Harley Benton PJ-4 HTR Deluxe Series

So I decided to get a bass again. I used to own a Fender Affinity PJ bass before selling it as I didn't use it. I wanted to get a bass again but in fear of putting it to the side again I decided to go for this HB as I've heard so many good things about HB recently in all the corners of the internet and the product itself had really good reviews. Sadly I cannot leave one as well.

I bought the first model in December and upon arrival I was really happy with the sound, the look and very impressed with the neck but after a bit of a sit down I noticed the neck was not straight at all, it had a strong back bow. Not an issue I thought, I've dealt with this before so I can easily do it here. I was wrong. The material of the truss rod nut is so soft it is a joke. Strips easier than melted cheese on a stick not to mention the cut out for the truss rod adjustment is far too deep and narrow to even get a good adjustment in.

Not to worry I thought, these things happen. I contacted customer and yes the team were amazing with the help from day one so they are not at fault here. I was offered a pick up free of charge for an assessment but after 3 different dates of no show from the currier to pick up the bass (which was a month in total) I was given the option for them to just send a replacement out with no return for the other bass. I was very glad just annoyed at the poor currier treatment.

The bass arrived and my happiness went away within minutes again. Same story as the original one so now I have two units with barley usable necks. I love the way these look and four £115 they sound killer but I will have to invest at least another £50 for a new neck with a proper truss rod. Replace the nut material and make the whole a little more shallow and you will have a great product. even increase the price by £20 and it will be great. I'm not even going to bother for a refund as I've wasted enough days waiting for curriers that will not show up.

Try your luck but don't be surprised to be disappointed.