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Harley Benton RB-414LH BK vs Schecter Diamond-J LH

Harley Benton RB-414LH BK
Harley Benton
RB-414LH BK
Bass$250
No ratings yet
66Overall / 100
Schecter Diamond-J LH
Schecter
Diamond-J LH
Bass$390
No ratings yet
73Overall / 100

The verdict

The Schecter Diamond-J LH comes out ahead overall — 73 to 66 on our estimated score.

Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.

Harley Benton RB-414LH BK wins on
  • Lower price ($250 vs $390)
Schecter Diamond-J LH wins on
  • Better build (65 vs 58)
  • Better playability (78 vs 72)
  • Better sound (74 vs 63)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricRB-414LH BKDiamond-J LH
Overall6673
Build5865
Playability7278
Sound6374
Value7676

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecRB-414LH BKDiamond-J LH
BrandHarley BentonSchecter
TypeBassBass
Years
Country
Body woodOkoumeAlder
Neck woodOkoumeMaple
FretboardAmaranthMaple
Strings44
Frets21
Scale34.02"34"
PickupsArtec mini humbucker (neck) and single coil (bridge)Schecter Diamond Monster Tone II / Schecter Diamond Monster Tone II
Rating
Price$250$390
FinishBlack
Fretboard radius350 mm (13.78")16" (406mm)
Matching Casearticle no. #122214# (not included)
Nut width42 mm (1.65")1.496" (38mm)
Scale length864 mm (34.02")34" (863mm)
BridgeDiamond Vintage Bass
Bridge pickupSchecter Diamond Monster Tone II
ConstructionBolt-on
Controls2Vol/Tone(Push-Pull)
DexterityLeft Handed
Fretboard inlayDots
Guitar Colors3-Tone Sunburst (3TSB)
HardwareChrome
KnobsMetal Knurled w/ Set Screw
Neck pickupSchecter Diamond Monster Tone II
Neck profileThin "C"
NutGraph Tech XL Ivory Tusq
Thickness@ 1st Fret- .787" (20mm)/ @ 12th Fret- .866" (22mm)
Top ContourFlat Top
Truss rod2-Way Adjustable Rod w/ 5/32" (4mm) Allen Nut
TunersGrover Vintage Bass 142 Series

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