Head to head
Harley Benton GS-Travel-E Bass Mahogany vs Harley Benton GS-Travel-E Bass Spruce
The verdict
The Harley Benton GS-Travel-E Bass Mahogany and Harley Benton GS-Travel-E Bass Spruce are closely matched overall — 67 to 67 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
Harley Benton GS-Travel-E Bass Mahogany wins on
No standout advantage.
Harley Benton GS-Travel-E Bass Spruce wins on
No standout advantage.
Scorecard
| Metric | GS-Travel-E Bass Mahogany | GS-Travel-E Bass Spruce |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 67 |
| Build | 61 | 61 |
| Playability | 72 | 72 |
| Sound | 60 | 60 |
| Value | 76 | 76 |
Full specifications
| Spec | GS-Travel-E Bass Mahogany | GS-Travel-E Bass Spruce |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Harley Benton | Harley Benton |
| Type | Acoustic Bass | Acoustic Bass |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | — | — |
| Body wood | Selected mahogany | selected mahogany |
| Neck wood | Okoume | Okoume |
| Fretboard | Purple heart | Purple Heart |
| Strings | 4 | 4 |
| Frets | — | — |
| Scale | 23.5" | 23.5" |
| Pickups | HB-03 preamp with built-in chromatic tuner | HB-03 preamp with built-in chromatic tuner |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $184 | $184 |
| Bridge | Purple heart | Purple Heart |
| Finish | Natural matte | Natural Satin |
| Fretboard radius | 350 mm | 350 mm |
| Length | 95 cm | — |
| Neck profile | C | C |
| Nut And Saddle | Bone | Bone |
| Nut width | 43 mm | 43 mm |
| Scale length | 597 mm | 597 mm |
| Side Height | 10 cm | — |
| Style | Mini Travel Grand Symphony | Mini Travel Grand Symphony |
| Width Of Lower Bout | 36 cm | — |
| Top wood | — | selected sitka spruce |
| Tuners | — | Rising MB1070 Black DLX die-cast |