Bass Time with the Harley Benton PB50

[@TiberiusWallace]

Dave's wearing a t-shirt and playing bass. Is this the universe where Spock has a beard?

[@thedavesimpson]

Indeed and captain Kirk is actually not a real captain. :)

[@MajorUpgrade]

Your intro jams get me every time! Nicely done man!

[@aftertheendtimes]

You did the best review on this HB PB50, amazing Thanks dear Dave,..Love cheers 👽😄🎸

[@A14b19]

I got the Harley Benton lemon drop sunburst copy £110 two years ago same a greeny standard and it's my favourite changed bridge only it sounds just like a REAL one. Half inch maple mahogany beneath half inch maple .Venear 2 mm thick .saved about £2000 .same as the vintage models I think but bit more! Really good.😘🤗

[@guitargirlutube]

Backing tracks- excellent idea!!!

[@ArsonComplex]

Sweet bass, I like the tone and relic job.

[@alfiehenshall688]

I'v got a Harley Benton Les Paul dave. Can't fault it. Superb sound and well made. 😎👍

[@TheNomios]

Seems like a perfect bass for a guitarist, thanks for the recommendation! :)

[@colmwatulikededazio973]

Ywoh , Ive watched dozens of bass demos for different bases trying to make up my mind on where to dip my toe in...as its my first venture into bass playing...today you hit everything impoetant and in such a cool unpretentious and unrehearsed way...you played PHilo and gave Gerry a mention as well as Sting..you hit 3/3 of my icons growing up in Dublin.. Love your demo ...i'm getting online right now to get me your recommended choice...its everything i needed to hear..thanks mate..keeping it natural bro..👌👍🙏

[@jondi1115]

Although I'm a beginner to guitar, I have been watching KZbin videos about Harley Benton guitars and came up on facebook for sale locally, a Te 20 tele in great nick, got it love it. £40

[@perrysar5954]

Great presentation Dave,you showed fingerstyle,slap funk and plectrum in a real world situation....your living room.. lol...thanks

[@joshuakozee5719]

oh hell yea, you knowi am going to be watching this video when I get home from work

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you. : )

[@joshuakozee5719]

lol saw it and I was like YES dave on bass?? do you run into your guitar amp? wanted to know, bandit 112 I have and want to use for a bass.

[@minnesotahawk4090]

I have to Harley Benton's, Cherry DC custom Perfect Right Out of the Box with a few dingers on the fretboard and binding but no big deal for 175 and a honeyburst SC custom unplayable out of the box three bad frets and the neck pickup is a mud fest, not bad after I did the fret job, lowered the pickups, and filed the nut E A D. both from Vietnam 2018

[@beanapalooza6614]

Do it Dave!!!! I have 3 HB Guitars...no lol 4 .. I have the progressive white bass active/passive, it's awesome.. And I have a CST24 BLACK CHERRY . THE SC450 PLUS LD.... DUDE IT ROCKS!!! AND THE TEAM -70(?( THE B!ACK PAISLEY T-TYPE. They are all great. The t had a little ruffness ON FEET ENDS.. BUT A LITTLE SANDING AND it great now!!! Ok. Plus loved your mental health vid. Never had your troubles in school, but I commend you on overcoming and sharing your experience's!! Bravo!! You have a fan in Alabama USA

[@beanapalooza6614]

Tele... Not team lol

[@alihart7849]

The lower bar was helpful when they also had the pickup covers, and basses were originally intended to be played with a thumb. So you could grip the lower bar with your fingers and rest your wrist/palm on the pickup cover

[@richardrichard5409]

It's called a tug bar

[@acoustics450]

Honestly if you want a good gigging bass amp...Buy a Peavey Combo 300 or a Peavey Combo 210TX (Blue lines),For the Combo 300 the first series with the two aluminium bands each side and the BW (Black Widow)logo at the bottom of the grill cloth and the silver (aluminium) cap in the center of the speaker, which has the legendary extra heavy duty Aluminium basket and carbon fiber inpregnated membrane. 210w and 300w with a 4ohm extension speaker...at 2, yes 2Ohoms total! First two knobs pull out "ultra high" and 8DB of upper mid boost on the second knob and other really usefull options, even bi-amping (which is VERY simple to use. This amp is strong and can do it all, as can the Peavey 210TX combo. I have many Peavey amps and for pub gigs, clubs & home practice these amps are the dogs bo**ocks! lol! See for yourself on the tube!!! This is really a working mans amp for clubbing.....Have fun!

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you. : )

[@andyholdstockful]

I got a peavey acoustic amp 100. And a bandit 100. Combos choped. Straight on to a ampeg 15 speaker. They work great for bass

[@nikolacvetkovic2276]

Very nice, I have the same one. Did You try rolling some treble off on a tone knob, especially for playing with plectrum? That amp You play on has too small box for bass, that is what You miss

[@d.grunge5941]

Are those some mandolins? Could you show us someday?

[@thedavesimpson]

Theres a Mandolin, tenor guitar and a Laud. I shall indeed show them one day. : )

[@samplemuso]

Cheers Dave. Nice personal review. I noted that you say you don’t know of anyone who plays with their thumb these days…. But there you go at around 12mins into the video doing just that !!😀👏👏

[@davedynamite77]

i have a Jazz bass replica by Rondo Music SX vintage series....I toured as a bassist with this bass....and I was given many good reviews....love the neck and the price 99usd

[@Fonkemman]

Laura Lee of Khruangbin uses an SX bass!

[@kevmac1230]

I've played bass for over 45 years and you're not bad .

[@brentgrover255]

Love the relic’ing. Would look cool with the pick guard removed - like Sting’s.

[@thoot5697]

I bet you can drum like Chad and sing like Anthony as well can’t you haha nice video as always Dave!

[@thedavesimpson]

:) I wish. Thank you very much for watching. : )

[@fromthesilence9583]

I have this Bass (big police fan), bit miffed with the HB Strat I bought but this is the best £100 I ever spent. I have a couple of Epi LP with Baseball bat necks and I have big hands so I love em.

[@fromthesilence9583]

lol boil them strings every now and then and put them back ;)

[@fromthesilence9583]

Cool, I not worthy of fretless still learning to play fret bass really (it is my third instrument behind Guitar and Singing). I have the Ibanez SR300E active and this HB PB50 which gives me most tones covered for my recording.

[@davedynamite77]

a treble pickup would give it a ton of options...still nice looking bass...my buddy has a Fender with a tele style head stock...his has two separate pups...

[@pjo1964]

I'm sorry for my horrendous bass playing.... Plays bass like a champ. 😮

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you. :)

[@danieledanny9625]

awesome player man

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you. : )

[@johnnorth9355]

Ah, take a leaf out of Jack Bruce and Noel Redding's play book - always be as loud if not louder than the guitar player ! You might stand a chance of being heard over the drummer then :-) . Phil Lynott was amazing but also listen to John Entwhistle of the Who - surprisingly great as well. Can't remember his name right now but the bass player with Jethro Tull was amazing too. Have fun with the bass - Jimi did !

[@MasterBattle2000]

Really cool to see you on bass! I'm a big fan of those old school Precision basses too. Unfortunately I have small hands so I need to somehow find one with a slim neck or get a body and stick a slim neck on it off Warmoth. Also praise for playing Joy Division, Hooky and Joy Division was what got me into bass and music in general.

[@TheRezus35]

I'm looking too for some bass amp with more open, uncompressed sound ! So if you've done some research please put some info here :) Btw, 3 HB guitars (by now) and coudn't tell which one is better from another. Cheers

[@thedavesimpson]

When i find one i shall share it yeps. : )

[@Cheguebuddha]

Ha ha :D I clicked to hear your bass playing and as soon the vid started I realise that we guitarist likely all play this way on a bass :D It aint a guitar, its a bass but it sure sounds awesome played this way. I had the HB JB-75NA which I loved but sold and now looking to get this one but in Red! Seems like a decent sounding bass.

[@rollewestbom]

Che Guebuddha is it not a guitar? It is called ”bass guitar” right ;)

[@blkjckgtr3075]

I see nothing wrong with your bass playing,Cheers Dave and have a great weekend.

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you. : )

[@BloodpactORG]

Tip: the pickup is pretty microphonic (picks up excessive finger noise and fret buzz - sure you've noticed) and it's generally a good idea to either put flatwound strings or a new pickup on these if you're planning to use it for recording. But for €90 there's no complaining

[@johnspokus]

Bloodpact Guild I can only use flat wounds anymore. The finger noise and the sandpaper feel of rounds drives me up the wall

[@Ruben-hh4yd]

With the tone off It improves a lot.

[@jimtrussler9232]

Good job on the playing and a kool new bass to boot. Awesome! As you are expanding your demos perhaps some banjo......as you mentioned you had/ played one.....my apologies in advance as I couldn't resist. Shred on a banjo.....?

[@thedavesimpson]

I'll see what i can do but my banjo playing is worse that my bass playing. Hahahaha. : )

[@acoustics450]

These are like the Peavey Bandit 112 "Red line"...one of the music industries best kept secrets,.....The real unsung heros! Lol!

[@boldstrike]

Dave, worth to check out Victor wooten, he also posts some class videos, awesome player. Anyway the awesome way you play 6 strings you are able to play anything with strings for sure ;).

[@andrewharris7439]

Nice bit of Joy Division in there Dave

[@lucaatdeth]

Hi Dave, I would like to buy this bass and relic it but I don't know how to do it by my self.. :-) Is it a hard work?

[@acoustics450]

...IF you use the Peavey 210TX 4Ohm extension cab with reglable tweeter these amps really deliver big time....belive me.

[@jltrem]

Dave, love to see you with one of Harley Benton's rosewood strats.

[@thedavesimpson]

Hopefully one day. : )

[@ath0ton]

Love this brand!

[@CalebJohnson-v2g]

Consider flatwounds to eliminate that string noise. EB cobalt flats are smooth and bright….

[@domformula1]

I’ve got one on order, just like Sting’s

[@jayprivacy1900]

This camera angle while you play makes your legs look 20ft tall.

[@thedavesimpson]

Hahaha. Extendo legs. :)

[@LiamGardner]

"I can feel it calling in the air tonight..."

[@12Radius]

Nice bass man !

[@mike1967sam]

You're very talented Dave. that's why you were different from the other kids in school and that's why they bullied you. Cheers. Mike.

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much. : )

[@mickyboy1955]

Dave...If you want a 6 string Harley Benton ,check out the KZbin channel ''John Robson Guitarist'' who has done quite a few vids on a number of HB's...

[@BlueberryStinkFinger62]

Im much more impressed with JAY TURSER especially the JAY TURSER JT50 CUSTOM SG..the JT50 CUSTOM rivals any Gibson Standard SG...great Demo Dave..

[@BlueberryStinkFinger62]

Jon Oz they lean more to the 50's style necks up until last year never played a JAY TURSER JT50 CUSTOM SG a musician friend of mine bought one he heard how good they were brought it to the house and i got a chance to play it we did the comparison put it up against a 2004 and a 2016 Gibson Standard SG we both did this for almost 7 hours straight both of us concluded the JAY TURSER JT50 CUSTOM was every bit the Gibson Equal JIm Actually liked the feel and tone better on the TURSER and so did i now the bad part the JT50 CUSTOM has been discontinued Gibson did play a part of having the JT50 CUSTOM Shut down the JT5O is still available not the JT50 CUSTOM im sure you can find them used if you do grab it and quickly its one of these guitars that guitarist are buying up and the guitarist who already have one wont part with it

[@Fonkemman]

Hey Dave! How did you modify the headstock? I am planning to do the same thing

[@thedavesimpson]

Hand saw. :)

[@Fonkemman]

Dave Simpson you sure are quite a handyman!

[@Fonkemman]

@@thedavesimpson Hey man, I'm a guitarist as well, and I just noticed your plucking style. Maybe this will be helpful (it is for me!) :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYObqoR5j71lfrM

[@ZPIKEmc]

Not only are you the son of Frusciante, you are also the son of Flea! You are very talanted my friend, keep it up :)

[@TheRealSplexy]

Dodol He just IS Red Hot Chili Peppers

[@Brannington]

i always wanted to see dave play joy division. more please lol

[@joebodynobody764]

Jazz bass has too many options? There's only 1 sound that matters, both pops maxed and tone maxed.

[@moe-nl9sf]

Joy Divison bass lines!:) I was wondering if you're also a fan of Bernard's guitar playing?

[@thedavesimpson]

Indeed I am. : )

[@jasontovey8635]

Hi Dave, Have you gone down to clear coat or down to the wood? Cheers

[@thedavesimpson]

Just to the clear coat.

[@jasontovey8635]

@@thedavesimpson thanks Dave.

[@назарій-щ1р]

hey! i have the same axe :) how you done this relicing on poly so well? and did you relic the neck too? tell me some secrets about the process, please!

[@thedavesimpson]

I have a video on how i relic poly finish. :)

[@назарій-щ1р]

@@thedavesimpson oh, i will look for it. thanks!

[@backspin6698]

I would very much wear out my instruments my self please. I don't get this "relic" thing, but hey, thats just me. But I do really appreciate all the cheap, but good instruments that's available. Have a good weekend Dave.

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you for watching and have a good one. : )

[@mountsnowdon78]

great session

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you. :)

[@danielkish3450]

Hi Dave, nice video. I have a question about that single coil pickup : does it makes a humming noise?

[@thedavesimpson]

It did yep.

[@danielkish3450]

Is it bearable or it's really annoying and loud humming?

[@МаксимТкачук-щ5ю]

Hello! I want to buy my first bass guitar. Deciding between this model and jb-75. As it will be my only instrument for quite some time is this a good(versatile) choice. I want to learn a variety of genres from black metal to funk plus I want to use some pedals in future (like fuzz overdrive reverb etc). So some versatility is my goal. At the same time I have pretty small arms and I heard that this guitar has chunky neck. Is this a factor I need to consider to? Can I here some thoughts from you guys?

[@МаксимТкачук-щ5ю]

I'm a bit of a overthinker as you can see🥸

[@mariodorianc]

Dave, can you explain how did you relic the maple neck, I like that look and I want to do it on my strat

[@thedavesimpson]

I used very light sandpaper to rough up the fret board slightly and then i used pencil graphite to darken it off. You just colour in the board lightly then smudge it in with your fingers. :)

[@mariodorianc]

Dave Simpson Thank you very much!

[@justinrayguitars6024]

See that is what happens when a guitar player picks up a bass. We start playing it instead of just keeping tempo. Lol great playing!

[@PeterDad60]

Hey, there was no need for your remark. Typically one instrument plays lead another rhythm. Should we have the mid/hi range guitar play the rhythm and allow the thick stringed bass to play lead? Sure, once in a while. But things are already worked out and bass is not typically lead instrument if you have a guitar in the same band. But yes you had to go ahead and take a cheap shot at bassists.

[@blue-tb2fd]

PeterDad60 - you're not too bright, are you?

[@domformula1]

PeterDad60 if anything it was a self deprecating comment about guitarists? Chill!

[@danieledanny9625]

nice,but it's relic?? i want this bass i 'll buy it!

[@robertsesmamusic]

dave do you listen to thundercat?

[@iainb1577]

These rests always seem to be in the wrong place. Did you, and do you still have a columbus bass?

[@thedavesimpson]

I sold my original Columbus but I do have another i am working on at the moment. Its not mine though. Its on loan. : )

[@iainb1577]

Dave Simpson I have had a Columbus semi-accoustic bass for more than 40 years{others have come and gone} and I would place it as favourite in my collection.

[@acoustics450]

Opperators manuals are easy to find on the net for free

[@jltrem]

Assume you got rid of that lovely 1974 Columbus Jazz bass? Lord, it was beautiful. Hope it got a good home.

[@thedavesimpson]

I did sell it yeps and it went to a very good home. I have got my hands on another that i am working on but its not mine. Its just on loan. : )

[@LauraSquirrel]

Some backing tracks would be awesome!

[@thedavesimpson]

Coming soon. Thinking of Backing Track Tuesday. :)

[@LauraSquirrel]

Cool!

[@peppymus]

Hola! me puedes decir el método que utilizaste para hacer el relicado!? tengo el mismo bajo y quiero hacer lo mismo!

[@thedavesimpson]

I have a video on what i do. :)

[@peppymus]

oh mil gracias voy a verlo@@thedavesimpson

[@peppymus]

@@thedavesimpson Hi Dave, I'm starting to relicify my bass but I have some questions that I'm sure you have the answers to since you've reliced ​​this bass before me. The wood is not directly under the paint, it has a thick layer of paint or opaque lacquer, did you remove it? How did I get it to look like old wood?

[@HPPrintervx4p5q]

Bout damn time!

[@michaelodonoghue858]

a video about poly guitar relicing pls

[@bumblefritz]

Yeah, correct. I like dat!!!

[@mattia6313]

Can you please do Bryan's May tone on the Orange amp?

[@thedavesimpson]

I will try but i really need the red special to do it justice. I need those tonal options that only his guitar has. Hopefully in the future. : )

[@mattia6313]

Dave Simpson Ok I'll Wait keep up the great work my dude💪

[@bb.6969]

Hi dave , would you gig with this bass and are there any bad points , i am looking for yet another bass and i realley wanted a 51 pbass type of deal but i dont wanna pay 51 pbass money , are the electronics gig worthy and are there any attention points?

[@thedavesimpson]

I would gig with this bass and this one has been gigged alot. The only issue is the pickup is very susceptible to interference. Being a single coil.

[@bb.6969]

Dave Simpson thanx man! Love your channel ! Have a wonderful day!!

[@marcuswood6571]

how did you cut the head so well?! it looks perfect

[@thedavesimpson]

I printed off a stencil and used a hand saw and sandpaper. : )

[@marcuswood6571]

@@thedavesimpson thanks man!

[@moontheloon1969]

Nothing wrong with harley b's....dave just watching TASTE. at i.o.w when he puts the tele on, capo 2nd fret gamblin blues. Is that a weird secret tuning...p.s remember youre a womble... Xx

[@thedavesimpson]

Its probably just open g with a capo. maybe. Rory used that tuning for slide a lot. : )

[@moontheloon1969]

Yes, david that worked, god bless you xx

[@mike1967sam]

Hey Dave how did you erase the name Harley Benton? I'd like to do the same on mine.

[@thedavesimpson]

It was actually on the wood i cut away to make the the tele headstock but light sandpaper will get rid of it. : )

[@krakenturdz]

What was the piece of music at the start?

[@thedavesimpson]

I just made it up before the video. : )

[@krakenturdz]

Dave Simpson it’s awesome mate what part of the uk are you based near?

[@sethdavis5913]

What is your favorite RHCP b side?

[@thedavesimpson]

Save this lady. : )

[@sethdavis5913]

Dave Simpson future video?

[@alfieharries]

not awful playing by any standards. did you relic the bass?

[@thedavesimpson]

I did relic it yeps. : )

[@amrmohamed3546]

It feels so weird seeing your arms. I’m so used to you wearing long sleeves all the time

[@alamosabill201]

I don’t think HB are as good as Vintage I think you’ll find Dave. 🤔

[@thedavesimpson]

I would agree but for 90 squids I can't complain. : )

[@stuartpplace6502]

i read that bass players take their strings off and boil the grease out of them in a pan off hot water, they last forever then.

[@alessandrogouveia2268]

"it's missing something..." - a decent pick up maybe?

[@niandralades3666]

Don't destroy the illusion man, every guitar player must automatically be an incredible bass player. And now you're playing like Peter Hook instead :D Just kidding :) Awesome video!

[@CR47Ycam]

Slap it good

[@LilSirAxolotl]

I think you'll be happier with a Harley Benton LP copy than a Strat... But be warned their pickguard designs are not standard while the pickguards they sell are standard... So they won't fit on their own guitars

[@malcolmhardwick4258]

Yes I know about this. Which is a bit stupid actually.

[@LilSirAxolotl]

Malcolm Hardwick incredibly stupid... I understand they would probably sell more pickguards if they fit Squiers... But produce both then... HBs would be better modding platforms if standard replacements would just drop in

[@LilSirAxolotl]

But there are some giant egos at Thomann that won't listen to reason... PLENTY of people complain about the name and the logo (changing it to the initials HB like on some of their acoustic models would already be MUCH better) for instance but they just don't care I even got kicked off the Thomann and HB support group on Facebook for having very few but the same complaints over and over again 😏 that's fine though... As with most guitar forums it was just a sausage fest anyway

[@blooter6360]

Dave , you keep saying your shit but you know your good!! Don’t fake it Anyway good review that What a bargain bass Get some flats on that fuka

[@leftymark8667]

Let me just clarify Dave, you are nowhere near the worst bass player -I'm far worse, far far worse !

[@thedavesimpson]

I'm sure your not. : )

[@malcolmhardwick4258]

No your not because I am !!

[@guitargirlutube]

Nooo more demo-ing things please Dave- you're going to bankrupt meeee!!!

[@thedavesimpson]

Sorry. : )

[@MartinJG100]

That is a hefty neck. It's thicker than your arms!

[@thedavesimpson]

That is true. :)

[@JonasDaniel95]

WRATHCHILD! i thought all of HB was just crap

[@whatever4065]

Definitely not. The bodies are well built, only had a problem once with a dent in the fingerboard (SG style), it was replaced no questions asked. My LP style and P bass have amazing necks, they are my go-to guitars. You may want to upgrade tuners, pickups, but even including the cost for those upgrades - they are still an insane amount of guitar for the money.

[@1951kbz]

I hate round wound strings.

[@Daniel-ll3qp]

Why do you think you’re a bad bassist? That’s definitely not the case.

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much. : )

[@Daniel-ll3qp]

Dave Simpson Could you do another ‘Play like Rory Gallagher’ lesson at some point as well? The Bad Penny video was great

[@jellevanhuizen9108]

is it just me or does this bass rattle A LOT

[@thedavesimpson]

Its my crap technique. :)

[@jellevanhuizen9108]

@@thedavesimpson ah okay thanks ;)

[@tyeames1903]

Dude you lied your not the worst bass player in the world. Because I'm the worst bass player In the world.

[@mike1967sam]

Hey Dave how did you erase the name Harley Benton? I'd like to do the same on mine.