Harley Benton PJ-5 SBK Deluxe Series

Powerful combination on a budget

At first glance, the Harley Benton PJ-5 SBK Deluxe looks like a typical "P-style" five-string bass thanks to its classic design, which includes an alder body with a matt black finish that continues on the neck as well as an elegant fingerboard made from dark baked maple called "roseacer" – an authentic-looking alternative to endangered rosewood, which is now protected by conservation law. The most stand-out feature of the PJ-5 SBK Deluxe is certainly its combination of pickups: As the letters "PJ" in the name suggest, this bass combines the very best of both worlds - a P-style "split" pickup and a J-style "bar" pickup (both single coils) which together offer an incredibly wide tonal range at an unbeatable price.

P-style design with an extra pickup

The Harley Benton PJ-5 SBK Deluxe duplicates the playing feel of a conventional P-style five-string bass, but it adds a little extra in terms of hardware, with dedicated volume controls for each of the two pickups. The combination of a P-style and a J-style pickup gives bassists that classic, growly mid-range Rock sound from the former while adding a twangy and punchy high end from the latter, which makes for a particularly powerful and assertive tone. Players who want to bring in even more variation can also use the passive tone control to create a more muffled, vintage-style sound. The versatile tonal qualities of the Harley Benton PJ-5 SBK Deluxe are perfectly complemented by a set of specially designed chrome-plated machine heads that are much smaller than the classic P-style ones, which eliminates that annoying neck-heaviness that is characteristic of many similar basses.

A bargain for more than just beginners

Budget-conscious bassists of all levels would be well-advised to take a closer look at the Harley Benton PJ-5 SBK, which offers a wide range of tonal options at an extremely affordable price - perfect for beginners who are eager to get into playing a five-string bass and spend countless hours practising. Players will love the neck's modern C-profile, which fits the hand perfectly and makes playing even more comfortable. But the Harley Benton PJ-5 SBK Deluxe is not just an instrument for absolute beginners: Its attractive price tag and low B-string also make it an interesting option for guitarists looking to try their hand at playing the bass, so they can easily jam along for fun or even stand in on bass if necessary.

About Harley Benton

Since 1998, the Harley Benton brand has been catering for the needs of numerous guitarists and bassists. LiveWire Music proudly stands behind this brand and its renowned reputation. 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.

The best of both worlds

The Harley Benton PJ-5 SBK Deluxe is the ideal instrument not only for beginners who want to enter the five-string world but also for professional players who need a versatile backup bass. This reliable all-rounder will feel at home in just about any situation and allow bands of all genres to cover almost every musical style with ease. Whether a bassist wants to play more modern Rock sounds with powerful mids on an instrument that has the looks to match, or try out quieter retro sounds with twangy highs – the exceptionally priced Harley Benton PJ-5 SBK Deluxe can do it all thanks to its special combination of P-style and J-style pickups and an extra low B-string.

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