Head to head
Harley Benton JB-20 MB vs Harley Benton JB-75 SB
The verdict
The Harley Benton JB-20 MB and Harley Benton JB-75 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 MB wins on
- Lower price ($130 vs $195)
Harley Benton JB-75 SB wins on
No standout advantage.
Scorecard
| Metric | JB-20 MB | JB-75 SB |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 67 |
| Build | 58 | 61 |
| Playability | 70 | 72 |
| Sound | 60 | 60 |
| Value | 75 | 76 |
Full specifications
| Spec | JB-20 MB | JB-75 SB |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Harley Benton | Harley Benton |
| Type | Bass | Bass |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | — | — |
| Body wood | Poplar | American ash |
| Neck wood | Maple | Canadian Hard Rock Maple |
| Fretboard | Laurel | Laurel |
| Strings | 4 | 4 |
| Frets | — | — |
| Scale | 34.02" | 34.02" |
| Pickups | 2 JB-style single-coils | Roswell JBA-B Alnico 5 Single Coil (bridge) and JBA-N Alnico 5 Single Coil (middle) |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $130 | $195 |
| Controls | 2 volume and 1 tone | 2x volume, 1x tone |
| Finish | Blue Metallic, high-gloss | 3-Tone Sunburst |
| Fretboard inlay | Dots | white ABS blocks |
| Neck profile | Modern C | D |
| Nut width | 38 mm | 38 mm |
| Scale length | 864 mm | 864 mm |
| String Guages | .040 - .100 | — |
| Bridge | — | Sung Il WB401CR with brass saddles |
| Fretboard radius | — | 305 mm |
| Neck Binding | — | Black |