Harley Benton UkeBass Mahogany
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Harley Benton
UkeBass Mahogany
Product Info
Article Number:
522496
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
UkeBass Mahogany
Category:
Bass Ukuleles
Price:
$141.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Harley Benton UkeBass is a seriously fun and affordable way to get into bass playing with a unique ukulele vibe. The mahogany gives it a warm, mellow tone, and the built-in tuner is a handy bonus. It's ideal for beginners, ukulele players wanting to explore bass, or anyone wanting a quirky, portable bass option.
Product Description
- Harley Benton UkeBass Mahogany
- Acoustic/Electric Bass Ukulele
- Body: Mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fretboard: Purple Heart
- Cream / white binding
- Graph Tech nut
- Nut width: 45 mm
- Scale: 512 mm
- 16 Medium frets
- HB Piezo pickup system with 3-band EQ and built-in tuner
- Walnut bridge
- DieCast machine heads
- Black hardware
- Colour: Natural
PROS
- • Solid mahogany construction delivers a warm, resonant, and surprisingly full bass tone.
- • Graph Tech nut improves tuning stability and reduces string friction for smoother playability.
- • Die-cast tuners offer precise and reliable tuning adjustments, a significant upgrade.
- • HB Piezo pickup system with EQ provides decent amplified tone and built-in tuner convenience.
CONS
- • Mahogany can be a bit 'woody' sounding; lacks the clarity of some brighter tonewoods.
- • Piezo pickups inherently have a 'quacky' character; EQ helps, but limitations exist.
- • The 45mm nut width feels narrow for bass players accustomed to standard bass necks.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Mahogany
Back & Sides
Mahogany
Size
Bass Ukulele (512mm Scale)
Frets
16
Electronics
HB Piezo pickup system with 3-band EQ and built-in tuner
Weight
Approximately 1.8 kg (3.9 lbs) - based on similar Harley Benton models
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's different; piezo pickups offer a more percussive, less sustain-heavy sound. It’s usable but requires EQ tweaking to tame the inherent 'quack'.
The 45mm nut width is narrower than a standard bass neck, so larger hands might find it a little cramped, but it's manageable.
Yes, the output is a standard 1/4" jack, so it will work with most bass amps or PA systems, although EQ adjustments are likely needed.
