PJ-75 VW Vintage Series : Gigworthy!

6 years ago

Astounding Build quality! Near perfect setup! And It's pretty! Been playing bass for half a century.I was a full time pro but now I am a weekend warrior type. Gobsmacked 4 different ways. Took delivery Saturday. The outer box was destroyed. Ripped torn and bent like a strung longbow. Inner box was bent as well . Amazed when I took the bass out it was in near perfect condition. It did take a really hard lick on the lower strap button. bent the button and the screw and cracked the finish around it. Cosmetic damage no one will ever see. Build quality is astounding at this price point. Blackwood fingerboard is sweet. Looks like ebony with a more open grain. The skunkstripe looks like blackwood instead of the specced roseacer. Looks very nice. Fit and finish is excellent. I give the setup an A-. Neck relief and intonation are spot on. Had to raise string height on the A string just a little. Then there is the sound. Think lower register of a Steinway concert grand piano. That's what I like!!!!! Only con is poor quality volume pots, Since I play with everything wide open on the bass this really isn't an issue for Me. Can't wait to take it to rehearsal and try it through My gig Rig. Cheers! ( Okay did that, Bass has ballz. Good clarity from low B to high E. This is a very gigworthy instrument.)

Image Harley Benton PJ-75 VW Vintage Series

Technical Data

  • Manufactured by Harley Benton
  • Released in 2017
  • Average price : $216
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