Harley Benton JJ-55OP - What Does it Sound Like?

Harley Benton JJ-55OP 5-String Bass
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[@deadbeatstudios]

💀 Hey Skeleton Crew! Let us know which song has the most , which song has the most , and drop the time code of your favorite licks! Oh, and say hi to if you see him ;)

[@McThumpenstein]

At that price, a bridge and pickup upgrade still puts you way under just about anything and you'll probably fix a number of the issues. Be fun to try anyway.

[@keithpasculli7465]

Once again totally blown away by the quality of the sound of this bass. I can't believe that I am only finding your videos within the last week

[@deadbeatstudios]

Thanks Keith and welcome!

[@carloszagal1934]

Man your playing IS AMAZING. That being said, honestly this bass is a steal for the price. Love the content!

[@FarrinD12]

Mannnn you’re riiiiippppping on all these styles! Love it!!

[@rmccain99]

You are killing it.

[@alexskibicki2262]

Awesome demo, jayme. 😎🤘🏻🎸 that Harley Benton bass sounds pretty cool.

[@LowEndLobster]

Great vid! These basses are killer for the price. I can't wait to mod both of mine up.

[@redd6399]

L.E.L ...What are you thinking about supercharging it with ?

[@LowEndLobster]

@@redd6399 All will be revealed sometime after NAMM ;)

[@redd6399]

@@LowEndLobster Right on , can't wait ‼

[@Bass.Player]

Well, we are waiting!

[@vanderHoffTeachings]

You make the bass sound great. Hard to believe it is that good !

[@bizibetiko9778]

I like this bass a lot. Picked up this exact one, and the 5 string PJ. Probably put Nordstrands in the PJ, but I'm undecided on pickups for the JJ. Stock ones are not too bad, but there is definitely room for improvement.

[@KimSooAcu]

You'r really an exceptional player - I heard this bass played on another channel, not setup properly and technique lacking, no groove...I'm excited to hear the bass here sounding this good!

[@rmccain99]

That bass sounds good in the mix with no touch.

[@tomju8422]

Thanx for it. I like your conzept.

[@markbass354]

TURN IT UP, VERY NICE BASS JAYME

[@RodrickLodowica]

Dope stuff man!

[@JustK009]

Jamie on his Larry Graham🍻 Real cool songs you displayed The Harley Benton’s a functional sounding bass I’m sure good for the price..Dope post🍻

[@danroberts3585]

The processed tone was the best. The bass really seemed to come alive with it. New comer to the channel here, I'll be back.

[@outalingamcrap9366]

My favourite finish would be the sunburst finish 😂🤣and to tonally stretch that bass further, I could have a few holes gouged for the pickup cavity (Fishman Fluence Humbucker 5, white pickup shells) as well as 2 more holes for controls - voila!

[@MrSketchbass]

Great energy jAYME

[@TheSimsIT]

Great review! How is the low B quality?

[@PegeCovers]

This has to be their best bass for that price range. 24 frets with that kind of playability. Seems like an ez win to me.

[@rhrdth]

I'm glad there's a review on KZbin. Does the body of the bass feel heavy? I love the body of the guitar, and I'm not that worried about the way the pickups sound because it's only gonna be used at a home studio. Plus, it can be upgraded if needed. Anyways, I haven't seen any details about the bass guitar's weight on online stores, so I'm curious about that. Thanks in advance!

[@deadbeatstudios]

thanks Iroha! yes I talk all about the weight, balance, and my general opinion about this bass (and all of the gear that I demo) here in this video! www.patreon.com/posts/66645186

[@jeffjones1359]

I love your red Tshirt! Where can I get one? Oh, and the bass needs the LEL pickup/preamp transplant. The stock electronics are passible with your processing but it could be better. Of course it could be worse, could be raining…Maybe a good backup instrument to take to gigs as is but even then I think you’ll be better off with an “upgrade” on the electronics. Hey, very nice playing too!

[@rmccain99]

Sounds good to me.

[@bossM1ke..]

Bro, out of all Harley Benton you’ve tried. Which 5s Jazz Bass is the best? Or we can say your favorite. Thanks bro

[@Srbelj]

The intro, is it autumn leaves?

[@gimmeagig]

I'm a stickler for pickup placement. I like the Fender 70 location. Something is off on that bass, I don't really like it.

[@stevenordstedt2535]

But thanks for the cool video.

[@adamchilton6652]

Hey Jayme, I see you got the 4 string PJ in the background. What are your thoughts on it vs the JJ?

[@deadbeatstudios]

actually that video will come out on Monday - stay tuned!

[@etpslick100]

I think the bass sounds great for the price. I feel like this; if you can ‘mod’ it; do it. I would change the pickups first. The 2 band sounds good. Change the pickups. I think it’s a great bass for the money and it’s mod friendly.

[@DavidePerrone]

Why everybody says "for the price". I think this is absolutley a great sound event ifs price would be double or triple.

[@etpslick100]

@@DavidePerrone I agree ‘Nerd.’ But you and I know that people will judge an instrument BASE ON PRICE, which in my opinion is crazy. I played basses that cost $3-5k that sounded like pure crap. My feeling is this; if it feels good to your fingers and sounds great to your ears and don’t have to ‘fight’ with your instrument; THAT’S THE BEST BASS! But yes you’re right. The HB is a great bass compared to the Aria.😌👍🏾

[@tonysentimento]

Is balanced?

[@NipponTAB]

Man, though you don't care, you've got a nice flammed mapple on the headstock haha

[@joonajaakkola3865]

So what are you 2 cents? Skip it or buy it?

[@leepek3575]

I want that bass. But why it is not in black :/

[@deadbeatstudios]

spray paint :)

[@stevenordstedt2535]

Nice song, and as a bass player of 41 years. I know every bass player has their own idea of what bass tones they like or need for a particular song. That said. I personally think there’s to much boom in this mix. And sticks out to much.

[@pc1alpha164]

Hey uncle! 😉 :) You probably know who I am ;)

[@112358miau]

Why theres no JJ650!!!!?

[@candrabalimirage]

Like#157 and Subs. Thx 4 Ur Video :)

[@l7funk]

Nice Looking Bass , but the pickups and preamp need to be changed

[@MilkoOfficialChannel]

In Too Soon I think it sounds better unprocessed

[@MrRatyo]

I'm still waiting for a bass that sounds bad played by you.

[@deadbeatstudios]

easy - add two more strings or take off the frets :)

[@JDeloggia]

To me sounds good but maybe a Little bit weak and unclear to be a Jazz Pickup Bass

[@patrickjamesknight8100]

This is a 230 dollar bass. Your expectations are over the top. Easy partner!

[@deadbeatstudios]

whose expectations?

[@ChezzOnBass]

Can’t hear it on phone speakers with the gospel track. Their electronics have been notably weak in some ranges. Easy fix for a toasted maple, 24 fret neck and solid body.