I have that squire. Every single time Jonny was about to mention a characteristic about it, he said the exact opposite I *thought* he would say about it. I love my bass and at this point in my life. I'll stick with the one that brought me to the dance.
@JonnyDibble3 жыл бұрын
It's a great bass! Can't wait to shoot these out properly 😊
@nrich51272 жыл бұрын
I can't say that you would really notice a difference in sound on stage with drums and the room ambiance but I believe by the last set the extra weight could give you an aching shoulder. For that reason I would personally go for the Squier for live performances and maybe the HB in the studio.
@stephenghudson61793 жыл бұрын
Cheers for doing this shoot out and I cant wait for the review of the Harley Benton because I firmly believe they are better than people give them credit, especially given their price.
@JonnyDibble3 жыл бұрын
There is a lot of elitism in the music gear world unfortunately! But yeah, I've had good experiences with HB!
@carlosps96123 жыл бұрын
The HB is my favourite!
@JonnyDibble3 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to do the full review! 😁
@vainparasite2 жыл бұрын
The HB is £200 less than the squier at thomann currently. If you're not satisfied with the pups you could easily get upgrades with the extra cash. Then again for me is it worth doing? If you're using it to gig with nobody in the audience will ever say I don't like the tone of that bass 🤣 and for recording everything is manipulated through the daw anyway. I know it's nice to have things that people go 'ooooo' at but who could honestly tell in those situations? Probably only the player 😳👍👍👍 I think you are a pretty awesome player, thanks for the comparison 👍👍👍👍
@JonnyDibble2 жыл бұрын
Depends what kind of tone your after too! I think having something consistent, reliable and fun to play is super important 😊 Thanks very much!
@LowEndLobster3 жыл бұрын
Still not sure with the differences in smell are between the two basses ;P
@JonnyDibble3 жыл бұрын
After my hands have been on them, they both stink of ditch.
@pozzarefds3 жыл бұрын
Need to say thanks to the gracious assistant , Mrs Dibbles
@JonnyDibble3 жыл бұрын
I will pass on the thanks x
@gabrielegazzotti55823 жыл бұрын
They sound pretty the same but if i had to choose one i should say the squier...for the fact that the Harley seems to be heavier and because the squier is made in indonesia...i had many instruments made in Indonesia ,i'm trust of them..good review jonny...yeah!!🙂🙂🤪
@JonnyDibble3 жыл бұрын
It is a heavy beast! There are some great affordable basses coming out from Indonesia 😊 Cheers!
@leighcoulson21483 жыл бұрын
Nice. Think I just slightly prefer the HB with a pick.
@JonnyDibble3 жыл бұрын
It's got a great growl to that neck pickup!
@wanderingminstrel17683 жыл бұрын
I picked up the HB second hand practically for nothing. It has a great aggressive pick tone that I love. I was gonna mod the bass but to be honest I'm gonna leave as is. Great for the money.
@janwagemaker98242 жыл бұрын
Alway love the comparison reviews. Thanks a lot. You just stimulated me in buying my second HB Bass. Although the frets were sharpish and the neck pickup was not proper installed I decided to keep it anyway. Very nice color (metallic blue) and itś just a good basis to tweak it ....
@JonnyDibble2 жыл бұрын
Ah nice one! I havent tried the JB-20, they're all such great value for money though 😁 Cheers!
@grumpyoldbassplayer81383 жыл бұрын
Nice video, but you had to know which was which by the feel of the neck. The Squire has a heavier finish on it.
@JonnyDibble3 жыл бұрын
That's what gave it away!
@gt96g3 жыл бұрын
He's right though. I had a harley benton for about a week. It was a 4 string that weighed almost 12lbs. It was a shame because it was built great for the price, but there is no way a 12lb bass is every going to work for me. Good to know it wasn't just mine. Wonder why they all weigh so much.
@JonnyDibble3 жыл бұрын
Body is American Ash, guess thats got some WEIGHT to it!!
@gt96g3 жыл бұрын
@@JonnyDibble Sometimes, but that was the first time I ever held a 12lb 4 string J style instrument.
@ghaushahinfinity4910 Жыл бұрын
Loooove the HB; deep sound too. Only negative side: heavy to stand with. Sitting is oke.
@SisterRose Жыл бұрын
I really wish the HBs weren't so heavy. I went with a J&D Bass which is similar to HB but a little bit lighter - still not as light as i'd like it maybe but very nice bass overall. I'd really like if HB address this in future, otherwise I'll probably get something else for a second bass.
@Brenners20102 жыл бұрын
I'm just wondering is the heaviness of the Harley Benton jazz bass a sign of a cheaper wood that was used to make the body? Or is it just that they used a heavier kind of wood compared to the Squier jazz bass?
@Brenners20102 жыл бұрын
@Сергей Демешкин So Ash is heavier than Poplar? Would Ash be considering a cheaper wood to Poplar?
@EvertAlbers2 жыл бұрын
Ash is more expensive, but I presume heavy ash is relatively cheaper than lighter (swamp) ash.
@andyunwin92603 жыл бұрын
Nice comparison video. I've not played either of them but I'd heard that the Harley Benton was a touch on the heavy side
@JonnyDibble3 жыл бұрын
Its a bit of a beast! Thanks 😊
@Barrow7543 жыл бұрын
@@JonnyDibble I'm glad It isn't just mine that weighs the same as a small moon
@JonnyDibble3 жыл бұрын
@@Barrow754 that's no moon
@Barrow7543 жыл бұрын
@@JonnyDibble They done a great job matching the ash to the point I thought it was a two piece body for a few months
@paulklement45113 жыл бұрын
I like the block inlays. I will buy a HB as soon as they are back in stock. All ready have the fretless J Bass and it's heavy as hell;
@JonnyDibble3 жыл бұрын
I like to have my basses have a bit of weight to them, the HB is QUITE heavy though 😅
@paulklement45112 жыл бұрын
Yes; it's a bit of a workout to play it
@CyrilViXP2 жыл бұрын
You can immediately recognize by tone knob
@amwartwork2 жыл бұрын
just boightnthe harley Benton today based on comparison loose difference vs price and the fact i could use pay in 3 with paypal credit on 143 quid :)
@amwartwork2 жыл бұрын
the weight of a bass is best heavier so it holds its self sonu can beat it hearder ehen slapping.
@luigi.zanini2 жыл бұрын
That Squier bass has better sound (pickups) and it's slimmer and lighter...it's enough to spend 255 euros more!
@91cog3 жыл бұрын
I love this concept!
@JonnyDibble3 жыл бұрын
Wish Andertons did more blindfolded bass stuff!
@patrykzzz3 жыл бұрын
Interesting video as always, good to see that you experiment with different forms of videos! Have you considered taking a look at Aria Pro II Jet-B bass? Seems to be a cool alternative to standard jazz bass. Greetings from Poland :D
@JonnyDibble3 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much! Was going to do this as part of my full comparison, but thought this was more fun 😊
@patrykzzz3 жыл бұрын
@@JonnyDibble Can't wait then!
@TheChristianherud6 ай бұрын
Could You do this with their PJs?
@daveandrews54853 жыл бұрын
You didn’t do the blind knob test Jonny! Missed opportunity. 😂
@JonnyDibble3 жыл бұрын
There's a blind knob in screen at all times in this video! 😆
@bluesbrother56182 жыл бұрын
if the bass is well made, it can not be fender^^
@amwartwork2 жыл бұрын
ule be able to tell by the necks finish
@joeharris81023 жыл бұрын
Hey it turns out Daredevil is pretty good on Bass!
@JonnyDibble3 жыл бұрын
Lawyer by day, bassist by night 😈
@CyrilViXP2 жыл бұрын
Squire is more jazz bass
@ponkenjoas2 жыл бұрын
The Jb ist best.
@banabasskotimsampit10803 жыл бұрын
Good brother 👍👍👍
@JonnyDibble3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! ☺
@GC-rg6in3 жыл бұрын
I prefer the other guy with the messy hair and glasses. This new guy is rubbish 😉😆
@JonnyDibble3 жыл бұрын
The evolved pokemon is never as iconic.
@GC-rg6in3 жыл бұрын
@@JonnyDibble charizard just called and he's pretty upset with you lol
@JonnyDibble3 жыл бұрын
@@GC-rg6in it's cool, Blastoise and I are pretty tight 🤜🤛