Harley Benton HB-50 Cherry Red B-Stock

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Electric Bass

Vintage Series
Type: Semi-hollow
Body: Maple
Archtop
Set-in neck: Canadian maple
Fingerboard: Laurel
Dot fingerboard inlays
Side markings
ABS nut
Nut width: 43 mm
Neck profile: C
Scale length: 864 mm
White binding on body and neck
22 nickel-silver frets (2.7 mm)
Double action truss rod
Pickup: Artec MMC4 Vintage Ceramic humbucker
One volume and one tone control
3-way pickup switch (series/parallel/single coil)
BK5 bridge
DLX die-cast machine heads
DLX chrome hardware
Factory strings: .045-.100
Colour: Cherry Red, high-gloss
Suitable case: Art. 263559 (not included)

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Available since September 2024
Item number 600726
Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
Colour Cherry
Body Maple, Maple
Neck Maple
Fingerboard Laurel
Frets 22
Scale Long Scale
Pickups HH
Electronics Passive
Including Case No
Incl. Bag No
Top Maple
Back and Sides Maple
Fretboard Laurel
Neck Width 42,0 mm
Pickup System HH
Mechanics Encapsulated

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Back to the 60s

Harley Benton HB-50 Cherry Red, vintage semi-hollow bass

For many years now, Harley Benton's inofficial motto has been: A lot of Rock for your buck. And the HB-50 semi-hollow bass guitar is further proof, as if it were needed, that quality is also an integral part of the Harley Benton equation. Also referred to as a semi-acoustic bass, this style of instrument combines the modern flexibility of an electric bass with the sonorous, woody tones of an acoustic – creating a sound that has been heard on countless tracks in the history of modern music, from Blues and Rock to Soul and Pop. Visually, too, the Harley Benton HB-50 is a veritable time machine, transporting musicians of all ages back to the Swinging Sixties. Some of this stunning model's other fine features include its archtop build, powerful humbucker, and high-end hardware. Of course, it's a Harley Benton, so it's incredibly affordable, too.

More than the sum of its parts

The first thing that catches the eye on the Harley Benton HB-50 is its gorgeous arched top. Like the sides, the top and the set-in neck, it's crafted from Canadian maple. The fretboard, with its 22 frets, is made from durable laurel wood. At the heart of the sound is a humbucker sitting right between the bridge and the neck, packing powerful ceramic magnets. Thanks to the passive electronics, complete with tone control and a three-way switch, any bassist can shape the sound to suit their personal style. The lightweight design of the two-piece bridge keeps damping to a minimum, ensuring excellent transfer of the strings' vibrations to the body. All the HB-50's hardware comes in a sleek chrome finish – including the sealed die-cast tuners, of course. And to top it all off, the classic cherry red paint job, paired with a creamy white body binding, makes this bass an absolute head-turner.

Rear view, Harley Benton HB-50 Cherry Red, vintage semi-hollow bass

Vintage flair for the modern player

Everything about the Harley Benton HB-50 semi-hollow bass – its build, its looks, its sound – makes it ideal for any musical project with a vintage vibe. It feels right at home in genres like Blues, Rock, Country, Soul and plenty more. But that doesn't mean the HB-50 is stuck in the past. In fact, many modern Pop and Electronic productions crave exactly the kind of tones this bass delivers: round, full and warm. Those qualities also make it a great fit for any home recording setup. And a semi-hollow bass with an archtop design is an excellent pick for an experienced bassist looking to add something truly special to their collection. With its distinctive look and unique sound, the Harley Benton HB-50 is the perfect addition to any lineup – big or small.

Headstock, Harley Benton HB-50 Cherry Red, vintage semi-hollow bass

About Harley Benton

Since 1998, the Harley Benton brand has been catering for the needs of countless 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.

Come Together

Knowledgeable musicians who want to give the Harley Benton HB-50 even more vintage flair will pair it with a set of flatwound strings: Their mellow highs and focused tone complement the HB-50's semi-hollow character perfectly. Of course, a bass on its own won't make much noise – at least, not enough for a gig with the rest of the band. We'll need an amp for that. Ideal partners for the HB-50 include Harley Benton's HB combo amps, available in a range of power ratings, starting with compact practice combos from 20W right up to more beefy 80W models. Need more even punch for band rehearsals or small to mid-sized stages? Go for the SolidBass 300C. And for serious muscle, Harley Benton also offers high-end heads like the Block 800B – when this little powerhouse comes together with the right Harley Benton cabinets, bassists have a real Rock'n'Roll rig on their hands.

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Harley Benton HB-50 Cherry Red B-Stock

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