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amazing (all things considered!)
we're talking about a cheap bass, right? so let's keep that in mind and not compare it to a high quality one that costs 10 times more.
out of the box, the string action is high and the bass isn't really pleasant to play, but if you take time to watch a few videos on youtube to learn how to adjust it, then you can get it alright. it'll be difficult to get the best string action + no fret buzz + a perfect intonation, but you can definitely get something that works and makes the bass a nice instrument to play.
i wish there was a little more effort put into the electronics because when you play with a bit of overdrive (or fuzz!) and don't touch the metal parts of the instrument (the strings or bridge typically), it will hum quite clearly, and i would have definitely paid 10 bucks more to get slightly better components that would fix that...
other than that, it's great, not too heavy, the neck is really good (again, let's not compare to a fancy instrument) and the sound is alright. some people say that changing the strings would improve that point, i haven't tried yet but it would make sense.
anyways, if you are looking for a bass as a secondary instrument just to record a few stuff or play occasionally and don't want to spend too much on it, go for it! just, don't be afraid to adjust it so you can make it right to play... you go slowly and it'll all be fine!
if bass is your main instrument and you want one that will follow you for years, i'd recommend to go with something more serious.
out of the box, the string action is high and the bass isn't really pleasant to play, but if you take time to watch a few videos on youtube to learn how to adjust it, then you can get it alright. it'll be difficult to get the best string action + no fret buzz + a perfect intonation, but you can definitely get something that works and makes the bass a nice instrument to play.
i wish there was a little more effort put into the electronics because when you play with a bit of overdrive (or fuzz!) and don't touch the metal parts of the instrument (the strings or bridge typically), it will hum quite clearly, and i would have definitely paid 10 bucks more to get slightly better components that would fix that...
other than that, it's great, not too heavy, the neck is really good (again, let's not compare to a fancy instrument) and the sound is alright. some people say that changing the strings would improve that point, i haven't tried yet but it would make sense.
anyways, if you are looking for a bass as a secondary instrument just to record a few stuff or play occasionally and don't want to spend too much on it, go for it! just, don't be afraid to adjust it so you can make it right to play... you go slowly and it'll all be fine!
if bass is your main instrument and you want one that will follow you for years, i'd recommend to go with something more serious.
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Super Solid Starter Bass
As a newbie to bass guitar, this thing is perfect for what I need. Its solid, well-made, and has a nice, clean tone. I love this thing!
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Nice bass for the money!
Nice bass for the money, not too heavy like some other Harley Benton Jazz basses. Good neck but needed some fret edge dressing and better setup, but other than that it plays well. The colour... well it says candy apple red but... its more a pinkish or apricot colour depending on the light. But its a flawless paintjob so the actual colour is not a deal breaker.
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Harley Benton JB-20 CA Standard Series
Excellent bass! Great value for it's price.
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Most player-like choice!
Too cheap, too strong, too good to be an classic Jazz Bass for 91$. Best choice to start play on Bass, or Continue if ure a rockstar :D
Truly Recommended.
Truly Recommended.
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very good for begginers
great sound and feel and easy to play.
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My first bass guitar
Guitar sent to a different country, arrived well. Paint looks great, changes color under the sunlight. knobs and magnetics work perfect. Ready to use right out of the box. Frets and fretboard is clean, smooth. No sharp edges. For my own taste, i may change the strings, other than that, goes pretty well for a beginner.
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CUTEEE
super duper adorable - only actual iffy thing w it is that on the pics it looks bright red and in real life it looks more of a hot pink which i don’t love
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Fallen in love with it
It is my first bass. Actually, this is the first bass I hold in my life. And I can't express my happiness and satisfaction with it.
It's very comfortable, well-balanced, sounds pretty well. But, as for me, it seems, there's not thick enough, especially on lower register. Anyway, it's a perfect choice to start practicing and value/price rate it on the highest level as usual when it comes to Harley Benton.
Special note on a color! I didn't want to buy red guitar, but my son insisted. And he was absolutely right! The color is beautiful and much much better then on photos! It's not just red, but rather crimson and looks very stylish especially up close.
It's very comfortable, well-balanced, sounds pretty well. But, as for me, it seems, there's not thick enough, especially on lower register. Anyway, it's a perfect choice to start practicing and value/price rate it on the highest level as usual when it comes to Harley Benton.
Special note on a color! I didn't want to buy red guitar, but my son insisted. And he was absolutely right! The color is beautiful and much much better then on photos! It's not just red, but rather crimson and looks very stylish especially up close.
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Outstanding for the price
Fantastic bass plays and sounds great. couldn't ask for more for the price.
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