Harley Benton new range basses - Marquess
35" scale
improved (silent according to the review) 2 band preamp
24 frets
laminated 5 piece neck
head turning design!
Here's a review of the 5 string from their new Marquess model.
HB are clearly heading further up-market with their basses and methinks they are going to continue winning new converts as they do so.
Well I've been sorely tempted to dip my toe and try out a HB for a while, as they seem to get consistent reviews as being fantastic value for money e.g. Harley Benton Enhanced MP-5EB which costs a fraction of a Sandberg VM5 and is one of the few other basses with a reverse-P set up on a 5 string bass.
Weight has been the key deal breaker for me - the HB basses are on the heavy side (e.g. the 5EB in the clip is around 11lbs!) although I have managed to get hold of a decent wide strap
