Harley Benton BZ-5000 II NT
5-String Electric Bass
- Deluxe Series
- Body: Mahogany / Ash / Mahogany / Ash
- Top: AAA flamed maple veneer
- 5-Piece neck-thru body: Canadian maple and nyatoh
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Neck profile: C
- Nut: Graphite
- Nut width: 45 mm
- Fingerboard radius: 400 mm, thickness 1st fret: 21 mm, 12th fret: 23 mm
- Scale length: 864 mm (34")
- 24 medium jumbo frets
- Pickups: Tesla TV-SBL1-5B (bridge) and Tesla TV-SBL1-5N (neck) soapbars
- Tesla G102 3-band active EQ
- Volume control with push/pull passive/active function
- Balance, bass, middle and treble controls
- Sung-Il BB-105 bridge with 17 mm string spacing
- WSC JB-15DLX 17:1 die-cast machine heads
- Black hardware
- Factory strings: HB HQS .045–.130
- Colour: Natural, high-gloss
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Available since November 2023
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Item number 521703
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Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
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Colour Natural
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Body Mahogany, Ash Tree
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Neck Maple, Nyatoh
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Fingerboard Rosewood
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Frets 24
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Scale Long Scale
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Pickup System Soapbar
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Electronics Active, Passive
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Including Case No
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Incl. Gigbag No
A remarkably refined five-string
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Harley Benton's Deluxe Series is known for exceptional instruments with top-notch features at an attractive price. The latest version of the Harley Benton BZ-5000 NT five-string is no exception. One standout detail is its five-piece neck-through design, with a full 34" scale length. This construction guarantees a clear, articulate tone and remarkable sustain. Add to that the unique Harley Benton design, combined with some truly premium tonewoods and a full complement of high-quality hardware – including the graphite nut, die-cast tuners, and monorail bridge – that simply speaks for itself. At the heart of the BZ-5000 II NT's versatile sound are two soapbar humbuckers, and active electronics featuring a Tesla 3-band EQ. All in all, the Harley Benton BZ-5000 II delivers a package that brings together features and design elements usually found in much higher price ranges.
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Exquisite ingredients
Mahogany and ash form the foundation of the Harley Benton BZ-5000 II's body, which is topped off with a truly spectacular AAA-grade flamed maple top. The transparent high-gloss natural finish is exactly the right choice here to bring out the grain. Maximum stability comes from the neck-through construction, made of five individual strips of maple and nyatoh. Completing the package is a rosewood fingerboard with 24 frets. Two Tesla TV-SBL1-5 humbuckers and active Tesla electronics with a 3-band EQ (bass, mids, treble) offer a wealth of tonal options. For those who prefer a more traditional approach, the BZ-5000 II can be switched to passive mode with the push/pull function of the volume dial. The black Sung-II-BB-105 bridge features five independent saddles; this lightweight 'monorail' design ensures the optimal transfer of each individual string's vibrations.
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A high-end bass at a low price
So who's the Harley Benton BZ-5000 II for? First and foremost, bassists who're looking for something special, a bit off the beaten track – but that won't break the bank. For players who aren't stuck in a vintage mindset and definitely don't want yet another copy of a classic. Ultimately, for anyone who wants to broaden their musical horizons with a genuinely unusual instrument. All that being said, the price also makes the BZ-5000 II a solid choice as a second or third bass. A five-string, of course, is aimed at anyone wanting an extended range with that low B string (or alternatively a high C, depending on the tuning): As such, this bass really comes into its own in modern styles. Jazz, Fusion, contemporary R&B and Gospel, Funk and more – these are just some of the genres where the Harley Benton BZ-5000 II feels right at home.
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About Harley Benton
Since 1998, the Harley Benton brand has been catering for the needs of countless guitarists and bassists. In addition to an extensive range of stringed instruments, Thomann's house brand also offers a wide choice of amplifiers, speakers, effect pedals, and other accessories. In total, the range includes over 1,500 products. 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.
Expand your sound and your bass will follow
Of course, instruments like the Harley Benton BZ-5000 II can easily handle a bassist's bread-and-butter duties in almost any band. But even at first glance, it's clear that the BZ-5000 is built for much more. This bass is designed to step into the spotlight with punchy basslines, solos, chord work, and even full solo arrangements. All perfectly complemented by Harley Benton's own effects pedals, of course: The Classic Chorus, for example, adds lush, atmospheric textures that really make natural harmonics shine. Or push that sound even further with the Classic Flanger, for almost psychedelic tones. Add spatial depth to solo arrangements with a reverb effect such as the Harley Benton Duality. And to keep the BZ-5000's immense dynamic range under control, the Custom Line Compressor is the ideal partner.
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