Head to head
Harley Benton B-30 Black vs Harley Benton B-35BK
The verdict
The Harley Benton B-30 Black and Harley Benton B-35BK are closely matched overall — 64 to 64 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
Harley Benton B-30 Black wins on
- Lower price ($162 vs $195)
Harley Benton B-35BK wins on
No standout advantage.
Scorecard
| Metric | B-30 Black | B-35BK |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 64 |
| Build | 61 | 61 |
| Playability | 64 | 64 |
| Sound | 60 | 60 |
| Value | 74 | 74 |
Full specifications
| Spec | B-30 Black | B-35BK |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Harley Benton | Harley Benton |
| Type | Acoustic Bass | Acoustic Bass |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | — | — |
| Body wood | Sapele / mahogany | — |
| Neck wood | Mahogany | Sapele |
| Fretboard | Jatoba | Jatoba |
| Strings | 4 | 4 |
| Frets | — | 22 |
| Scale | 32.09" | 34.02" |
| Pickups | — | — |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $162 | $195 |
| Bridge | Jatoba | Jatoba |
| Finish | Black high-gloss | Black, high-gloss |
| Nut width | 45 mm | 47 mm |
| Scale length | 815 mm (medium scale) | 864 mm |
| String gauges | .045 - .095 | .045 - .130 |
| Style | Super Jumbo with cutaway | Super Jumbo with cutaway |
| Suitable Gig Bag | Article no. #121814# (not included in the scope of delivery) | — |
| Top wood | Spruce | Spruce |
| Back And Sides | — | Sapele |
| Fretboard inlay | — | Dot |