Is this the BEST cheap bass?!? The $250 Harley Benton JB75

0:00 intro and discussion
0:45 recording chain
0:51 solo'ed bass
2:26 how is it so cheap?
2:51 in a funk context
3:17 in a punk/rock context
3:55 slap because you have to sometimes
4:35 in a fusion context

I got this bass about a month ago now, and after playing it a bunch, recording several tracks with it, and letting it settle in, I can honestly say this is the best low-cost instrument I've ever had. It was cheaper than any other piece on the market except the random Amazon / eBay guitars, but it actually has all the attributes of a MUCH more expensive instrument.
Things like an ash body, a maple neck, and a set of Alnico pickups take it far above the level of the others. Frankly, it's more like a $600 bass, but it was $250 (including shipping from Germany). If you're in EU, the shipping will be quite a bit less.

My only complaints? It's a bit heavy, but every ash body jazz bass will be, because that's a very dense wood. Also I may re-finish it at some point because tbh I just don't love the look of natural-finish instruments. Gimme that early 60s-style nitrocellulose.

I can't help but dig into it because it's got that classic jazz bass growl that's just so fun! I would wholeheartedly recommend this to anyone, no matter their skill level.

Check it out and let me know what you think!

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