Harley Benton JB-62CC DR

I purchased this instruments based on reviews and out of pure curiosity, as times are hard for most people, not everyone can afford an instrument. I own and play instruments from custom boutique to the old made in USA big names as well as vintage. I’m also a hobbyist handmade guitar builder.

Now, the 62cc J style bass

The most important part of an instrument is in the way it feels in the hands while we play. This bass did not disappoint in quality and craftsmanship. Let’s forget about the cost of this instrument for one moment. The use of roasted maple, silky smooth satin finish, appears that it has a dual access truss rod as well the poplar body is well done, no finishing issues, neck is properly seated in the very tight and solid neck pocket make this a very fine, workable instrument for any situation.

Like mentioned in other reviews, you will need to put some « elbow grease » to bring this instrument to it’s maximum potential ie: I have gone over the fingerboard edges, rounding it off into a nice « broken in » like I do on my instruments then dressed the fret ends ( some tools and know how required !!) To my amazement the nut was cut « bang on!! » all that needs to be done is to smoothen the sharpness of the nut, the entire fret board on my instrument arrived with zero inconsistencies with regards to the levelling.

After a nice set up, this instrument is as enjoyable to play as any other instrument in my collection. It does not exhibit the feel of a entry level instrument.

The pickups, hardware and electronics all do their job very well. I have never been one to change or experiment with the constant pickup change of pickups in an instrument, at the end of the day, you’ll always sound as good as you play, as long as the pickups do their job and are not microphonic, pickup type is a whole other discussion.

PS: I can dial in and make this sound like I want … Go HB!!!