BK Standard Set

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Harley Benton PB-Shorty BK Standard Set

Harley Benton

PB-Shorty BK Standard Set

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 543824
Model: PB-Shorty BK Standard Set
Price: $218.90

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This little PB-Shorty is a fantastic entry point for beginners or players wanting a compact, vintage-voiced bass. The short scale is super comfortable, and that split coil pickup gives you a surprisingly thick and punchy tone. It's a real workhorse for blues, rock, and classic punk – a lot of bass for the money.

Product Description

Harley Benton PB-Shorty BK Standard Set

*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton PB-Shorty BK Standard Series

  • *Shortscale Electric Bass*
  • Standard Series
  • Body: Poplar
  • Bolt-on neck: Maple
  • Fingerboard: Laurel
  • Dot fingerboard inlays
  • Neck profile: Modern "C"
  • Frets: 19
  • Scale length: 762 mm
  • Nut width: 42 mm
  • Double-Action Trussrod
  • Pickup: 1 PB-style split coil
  • 1 Volume and 1 tone control
  • Chrome hardware
  • Classic PB-Style machine heads
  • Strings: .040 - .095c
  • Colour: Black high-gloss
  • Suitable gig bag: Art.#142777# (not included in the scope of delivery)
  • Suitable strings available under Art. #205074# and Art. #238524# (not included in the scope of delivery)
  • Harley Benton HB-20B
  • *Combo Amplifier for Electric Bass*
  • Power: 20W
  • Equipped with: 8" Custom Voiced Speaker
  • TEC Circuit (Tube Emulating Circuit)
  • Gain control
  • Integrated compressor with LED display
  • 3-Band EQ with parametric mids
  • Volume control
  • Headphone outputs
  • Aux input to play CD or MP3 playback tracks
  • Energy saving Standby function
  • Voltage: 230 V
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 380 x 340 x 175 mm
  • Weight. 7.5 kg
  • Harley Benton Junior E-Bass Accessory Pack

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

*Gig Bag for Electric Guitar*, Standard version, Internal dimensions: approx. (L x W x D): 105 x 35 x 8 cm, Patch pocket for accessories

  • *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 Electric Bass*
  • Material: Nylon
  • Two-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
  • • Poplar body offers surprisingly resonant, warm low-end tones.
  • • Bolt-on maple neck provides a snappy, responsive feel for quick playing.
  • • PB-style split coil pickup delivers a thick, vintage-inspired growl.
  • • Short scale makes it incredibly comfortable and accessible for smaller hands.
CONS
  • • Hardware, while functional, feels a bit basic and might benefit from an upgrade.
  • • Laurel fretboard can be prone to slight dryness and may need occasional oiling.
  • • Limited tonal versatility; excels in specific genres, less so for modern sounds.

Product Video

Key Features

Body Material Poplar
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Laurel
Pickups 1 x PB-style Split Coil
Scale Length 762 mm
Frets 19
Strings .040 - .095c
Weight Approximately 8.5 lbs (3.8 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The neck profile is a modern 'C' shape, generally thinner and more comfortable than many vintage Fender necks, offering faster playing, but lacking that classic vintage feel.
The pickup leans towards a thicker, warmer tone, but it's surprisingly clear with good note definition, especially when EQ'd properly – not overly muddy at all.
While it's capable, it's not ideal. The tone is geared towards vintage styles; heavier genres will require significant EQ adjustments to avoid a boxy sound.

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