Harley Benton PJ-5 HTR Deluxe Series w/Bag

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Harley Benton PJ-5 HTR Deluxe Series w/Bag

Harley Benton

PJ-5 HTR Deluxe Series w/Bag

4.4 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 541388
Model: PJ-5 HTR Deluxe Series w/Bag
Price: $185.90

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This Harley Benton PJ-5 HTR Deluxe is a fantastic entry point into 5-string bass playing. The PJ pickups give you a wide range of tones, from funky slap to smooth, round lows, and the build quality is surprisingly good for the price. It's perfect for beginner to intermediate players wanting a versatile, affordable 5-string.

Product Description

Harley Benton PJ-5 HTR Deluxe Series w/Bag

*Bundle offer comprising*, 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
  • Thomann E-Bass Gigbag BK
  • *Nylon Gig Bag for Electric Bass*
  • Made of high quality materials
  • 20 mm foam padding
  • Inner dimensions (L x W x D): approx. 118 x 35 x 8 cm
  • Floor protection on the bottom
  • Backpack straps
  • With external pocket for accessories and large sheet music pouch
  • Colour: Black
PROS
  • • Poplar body delivers a surprisingly resonant, balanced tone.
  • • Modern C neck profile is comfortable and fast for most players.
  • • PJ pickup configuration offers versatility from growl to clarity.
  • • Gig bag is genuinely well-padded and a useful addition for transport.
CONS
  • • Bolt-on neck construction can slightly limit sustain compared to neck-through designs.
  • • Roseacer fretboard might require a little more attention to fretwork over time.
  • • Poplar body, while good, isn't as tonally complex as Alder or Ash.

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Key Features

Body Material Poplar
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Roseacer
Pickups Precision Jazz (PJ) Style
Scale Length 864 mm (34 inches)
Frets 20
Strings D'Addario EXL .045 - .130
Weight Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs) - based on typical PJ-style 5-string bass weight

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Jazz pickup adds a brighter, more articulate top end, allowing for more slap tones and a wider range of tonal colors than a traditional P-bass.
Roseacer is generally good, but it can sometimes be a little less consistent than ebony; a professional setup is always recommended to ensure optimal playability and eliminate any minor fret issues.
The 'Modern C' is a comfortable, middle-ground profile—thinner than a vintage C but not as slim as an ultra-thin neck, appealing to a broad range of playing styles.

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