Harley Benton - Precision Bass kit build & demo

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  • čas přidán 22. 08. 2019
  • After discovering that every Precision Bass on the Belgian second hand market seemed to be so obviously fake, I decided to go ahead and splash out on #Thomann's €88 Harley Benton Precision Bass. The body itself does not lend itself to staining or scorching, because the enormous amount of wood sealer it was covered in. Otherwise, it was a blast: perfect neck fit, pre-drilled holes everywhere and the instrument plays great and intonates perfectly. The pickup has, of course, a cheap ceramic magnet and could of course be replaced with a Seymour Duncan, Fender, Dimarzio or Kinman... unfortunately even the cheapest after market pickup for Pbass costs €78.... so maybe later.
    Harley Benton #Pbass #kit: www.thomann.de/be/harley_bent...
    #review #demo
    Precision headstock template:
    Fender Precision Bass headstock decals:
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Komentáře • 62

  • @thelusienorchestra
    @thelusienorchestra Před rokem +1

    Great work and good playing.
    I love also your cat :) 😀

    • @zjokka
      @zjokka  Před rokem

      Thank you so much 😀

  • @Lagunafixedgear
    @Lagunafixedgear Před 4 lety +2

    awesome job... i like it 🙂👍

    • @zjokka
      @zjokka  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you very much!

  • @Skorpp13
    @Skorpp13 Před 2 lety

    Proper gedaan ! Ik heb de kant-en-klare zwart/witte versie

  • @quickwashtheraccoon7601
    @quickwashtheraccoon7601 Před měsícem

    Cool build

    • @zjokka
      @zjokka  Před měsícem

      Try it - a great experience

  • @grantkoeller8911
    @grantkoeller8911 Před měsícem

    one chord
    funk E funk

  • @Spritsailor
    @Spritsailor Před 4 lety +2

    You could use the flame for an edge to a sunburst.

  • @dylanj8676
    @dylanj8676 Před 4 lety +2

    Have you tried the Stingray style bass Harley Benton makes? I really like the look of the five string one with the 3 band EQ.

    • @zjokka
      @zjokka  Před 4 lety +1

      Hi, well, I have an active Cort bass, but simply wanted a plain and simple P Bass.This kit was 88 euro, it was more about the experience than anything else. Hadn't even seen their stingray copies - thanks for the comment

  • @matthiasreichert4016
    @matthiasreichert4016 Před 4 lety +2

    thanks for the vid, can you tell me how much it weights in total?

  • @omg_wtf
    @omg_wtf Před 2 lety

    Dude how easy wouid it be for a different bridge and pots? I want to go for a black Stealth bass... Matte black stain and black hardware

  • @robguitarwizard
    @robguitarwizard Před 2 lety +1

    What do you think of the bass?
    I'm thinking about building a kit some time.

  • @cannedgoodness9633
    @cannedgoodness9633 Před 4 lety +3

    Hey man, great build, I have a similar one, how did you figure out where to put the bridge?

    • @zjokka
      @zjokka  Před 4 lety +3

      CannedGoodness this kit came with all holes drilled... if you dont have that youll have to find the correct location by meauring . Put neck on before you drill and check straightness etc

    • @cannedgoodness9633
      @cannedgoodness9633 Před 4 lety +2

      @@zjokka Thanks for the reply man, appreciate it. I've figured it out, had to measure the scale length and work from there

  • @Superstocker669
    @Superstocker669 Před 4 lety +17

    Why put a fender logo on a harley benton kit? 🙄

    • @zjokka
      @zjokka  Před 4 lety +19

      MCA Geeff just to piss off moralists like you whose channel has no content 😘 its my bass and I do what I want. Also you whine about the decal and not about HB copying Fender? 😆

    • @meespeeters826
      @meespeeters826 Před 4 lety +6

      @@zjokka haha best response! Don't let the haters bring you down!

    • @robguitarwizard
      @robguitarwizard Před 2 lety

      That's bloody funny!
      Why not?

    • @thelusienorchestra
      @thelusienorchestra Před rokem

      Now you can sell 700 $ 😀

  • @UncleGrunt
    @UncleGrunt Před 4 lety

    Great job. What did you use on the fretboard?

    • @zjokka
      @zjokka  Před 4 lety +1

      UncleGrunt thanks - just some lin seed oil, but lately agree with Scott Grove - fretboards dont need oil. If you sweat just a little, oil is pushed out😁

    • @UncleGrunt
      @UncleGrunt Před 4 lety

      zjokka thanks. I do usually use linseed oil if they’re looking dry

  • @lory619
    @lory619 Před 6 měsíci

    Ciao bellissimo video. Ti volevo chiedere che modello è il kit di basso? Davvero un fender 😮 quanto costa il kit? Grazie e buon natale bro!
    🎉❤

    • @zjokka
      @zjokka  Před 6 měsíci

      Thomann prices vary... please check their website. Mind you the cheapest assembled Pbass can be had for the same price, or that used to be the case at least...

  • @patlecumberry5589
    @patlecumberry5589 Před rokem

    Thanx for the video. Where can I find The Fender head stock decal stickers ?

    • @zjokka
      @zjokka  Před rokem

      Thanks for the nice comment. I used to buy them on ebay for 5USD a piece or more, way back in the day... but for this one, I don't even remember. But during this build I did experiment somewhat with printing the decal on somewhat shinier paper and transferring it using scotch tape. Hope this helps you find some videos on yt about this.. I'm sure there are, haven't checked though. //ZJ

    • @patlecumberry5589
      @patlecumberry5589 Před rokem

      @@zjokka Big thanx for your answer, nice to read you !!!

  • @sonics3291
    @sonics3291 Před 4 lety

    Where did you find the fender logo stickers and what did you use to apply them?

    • @zjokka
      @zjokka  Před 3 lety +1

      I printed them with a inktjet printed on plastic sheet or plastic sticky tape...

    • @AndyBondo
      @AndyBondo Před rokem

      @@zjokka that's stupid

    • @zjokka
      @zjokka  Před rokem

      @@AndyBondo I love how this gets on people's nerves! This is how the internet works!

    • @AndyBondo
      @AndyBondo Před rokem

      @@zjokka doesn't bother me mate.
      You just being a dick mate.
      I like what you did and I like the kit, but come on princess. Ya can't stick fender on there. . It's like the guy who buys a Chinese motorbike and puts a Harley sticker on it. You are allowed to , by all means , do what ya want. ..
      But like I said.
      It's stoopid
      Have a nice day

    • @zjokka
      @zjokka  Před rokem +1

      @@AndyBondo You don't understand: this is one of my most popular because the comments ot it went beserk (over the decal). Commenting on videos has much bigger weight than likes... btw the decal's long gone

  • @ejmusicofficial
    @ejmusicofficial Před 2 lety

    What did you use to stain the wood?

    • @zjokka
      @zjokka  Před 2 lety

      I just used wood stain, I think. However, as stated in the video, these bodies are drenched in wood sealer. Spray painting may be as easier option...

  • @dm4728
    @dm4728 Před 3 lety +1

    try wilkinson pickups much cheaper

  • @spetter4311
    @spetter4311 Před 4 lety +2

    I tried the laser pointer at my cat, she only looked up to the laser pointer

    • @zjokka
      @zjokka  Před 4 lety +1

      Your cat is either dead, blind or overfed...

    • @spetter4311
      @spetter4311 Před 4 lety

      zjokka last one

    • @Bigvs.Dickvs
      @Bigvs.Dickvs Před 4 lety +1

      Don't play with lasers with cats. They can never catch it and become frustrated. Part of the thrill of hunting is catching the prey, it gives them happy hormones.

  • @Jesuswinsbirdofmichigan
    @Jesuswinsbirdofmichigan Před 3 měsíci

    #56_HappyToSubscribe🦆

  • @grantkoeller8911
    @grantkoeller8911 Před měsícem

    We don't want the body weight in Grams,
    we want it in ounces!!!!!

    • @zjokka
      @zjokka  Před měsícem

      If you ask Google, you will get the answer without the magic word your dear mother taught you way back in the 50's...

  • @ernieball9516
    @ernieball9516 Před 2 lety +1

    OMG this is a bad luthier. Did you see the ruined headstock. What a shame…..

    • @omg_wtf
      @omg_wtf Před 2 lety +1

      I don't think he's a Luthier bro

    • @zjokka
      @zjokka  Před 2 lety

      are you a real person or just a 15-year old hiding behind a brand name? with a contentless channel... what a shame

    • @omg_wtf
      @omg_wtf Před 2 lety

      @@zjokka dude you know some people haven't finished becoming a grown-up yet...

  • @franckydookie
    @franckydookie Před 4 měsíci

    Not the fender logo for god's sake

    • @zjokka
      @zjokka  Před 4 měsíci

      Thanks for the comment - it really helps. What do you call this - a precision bass invented by Fender! Please unwaddle your panties...

    • @franckydookie
      @franckydookie Před 4 měsíci

      @@zjokka Fender didn't make it

  • @yeoldefoxeh254
    @yeoldefoxeh254 Před 2 lety +1

    And then Fender can sue you because you just made a fake Fender and uploadeda video about it.

    • @zjokka
      @zjokka  Před 2 lety +1

      Why would they do that? If they would, I could make a video about it and it would go viral. I am not selling this bass, it's my personal instrument, so I'm not stealing from Fender. Take a minute to think about why Fender does not sue Harley Benton... they are making money off Fender's legacy . Fender has a top notch marketing department that understands too well all Fender copies are just a testimony to Fender's legacy...