So I had been thinking about buying a Harley Benton for some time now, and finally ordered this new variant of the PB-20. This is their lower tier model, with a new Satin Black finish. All black hardware, with a Tort guard.
I figured for $115 shipped to my door from Germany, it was worth a shot. Worst case I could get it in decent playing shape and give it to my nephew.
I have to say, I am shocked by the overall quality of this bass...For $85 (+ $30 Shipping to the States) this is a hell of a bargain.
I cannot find any finish issues, other than some minor residue here and there. No scratches, dings, gouges etc..
Took it out of the box, spent less than a minute tuning it up and off I went. Plays great, neck is chunky but feels very comfortable. Zero sharp fret edges, intonated shockingly well....I didn’t have time to do any adjustments, but the action is pretty low and plays great.
My only “negatives” if I have to find any, would be the pickup & the bit of neck dive.
By no means are these glaring issues, just want to be honest in my assessment of the bass. I do plan on changing the pickup & possibly re-wiring the electronics, but again....I am very impressed overall!
Shipping was less than 10 days to my Door, during the holiday season! Figured I wouldn’t get it before Christmas, but was pleasantly surprised when it showed up yesterday. Here are a few quick pics!
I figured for $115 shipped to my door from Germany, it was worth a shot. Worst case I could get it in decent playing shape and give it to my nephew.
I have to say, I am shocked by the overall quality of this bass...For $85 (+ $30 Shipping to the States) this is a hell of a bargain.
I cannot find any finish issues, other than some minor residue here and there. No scratches, dings, gouges etc..
Took it out of the box, spent less than a minute tuning it up and off I went. Plays great, neck is chunky but feels very comfortable. Zero sharp fret edges, intonated shockingly well....I didn’t have time to do any adjustments, but the action is pretty low and plays great.
My only “negatives” if I have to find any, would be the pickup & the bit of neck dive.
By no means are these glaring issues, just want to be honest in my assessment of the bass. I do plan on changing the pickup & possibly re-wiring the electronics, but again....I am very impressed overall!
Shipping was less than 10 days to my Door, during the holiday season! Figured I wouldn’t get it before Christmas, but was pleasantly surprised when it showed up yesterday. Here are a few quick pics!
