jimbomcmucka Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 Hey! I'm a guitarist and have been asked to dep as a bassist for a few gigs. Thought it would be a good time to add a bass to the collection! I'm looking for something versatile, the band I will be playing for play rock and punk - but my usual preferred styles are soul, funk etc. I have been looking at the Harley Benton PJ basses - people seem to be saying they are great bang for the buck and the PJ configuration seems like it will give me the versatility I need. There seem to be 2 levels, the Deluxe range (P4) and the Vintage range (PJ-74), with a £50 difference. The differences seem to be the pickups and electronics. Does anybody have any experience playing both of these? With all of my guitars I have upgraded parts over time, these seem a good platform to do the same. My question is, is it worth paying the additional £50 for the higher spec - or am I better off using the £50 to throw toward some upgrades (most likely some mid priced pickups, tuners). Also, are there any other differences outside of the electrical components? Thanks! Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisLovatt Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 I can't comment on them 2 particular models, as I only have a Harley Benton MB-4 But I can say they're great build quality, especially at the price point. Mine had smooth fret ends and only needed a minor set-up to get going, tuners were a bit stiff but they hold the tuning really well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 I think both are amazing value and quality - can’t go wrong 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulThePlug Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 You need the wisdom of @stewblack... I think he owns one of each HB Bass!.. The HB need a little looking at set up wise etc but great vfm and choice of models... I have the HBO 850 Acoustic... and love it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 I don't have the acoustic Paul. I like to keep a couple of models for future gas 🤦 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Dare Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 HB are great value, but it's hard to beat a used Squier for a budget PJ. If you decide to sell it, it will likely be easier to shift than a HB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy515 Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 For rick and punk, a P is sufficient. Take a look at Revelation basses. Hot pickups are included!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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