Honest Unboxing of the Harley Benton 7 String Bass BZ-7000 II NT from Thomann + Test Drive
Summary
TLDRIn this video, the host unboxes a Harley Benton BC72 NT, a seven-string bass guitar, from Germany. They discuss the environmentally friendly packaging, the quality of the instrument, and its features, including the neck, frets, and battery compartment. The string spacing is measured, revealing a comfortable range for a seven-string bass. After tuning, the bass is tested for sound quality and playability, with the host expressing satisfaction with the instrument's performance and value for money.
Takeaways
- 🎸 The BC72 NT is a seven-string bass guitar from Harley Benton, purchased after much consideration.
- 🌍 The guitar was shipped from Germany, and the unboxing experience was eagerly anticipated.
- 🔍 The packaging is environmentally friendly, using cardboard instead of Styrofoam.
- 🎁 Inside the box, a basic tool kit is included, which is a thoughtful addition for the user.
- 🏭 The quality of the guitar is attributed to German craftsmanship, which is highly regarded.
- 🔨 The unboxing experience was smooth, with no major issues or surprises encountered.
- 📏 The string spacing is measured to be between 17-18mm, which is wider than some other models and suitable for a seven-string bass.
- 🔋 The battery compartment is conveniently accessible and well-designed.
- 🎵 The guitar is equipped with a three-band EQ and a pickup control for sound adjustments.
- 🎼 The instrument is well-balanced and does not tip over easily, even with the additional weight of the seven strings.
- 🎹 The sound quality is impressive, with the bass having its own unique tone and not just extending the range of a four-string bass.
- 👍 The overall impression of the BC72 NT is very positive, especially considering its low price point.
Q & A
What is the brand and model of the bass guitar featured in the video?
-The bass guitar featured is a Harley Benton BC72 NT, a seven-string bass.
Why did the reviewer mention the packaging material used for the bass guitar?
-The reviewer mentioned the packaging material because it was made of cardboard instead of Styrofoam, which is considered better for the environment.
Where is the bass guitar shipped from, and what was the delivery time?
-The bass guitar was shipped from Germany, and it took a few weeks for delivery and build time.
What was included in the box with the bass guitar?
-The box included a basic tool kit and a battery for the bass guitar.
What is the significance of the string spacing measurement for a seven-string bass?
-The string spacing is significant because it affects playability. A wider spacing can be more comfortable for certain playing styles and techniques.
What was the reviewer's initial expectation regarding the string spacing of the BC72 NT?
-The reviewer expected the string spacing to be 18 mm, which is quite wide for a seven-string bass.
How did the reviewer find the neck and frets of the bass guitar upon unboxing?
-The reviewer found the neck and frets to be flawless, with no frets sticking out or causing discomfort.
What was the reviewer's experience with the battery compartment of the bass guitar?
-The reviewer found the battery compartment to be very handy and well-designed.
How did the reviewer's experience with the bass guitar compare to other Harley Benton instruments?
-The reviewer mentioned having had some surprises with other Harley Benton instruments, but the BC72 NT met their expectations for German quality assurance.
What was the reviewer's opinion on the sound and playability of the bass guitar after plugging it in?
-The reviewer was impressed with the sound and playability of the bass guitar, noting that it sounded as expected for an electric bass and had good balance.
What adjustments did the reviewer check on the bass guitar?
-The reviewer checked the bridge adjustments to see if the string saddles had been adjusted according to the scale of the seven-string bass.
How did the reviewer find the experience of playing the seven-string bass compared to a six-string bass?
-The reviewer, coming from a six-string bass background, found the seven-string bass to be a bit challenging at first but noted that it had a unique sound and was impressed with its performance.
What was the reviewer's impression of the bass guitar's performance under distortion?
-The reviewer found that the bass guitar performed well under distortion, maintaining its sound quality and character.
Outlines
🎸 Unboxing the Harley Benton ABC72 NT Bass Guitar
The video script begins with the excitement of unboxing a Harley Benton ABC72 NT, a 7-string bass guitar that the speaker has been anticipating for a long time. The bass is from Germany and was delivered with environmentally friendly cardboard packaging, a detail that is appreciated by the speaker. The unboxing reveals a basic toolkit and a reminder of the brand's association with Thomann. The bass itself is described as flawless, with a focus on the quality of the neck and frets. The battery compartment is highlighted for its convenience, and the speaker checks the instrument's electronics and tuning capabilities. A key point of interest is the string spacing, which is measured and found to be between 17-18mm, which is considered good for a 7-string bass. The summary ends with the speaker tuning the bass and noting the initial impressions of the instrument's playability and setup.
🔊 Testing the Harley Benton ABC72 NT Bass Guitar's Sound
In this paragraph, the speaker proceeds to test the sound of the newly unboxed Harley Benton ABC72 NT bass guitar. The bass is plugged in, and the speaker notes the ease with which the instrument finds the B string, which is often a challenge for other basses. The balance of the instrument is praised, with the speaker noting that it doesn't tip over easily despite the additional weight from the 7-string configuration. The speaker then checks the bridge adjustments and confirms that the strings are well-settled according to the scale. The electronics are left neutral, and the speaker expresses satisfaction with the sound, noting that it doesn't just extend the range of a 4-string bass but has its own unique tonal character. The speaker experiments with the pickups and is particularly impressed with the sound from the bridge pickup. The paragraph concludes with the speaker's first attempts at slap playing, noting the challenges of finding the middle range and the harmonics, but overall expressing satisfaction with the bass's performance under distortion.
🎵 Initial Impressions and Distortion Test of the ABC72 NT
The final paragraph of the script focuses on the speaker's initial impressions and a distortion test of the Harley Benton ABC72 NT bass guitar. The speaker is impressed with the instrument's performance and the value for money, considering its low price. The speaker looks forward to further exploring the bass's capabilities, particularly with distortion, and the paragraph ends with a musical excerpt that showcases the bass's sound under distorted settings. The overall sentiment is positive, with the speaker expressing excitement and satisfaction with the bass's performance.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡BC72 NT
💡Harley Benton
💡Seven-string bass
💡German quality
💡String spacing
💡Tuners
💡Pickups
💡Bridge pickup
💡Distortion
💡Slap
💡Unboxing
Highlights
Excitement over unboxing a Harley Benton BC72 NT seven-string bass guitar.
Instrument arrived from Germany with cardboard packaging, eco-friendly and protective.
Initial impressions of the bass guitar's build quality and design.
Inclusion of a basic toolkit and a reminder of the brand's origin.
Expectations of the bass guitar's size and weight based on online reviews.
Unboxing reveals a beautiful bass guitar with no visible flaws.
Assessment of the neck and frets for any issues.
Battery compartment is easily accessible and well-designed.
String spacing measurement confirms it's slightly over 17mm, which is good for a seven-string bass.
Tuning the bass guitar with a clip-on tuner, which works well.
String tension is found to be about half a step low, possibly due to the journey.
The bass guitar's balance is good, with minimal tip-over despite the additional strings.
Testing the bass guitar's sound and playability, including the bridge pickup.
Experimenting with different pickup settings and their impact on sound.
The bass guitar's performance with distortion and its suitability for various playing styles.
Final thoughts on the bass guitar's impressive sound quality and value for money.
Transcripts
so hi everyone this is the exciting
moment in here I got a
bc72 NT from Harley Benton a seven
string base thought about for a very
long time to buy it now it's finally
here I came all the way from
Germany had a few weeks of delivery and
build time so let's get crack and I hope
I get it out of here in one piece I hope
it plays and I also hope it plays well
so let's get going let's cut the Box
open so what I like about this
straightway is it's all cardboard it's
not Styrofoam so it's better for the
environment that's good that alone it
came all the way from
Germany but at least it f
c good pening all together
from what I've heard from online reever
it must be quite a monster quite big uh
long scaling large spacing very
heavy the Box seems a bit small for that
so I'm hope I'm not in for a bad
surprise
here now we got it all wrapped up like
for Christmas let's get it out of there
here we have a very basic tool kit uh at
least you know which key is good for the
truss
rod be a little reminder where it came
from like how Bon is the house brand of
tomen from what I know you can still
only buy it from
there okay
all right here it
is it is
beautiful and let's have a closer
look
it's Flawless I've been unboxing some
Harley Express
faes and I had some surprises there but
this one is as you would expect German
quality German quality
assurance looking quite
good perfect just feeling the
neck all the the Frets are okay nothing
sticking out nothing
hurting battery let's see if if one's in
there my CAU me the wrong
foot batter is in
so very handy battery compartment and
seen some worst some bad ones over the
years but this one is great nicey quick
okay hope it also has a
charge all right so I'm assuming three
bandic
Q I already put it all in the
middle and I'm assuming this is the main
balum and this is the pickup
control so now what I'm most interesting
in is the string spacing here which I'm
going to measure right now cuz I heard
it is 18 mm of strings racing which
would be
super but you never know until you
measure yeah I would say it's slightly
on the 17 range but it's sort of in
between 17 and 18 and for a seven string
that's actually very good for example
aoness has
15.5 mm which is very narrow and pretty
much a getar but this one so far
is pro keeping what it's
promised is it inun already not quite
but it
is feels
good let's tune
it clip on tuner
has not disappointed me
far all
right and
Serv I come from a six string base so I
was going for that a string but it's
actually a d we have four tuners here so
that was quite
funny
already the strings are about half c t
low probably from the trip or the
journey or the strings have given
way surprising how easily it finds the
be string usually that's more difficult
some bases have problems with E string
this one finds the B string quite well
so I hope that's a good sign for the
Bas
right and we are six
okay I'm going to use a belt here
because I want it to follow the
accidentally now here's the big moment
we're going to plug it
in so there was there is a tone coming
out though which
is not a given with Alex Express
instruments for example
the instrument hangs quite well so it's
quite well balanced so you don't have
the strong tip over of course you have
more of a tip over because there's a lot
Happening Here on the head
but it's actually
CL oh beautiful
just checking the bridge adjustments to
see if the string settles have been
adjusted according to
[Music]
scale that's a seven string base we got
to compare to the four string brace we
got an extra B and we got two high
strings so the full strings sit here
from string two through five so I left
Electronics all neutral and I have no
desire to change it in anyway so that's
a very good sign
[Music]
some beautiful
cles going to experiment with the
pickups a little bit now I go to the
bridge pickup let's see how that
[Music]
goes strings are a bit harder to control
harder to keep them
[Music]
quiet but that's not a hary bent issue
that's a seven string
[Music]
issue apart from
that again
[Music]
and it sounds as it should it's not like
it's a seven string base it only sounds
good and gets the normal four string
range a special color that's not the
case at all it actually sounds as you
would expect it from an electric
[Music]
base home impressed and slap the single
not yet
let's see how that's
going it's a bit like walking on
eggshells because I'm not used to the
instrument but there's the slap sound
coming
out without a doubt just harder to find
the middle range the middle four
[Music]
string the harmonics are a bit
[Music]
of course not as strong as on thick Bas
[Music]
strings let's try Distortion a little
bit
[Music]
so together I would say really good test
drive it's very very impressive
instrument insanely low price and I'm
looking forward forward to controlling
it in
[Music]
[Music]
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