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Harley Benton JB-20 SB Standard Seri B-Stock

4.3 out of 5 stars from 89 customer ratings
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The MB22 is a jazz-style bass that offers all the typical features of the classics. A growling bass from the neck's single coil mixes wonderfully with the mids of the bridge pickup and there's also no shortage of treble in the mix.

  • Body: Poplar
  • Neck: Maple
  • Neck attachment: Bolt-on
  • Fretboard: Amaranth
  • Fretboard inlays: Dot
  • Neck shape: Modern C
  • 20 Frets
  • Scale: 864 mm
  • Nut width: 38 mm
  • Double action truss rod
  • Pickup system: 2 JB-Style single coils
  • Controls: 2 Volume, 1 Tone
  • Hardware: Chrome
  • Machine heads: Classic JB-style
  • Strings: .045 - .105
  • Colour: 3-Tone Sunburst High-gloss
  • Available since December 1999
  • Item number 286860
  • Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
Also available as brand new product 1.299 kr
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Affordable classic

The Harley Benton JB-20 is a four-string bass that is especially interesting for bassists who prefer the look and sound of a classic, but don't want to spend a fortune on it. In terms of design and features, the JB-20 is based on the well-known American model from the 60s and already offers amazing sonic flexibility with two pickups and passive electronics. A simple bass with no battery and no limitations at a price that won't break the bank.

Reduced to the limit

A poplar body, a maple neck, and an amaranth fingerboard are the basis of the Harley Benton JB-20. Just like the original, it has a bolt-on neck design, which ensures a sound with plenty of attack. 20 frets offer enough space for basslines of all kinds and the neck itself, which is 38mm wide at the nut and features a C profile, promises an instantly familiar, comfortable playing feel. Two pickups and passive electronics with a volume control for each pickup and a master tone control have always been part of the "JB" signature sound, and the JB-20 is no exception. That's all it takes to make musical history, but it's not only the sound that counts: So do the instrument's looks. The JB-20's design, finish, vintage-style machine heads, and pickguard all contribute to its authentic appearance, and the Three-Tone Sunburst finish gives it a modern yet understated appearence.

Great sound at an affordable price

The Harley Benton JB-20 is clearly aimed at musicians who are price-conscious but still want to get their hands on the look, feel, and sound of a classic. Stylistically, the JB-20 cannot be squeezed into just one category. In terms of sound, it is at home everywhere - from Pop, Rock, Funk, and Soul to R&B and Jazz - thanks to its two pickups. Beginners looking to find out whether playing the bass is something they enjoy will be particularly pleased with the low price, as will musicians who would like to acquire a decent bass as a second instrument.

About Harley Benton

Since 1998, the Harley Benton brand has been catering for the needs of numerous guitarists and bassists. In addition to an extensive range of stringed instruments, Thomann's house brand also offers a wide choice of amplifiers, speakers, effect pedals, and other accessories. In total, the range includes over 1,500 products. Built by established names in the industry, all Harley Benton products combine quality and reliability at attractive and affordable prices. The continuous expansion of the range ensures that Harley Benton always provides new, exciting, and innovative products that keep players perfectly in tune with the musical world, day after day.

Well-equipped for all situations

As already mentioned, the JB-20 offers a wide range of sounds thanks to its two pickups. The bridge pickup delivers punchy mids and the necessary definition for precise fingerstyle lines, while the neck pickup adds the punch and the low end for powerful Rock, Blues, or Soul grooves. Both pickups together offer the typical all-round sound for every possible situation. Thanks to its attractive price, the Harley Benton JB-20 is also perfectly suitable as a second bass. Harley Benton also offers matching bass amplifiers, which are a practical, cost-effective add-on, especially since the bass is also available as a bundle with all the necessary accessories.

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I'm stunned!
The Odd Sox 07.05.2013
This is my first bass guitar and I don't know much about them but IMHO it's a great piece of gear. It sounds and looks very good and there is nothing you can fault this guitar for especially when you consider the price.
I recorded a track using this guitar. Check it out:
http://snd.sc/14MNhWS
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Vintage sound!!
Mark179 14.05.2013
This 4 string bass guitar is a very nice bass guitar and I am very pleased with it. Where it lacks in features, with only a volume control for each pick up and a master volume control knob, it makes up for with it's really deep, quality and some what vintage sound. I wasn't too sure about the colour and shape of it online but once it had arrived, it was incredibly bold and the guitar itself was lighter and smaller than dearer than most other basses, but I do not see this as a fault as it really made it easier to carry about and easier to use with the frets being close together.
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Am still impressed.
PD 01.06.2013
I bought this in 2010 as part of a set and was impressed by the finish, the sound and the way it played. Since then I have had a full set-up and recently bought ne strings and am even more impressed.
In short the twin single coil pick-ups and 2-vol, 1-tone creates all the sounds you would expect and on the strap this looks and feels like a much more expensive guitar.
I look all the time for a better Jazz-style bass guitar but to get anything better I need to spend at least 3 times the price.
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Das Teil deklassiert die Mittelklasse
Jens352 11.12.2010
So ich fang mit den Minuspunkten an, und die gibt es:
- Die Verarbeitung ist beim Wesentlichen Ok, beim Optischen mangelhaft.
- Das Schlagbrett ist angekratzt.
- Egal was man abschraubt man findet Sägespäne ohne Ende.
- Die aufgemalten Bundmarkierungen an der Halsseite sind nicht gut zentriert.
- Die Lackierung ist an kleinen unwesentlichen Stellen nicht perfekt.
- Das E-Fach scheint nicht abgeschirmt.
- Die Verschraubungen sind oft schief und teilweise rundgedreht.
- Und evtl. wichtig für die Visual-Freaks bei mir deutlich brauner im Sunburst als auf den Fotos.

So nun die selbstlösbaren Probleme:
- Die Oktavreinheit habe ich nachgestellt.
- Der Hals ist fast perfekt gerade.
- Unter den PU's ist zwar Moosgummi aber mit etwas zusätzlichem Schaumstoff bekam ich sie näher an die Saiten.
- Zubehör. Ich schrieb es eben schon beim Göldo Schlagbrett, aber vergesst es, das Teil passt nicht.
- Die werkseitig aufgezogenen Saiten klingen nigelnagelneu echt toll, aber färben die Pfoten Metalschwarz. Und der Neusound hält so ca. 4 Tage. Ersatzsaiten mitbestellen.

Jetzt kommen die Stärken; ich muss kurz erklären, ich bin kein Anfänger, ich spiele seit fast 20 Jahren. Ich habe einen 93'er Stingray, den ich über alles liebe. Ich bin bestimmt kein Experte, aber ich weiss, was ich bei einem Instrument brauche. Ich wollte den Harley für schlimme Kneipen Gigs, Regen Open Airs und just for fun. Er ist in Punkten Sound, Bespielbarkeit, etc. dem Ray zwar spührbar unterlegen, aber im gleichen Atemzug deklassiert er alles dazwischen. Wer 400-500€ Euro ausgeben möchte sollte ernsthaft überlegen sich das Geld zu sparen, da kann meiner Meinung nach der Harley echt mit und drüber. Wer mehr ausgeben will, soll es tun, ab da beginnen die Bässeren. Wen Sound nicht interessiert, aber unbedingt mit Verarbeitung protzen will, Pfoten weg von Harley Benton. Wer aber als Anfänger den ersten, oder als Fortgeschrittener den Zweitbass, oder als Entäuschter Mittelklasse Spieler endlich mal gut klingen will, bekommt hier meine unbedingte Kaufempfehlung. Und noch ein Minibonuspunkt obendrauf, er ist leicht, leicht, leicht - ich kann fliegen (ca.3,5kg).

Einer noch zum Schluss, ich habe schon mehrfach gehört, dass bei Harley die Qualitätsstreuung sehr gross sein soll, solltet Ihr also ein Mistgerät erwischen, nutzt den Thomann Service und lasst nachbessern. Sollte Euer Harley sch%$e sein, liegt es nicht an der Firma, sondern echt an dem speziellen Montagsgerät.
Gruss aus Berlin.
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