Harley Benton PJ-75 VW Vintage Series
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Harley Benton
PJ-75 VW Vintage Series
Product Info
Article Number:
409669
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
PJ-75 VW Vintage Series
Category:
5-String P-Basses
Price:
$218.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This PJ-75 is a serious contender for bassists on a budget. The Roswell pickups give it a surprisingly warm and growly tone, perfect for Motown, funk, and classic rock. It’s a great platform to build on and a fantastic value for the money.
Product Description
- Harley Benton PJ-75 VW Vintage Series
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Vintage Series
- Body: Poplar
- Bolt-on neck: Canadian maple with roseacer skunk stripe
- Fingerboard: Amaranth
- Fingerboard inlays: Dots
- Neck profile: D
- Fingerboard radius: 350 mm
- 20 Frets
- Scale: 864 mm
- Nut width: 45 mm
- Double-action truss rod
- Pickup: Roswell PBA / JBA Alnico-5 single coils
- 2 Volume controls and 1 tone control
- Hardware: Deluxe chrome
- Deluxe brass saddles
- Classic PB-style machine heads
- Factory strings: D'Addario EXL .045 - .130
- Colour: Vintage White
- high-gloss
PROS
- • Roswell pickups deliver surprisingly punchy, vintage-voiced tones.
- • Canadian maple neck provides a comfortable, stable playing experience.
- • Amaranth fingerboard offers a smooth, durable playing surface.
- • Deluxe brass saddles enhance sustain and tuning stability.
CONS
- • Poplar body, while resonant, lacks the premium feel of mahogany or alder.
- • Bolt-on neck construction limits high-end sustain compared to set-neck designs.
- • High-gloss finish might be a fingerprint magnet for some players.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Poplar
Neck Material
Canadian maple
Fingerboard
Amaranth
Pickups
Roswell PBA / JBA Alnico-5
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in)
Frets
20
Strings
D'Addario EXL .045 - .130
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 'D' profile is similar to a Fender neck, but slightly thinner, offering a quicker feel for some players.
Yes, the standard pickup mounting configuration makes swapping pickups relatively straightforward with readily available aftermarket options.
Amaranth is harder than rosewood and more resistant to chipping, but it still benefits from regular care and occasional oiling.
