Head to head
Harley Benton JB-20 CA vs Harley Benton JB-62 SB
The verdict
The Harley Benton JB-20 CA and Harley Benton JB-62 SB are closely matched overall — 65 to 67 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
Harley Benton JB-20 CA wins on
- Lower price ($119 vs $173)
Harley Benton JB-62 SB wins on
No standout advantage.
Scorecard
| Metric | JB-20 CA | JB-62 SB |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 67 |
| Build | 58 | 61 |
| Playability | 70 | 72 |
| Sound | 60 | 60 |
| Value | 75 | 76 |
Full specifications
| Spec | JB-20 CA | JB-62 SB |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Harley Benton | Harley Benton |
| Type | Bass | Bass |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | — | — |
| Body wood | Poplar | Basswood |
| Neck wood | Maple | vintage caramelised Canadian maple |
| Fretboard | Laurel | Laurel |
| Strings | 4 | 4 |
| Frets | — | — |
| Scale | 34.02" | 34.02" |
| Pickups | Two JB-style single coils | Roswell Roswell JBA-B AlNiCo 5 and JBA-N AlNiCo 5 single coils |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $119 | $173 |
| Finish | Candy Apple Red, high-gloss | Sunburst |
| Neck profile | Modern C | D |
| Nut width | 38 mm | 38 mm (1.49") |
| Scale length | 864 mm | 864 mm (34.02") |
| String gauges | .045 - .105 | D'Addarío EXL165 .045 - .105 (art. #144505#) |
| Bridge | — | B401 CR |
| Fretboard radius | — | 305 mm (12") |
| Tuners | — | CB01-CR |