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Have been thinking about getting a Harley Benton Beat Bass [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_beatbass.htm"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_beatbass.htm[/url]
and the HARLEY BENTON HBP90BK [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_hbp90bk_shortscale_ebass.htm"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_hbp...scale_ebass.htm[/url] as I think the Beatbass would sound awesome with some Tapewounds on it and the HBP90BK has an awesome vintage look and would probably be killer with some upgraded pickups , and the shortscale would give a good old school thump to the sound (once pick ups upgraded) Any one owned either of these basses? Any thoughts , suggestions etc . All comments welcome

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You're not the first one to have asked this question. I think that the general opinion among those who own or have tried them is that the HB basses are very nice for the money. Have a look at this thread. AcidBass is very pleased with his.

[url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=508&hl=Harley+Benton"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...l=Harley+Benton[/url]

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I'm sure for what they cost, they are capable......

But I ask of you, why?

You've already got into 'upgrading for better effect' (ie the SDs in your Squire) I see this as a backward step.....(as soon as you get them, you'll want to spend X upgrading pups and bridges etc)

Might I be bold enough to suggest, save your £200 and save the rest towards your first Fender Highway One.....

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[quote name='markdavid' post='47186' date='Aug 18 2007, 06:29 PM']Have been thinking about getting a Harley Benton Beat Bass [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_beatbass.htm"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_beatbass.htm[/url][/quote]

"Plywood Body"? I'm no tonewood expert but that doesn't sound like a good starting point for an upgrade project.

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[quote name='The Burpster' post='47207' date='Aug 18 2007, 08:11 PM']I'm sure for what they cost, they are capable......

But I ask of you, why?

You've already got into 'upgrading for better effect' (ie the SDs in your Squire) I see this as a backward step.....(as soon as you get them, you'll want to spend X upgrading pups and bridges etc)

Might I be bold enough to suggest, save your £200 and save the rest towards your first Fender Highway One.....[/quote]

Good point, I am actually thinking about getting a MIJ or MIM Jazz Bass (MIA is way out of my price range) how are the MIM and MIJ Jazz Basses , I have heard mixed opinions of them?

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Both MIM & MIJ are great basses. The MIM is a very fast and well made instrument these days & the MIJ moreso. If you can stretch to it, save up for a MIJ Geddy Lee. The gloss finish (even slimmer than usual) neck is astounding.

Strangely, I've played 3 USA jazzes this past week & they all feel inferior to the other two. A much bigger effort to play IMO :) Definitely not worth the extra outlay.

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[quote name='markdavid' post='47186' date='Aug 18 2007, 06:29 PM']Have been thinking about getting a Harley Benton Beat Bass [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_beatbass.htm"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_beatbass.htm[/url]
and the HARLEY BENTON HBP90BK [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_hbp90bk_shortscale_ebass.htm"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_hbp...scale_ebass.htm[/url] as I think the Beatbass would sound awesome with some Tapewounds on it and the HBP90BK has an awesome vintage look and would probably be killer with some upgraded pickups , and the shortscale would give a good old school thump to the sound (once pick ups upgraded) Any one owned either of these basses? Any thoughts , suggestions etc . All comments welcome[/quote]


I'm planning on buying the fretless

[url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_hbb400fltbk_fretless_ebass.htm"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_hbb...tless_ebass.htm[/url]

it has very good reviews

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[quote name='markdavid' post='48653' date='Aug 22 2007, 12:10 AM']Good point, I am actually thinking about getting a MIJ or MIM Jazz Bass (MIA is way out of my price range) how are the MIM and MIJ Jazz Basses , I have heard mixed opinions of them?[/quote]

MD.

They are both (Mex and Jap) very good instruments and, in no way be put off by them because they are not 'made in America' ...

QC at both areas of production is as good (and if I dare put my head above the parapet) if not better than the US. I very nearly bought a MIM Frank Bello sig Pbass and I found it be excellently made.

Jap Fenders are as good as other Jap makes, Yamaha, Ibanez etc so 'nuff said about that!!!!!

You'll be fine going with MIJ or MIM as long as it fits you, the music you play and your wallet....

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[quote]MD.

They are both (Mex and Jap) very good instruments and, in no way be put off by them because they are not 'made in America' ...

QC at both areas of production is as good (and if I dare put my head above the parapet) if not better than the US. I very nearly bought a MIM Frank Bello sig Pbass and I found it be excellently made.

Jap Fenders are as good as other Jap makes, Yamaha, Ibanez etc so 'nuff said about that!!!!!

You'll be fine going with MIJ or MIM as long as it fits you, the music you play and your wallet....[/quote]

Thanks Burpster , I know that the MIM pick ups are made slightly differently whilst the MIJ pickups are pretty much identical to the US ones is this correct.

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