When you're just starting out in the world of the low end, it's important to have equipment that won't put any additional obstacles in your way. And when your career as a rockstar really starts taking off, you'll want useful features and foolproof operation – and that's exactly what the Harley Benton HB-40B bass combo offers. Combining the amp and speaker in a single enclosure makes it a both compact and practical companion for at-home practising, and its effective 3-band EQ allows for a wide range of sounds straight out of the box. If you want to play along to songs or a drum groove, simply connect your mobile phone to the Harley Benton HB-40B, and if your parents or neighbours complain, you can plug your headphones in and rock into the early hours and beyond. The whole package is available at a very low price, and if you want to cut down costs even more, you can get an attractive bundle that combines amp and instrument in one affordable package.
A combo – as in, short for combination – is a combination of an amplifier and a speaker in a single cabinet. In the case of the HB-40B, this cabinet is designed in such a way that it'll fit under every table and in every corner. At 12kg, it's easy to move, too, even for younger bass players. The 40W output, coupled with a 10" speaker, delivers a rich sound for playing at home or jamming with other musicians. In addition to the volume control, the internal 3-band EQ (bass, mid, treble) helps you find your own unique sound. The mid-band is parametric, so that the frequency can be adjusted continuously between 200Hz and 2kHz. In addition, a compressor can be activated at the touch of a button, which reduces undesirable level peaks and thus protects the speaker.
Learning to play an instrument is a lot of fun, but it can be a challenge as well – it's easy to feel overwhelmed at times. Nobody needs to burden themselves with further difficulties. That's why the focus of the Harley Benton HB-40B is on the features essential for beginners: The ones that are easy to use and truly make sense in practice. Even young musicians without much previous experience and technical knowledge will quickly find their way around, meaning they can start playing in no time. In addition, the HB-40B is small, light, and easy to transport by design: You can easily carry it from room to room or even take it on the road. In terms of ports, the Harley Benton HB-40B is equipped with an input for an external audio source and a headphone output.
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.
Music is generally associated with some noise; that's inherent to its nature. Unfortunately, not everyone values and appreciates this. Parents or siblings can sometimes knock on the door to complain, especially if it's late at night. And if anyone who shares a wall with their neighbours, for example in a rented flat, will face the same problem. To avoid trouble with parents or neighbours, the Harley Benton HB-40B can be plugged into headphones, so budding bassists can jam all night long, undisturbed: They can even connect a mobile phone (or CD player, MP3 player, etc.) to the combo via a cinch input and practice along with backing tracks or their favourite songs.