MichaelDean Posted January 23 Posted January 23 A new range that was teased ages ago. Not entirely sure about these! Feels like there's a lot of body with nothing going on. 33.5-35" scale, 4 different finishes, 18v 3 band preamp, stainless steel frets, glow in the dark side dots. https://www.thomann.co.uk/multi_scale_basses.html?manufacturer[]=Harley Benton&gk=GIEBMS&sp=solr&category[]=GIEBMS&cme=true&filter=true 2 Quote
PinkMohawk Posted January 23 Posted January 23 Really not sure about that body shape. It just feels, bloated? I'm not sure, maybe I'll feel differently seeing someone actually pick it up and play it. I would prefer a more drastic multi-scale as well, my thinking being if you're gonna do it, go all in, but that's just me. 2 Quote
W1_Pro Posted January 23 Posted January 23 It might be a good way to try a multi scale singlecut if you don't want to spend a lot of money. £297 for the cheapest one. I've never really been taken with the idea of multi scale or single cut, but at this price, I'd be tempted to give it a go. I don't know how they do it.. 2 Quote
Bassassin Posted January 24 Posted January 24 (edited) Interesting, I suppose it's not too gopping for a singlecut (particularly the sparkly purple one), but I think if I gave in to cheapo fan-fret curiosity, it'd be the G4M one - £50 less & definitely less of a porker. https://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/G4M-972-Fanned-Fret-Bass-Guitar-Red-Burl-Burst/5DUX Edit - wasn't paying attention - the 5er's £279 Edited January 24 by Bassassin Not paying attention! 1 Quote
LowB_FTW Posted January 24 Posted January 24 2 minutes ago, Bassassin said: Much better body shape IMO than the Harley Benton one in the OP. Mark Quote
ChrisLovatt Posted January 24 Posted January 24 Looks like it needs a pickguard to distract you from its oversized waist. It also reminds me of an ear. Weirdly. Not for me. Quote
Bass4real Posted January 24 Posted January 24 Thankyou I've been looking for another I. only have 1 under 500.00 bass Right now I don't wanna spend crazy money on a bass anymore The $500 fan fret Harley Benton 5 string Bass (single cutaway/ I was gonna buy a Harley Benton 5 or 6 stranger soon.I was liking the BZ 5000 ll and the BZ 6000 ll BUT this bass is my kinda MONSTER , If it plays and sounds as good or better than it looks. it's a BADASS looking bass. I'm buying one I've owned a lot of big money BASSES over the years . and still have a few But my 399.00 single cutaway BRICE FREAK 5 str is one of my all time favorites I'm gonna see if lightning can strike twice in the same place. I'm ordering this HB bass tonight. Wish me luck 4 Quote
LowB_FTW Posted January 24 Posted January 24 35 minutes ago, Bass4real said: I'm ordering this HB bass tonight. Wish me luck Good luck, and let us know how you get on with it when it arrives. Mark 1 Quote
Jellyfish Posted January 24 Posted January 24 Definitely got some Ibanez SRFF/MS vibes going on, and I think a lot of people will appreciate it not trying to be another Dingwall (looking at you, Mayones...) It's likely a good launching pad for upgrades as well. Interested to hear what they sound like. 1 Quote
MichaelDean Posted January 24 Author Posted January 24 Ooooh, I didn't notice it yesterday and it's more expensive, but I think I much prefer the black flame burl finish. It doesn't look so empty with the wood grain. Still, the G4M one still appeals to me more because of the longer scale length. 1 Quote
neil___lien Posted January 24 Posted January 24 It's a Brice Freak-Out Bass ! But available in Europe! https://www.rondomusic.com/Brice_Freak_53235_BBR.html Quote
bnt Posted January 24 Posted January 24 It's weird that I learned about these basses here. Usually, there are some YouTube reviews on basses like these on channels to which I subscribe, such as BassTheWorld or Nate Navarro, but none so far. Too new, maybe? Quote
Geek99 Posted January 24 Posted January 24 19 hours ago, MichaelDean said: A new range that was teased ages ago. Not entirely sure about these! Feels like there's a lot of body with nothing going on. 33.5-35" scale, 4 different finishes, 18v 3 band preamp, stainless steel frets, glow in the dark side dots. https://www.thomann.co.uk/multi_scale_basses.html?manufacturer[]=Harley Benton&gk=GIEBMS&sp=solr&category[]=GIEBMS&cme=true&filter=true Wow and I don’t say that often Quote
ChrisLovatt Posted Saturday at 12:53 Posted Saturday at 12:53 18 hours ago, Geek99 said: Wow and I don’t say that often Is that a "wow that thing looks amazing", or a "wow my eyes are burning wtf is that" ? 1 Quote
bnt Posted Saturday at 13:24 Posted Saturday at 13:24 20 hours ago, neil___lien said: It's a Brice Freak-Out Bass ! But available in Europe! https://www.rondomusic.com/Brice_Freak_53235_BBR.html Not exactly - the neck bolts are a different pattern, for example, and there are other differences. Maybe just the body? 1 Quote
Geek99 Posted Saturday at 13:54 Posted Saturday at 13:54 1 hour ago, ChrisLovatt said: Is that a "wow that thing looks amazing", or a "wow my eyes are burning wtf is that" ? The first one. Single cut is not usually my thing but I might make an exception for this 1 Quote
Geek99 Posted Saturday at 18:54 Posted Saturday at 18:54 If anyone buys one could they let me know how it is? #interested 1 Quote
Bassassin Posted Sunday at 00:35 Posted Sunday at 00:35 11 hours ago, bnt said: Not exactly - the neck bolts are a different pattern, for example, and there are other differences. Maybe just the body? The neck construction's completely different - the HB has a 5-piece neck with a beefy-looking volute, while the Brice has a one-piece with a really obvious scarf joint & no volute. I know which one I'd be more worried about if it fell off its stand... Quote
kodiakblair Posted Sunday at 10:54 Posted Sunday at 10:54 On 23/01/2025 at 22:15, MichaelDean said: A new range that was teased ages ago. I'm not so sure about the "new" part. Thomann had these Harley Benton fanned fret 5b DLX basses out in 2016. 1 Quote
Cosmo Valdemar Posted Sunday at 23:47 Posted Sunday at 23:47 Bit daft making a fan fret bass and the low B only being 35 ins long. 1 Quote
Rodders Posted Monday at 11:38 Posted Monday at 11:38 11 hours ago, Cosmo Valdemar said: Bit daft making a fan fret bass and the low B only being 35 ins long. I agree, I was hoping for 36" plus. Quote
Newfoundfreedom Posted yesterday at 08:52 Posted yesterday at 08:52 Not sure of this has already been mentioned but I couldn't find anything in the search feature. Harley Benton have finally released a multi scale bass. Given their reputation of quality at price I'm seriously tempted to dip my toe in the multi scale waters. Anybody got their hands on one yet? https://www.thomann.de/intl/harley_benton_msb_5_esp.htm?i11l=en_GB%3ABG.GBP%3AEUR Quote
lemmywinks Posted yesterday at 09:23 Posted yesterday at 09:23 The Redsub ones have been avaibale for a few years now, 4, 5 & 6 string versions, I think they look a lot nicer but I don't like singlecuts at all really: https://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/G4M-972-Fanned-Fret-5-String-Bass-Guitar-Blue-Burl-Burst/5DUY Quote
Newfoundfreedom Posted yesterday at 10:46 Posted yesterday at 10:46 (edited) 1 hour ago, lemmywinks said: The Redsub ones have been avaibale for a few years now, 4, 5 & 6 string versions, I think they look a lot nicer but I don't like singlecuts at all really: https://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/G4M-972-Fanned-Fret-5-String-Bass-Guitar-Blue-Burl-Burst/5DUY Yeah I've seen the Redsubs and I'm not particularly keen. I've had gear4music stuff before and the HB stuff is generally much better quality. I've seen several Red Subs on eBay with busted headstocks. Edited yesterday at 10:46 by Newfoundfreedom 2 Quote
edstraker123 Posted 23 hours ago Posted 23 hours ago They look really nice - I don't think I've owned a HB that wasn't great value for money (although they are always the first to go in a cull !). 2 Quote
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