PJ-74 VW Vintage Series : It really is as good as they say.

2 years ago

TL;DR - get it! It is amazing and versatile. Tons of tonal variation.

I only had a 6 string bass with me now, and I needed a 4 string bass, wanted to try a Precision, didn't have too much money to spend - this was an easy choice. And a good one.

Intonation from the factory was playable, not quite perfect, but definitely playable.

Action perhaps to the medium-higher side, but I like it like that.

I get it out of the box, tune it and play it for almost two hours. - it did not get out of tune! Saw people saying the tuners are meh, but I think it is more correct to say that they are definitely okay, not meh.

The neck feel is incredible. I knew it was a good instrument for the money, but I did not expect such a nice satin neck.

Frets and everything are great, everything is perfect and quality.

I had to lower the P pickup due to occasional popping sound when playing slap and I raised the J pickup.

Volumes and tone are great to dial in a blend between the pups or just find your sweetspot.

Both pickups are surprisingly great, kinda like a jazz bass. P pickup is great, sounds like a P. J pickup is quieter of course.

It neck dives a bit, but a nice leather strap negates that.

Strings are nice, I bought flats with it, but I will definitely let these roundwounds die first.

It sounds great, like you would expect a fender to sound.

The output of the pickups is quite high.

I love it. Definitely a recommendation! It feels nice to play a super cheap thing too , just out of principle haha.

Image Harley Benton PJ-74 VW Vintage Series

Technical Data

  • Manufactured by Harley Benton
  • Released in 2017
  • Average price : $194
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