Head to head
Harley Benton JB-75 SB vs Harley Benton PB-Shorty SBK
The verdict
The Harley Benton JB-75 SB and Harley Benton PB-Shorty SBK 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 JB-75 SB wins on
No standout advantage.
Harley Benton PB-Shorty SBK wins on
- Better playability (78 vs 72)
- Lower price ($130 vs $195)
Scorecard
| Metric | JB-75 SB | PB-Shorty SBK |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 67 |
| Build | 61 | 58 |
| Playability | 72 | 78 |
| Sound | 60 | 60 |
| Value | 76 | 77 |
Full specifications
| Spec | JB-75 SB | PB-Shorty SBK |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Harley Benton | Harley Benton |
| Type | Bass | Bass |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | — | — |
| Body wood | American ash | Poplar |
| Neck wood | Canadian Hard Rock Maple | Maple |
| Fretboard | Laurel | Laurel |
| Strings | 4 | 4 |
| Frets | — | — |
| Scale | 34.02" | 30" |
| Pickups | Roswell JBA-B Alnico 5 Single Coil (bridge) and JBA-N Alnico 5 Single Coil (middle) | PB-style split coil (middle) |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $195 | $130 |
| Bridge | Sung Il WB401CR with brass saddles | — |
| Controls | 2x volume, 1x tone | — |
| Finish | 3-Tone Sunburst | Satin Black |
| Fretboard inlay | white ABS blocks | — |
| Fretboard radius | 305 mm | 350 mm |
| Neck Binding | Black | — |
| Neck profile | D | Modern C |
| Nut width | 38 mm | — |
| Scale length | 864 mm | 762 mm (short scale) |
| String gauges | — | .040 - .095 |
| Suitable Gig Bag | — | Article #142777# (not included) |
| Suitable Replacement Strings | — | Article #205074# / article #238524# |