Harley Benton PJ-74 VW Vintage Series
Professional music gear - detailed information and where to buy
Harley Benton
PJ-74 VW Vintage Series
Product Info
Article Number:
409652
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
PJ-74 VW Vintage Series
Category:
4-String P-Basses
Price:
$196.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Harley Benton PJ-74 is a seriously impressive value, nailing that classic P-bass vibe with a welcome single-coil bite. It’s a fantastic option for players seeking a vintage-inspired tone and comfortable feel without the premium price tag – perfect for blues, rock, and Motown styles.
Product Description
- Harley Benton PJ-74 VW Vintage Series
- Electric Bass
- Vintage Series
- Body: Poplar
- Bolt-on neck: Canadian maple with roseacer skunk stripe
- Fingerboard: Laurel
- Dot fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: D
- Double action truss rod
- Fingerboard radius: 305 mm
- Scale: 864 mm
- Nut width: 42 mm
- 20 Frets
- Pickup: 1 Roswell PBA und 1 JBA Alnico-5 Single Coils
- Controls: 2 Volume and 1 tone
- Classic PB-Style machine heads
- Deluxe brass saddles
- Deluxe chrome hardware
- Strings: Daddario EXL .045 - .105
- Colour: Vintage white high-gloss
PROS
- • Roswell PBA pickup delivers a surprisingly authentic, warm P-bass tone.
- • Canadian maple neck with a comfortable 'D' profile feels well-played and stable.
- • Laurel fingerboard offers a smooth playing experience with a slightly warmer tone than rosewood.
- • Deluxe brass saddles improve sustain and intonation compared to standard hardware.
CONS
- • Poplar body, while resonant, lacks the premium feel of mahogany or ash.
- • Vintage-style machine heads might not offer the precision of locking tuners.
- • Limited tonal versatility; excels at vintage tones, less suited for modern genres.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Poplar
Neck Material
Canadian Maple
Fingerboard
Laurel
Pickups
Roswell PBA (Precision Bass style) and JBA Alnico-5 Single Coil
Scale Length
864 mm (approximately 34 in)
Frets
20
Strings
Daddario EXL .045 - .105
Weight
Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs) - typical for a PJ bass
Similar Products
Manuel Rodriguez Superior Anniversario 120 J-SB
4/4 Size Classical Guitars
$1,099
Classical Guitar, Special model for the anniversary of Guitarras...
Applause Jump Dark Matter
Other Acoustic Guitars
$362
Acoustic Guitar with Pickup, Type: OM with cutaway, Top: Solid European spruce, Back and...
Frequently Asked Questions
The 'D' profile is a bit fuller than Fender's Modern C, offering a more substantial feel in the hand, but still comfortable for most players.
Yes, the standard 4-bolt neck plate makes pickup swaps relatively straightforward; just ensure you use compatible replacements.
The high-gloss finish is reasonably durable, but it’s a harder lacquer – handle it with care to avoid chips and scratches, especially around the edges.
