Is this the BEST budget Jazz Bass?! | Harley Benton JB-75 [Review/Demo]
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- Are Harley Benton the best for budget instruments? Let me know what you think in the comments down below!
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I am playing mine for 3 years now. It is simply a great Instrument! At gigs people tell me, that it just sounds great and as they have not looked at the headstock, they are baffled, when I tell them, that it is a budget bass. It plays well, it sounds great. I am playing bass since decades. This is not a beginner instrument. It is just good.
I am in disbelief at how you keep improving everything from camera to playing to cat/bass ratio. Amazing and informative review as always!
Ahhh thank-you so much! More rabbits are needed I think 🤔 Thanks for all the support!
We want more cats
Where's the cat?
I've been learning on mine for several years now and I love it tbh. I bought it for a ton off ebay and it came with fender flats and was well set up by the seller. I've been playing with bach cello stuff on it and it's been a great exercise, and sounds surprisingly good.
Great review Jonny! I'm glad to see that I'm not the only one who thought that it was on the weighty side. In fact, the weight bothered me so much that I later bought a HB Standard Series Jazz bass in blue, which had a pretty bad neck, in my opinion - razor sharp frets. So I had the bright idea of combining the best parts of the 2 basses and now I have a beautiful blue bass with a smooth maple neck (love the block inlays) that plays great and looks awesome (a blue pearl scratch guard really brings it to life). Like you say, many people will mod the hell out of these basses and I'm enjoying it so far. Keep up the good work!
Oh man that sounds like a beauty! It's certainly a heavy beast so sounds like you've got the best of both worlds now! Thanks very much 😄
After getting a Harley Benton Strat and PBass, I have been contemplating one of their Jazz Basses, and as usual, you have definitely helped sell me one one. I always trust your opinions, which is rather unfortunate from a financial standpoint.
Seriously, I don't think that you can find a better bass suited to punk. That bridge pick up really helps it punch through any mix with its treblely growl. Not that it's a one trick pony, because I think that Jazz Basses are a very versatile bass, and I absolutely love their necks.
Bonus points for Harley Bentons being a great value!
Another for the collection then! 😍 haha I'd like to formally apologise for my influences 🤑😈 Thanks so much for tuning in!
Very informative as always Jonny, really good video once again. It’s always important to keep one eye on the price point when reviewing these instruments so for that kind of money it’s hard to be too critical. I wish this type of quality at an affordable price had been available when I was starting out my bass journey.
Thanks very much 😊 Yeah absolutely. I too wish this affordable quality was around back in the day!!
Love my HB 75 n ,it sounds amazing and l get many comps
2 of my bass player friends here in the US bought them after they heard mine live in my hand and l let them play it
I had 1 tuner problem , HB office gladly sent me another at no charge
Great customer friendly 👍
Canada september 2022 : around 335$ cdn shipping , taxes and duties from UPS.
Got one in Black, fab bass, only small criticism is the weight but great sustain. As for tuners, take the plastic bit out of the back and make some new ones, cheap fix that evens them all out a treat.
Thanks for the tip!
Is it heavy?
Me too, added flats and ashtrays. Sounds and looks great and cheap!
I sold mine. Impossible to gig with as it weighs a metric tonne. Quality instrument for the price but loading it with concrete was not good planning.
No good for those backs if standing for a long time 😵
I just bought one. I've put flatwounds on it and the ashtrays. Sounds great and looks good too.
Does the weight of the bass bother you? Im considering buying one but im worried about it
Thank you for the positive information. I just had someone recommend Harley to me. I am looking to just begin learning. Would like to pick up an instrument and be able to play and I’m leaning toward bass.
Hello i just want to tell you my review of this bass. I buy this bass for my gigs and band practice, bass come out of box and it was perfect. Tuners are good, neck are streight, intonation are fine nothing to complain. Beautiful bass
Chears
Good review
I have one
They look great
Feels good to play
But have had some fret buzz issues
Good for the price
But if you have the money I would move up to better make and model bass
Thanks! Yeah its not without its flaws but amazing for the price 😊
Another great review Johnny,,lot of bang for buck!
Absolutely! Thanks very much ☺
Cheers dude just ordered that bass I'll have next week thanks for the info
Awesome! Let me know how tou find it 😁
Great video Jonny - looking forward to the comparison with the Squire. I love HB - I have the Fretless Jazz - great value if you did not want to shell out on such an instrument, and found you did not like no fret wire!
Thanks very much Dave! Ideal 👌
HB are the best budget basses! (tho I am not sure I would call them Budget anymore. Quality has far surpassed that now.
Great video.. so what you would prefer.. the JB62SB or JB75SB?!
I love your videos. Thanks for covering the knobs.
No knob is left unturned. Thanks very much!
Nice playing, Johnny!🎉
Awesome review! I really like this bass but due to it’s weight I ended up buying (and modding haha) a standard series jazz in sunburst. Would you consider reviewing that one?
I'm so ready for this one
Is your body ready?
@@JonnyDibble I couldn't be ready-er 🤣
I may have to rethink the idea of getting a jazz style bass from the enhanced series now. Great video.
Don't get me wrong, the enhanced is great. But if its more classic jazz tones you want, this is the one! Thanks very much 😄
I want one! Unfortunately they don’t post to the land down under. Great review!
Boooo! Thanks mate 😄
How come No one playes any Jazz on a Jazz bass?
The best colour combo, classic and classy😎👍
Can't go wrong!
Sounding great! Nice camera work too!
Cheers mate!
@@JonnyDibble cheers!
I have one of these and I love it! If only they had a PB-75...
PJ 74... CLOSE!
@@JonnyDibble yet so far :D But I also have a PB-20. With a tiny bit of modding that one's gonna do just fine :)
I hope to see you one day review the HB Enhanced MP-4MN
That would be cool if I can get my hands on one! Cheers 😊
Can't wait for the comparison! PS: is that Chorus riff at 10:41 taken from a song? Please, say yes.
Thanks! Everythibg is written by me, the effects section is just me jamming 😊
I bought it a few days ago. It sounds great but, really, it weighs a lot (and I don't understand why!?) even though I find it to be well balanced. Do you think his weight could be a problem?
Excellent production value. Great video and earned a sub from me!
Thanks very much! 😄
great review jonny. I have got the same bass for 1 year plus and it still sounds great + it's a great mod platform
Ah nice one! Thanks very much 😄
I'm thinking of getting this one and converting it into a fretless (I know HB makes a great fretless jazz bass , but I love working on instruments and consider this a project) , I just wonder how the block marks would affect the sound , and wether I should go with the JB-62CC model instead , that doesn't have them. Are those two much different in terms of quality?
True.. good bass for the money, but check Vintage guitars Icon VJ74, also a beast!
Haven't played a Vintage bass in years! They're great though. I had a strat last year that was really nice
I bought four or five Harley Benton and Sire basses from Thomann prior to 2020. Great value and shipping was only $30. U.S. . Since 2020 the shipping to the United States has skyrocketed and sadly, for now, makes a Thomann purchase prohibitive.
SO upsetting 😭 takes away from the value big time! For the UK ots gone up a lot, but not TOO bad
In Italy is like only 15€
Also in the same price range and much lighter are the Glarry basses, almost to a fault though.
KNOBS
Then there's SX, swooping on in there with the middleground ☺ I need to hear your Glarry. Also, please refrain from using my trademarked catchphrase. Much love!
It's not a Precision Jazz Bass, as stated. It's a J bass copy, but a great buy.
The price is amazing jonny...i think this a very good entry level bass...the low cost basses still continuing to surprise me...good job dude....cheers...😁🙂😛
Mad how far affordable instruments have come 👌 thanks very much!
@@JonnyDibble yeah ,I think so...keep it up ...
Dude I got one after this review. I own other Jazz and p basses and I seriously think if not for the price and the name on the headstock the average bass player would not for a second feel this is entry level. Tuners aside lol
I found a squire jazz bass at a pawn shop for 200 bucks, but i still want a harley benton!
They just work! 🙌
Hello, Johny. Thanks for another very informative review. I am thinking about buying an Aria STB TT Jazz bass. Is this a good choice for a beginner-to-intermediate player on a budget?
Hi! Thanks very much 😁 Tough one, the last stb style Aria basses I played was probably 10 years ago and they weren't very good. I would love to check put a modern one, but I'd say brands like SX and Harley Benton are safe bets for beginner to intermediate players 😊
@@JonnyDibble How about Ibanez GSR 180 ? It is much easier to get and it belongs to the same price range.
STB JB Aria is fantastic, super hot pups, plenty gigable, has a P bass neck😎
Do you think that this HB with Seymor Duncan pickups, and changed tuners can be a liitle close to fender? I'd love to have JB on my collection but i dont want to spend so much money. I'm playing commercial gigs and ocasionally some concerts, HB is enough? ( now i am playing on Sire m5 as my basic bass )
Upgrading the hardware and electronics will take it a long way. They're brilliant platforms to mod from 😁
@@JonnyDibble Ok, thanks for answer!
Hey Johnny, great video. Which one is heavier the most? The Harley Benton VT or the Squier Vintage Modified 1970 that you recently did buy? Sorry my english.
Thank-you! 😊 The Squier is a classic vibe (latest generation). The Harley Benton is way heavier
I once had that Harley Benton - a very good instrument but the heaviest bass I ever owned.
@@matthiaskern5899 have you ever tried the Squier Vintage Modified 1970? I have one Squier Modified 70's, the heaviest I ever tried
would you recomb this bass for gigs?
Thanks for this. How would you compare it to your RB version?
No worries! I think they're pretty different in terms of construction and sound, this one is definitely more in my wheelhouse in terms of feel and tone though 😊
Hi,
Do you prefer HB JB-75 or Squier Affinity precision pack (with the AMP)?
It s for my dad. It will be its first bass.
He is already a very good guitarist.
Thank you ;)
I'd say the JB-75! 😊
I hesitate between it and the HB PB50... I am looking for a well round sound to accompany Math Rock and midwest emo compositions. What is the best choice???
I really really like the PB50. But for that genre, a jazz bass is probably better 😊
@@JonnyDibble Oh thank you very much for your very quick answer! If I can ask you, why do you prefer the PB50 over jb-75?
Hi jonny! I just bought a harley benton jb20 and noticed that the tuners are a hard to turn to tune the guitar. Can i use a bit of light lubricant on their threads so they turn more smoothly? Thanks Marco agius 🇲🇹 malta
It weighs a ton, the fretwork is less than Stella, my burst has a black line that runs where wood joins. I was charged a £50 import charge, not impressed with thomann
£50! Madness. Sucks you got a bad one 😪
It's heavy, had sharp frets that I dressed, I got it for a song, not literally as I haven't a note in my head. But this thing is a player...
If it fits the bill and inspires the player, its a winner! 😄
It has a super low action with zero fret buzz.. I can dig right in with a pick, neck pickup on, tone rolled back a smidge... 👌
I cant decide between the MN or SB....is there much difference with the neck woods of the Sunburst and the Maple?
Pretty sure they're the same, just different body finishes and maybe body woods?
How does this bass compare with a Modulus VJ (vintage jazz)? j/k & Merry Christmas :-)
No idea I'm afraid 🥲 Merry Christmas!
I already know this is going to be something good. Am I right, Jonny? 🐷
I'll let you guys be the judges 🤪🤭 Many thanks as per, sir
@@JonnyDibble It definitely does punch above the price point. The bottom line is your fingers. That's the real foundation. Keep up the great work. Say hi to Panda from me. 👋🏼
@@adamgordon a lot of tone does come from those fingies! Thanks bud, will do! 😸
Hey Good Day. May I ask is it heavier than 'normal' bass guitar? do you think it is a heavy one? I am a guitar player and doesnt like heavy one as it is a bit hard when you stand when playing a heavy one.... thx!
It is on the heavier side, heavier than a Squier jazz bass for sure!
I've been playing this bass for a while now. It's a absolutely wonderful bass with great sound and easy to play. But indeed, it weighs 5,7kg on my scale.. for playing standing up I would recommend a harness from Neotech. I use this bass as my daily driver.... Bang for the buck!
I am only 153 centimeters tall so would this one be too heavy and too big for me?
It is a bit of a heavy bass!
@@JonnyDibble I'm a big fan of your channel, man) so happy you've answered my question. You are really handsome btw and sooo freaking talented. Never stop making content! I've subscribed
@@stehura9215 Ah that's made my day! Thanks so much for the kind words and support! 😄
@@stehura9215 hahaha! ASK him whether he is single 😂
Are you single Jonny?
which one is better, this or the PB-50?
Personally, I like the PB-50 a bit more!
@@JonnyDibble wow so quick! yeah i wanna buy that one. I play guitar and always wanted a bass. It's mainly to produce in ableton so I am just a bit afraid it's not gonna sound so good through amp simulators but for that price I think it's the best option. Thanks for the reviews!
When you say you use a certain amp model from your Stomp, are you not using a cab sim as well?
Whoops! It's an Ampeg SVT 810 cab sim 😊
@@JonnyDibble cougar into the 8x10 SVT is my favorite combo! (With the SM57 mic)
@@fistinair1979 Schecter Model T into a sansamp, GK RB700, SVT 8x10 is one of my favourite live setups I've ever used 😍
How is the low end on this thing?
Great!
Hi Jonny, would this be a good beginner bass?
100%!
I don’t know why but you remind me of Mike Kerr
I do have very curly hair and I did just review the Gretsch short scale he used to use. Maybe it's rubbing off! 😆 Cheers!
WHATS THE SONG NAME OF THE FIRST SONG U PLAYED WHEN U TESTED THE NECK???
All playing is my own compositions 😊
Then they r dam Catchy and alrdy got the hang of it!
Is this better than Squier affinity?
The older affinity models, yeah I think so. I haven't tried the 2021 affinity jazz bass though!
@@JonnyDibble I’m guessing nowhere near the quality of Squier Vintage Bass though?
@@healer246 I did a video comparing this to the Squier Classic Vibe, there's SO close. In the end it comes down to preferences in tone
All the American viewers are jealous of our Harley Benton's
Ahaha, that shipping and import sting is NOT pretty
This bass.or an Aria pro? :(
This
I wonder if this bass is suitable for tapping. Has anyone experience?
If you set it up with the right action, sure! 😊
@@JonnyDibble Thanks a lot! Order in progress
Mine just arrived today all cracked and a big chunk taken out of the body 😡😡
I highly doubt that but if so that's a shipping issue
@@bedroxzbass4706 How do you doubt it? There was a big crack in the wood too, they replaced it. I've never seen this on a guitar from Thomann before, they replaced it promptly but weren't exactly apologetic
If you only use the neck pickup do you get any hum?
Not really, not to my ear! 😊
@@JonnyDibble thanks! I heard its an issue with some jazz basses
@@diluteduk bridge pickups are normally the noisy ones, not bad on this though tbh!
I thjink My Squier Classic Vibe is far more superior.
Fair enough! Shootout video next week 😁
i got one, it plays like shit, and it's hard to setup right. Also very heavy.
But it sounds great
Oh no! At least yours has some good in it 😊
Looks hot
Very spicy 🥵🥵🥵
@@JonnyDibble The bass is nice too
@@PegeCovers oh stop it, you
Aliens exist nice nice
Jonny phone home 👉👈
Grease your gears.
Grease your gears and twist your knobs
Like it but its soo heavy..... weight relive, but how not to spend to much money .....