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  1. And I

    NBM: Harley Benton Enhanced MP-5EB

    Just ordered one of these bad boys https://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_enhanced_mp_5eb_lake_blue.htm This is an NBM and not an NBD because I will have to wait for shipping and customs. I'm guessing it will be a month. Who wants to place bets on when I will receive it?
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  2. D

    USA: Affordable alternatives to Harley Benton' array of models (Thunderbird, Hofner, MusicMan)?

    I'm looking for a nice beater bass, and living in the USA all we really have is Guitar Center. I'm not interested in a used affordable Squier or Ibanez or what have you, so please entertain my question, because I'm aware there are those types of alternatives :), because this question revolves...
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  3. AlbertoRigoni

    Harley Benton Enhanced MP-50EB review

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  4. M

    Harley Benton Stingray is passive

    I just impulse bought a Harley Benton Sringray copy as all my good basses are in another country for a while. Went with a Stingray so I wasn't buying something I already own a version of, but I didn't realize Stingrays were meant to be active basses. This is the bass I bought and it has...
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  5. *REDUCED PRICE* Harley Benton BZ-7000 NT

    *REDUCED PRICE* Harley Benton BZ-7000 NT

    I bought this new a few months ago. I played it 3 times and put it back in the box. It's a very nice bass, it sounds good, the fretboard is great, but I just couldn't get used to the 7th string. If I returned it I would have had to pay shipping back to Germany. So I have to offer a near mint...
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  6. G

    SOLD *REDUCED PRICE* Harley Benton BZ-7000 NT

    I bought this new a few months ago. I played it 3 times and put it back in the box. It's a very nice bass, it sounds good, the fretboard is great, but I just couldn't get used to the 7th string. If I returned it I would have had to pay shipping back to Germany. So I have to offer a near mint...
  7. B

    Harley Benton block 800b

    Anybody familiar with is model or brand? I know they’re owned buy Thomann in Germany and the stats on this look legit but I can’t find any reviews, professional or otherwise, on this anywhere. Curiosity is killing this cat...
  8. MarshallLaw

    Harley Benton PowerPlant?

    As my effects collection grows, I've been looking into boards and isolated power supplies. Harley Benton makes some that are very affordable... even after paying to ship from Europe, the price would be about half of the cheapest ones I had been looking at. Anyone have experience with these...
  9. JonTishBASS

    Harley Benton B-450 - Worth The Price? Yes!

    A few days ago, I came across a bass that really stood out to me. It was a Harley Benton B-450. This bass costs $181.28 and it is an active bass. It has black hardware, 2 pickups, 1 volume, 1 blend, 1 bass, and 1 treble. The volume has a push-pull action for active/passive control. This...
  10. M

    Harley Benton PJ-75 OW good for modding?

    I've had a Yamaha TRBX174 for some years now and I think it is time for me to buy a second bass, preferably a 5 string. I was talking to a friend of mine and he said that instead of buying an expensive one I should buy a cheap one and change the pickups. That way I have a good sounding bass and...
  11. J

    Has anyone tried either of these amps? (Kustom KXB100 & Harley Benton HB-300B)

    I'm looking for an opinion or a comparison on/of these amps. I will likely use it for small gigs and practice in the future before I upgrade (if need be). Any other suggestions in this price range would be welcome too. https://www.thomann.de/ie/harley_benton_hb_300b.htm...
  12. Ian Canefire

    Conklin GT7 or Harley Benton BZ-7000 NT?

    Hi all, I was about to buy a HB 7 string (US$360 not including shipping) after reading about it and reading many reviews and watching videos. I have a 6 string peavey bass and I enjoy it. I would love to study and play around with the 7 for the next few years. BEADGCF Decided to do a...
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  13. bassadvisor

    New bargain bass: Harley Benton PJ-75. Review here!

    Dear friends, I attach the review of this fiver. It sounds terrific for the price. A few flaws, but a great bargain. Don't miss the first review ever on YouTube.
  14. Dr. Cheese

    Harley Benton MM 84 A SB

    I don't think these are sold in America, but folks in Europe can buy this killer budget bass. It is a killer HH Stingray except that 24 fret neck.
  15. NoiseNinja

    New cheap Harley Benton Bass Preamp!

    For those of you who live in Europe it seems like Harley Benton, that is Thomann's (One of Europes biggest music equipment stores) own brand, and among other things are known for putting out relabled Joyo pedals and cheap intruments of great quality, just came out with a new bass preamp/DI...
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  16. matty78943

    Harley Bentons?

    after being on the hunt for a new bass to accompany my '06 wesley PB33 as its feeling lonely, i have found two final candidates, both from harley benton 1. Harley Benton JB-75MN SB Vintage Series i like this as its a jazz bass in a nice colour scheme (to me) 2. Harley Benton PB-20 BK Standard...
  17. Harley Benton Jazz Bass

    Harley Benton Jazz Bass

    I have a really nice Harley Benton jazz bass modded with Ulyates single coils pickups. $190 Will trade for quality recording mic or ??? I should make clear that the bass only has the black knob just as a standard jazz bass. NOT CHROME. It had this Audere and it's no longer in the bass
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  18. fruitlabor

    No longer available Harley Benton Jazz Bass

    I have a really nice Harley Benton jazz bass modded with Ulyates single coils pickups. $190 Will trade for quality recording mic or ??? I should make clear that the bass only has the black knob just as a standard jazz bass. NOT CHROME. It had this Audere and it's no longer in the bass
  19. Mark76

    NBD: Harley Benton PJ-4 HTR

    There it is. On the right
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  20. UNICORN BASS

    No more Harley Benton in the USA.

    Well, new it was too good to be true. I was looking at a JB vintage B stock for less than $150 shipped! USA is no longer part of the plan.
  21. HankHillWaluigi

    A call to US Harley Benton owners

    My uncle is starting to get back into playing bass after dropping it in the 80's, when he sold his beloved '68 Tele bass to pay for bills. He loves '51 P/Tele styled basses, and is looking to get back into it by buying a Harley Benton PB-50 (money is tight for him ATM) until he can build a '51...
  22. Ironbar

    Hadean vs. Harley Benton Bass Ukelele?

    Hey guys, I've been thinking about pulling the trigger on an inexpensive bass ukelele so I can practice in different places without having to drag my Sire around. I think I've narrowed it down to either the Harley Benton or Hadean from Rondo. The Harley Benton appears physically larger than...
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  23. AndreasR

    Who has the new Harley Benton FanFret-5B Black Burl DLX?

    Tell me about it. I won't sit on your lap though.
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  24. danieledanny

    better pickup for harley benton jb40 fretless

    hi,i don't want to spend too much money (less 100euro 120$ ) for some good pickup,which i choose?of course for jazz,warm sound so....!
  25. topcat2069

    NBD Harley Benton PJ-5 HTR Deluxe Series Just In Time !

    Here it is...... I lowered the action, adjusted the truss rod to get the action I like .... and put on the inlay stickers ! The neck is thick but by no means uncomfortable. The pickups have a low output and were adjusted very low (far from the strings) I tried to raise them but the pickup screw...
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  26. RoderickF

    Cheap bass for recording stuff - Harley Benton PB-20 vs PB-shorty

    Hi guys ! I bought my first bass a few months ago (I've been playing the guitar for 10 years) which is the Harley Benton PB-50 and I love it ! It's a bargain. For the price, it is the perfect bass to play classic rock, jazz and R'n'B but the single coil pup isn't really efficient for recording...
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  27. R

    NBD: Harley Benton JB-75MN - mind blown again!

    Few months ago i've got myself HB JB-75MN black, just for the kicks. i've figured 150bucks for jazz with wilkinson pickups and hardware and ash body with maple neck, black blocks and binding is super cheap. reviews were also great! That bass blew my mind, it became my no1 player. i've sold my...
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  28. Michal Herman

    Double Bass Harley Benton EUB endpin rubber broken

    I bought Harley Benton EUB recently. Today I noticed, that endpin rubber "broke" and metal tube is visible (see attached photos). I am afraid to damage my wooden floor. Can you advice any solution to this problem? Metal tube is about 19 milimeters (3/4 inch) in diameter so I do not think there...
  29. nerkoids

    A New Harley Benton trifecta review...

    Okay, I think I need to bite the bullet and maybe get a lefty....
  30. J

    Harley Benton Shorty P-Bass, stock review.

    Hi all, nice to meet you all. This is my first post so I thought I would review my first (and only) bass (so far... I hope). I used the search function and did found posts about the Harley Benton Shorty bass but most of them were comments or very cool Mod diaries but with no sound samples. So as...
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  31. rodv66

    Anyone know Harley Benton Brand?

    I saw a CL listing for a Harley Denton 5 stringer. Looks like a MM clone and he wants 125$ I know nothing about the brand myself.
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  32. dabbler

    NBD Harley Benton MM-85A

    On the left: I'm both impressed and surprised. Impressed at the quality for the price, and surprised that I like it as much as I do. I am primarily a J bass player, but with the 5 combinations from the switch, I get hum tones and something usable for single coil tones too. The 3 band pre...
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  33. irakliszs

    Harley Benton bass differences

    Hello there! I am in search of a good cheap P bass. The only ones (i know of) that fit in my tiny budget are these three: HB PB-20 standard series HB PB-50 vintage series HB PJ-4 deluxe series I have spent hours and hours reading the I own a Harley Benton thread, and i learned lots of useful...
  34. R

    NBD times 2 : modded Squier CV jazz & Harley Benton Vintage, jazz bass duel with unexpected winner

    Yesterday i traded my ibanez sr705 for heavily moded squier CV jazz. Ihmo good trade, both are good basses, even though ibby has better action, but squier packs a heck of an aftermarket bonanza: - it has custom wound pickups by local pickup guru, Leslie - schaller bridge - schaller...
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  35. Dgl44

    NBD! I call it BS.

    Aloha fellow TB'ers! Over the past few months I have been going over the idea of whether getting an acoustic bass was a good idea or not. I was wanting one to have something to jam on around the fire on summer evenings with the band, and similar opportunities, but was worried because TB is...
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  36. RoderickF

    Harley Benton PB-50 test (my first bass)

    I've just bought the Harley Benton PB-50 for 98€. It's my first bass but I've played guitar for 12 years. I didn't really know if a single coil pickup could do the job, without hum or noises. She's gorgeous ! The bass is really great and playable and the Wilkinson pickup doesn't deliver...
  37. Pier_

    Harley Benton JB75 - are the BLACK inlays real or painted?

    hi! I bought a HB JB75 (sunburst with rosewood fingerboard), and it's working better than I could imagine. I sold my other basses when I realized that this one was working pretty good and had a wonderful fret-work (I like to keep my action the lowest possible). mine has a two pieces ash body...
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  38. Munk

    Is Harley Benton actually a viable brand?

    So... I've been hearing from all my friends that Harley Benton's basses from Thomann was a no go. So I thought I had to test them out to see what they're all about, today my Harley Benton JB-75NA Vintage Series arrived. Nice packaging was the first thing I notcied, the bass itself had no harm...
  39. carrattrezzi

    First bass

    Hi, I'm new to the forum and to the bass. I'm almost to buy my first bass and my budget is about 200€. I found a Harley Benton HBZ-2004 at 249€ and an Ibanez GSR200-WNF at € 205,00. What do you guys think is better?
  40. carrattrezzi

    Harley Benton HBZ-2004 vs HOFNER Ignition B BASS

    Hi, I'm new to the forum and to the bass. I'm thinking to buy my first bass and my budget is about 200€. I found a Harley Benton HBZ-2004 at 249€ and a Hofner ignition b bass at 279€. The Benton is looking exactly like my dream bass but the Hofner is supposed to sound a lot better as I read...
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