Totally surprised by Harley Benton basses

[Securb]

My bass player has two beautiful Rics and a Tobias. He picked up a Harley Benton for $200 just to kick around. The bass plays and sounds amazing. I am seriously thinking about picking one up for home recording and playing. I am totally blown away by how good this thing sounds.

 

[ICTGoober]

I read and hear many good things about this brand, but have yet to have one cross my bench. I'm looking forward to it. Hope to find one of those blue Juniors with the fat neck...

 

[Securb]

Seeing you haven't had one on your bench could be another good sign. It doesn't sound good for an inexpensive bass. It sounds great, flat out.

 

[JOLLY]

I can't speak for the basses, but a buddy of mine has one of their 335 clones that he loves, and he also owns Fenders and Gibsons.

 

[Mincer]

Their instruments consistently get good reviews. I guess there are no US dealers?

 

[Securb]

The purchase button takes you to Thomann GmbH's US site. $260 for this beauty

https://www.thomannmusic.com/harley_benton_cst_24hb_tol_tobacco_flame.htm

 

[Aceman]

Got a buddy with a Metal Tele (Two hum buckers, all black)

Thing plays and sounds fantastic.

I Jones for a Shell Pink 62 Tele myself...