Bobo_08

Fair play, I have also had the same thoughts... I think the thing with this model is that it sits in between some better value models... A bit more money gets you Gotah tuners for example.. like I say QC at this price point can very variable. I think overall though HB stuff is awesome value for money. Out of interest what was the cheaper bass you played that was better?

I'm also returning mine, needs fret levelling. It's neck divey but you know for the price you can't expect the same level of QC or components as Fender or Sire et al. Sometimes you will get a duffer most often it will be fine. I'm not complaining about neck dive ast these prices points.

Something that can be mitigated to some extent with a well padded strap.

Mentioning no names... Cough.. Gold Foil Cough Cough....

Looks fantastic!! Roasting looks proper, and the fret edges?

Pics, Pics ..... 🙏

I think low end lobster was maybe a little bit harsh, I have a shell pink one and maybe I was a bit unlucky. I think I will return it and maybe get the 25th anniversary. Depending of Stews experience

Can you send us the tracking ID so we know when it arrives 😂😂 But seriously, I am considering buying this bass but I am interested to see their approach in terms QC and materials selection, the JB62 I bought is ok, but has some uneven frets and what appears to be a bow in the neck higher up towards these things combined are preventing me from the action where I would like it. The big thing I'm interested in is the weight... My JB62 weighed in at over 4kg which for a poplar body is on the heavy side, as the 25th anniversary firemist is American alder I am concerned it could be heavier!.

When does the Eagle land?

9lbs 14oz approx 4.4kg that's not bad at all considering it is an Alder body, very close to the weight of some of the Poplar models!

I'm tempted to get a second one strung with flats.

Yes definitely let us know your thoughts and especially the weight.

.. this is the Harley Benton JB-62 thread... It's a Harley Benton JB-62 😊

That's what I used, orange silk ones. I have a set of HB flats to try too. I also really like Rotosounds Billy Sheehan's, they were very reasonably priced too ~£17 if I recall, the E string lends it's self well to drop D tuning.

They are ok, a bit rougher to than branded strings, I actually changed them for HB home branded 45's which were a modest improvement.

Lol, daft! However having said that the strings on my PB20 were definitely not D'Addarios, I just checked and this is still the case.

The other thing that surprises me at the price point, is that the decent set of strings they come with, which at this price represents a fair percentage of the overall price!

I've only played this bass through my little vox headphone amp put it's sounds promising and the tone/volume controls work better than I though they would if I'm honest.

You're supposed to get inside the taxi cab, not pick it up and carry it on your back 😝... 🚕🚖

I was actually surprised how close these two basses weighed because my perception was that the PB20 was considerably heavier, I was wrong. As a comparison my Yamaha TRBX304 is Mahogany and weighs in at 3.9kg. I think a decent quality strap is paramount.. I remember now that I practised for 2hours with that PB20 with just a seatbelt nylon strap... Zero padding... It wasn't a pleasant experience. Lol.

Yes a combination of all these things is what helps keep the cost down, they have zero marketing costs too and basically no middle men to take a cut which helps. Interesting Dingwall produce guitars in china but also maintains Premium price of circa £1500.

HB PB20 4.35kg HB JB62 4.22kg

HB PB20 4.35kg HB JB62 4.22kg These are right on the limit I'm willing to accept, I'm not old or infirm but neither do I wish to develop any kind of shoulder or back injury. By comparison my Yamaha ,TRBX304 made from mahogany is 3.9kg. obviously more expensive by about x 2.5 compared to Harley Bentons. Frankly in the overall scheme I would be willing to pay a little extra for a HB bass that was say 300g lighter.

I only have one HB PB20, and it's is pretty heavy going if I'm honest. The JB 62 I just got is deffo lighter. I'm considering getting another jazz bass bass from HB to put th3 neck on my PB20, once I've checked the neck pockets are compatible. Now only if they started to do their roasted necks in kit form..!

I also just spotted this today, almost pulled the trigger as soon as I saw it! I still might! The only thing I am wondering about is the weight as the Alder body offerings from HB are often a it on the heavy side.