Harley Benton WB-20BK Rock Series
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Harley Benton
WB-20BK Rock Series
Product Info
Article Number:
410033
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
WB-20BK Rock Series
Category:
4-String Heavy Basses
Price:
$152.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The WB-20BK is a solid option for players wanting a vintage-inspired rock bass tone on a budget. Its build quality is surprisingly good for the price point, and the neck profile is comfortable for most hands. It’s a great starter bass or a reliable workhorse for gigging musicians who don't need a ton of bells and whistles.
Product Description
- Harley Benton WB-20BK Rock Series
- Electric Bass
- Rock Series
- Body: Basswood
- Set-in neck: Canadian maple
- Fingerboard: Amaranth
- Fingerboard inlays: Dot
- Neck profile: C
- Scale: 864 mm
- Nut width: 43 mm
- 24 Frets
- Pickups: PB-Style split coil
- Controls: 1 Volume and 1 tone
- Die-cast machine heads
- Chrome hardware
- Factory strings: Harley Benton .045 - .105
- Colour: Black
- Suitable gig bag: Article no. #159225# (not included)
PROS
- • Basswood body provides a warm, resonant low-end foundation.
- • Canadian maple neck offers excellent stability and a comfortable C profile.
- • PB-style split coil pickups deliver a thick, punchy tone suitable for rock.
- • Die-cast tuners ensure reliable tuning stability, a surprising find at this price.
CONS
- • Amaranth fingerboard can feel a bit harder than rosewood or ebony.
- • Single volume/tone control setup limits tonal shaping flexibility.
- • Basswood body, while warm, can lack the sustain of mahogany or ash.
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Key Features
Body Material
Basswood
Neck Material
Canadian Maple
Fingerboard
Amaranth
Pickups
PB-Style Split Coil
Scale Length
864 mm
Frets
24
Strings
Harley Benton .045 - .105
Weight
Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's in the ballpark, but the split coil pickups offer a slightly more aggressive, less scooped tone than a P-Bass – think more growl.
The neck has a satin finish, which contributes to a smoother playing feel compared to a high-gloss finish.
The build is surprisingly good; the fretwork is decent, and the hardware feels robust, though some minor cosmetic imperfections are possible.
