For quite some time, Harley Benton instruments have been synonymous with excellent quality for those on a budget. The Harley Benton HBZ-2004 electric bass is no exception, showcasing a striking natural look with ovangkol body wings and a seven-piece through-neck adorned with a 24-fret walnut fingerboard. To ensure that the entire neck is accessible, the lower cutaway of the body with its sweeping contours is extra deep to ensure a comfortable playing experience for bass solo afficionados. Active electronics with two ceramic bar pickups in turn provide a highly varied range of tones, while the four-way bridge ensures an optimum transfer of the strings' resonance to the body.
The Harley Benton HBZ-2004 features body wings crafted from two pieces of ovangkol and a seven-piece neck section made from a mix of mahogany, maple, and nato. Not only does it boast an eye-catching appearance, but its active electronics including two ceramic bar pickups also make it versatile enough to capably handle a range of musical styles. These pickups harmonise beautifully with the attractive wood combination, and the sound can be easily adjusted thanks to the ergonomically placed volume and tone knobs. The HBZ-2004 boasts a seamless neck-to-body transition and features a finely textured black walnut fingerboard that is adorned with subtly elegant oval abalone inlays.
With its affordable price tag, the Harley Benton HBZ-2004 bass is perfect for beginners who are on a restricted budget but still desire a high-quality, natural aesthetic. Behind its appealing exterior lies a versatile electric bass that, thanks to its active electronics and duo of ceramic bar pickups, is capable of delivering a range of sounds from soft and mellow to heavy and intense. Even gigging musicians who are on the lookout for a well-built and visually appealing backup instrument that will easily cut through the mix in a band context might well find the Harley Benton HBZ-2004 to be a charming companion for rehearsals and performances.
Since 1998, the Harley Benton brand has been catering for the needs of numerous 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.
When it comes to bass guitars, a quality instrument no longer has to come with a hefty price tag – and the Harley Benton HBZ-2004 proves this point by serving as a budget-friendly first instrument for budding low-enders. Its attractive appearance, powerful sound courtesy of the active electronics and ceramic bar pickups, and comfortable playing feel provided by the slim-taper neck and black walnut fingerboard mean that this bass is sure to appeal to a wide audience, while its avant-garde body design ensures both excellent access to the upper registers and a comfortable fit against the player's body, the latter thanks to the instrument's carved front and back edges.