gafbass02 Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 (edited) Out of over 200 basses owned, many 4 figures plus, this budget Harley Benton is one of the very best! which is both nuts and annoying! it does a good ray, a good jazz and a good p. The action is low and fast, the neck is smooth and wonderful to play. The only downside is the reason I’m selling it. The weight. It’s heavy. I started a refinish on the headstock and then loads of gigs came up, so I never finished it and left it as is. I kinda like that way tbh. There is a big route around the neck pickup, NOT the full swimming pool, but enough to be annoying, and without the pick guard the control cover doesn’t quite cover the cavity. I repositioned it to cover all but a tiny gap. But be aware if planning to use it without the pick guard. Im afraid it’s collection from Cheltenham only. £170 If a heavy bass doesn’t bother you then this is a no brainer! It truly feels, sounds and plays like a way (waaaay!) more expensive bass. Will trade for an Ibanez soundgear in a colour I like! Mobile phone video here: https://fb.watch/8xIdefrWM4/ (Don’t judge me, first time playing the song and first gig with said band too!) Edited October 10, 2021 by gafbass02 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alyctes Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Shame they don't do a fretless version :) Good luck with your sale! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky Screen Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 I've got the P/MM version of this. Ended up upgrading the electronics and pups on it but other than that it's scary how well it plays and feels (and now sounds) for a budget bass! Comparable to basses way up the price scale. GLWTS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horrorshowbass Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 I have a SR300 in iron pewter sparkle bit live in NI 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafbass02 Posted October 10, 2021 Author Share Posted October 10, 2021 2 hours ago, horrorshowbass said: I have a SR300 in iron pewter sparkle bit live in NI That’s ok, I prefer brighter colours or natural anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horrorshowbass Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 28 minutes ago, gafbass02 said: That’s ok, I prefer brighter colours or natural anyway Also have a Sr600 but you're not getting that 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Oooh .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafbass02 Posted October 10, 2021 Author Share Posted October 10, 2021 On hold pending Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaggyMan Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 PM me if the deal doesnt complete and i will buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaggyMan Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 did this sell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 It did. It's in my Harley Benton collection. I would say I'll contact you if I sell it on, but I'm never selling this. It is of astonishing quality. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky Screen Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 23 minutes ago, stewblack said: It did. It's in my Harley Benton collection. I would say I'll contact you if I sell it on, but I'm never selling this. It is of astonishing quality. Agreed. Mines my main gigging bass and couldn't be happier. I've had a few and the QC on them is a bit hit and miss with some having sharp free edges, high frets and cosmetic bits and bobs. But when you get a good one it's stellar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 I would expect to pay several times as much to get a bass of comparable quality. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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