Harley Benton PJ-5 SBK Deluxe Series

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Harley Benton PJ-5 SBK Deluxe Series

Harley Benton

PJ-5 SBK Deluxe Series

5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 518504
Model: PJ-5 SBK Deluxe Series
Price: $163.90

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This Harley Benton PJ-5 is a seriously impressive bass for the money. The PJ pickup combo gives you a huge range of tones, and the neck is genuinely comfortable to play. It’s a fantastic option for gigging musicians or beginners wanting a versatile 5-string without a premium-priced tag.

Product Description

  • Harley Benton PJ-5 SBK Deluxe Series
  • 5-String Electric Bass
  • Body: Poplar
  • Bolt-on neck: Maple
  • Fingerboard: Roseacer
  • Dot fingerboard inlays
  • Neck profile: Modern C
  • Double action truss rod
  • Nut width: 45 mm
  • Scale: 864 mm
  • Frets: 20
  • Pickup: J-Style Single Coil (bridge) und P-Style Split Coil (middle)
  • 2 volume controls
  • 1 tone control
  • Black hardware
  • PJ-style machine heads
  • Strings: D'Addario EXL .045 - .130
  • Colour: Matt black
PROS
  • • Solid poplar body delivers a surprisingly resonant and warm low-end.
  • • Maple neck with a comfortable modern C profile plays exceptionally well.
  • • PJ pickup configuration offers versatility from growling rock to smooth jazz.
  • • Hardware, including the machine heads, feels surprisingly robust for the price.
CONS
  • • Poplar body, while good, lacks the premium sustain of mahogany or ash.
  • • Bolt-on neck construction can slightly diminish high-end sustain compared to set-neck designs.
  • • Roseacer fingerboard might feel a little dry to some players – consider oiling.

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Key Features

Body Material Poplar
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Roseacer
Pickups J-Style Single Coil (bridge) & P-Style Split Coil (middle)
Scale Length 864 mm (34 in)
Frets 20
Strings D'Addario EXL .045 - .130
Weight 4.3 kg (9.5 lbs)

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Frequently Asked Questions

It’s close, but slightly thinner and more consistently shaped – a bit easier to shred on, perhaps, but still comfortable for most hand sizes.
The matte black finish is quite durable, but the poplar body is softer than some hardwoods, so be mindful of sharp impacts.
They’re surprisingly punchy and can handle a gig, but a preamp will certainly boost the output and give you more tonal shaping options.

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