Harley Benton BZ-5000 II NT w/Bag

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Harley Benton BZ-5000 II NT

5-String Electric Bass

Deluxe Series
Body: Mahogany / Ash / Mahogany / Ash
Top: AAA flamed maple veneer
5-Piece neck-thru body: Canadian maple and nyatoh
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Neck profile: C
Nut: Graphite
Nut width: 45 mm
Fingerboard radius: 400 mm, thickness 1st fret: 21 mm, 12th fret: 23 mm
Scale length: 864 mm (34")
24 medium jumbo frets
Pickups: Tesla TV-SBL1-5B (bridge) and Tesla TV-SBL1-5N (neck) soapbars
Tesla G102 3-band active EQ
Volume control with push/pull passive/active function
Balance, bass, middle and treble controls
Sung-Il BB-105 bridge with 17 mm string spacing
WSC JB-15DLX 17:1 die-cast machine heads
Black hardware
Factory strings: HB HQS .045–.130
Colour: Natural, high-gloss

Thomann E-Bass Gigbag BK

Nylon Gig Bag for Electric Bass

Made of high quality materials
20 mm foam padding
Inner dimensions (L x W x D): approx. 118 x 35 x 8 cm
Floor protection on the bottom
Backpack straps
With external pocket for accessories and large sheet music pouch
Colour: Black

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Available since November 2023
Item number 581010
Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
Colour Natural
Body Mahogany, Ash Tree
Neck Maple, Nyatoh
Fingerboard Rosewood
Frets 24
Scale Long Scale
Pickup System Soapbar
Electronics Active
Including Case No
Incl. Gigbag Yes

£455

All prices incl. VAT

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in Miscellaneous 5-String Basses

A remarkably refined five-string

Five-string electric bass Harley Benton BZ-5000 II NT

Harley Benton's Deluxe Series is known for exceptional instruments with top-notch features at an attractive price. The latest version of the Harley Benton BZ-5000 NT five-string is no exception. One standout detail is its five-piece neck-through design, with a full 34" scale length. This construction guarantees a clear, articulate tone and remarkable sustain. Add to that the unique Harley Benton design, combined with some truly premium tonewoods and a full complement of high-quality hardware – including the graphite nut, die-cast tuners, and monorail bridge – that simply speaks for itself. At the heart of the BZ-5000 II NT's versatile sound are two soapbar humbuckers, and active electronics featuring a Tesla 3-band EQ. All in all, the Harley Benton BZ-5000 II delivers a package that brings together features and design elements usually found in much higher price ranges, especially considering the bundle comes with a high quality bag at little extra cost.

Tesla pickups on the Harley Benton BZ-5000 II NT

Exquisite ingredients

Mahogany and ash form the foundation of the Harley Benton BZ-5000 II's body, which is topped off with a truly spectacular AAA-grade flamed maple top. The transparent high-gloss natural finish is exactly the right choice here to bring out the grain. Maximum stability comes from the neck-through construction, made of five individual strips of maple and nyatoh. Completing the package is a rosewood fingerboard with 24 frets. Two Tesla TV-SBL1-5 humbuckers and active Tesla electronics with a 3-band EQ (bass, mids, treble) offer a wealth of tonal options. For those who prefer a more traditional approach, the BZ-5000 II can be switched to passive mode with the push/pull function of the volume dial. The black Sung-II-BB-105 bridge features five independent saddles; this lightweight 'monorail' design ensures the optimal transfer of each individual string's vibrations.

Neck-thru laminated neck on the Harley Benton BZ-5000 II NT

A high-end bass at a low price

So who's the Harley Benton BZ-5000 II for? First and foremost, bassists who're looking for something special, a bit off the beaten track – but that won't break the bank. For players who aren't stuck in a vintage mindset and definitely don't want yet another copy of a classic. Ultimately, for anyone who wants to broaden their musical horizons with a genuinely unusual instrument. All that being said, the price also makes the BZ-5000 II a solid choice as a second or third bass. A five-string, of course, is aimed at anyone wanting an extended range with that low B string (or alternatively a high C, depending on the tuning): As such, this bass really comes into its own in modern styles. Jazz, Fusion, contemporary R&B and Gospel, Funk and more – these are just some of the genres where the Harley Benton BZ-5000 II feels right at home.

Headstock on the Harley Benton BZ-5000 II NT five-string electric bass

About Harley Benton

Since 1998, the Harley Benton brand has been catering for the needs of countless guitarists and bassists. In addition to an extensive range of stringed instruments, Thomann's house brand also offers a wide choice of amplifiers, speakers, effect pedals, and other accessories. In total, the range includes over 1,500 products. Built by established names in the industry, all Harley Benton products combine quality and reliability at attractive and affordable prices. The continuous expansion of the range ensures that Harley Benton always provides new, exciting, and innovative products that keep players perfectly in tune with the musical world, day after day.

Expand your sound and your bass will follow

Of course, instruments like the Harley Benton BZ-5000 II can easily handle a bassist's bread-and-butter duties in almost any band. But even at first glance, it's clear that the BZ-5000 is built for much more. This bass is designed to step into the spotlight with punchy basslines, solos, chord work, and even full solo arrangements. All perfectly complemented by Harley Benton's own effects pedals, of course, like the Classic Chorus, the Classic Flanger, for almost psychedelic tones, or the Harley Benton Duality for variable reverb. And there's space to store a least a couple of pedals – plus strings, tuner, and everything else a bassist needs – in the bag this bundle ships with. It's also equipped with decent backpack straps, so it can be carried safely almost anywhere.

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Harley Benton BZ-5000 II NT w/Bag

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