B-650 Black Progressive Series : Super for the price

8 years ago

I bought this bass, because I wanted a cheap six string for learning the c string and for modifying and upgrading.

Pros:

Looks great.

Playability was really good out of the box. I just adjusted truss rod and intonation and it's good to go on stage.

Battery case is really ergonomic, changing battery on bass has not been easier.

Neck is very comfortable.

Cons:

The sound of this bass is not as versatile as I expected. I play mostly jazz, bigband, pop music. This bass should be nice for modern rock or metal. For me it lacks warmth. I wish there was a switch to split pickups or something.

Nut looks really cheaply made and B string is a little too deep in it.

In conclusion it is an amazing bass for the price. If you want a perfect bass it's not for you, but I think changing the nut, pickups and electronics could yield and instrument comparable to high end basses. If I would loose or damage mine, I think I would buy another one just like this.

Image Harley Benton B-650 Black Progressive Series

Technical Data

  • Manufactured by Harley Benton
  • Released in 2013
  • Average price : $213
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