A Semi-Hollow Bass For Under $300??? - Harley Benton HB-60 WB [Demo]

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[@brockthompson_]

I would love it if harley benton made a gibson ripper copy

[@michaelamonnuesser2116]

Yess

[@hellizeo]

This needs to happen!

[@joebodynobody764]

Or an EB-3

[@maciejmocko5256]

Unfortunately they won’t make it any time soon. I would buy one immediately if it’s released

[@bridgefan87]

I was trying to find the article, but can’t. I read they and Eastwood were trying too but can’t get Gibson to sign off the license or something to allow them to make it.

[@BradleyHansonPhotography]

I just went from a Mustang bass to the Guild Starfire 1 bass. I fell in love with the look of it in Pelham Blue, and the fat, woody sound is exactly what I wanted my Mustang to sound like with Dunlop flats on it. Really a wonderful instrument, and blown away with the build quality for only $669.

[@MrTeijo]

You should definitely test flats in it. I have TI Flats in mine and it made a huge difference. Makes so much sense in that bass.

[@jwkite]

Yep. I've got La Bella Deep Talkings on mine and LOVE it. Better strings made all the difference for me

[@MrTeijo]

Yeah, long scale is needed with this bass.

[@Zebrius]

Man. For low budget if you want a variety of basses the HB always seem incredibly amazing if you want different styles or maybe a mod project

[@Cash_Lovell]

I love how he said this bass was in a future video in his bass collection video almost a year ago, either way it’s a cool bass, kinda looks like a Jack Cassidy with Hofner pickups

[@handwriting8804]

It looks like a gretsch bass. Go figure, it's it's copy of a gretsch bass.

[@Cash_Lovell]

@@handwriting8804 I know it’s based off of a Gretch but the body looks more like a jack Cassidy bass to me

[@fredparker3384]

Think it’s an Eastwood copy

[@brunocyclist]

Look at your thumb when you hold the bass up by the neck. I can see where the marketing boys got their inspiration. ;) Anyhoo, lovely lovely bass! I already own a (very) short scale Ibanez Mikro Bass which is amazing and versatile. But if my wife ever lets me shop for a second bass, this would definitely be on my short list!

[@mannishboy1]

Looks like a Gretsch. I'll bet it's made in the same factory as the Eastwood Classic 4. They're almost Identical...

[@dvvv3771]

Yea, but with another body

[@Losbass]

Just got this bass! And it’s really good especially for the price! Slapped some TI flats on it, and did an immediate setup (truss rod adjustment and lowered the bridge height and now plays good. Out of the box though ,it had high action probably from different climates (I reside in Canada) creating a bow on the neck. Anyhow I totally agree that the tuners are in need of a replacement! Great video and thanks for showcasing it!

[@MrJommins]

You’re killing me Patrick! Everytime I want to do a cool and unique bass review, you beat me to the punch! Just kidding! Love everything you do buddy!

[@TheChef470]

Great another bass I don't need but now want........great review as always.

[@bubicabubili8280]

Dear Pat, thanks for this video. I had a chance to actually try this bass and I must say it's a way above its price category (with exception of tuners). The sound is really interesting, in a good way. PUs work great, bringing the best of hollow body bass sound. I have also Jolana Studio hollow body bass made in Czechoslovakia in 1968, and the dry sound is pretty similar to this HB 60, but the rest of the sound sweetness comes from PUs. I think that you would be positively surprised with this Jolana coming with Czech Tesla branded PUs form the 43 years past. Now I regret that I let this HB 60 slide out of my hands, and at the moment there is no even one piece to buy in Serbia. All the best pat and all of your viewers.

[@-Pol-]

Ooh - that old Jolana could be described as a 'Prague Spring edition' 😯

[@davidbell3678]

About damn time you showcase this!

[@danielthompson4463]

Got one put on order earlier this week for my birthday. Got to wait until the new year for it to be in stock but looking forward to it.

[@nekomayata2868]

All of your intros SLAP so hard !!!

[@matthewnations1564]

Hey Patrick! Have you heard of a Bass/Guitar brand called “Vintage”? They make a jazz style (VJ74) , Pbass style (V4) and a stingray style (V96). The materials seem quality and they look great. The price range for all the basses are between 400-500 and I’d really like to see reviews of them especially from this channel.

[@bflo1000]

They also make a vintage eb3 copy that sounds like the real thing.

[@alexskibicki2262]

That’s a nice looking bass. I’m not really into semi-hollowed basses, but it does have nice sound. Very p-bass like. Plus the Finish looks stunning.

[@gregstj114]

I own that and an Epiphone Rivoli and they’re both amazing instruments

[@denisdutton9718]

Great video. Very informative. I have been doing my research on this particular bass for a while and will be definitely getting one real soon. Your video sealed the deal. What would be your recommendation for tuning keys? Also with the style my band is headed for, this bass with GHS Strings Medium Scale flatwounds is going to be perfect. Thanks again for the video!!!

[@johnwelch557]

Holy crap! perfect bass!

[@laserlithuanian]

sounds great !!

[@JorisVerbiest]

I bought one second hand for hardly €100. Got flatwounds on it which improved the sound considerably. It had fret buzz which I fixed with a simple 1/4 turn of the truss rod. It's a very well balanced bass with no neck dive at all and it's pretty lightweight too. The body is very thin. Both playing sitting as standing up it's one of the most comfortable basses I ever had in my hands. The tuners are indeed not top quality, not a disaster but I do consider replacing them. The pickups are ok, not super top class but not low budget style either. The bindings between the neck and the fretboard are quite sharp so the bottom edge of the neck may hurt your fretting hand after some playing. Anyway it's certainly a bass worth buying.

[@bucknbronx13]

informative demo, Patrick, and as always, great playing. Ummm, what's the story with that painting in the background? It's very cool !!

[@boomerbassmeme]

These were so tempting but hard to find a good review when I was shopping for a semi hollow. Went with an Ibanez AGB200. May have to get one of these too!

[@fredparker3384]

How do you like the 200?? I’m debating on one of those or this…..

[@boomerbassmeme]

@@fredparker3384 Love it! I have DR Black Beauties on it and get a tone kind of like a cross between an upright and a Hofner. Plays like a dream. Total old school groove machine!

[@nym053]

Sounds effing great

[@BigBerias]

Damn i love this sound

[@jayblueheart3203]

In regard to the 'thumb inlays', I picture Phil Lynott, who frequently had his left thumb over the neck when playing. I'm guessing he did it to mute the E and A strings.

[@rogersmithjr3837]

Looking at getting a bass and this one is at the top of my list. I am a novice BTW

[@neilwendt1268]

Great review! I wonder what the EQ on your amp was set to? Does the bass come with round wound strings? The bridge on this bass is a floating bridge because it is not fixed to the body. Intonation on a bridge like this is tricky, as you must slide the bridge up or down the body to adjust intonation. The inlays on the neck are probably called "thumb" because a player can wrap their thumb around the neck on the short scale bass. Overall this bass appears as an crazy value for the money and has great tone. I am getting one!

[@mauricerijsdijk2472]

Oh how I would love the have this as a lefty-model

[@juanjan__]

thumb inlays: look at your left thumb from its side. There you go 🙂 great video yet again!

[@paulvanwal4875]

A very good Review , thanks.... looking good and Sounds Okay , and not Expensive ?

[@markblackstad8705]

Interesting?! I feel the GAS building. I have heard some have had issues with semi-hollows being noisy or feeding back? Any issues? Definitely needs flats imo and maybe a felt pick? Nice review I just subbed!

[@martinheath5947]

Some bass players wrap their thumb (like guitarists do) over the bottom strings, hence "thumb" inlays :) Absolutely love the look and sound of this one it's beautiful!

[@a.a677]

I do that ;)

[@martinheath5947]

@@a.a677 Barbarian :D

[@Great-Documentaries]

That's not why they chose these inlays. Like 1% of bassists play incorrectly with the thumb over the fretboard. Do you really think they'd design their only semi-hollow bass with you in mind? Think, McFly, think!

[@williampeckham9838]

You should do the Harley Benton MB-4 SBK. Musicman Sterling Stingray copy. I'm thinking about buying it and it sounds awesome.

[@liammusik]

Wow, you Play increadible good. And the Bass Sounds very good. 🎸👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@larrygk1257]

Thanks for the video , Was between this and an Ibanez Artcore and took the chance on this. From a few HB owners I have spoken to they had to do those "5 things": fret clean up, replace strings (I only use flats), adjust action, truss rod, and may replace the tuners. Another words, no real setup from the factory. We shall see. (Anyone have one and replaced the tuners? If so which ones specifically?)

[@viperBSG]

reminds of of the Eastwood Guitars Classic 4 Bass

[@RootsBassCanada]

I'm a big fan of semi hollow basses.

[@powbarabajagal2435]

You should review one or both of the Hofner Verythins. I am more interested in the short scale one.

[@alastairfoster3955]

Maybe a comparison between this and maybe the epiphone Jack Casady????? I mean they're quite similar. Could be fun

[@Redbeard4321]

Curious about Epiphone’s Jack Cassidy! My main machine is a Reverend Dub King which is more accurately a chambered body. Bartolini in the neck pickup (which is always soloed) and Jamerson set up.

[@servicemeisterquitt1212]

Hi Patrick, In this video, did you use flatwound strings? It sounds kind of, but could also be the tone dialed down.

[@spekenbonen72]

The only thing missing seems to be the baritone function (otherwise, nice looking EB-2)

[@timseitz199]

You should do a review of the Ibanez AFB200 bass.

[@thebassbuilder]

Look at your thumb profile if you hold it where the top of your thumb nail is up against the nut you will see what I mean. Is the profile shape of a thumb so to speak. Great video debate sounded awesome keep it up.

[@jamilantonius1060]

what about the strings that fit the scale especially if want to restring it with flatwound?

[@teenagethumb4135]

Nice Where are the current models manufactured?

[@lutzvonhintermond274]

If they had an fretless Version of this bass, i would buy it right away 💪🏽

[@atspeed5077]

I would love a review of a A Angelico EX bass.

[@federicolosenno4182]

Hi, excuse my ignorance, with this bass guitar is it possible to reproduce a sound like what peter hook of new order uses?

[@AFreshTake]

Any suggestions for pickups upgrade for the HB 60?

[@SirSkipdogg]

I’m pretty sure they’re called thumb inlays because they sort of resembled the look of a guitar player, using the over the neck, thumb method for muting strings…

[@LowEndLobster]

TFW I also release a semi-hollow vid! XD Did we just become best friends?!

[@patrickhunter]

I WAS JUST ABOUT TO SAY! IT'S SEMI-HOLLOW FRIDAY BABY! Hahahahaha

[@gregstj114]

Guild Starfire 1 Bass!! Def worthy to check out

[@Tracks85]

I had a Starfire 2 from the late 60s or early 70s, man I wish I hadn't sold it.

[@staramas1733]

I want a hollow body bass so badly someday but I have to resist temptation of falling into shiny object syndrome. Also what do you use for the distortion?

[@Sevetamryn]

Have this one, using flats wounds, and i like it a lot! ... As it is obviously Eastwood "inspired", i would like to see a Eastwood "inspired" Baritone-6 too from HB ;)

[@fredparker3384]

What length string did u put on?? Thanks

[@Sevetamryn]

@@fredparker3384 Just a standard pack of D'Ad­da­rio Flat Chrome ... nothing special

[@CasualAatroxEnjoyer]

Our man Patrick Hunter repping that Polyphia merch

[@ERIC-65]

They are called "Thumb Inlays" because they're under the thumb !

[@massimoperli1696]

Can you play at home on the sofa without an amplifier? I would take it just to practice without connecting anything, but I don't know if the acoustic volume at least makes me understand which note I'm playing. In addition, the noise of the roundwounds could be even louder than the notes played, it is mandatory to put the flatwounds. I didn't want to buy a pure acoustic, too bulky, plus this I could also use it live, obviously amplified.

[@gblan]

I'm looking for a bass that is a blast to play. Would you say this one is a blast to play?

[@johngeddes7894]

How about the Danelectro DC Long Scale with GHS Bass Boomers? You may have some fun there.

[@peterfleming1517]

Fairly certain these are Artec pickups, or OEM pieces from the same manufacturer

[@voujouhihi728]

I think the pickups are marked by Artec as MVHC4-Cr and have Alnico V magnets.

[@xero_2003]

Do you prefer using a pick or your fingers?

[@DMSProduktions]

Thomann has none in stock until Oct some time!

[@FlowOfMinds-is5pb]

Where did you buy?

[@AlmanJanyshev]

Hey Patrick I've heard that you hate B. C. Rich Basses, but what about Eagle Bass

[@GreyMatterStew]

Lovely bass! I'm a fan of a neck pickup placement like that. That's what I've always liked about the SG basses. I love the sound you get. I call it "pudding tone." 😎 The inlays look like your thumb viewed from the side. I would guess that's the reason for the name.

[@jamesdoherty2614]

Looks a great guitar, however being a newbie the intonation being a bit technical would put me off it. Saying that if you got the tuners switched out and flats put on it I'm guessing it would be fine. Luthiers are very expensive in Manchester U.K so would have to factor this in with the cost.

[@AGilbii]

I wish I could get this in six! I can't afford Rizzolo's six string :(

[@GeorgeVrachliotis]

Rick copy should also have had those inlays

[@KaltOhm]

Thumb inlays because they look like a thumb seen from the side?

[@FATHEROFALLWORMS]

Damn that is a fuckin good fuzz. Is there anyway you could do a demo of this with roundwounds?

[@OfficialMarkZuckerberg]

He took almost two years to get to this video, I'm gonna guess that's gonna be a hard ask.

[@goldencrackband]

Hey Patrick what's up brother! ...Greetings from México city man, happy 2024 ! I love the sound of this bass and i'm just wondering where i can find this model in the USA to order cuz' the price is insane jeje? Big hugs brother, BTW...Bad ass chennel !

[@Kayro098]

What's this bass inspired from? Like, the original model they copied

[@gabrielalmeda7124]

Check the Harley Benton bz 7000 nt please 🙏 😁

[@jamilantonius1060]

the pickups are quiet?

[@Crazyasianman286]

It's an exact clone of an Eastwood Classic 4 if anyone was wondering

[@bobbywalters7282]

They don't make these in LEFT HANDED..... if i buy a righty and turn it around + a professional set up - will it be okay?

[@Doctor.R_LP]

Now does it fuzz like an Epiphone Casino?

[@roberttower8059]

Wanna know why they are called "thumb" inlays? Take your left hand and make the thumbs up sign. Now hold this hand up to the fretboard and rotate your hand so that your thumb knuckle is up and the face of your thumb is down. Do you see it now?

[@ramonemiliogomezjorge8557]

does harley benton sends stuff to Mexico?

[@dchauser4]

Do you know how much the import fees are on it. I really like the tone you got out of it, and I've also been considering the HB Warlock clone as well.

[@patrickhunter]

~$60 for shipping if I remember correctly. You can buy like 3 basses and that $60 shipping will cover all three of them. That's my experience at least getting them shipped to TX!

[@dchauser4]

@@patrickhunter Awesome. I can't imagine it would be any more going to Georgia. :)

[@dylanj8676]

I don't know what the tariffs are for you guys, it's 6% of the value on string instruments imported into Canada, plus whatever brokerage fees. I got an Ibanez AEB8E, for around this price. Express international shipping was like $70, but my actual duty was only like $18 CAD, but UPS charged like $65 brokerage fees.

[@Losbass]

@@dylanj8676 From what I've heard you can clear the bass yourself to save on brokerage fees. You are essentially acting as your own broker.

[@cjbrewer3843]

I don't think you could have picked a better jam for the opening

[@roberttower8059]

To anyone that has this bass, is the one knob at the top by the neck the master tone control, or is it the neck pickup volume control?

[@roberttower8059]

@@haggardadams Thanks!

[@bflo1000]

Those muddy sounding basses all sound great w fuzz. Too bad the pups aren't meatier.

[@BurekOne]

Put a thumb up, and look at it from the side.

[@liammusik]

Whats the Sound without AMP? Is it loud enough to play in the sittingroom in the evening without amp?

[@Harley_Gazzard]

Yep I have one

[@liammusik]

@@Harley_Gazzard Thanks 👍🏻😍

[@roljavi]

"Thumb inlays" because when you place your thumb over a neck you get that shape.....

[@DavidBrown-bc4fu]

This or the epiphone jack casady !!?

[@owenbaier8625]

Not my cup of tea soundwise. But I can see the value in such a bass.

[@kevinconaty6921]

Is this a direct copy of Eastwood's bass or is Eastwood's bass a copy of another one and Harley Benton is copying that one as well

[@MrJoeAkuma]

They are called thumb inlays because they look like a thumb sideways.

[@RastaLlama]

It sounds like a fultertron for bass

[@rmccain99]

You did not show the back of the bass.

[@bmac1205]

it's short scale. Medium is 32"

[@Dani12494]

Hi patrick, can you please leave the mail account to send you a little bit of the story of mi bass? I will love to be in the next episode off show me your bass.

[@ferfos8829]

How much does it weigh?

[@Harley_Gazzard]

It's very light actually

[@peepsieD]

how many pounds?

[@TenFalconsMusic]

. "Spiderman is having me for dinner tonight."

[@markblackstad8705]

Right on! I was just listening to Simon Gallup on KZbin and that got me interested in semi-hollows. Found this review.

[@TenFalconsMusic]

@@markblackstad8705 Simon didn't use the simi-hollow body basses to record the albums. At least, that's what he told me back in 2009. In the real world, the bass you use in the studio isn't the most attractive & conducive of your on-stage persona. Live, you could get away with playing a rusty bucket (Rickenbacker) and with a good pre-amp & sound engineer, sill sound amazing.

[@markblackstad8705]

@@TenFalconsMusic Interesting, I guess I wasn't specific about the KZbin video. The one I was referring to was a live performance. He was playing a black semi-hollow body bass. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5SvpnmviJalmLc. Anyways, it did sound different and had a cool tone. Plainsong sounded especially cool with this bass. I have heard from multiple bassists that a semi-hollow body would be a good addition to the bass herd. The bass being reviewed here for under $300 may be a good option. It wouldn't be used a lot, most likely, but I could see some cool uses for it?!

[@TenFalconsMusic]

@@markblackstad8705 With an Eden WTDI, you can get any tone you want out of any bass (for the most part). This Harley Benton HB 60 is a wise choice.

[@meanmr.mustard]

Yup, ..side view/profile of your thumb.

[@ryzh6544]

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