Harley Benton PJ-5 HTR Deluxe Series
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Harley Benton
PJ-5 HTR Deluxe Series
Product Info
Article Number:
229113
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
PJ-5 HTR Deluxe Series
Category:
5-String P-Basses
Price:
$163.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Harley Benton PJ-5 HTR Deluxe is a seriously impressive value. It's a fantastic option for gigging musicians or beginners wanting a versatile 5-string with a modern feel and a classic P/J tone. The build quality is surprisingly solid for the price point, making it a great all-around workhorse bass.
Product Description
- Harley Benton PJ-5 HTR Deluxe Series
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Body: Poplar
- Bolt-on neck
- Neck: Maple
- Neck profile: Modern C
- Fretboard: Roseacer
- Dot fretboard inlays
- 20 Frets
- Scale: 864 mm
- Nut width: 45 mm
- Pickups: PJ-Style
- 2 Volume knobs
- 1 tone knob
- Hardware: Chrome
- Classic PJ-style machine heads
- Ex-factory stringing: D'Addario EXL .045 - .130
- Finish: Hot rod trans red
- high gloss
PROS
- • Poplar body provides a surprisingly resonant and balanced tonal foundation.
- • Modern C neck profile offers comfortable playability for a wide range of hand sizes.
- • PJ pickup configuration delivers both punchy P-bass lows and bright J-bass highs.
- • Chrome hardware and roseacer fretboard add a touch of visual class and smooth feel.
CONS
- • Bolt-on neck construction can limit sustain compared to neck-through designs.
- • Roseacer fretboard might require a bit of initial fretwork for optimal playability.
- • Poplar body, while good, isn’t as tonally complex as a figured maple or roasted ash.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Poplar
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Roseacer
Pickups
PJ-Style (Precision Bass & Jazz Bass)
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in)
Frets
20
Strings
D'Addario EXL .045 - .130
Weight
Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s brighter and more articulate, with a slightly more aggressive edge thanks to the J-bass pickup; it's less muddy and cuts through a mix better.
The neck finish is decent, but some players prefer to apply a lemon oil to enhance the feel; it’s a common modification to improve the playing experience.
Yes, it’s slightly less resonant than a set-neck or neck-through, but the poplar body helps compensate; it's still a very capable instrument.
