Harley Benton RB-414LH BK Classic Series
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Harley Benton
RB-414LH BK Classic Series
Product Info
Article Number:
467069
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
RB-414LH BK Classic Series
Category:
4-String Lefthanded Basses
Price:
$251.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This lefty RB-414 is a seriously cool, budget-friendly semi-hollow bass. It's got a vintage vibe and a surprisingly full sound, making it ideal for players digging classic rock, Motown, or wanting a unique tone without the premium price tag. The build quality is decent for the money, though not quite in the same league as instruments costing significantly more.
Product Description
- Harley Benton RB-414LH BK Classic Series
- Electric Bass
- Lefthand / lefthand model
- Classic Series
- Type: Semi-hollow
- Body: Okoume
- Set-in neck: Okoume
- Fingerboard: Amaranth
- Dot fingerboard inlays
- Fingerboard radius: 350 mm (13.78")
- Scale: 864 mm (34.02")
- Nut width: 42 mm (1.65")
- Body and neck binding
- Double-action truss-rod
- 22 Frets
- Pickups: Artec mini humbucker (neck) and single coil (bridge)
- 3-Way pickup selector switch
- 2 Volume and 2 tone controls
- Chrome hardware finish
- DLX machine heads
- Strings: .040 - .100 (suitable strings: art.#175630#)
- Colour: Black
- Matching case: article no. #122214# (not included)
PROS
- • Okoume body offers a surprisingly resonant and warm tonal foundation.
- • Amaranth fingerboard provides a smooth, fast playing experience with good note definition.
- • Artec pickups deliver a usable range, from mellow to surprisingly aggressive.
- • DLX machine heads provide stable tuning and a more refined feel than budget alternatives.
CONS
- • Semi-hollow construction can introduce unwanted feedback at higher volumes.
- • Okoume body, while resonant, may be somewhat less durable than maple or mahogany.
- • 3-way pickup selector limits tonal versatility compared to more complex wiring schemes.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Okoume
Fingerboard
Amaranth
Pickups
Artec mini humbucker (neck) and single coil (bridge)
Scale Length
864 mm (34.02 in)
Frets
22
Strings
.040 - .100
Weight
Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs) - typical for a semi-hollow
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Frequently Asked Questions
It adds warmth and resonance, creating a 'woody' character, but can also make it more prone to feedback at higher volumes – a good preamp can help mitigate this.
They're surprisingly decent for the price point, offering a usable range of tones; however, more experienced players might eventually want to upgrade for a more specific sound.
The neck has a comfortable 'C' shape, but the 42 mm nut width might feel a bit snug for those with very large hands, though most will find it manageable.
