Harley Benton PB 20 SBK Bass Unboxing & Demo

[@Bewar3them00n]

Just ordered exactly the same bass. That finish sealed the deal! I was going to get the Jazz Bass because I liked the offset look, but nothing I’ve seen looks this good.

[@BenjaminKanarek]

Great playing...I am not a bassist but want one for recording bass.

[@chrisb48907]

thanks for the video...just ordered the same bass yesterday from Thomann...cheers from Alberta ~

[@victorious509]

Hi Glen, the little drilled hole is done by customs to check if there's no prohibited type of wood used. I think you can see on the package (tape etc.) that the box was opened. Grtz, Paul

[@None_More_Metal]

Holy crap really? To me that means customs basically vandalized the bass. What if this was a one off custom shop that cost $5,000 and they drilled a hole in it? I'd be pissed.

[@victorious509]

​@@None_More_Metal​ I was with Mayones on the Namm , in 2012 I think, and they had send their guitars and basses to LA by air freight and found small drill holes in the bodies. and headstocks. Customs checked on prohibited woods. These instruments cost thousands of dollars, it's crazy.

[@stevenaustin4591]

bought one of those basses a while back. definitely worth the price tag

[@MrThijs2011]

Dude don't talk bad about yourself. Your video is cool and informative

[@janhansen172]

Congratolation with your new Bass Glen, look forward to hear you play on it

[@braim1641]

The book of souls in the background.... up the irons 🤟

[@bustinclouds2007]

Ordering now....Thanks for the Vid....Tim n Tina

[@None_More_Metal]

Enjoy!

[@bertrandmajorik6589]

Garbage riffs ??? that's improvisation, man, quite good too ;)

[@josephl6072]

I'm definitely asking for this for an xmas gift. I got a HB Les Paul style earlier this year and it kicks ass too.

[@aftertheendtimes]

Very good rewiew,..Thanks Bro,...

[@GymKatt]

Had to hit like, simply for the intro. Great vid.

[@obversedd]

Do you think this would be worth buying if you live in the US? It cost $198 including shipping (shipping is $76 from Germany). The guitar itself is $122.

[@None_More_Metal]

Totally worth it.

[@obversedd]

@@None_More_Metal thanks, good sir, I’ll see if I can do that tomorrow!

[@dylanpalmer6395]

These videos are wicked! Keep them coming.

[@orchestrasingular]

I have the same bass ... and i did not see you mention, or hear the terrible frettbuzz, so i am now thinking ... did i receive a lemon after almost two months of waiting ... anyway ... mine is gonna be a project, i am gonna get rid of the horrible tortoise fingerplate, and put back an upgraded black one with active EMG’s and better switches etc.

[@raycross5091]

Good video man! I enjoyed it.

[@PegeCovers]

Benton is such a great brand for aspiring musicians.

[@JJShalashaska]

man this is amazing...but I would need 5 strings. Is there this same model with 5 strings also? Excellent video!

[@None_More_Metal]

Not in the P bass style but they have an MB 5 string with the same finish that I reviewed too. Check the rest of my vids and you'll see it.

[@JJShalashaska]

@@None_More_Metal thank you, I am doing it now!

[@phenomoron]

Got one last week found input jack into the bass was stiff to take out?

[@None_More_Metal]

I did notice the other day that it is a bit tight. Probably a good thing so you don't accidentally unplug yourself! 😁

[@wollace3125]

Sounding great right out of the box! After putting on heavier gauge strings, was that bit of fret buzz taken care of? Thanks!

[@None_More_Metal]

Pretty much. Those original string were flapping around like spaghetti. Did a minor neck adjustment too and most buzz seems to be gone.

[@wollace3125]

@@None_More_Metal nice, that's great to hear, thanks alot!

[@XITroll13]

Nice review. I just ordered one of these, but now I need an amp. What amp do you suggest? Something affordable. I'm a beginner. Thanks

[@None_More_Metal]

I have an Ampeg b120. It's a solidly built amp with a great tone. Nice and loud for band practice. I think it was around $300 Canadian.

[@veritog.2799]

Compared to other basses you own(ed), do you think this one has a pretty low output? I have to crank input gain on my console/interface as well as on my amp with this bass to get it in the ball park of my other basses volume-wise.

[@None_More_Metal]

Definitely not as loud as my Ibanez Gio, but that has active pickups. I find active to be too loud. No issues for me with levels in my DAW using the Harley Benton.

[@veritog.2799]

@@None_More_Metal Thanks for quick reply. Fresh strings and little higher pickup action made mine a couple of dBs louder already. With stock setup it appeared almost faultily low in output to me though. I'm gonna re-do all soldering first and shield it and maybe upgrade pickups in the new year. Other than that, this bass is amazing bang for the bucks and you helped me decide buying it. Thanks!

[@salaheddinesalhi8191]

is this a long scale or a short scale bass ? thanks

[@None_More_Metal]

864mm (34 inches)

[@salaheddinesalhi8191]

@@None_More_Metal thanks ! Cheers mate !

[@VA3ELX]

If you don’t mind me asking, did you end up paying a lot of duties on it? I’ve been looking at this also and am scared I’d get nailed with huge duties. Than again there’s a “NAFTA” kinda agreement with Europe so it may be exempt. Care to comment, thanks so much

[@None_More_Metal]

30 bucks. I thought it would be more but was pleasantly surprised.

[@GVirusG]

thicc