Harley Benton RB-414 "Thomannbacker" Revisit - Still The BEST Budget Ric? - LowEndLobster Fresh Look

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Hey Everyone! Today we're revisiting a bass from one of my most popular reviews - The Harley Benton RB-414 "Thomannbacker". This bass has some HEAVY Rickenbacker influence, but also has a lot of things to set it apart- the biggest of which is the price! Coming in at $200 USD (plus shipping), this bass is nearly 1/10th the price of a true Ric. The RB-414 also has some secret sauce with Ric style mounting mechanisms for the bridge and pickups, meaning that you can swap in authentic Ric components (or aftermarket ones... hint hint!). Let's check this bass out!
Harley Benton RB-414: harleybenton.com/product/rb-4...
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  • @edbrito-swdev
    @edbrito-swdev2 жыл бұрын

    You can't really have a rickenbacker style bass without a completely ridiculous bridge.

  • @_levandre_
    @_levandre_2 жыл бұрын

    This bass is really tempting just because it’s affordable and looks like my first dream bass a rickenbacker

  • @degeest5571
    @degeest55712 жыл бұрын

    It doesn’t sound like a Ric, however, it has its own fat, funky sound. I have to admit that I like the sound of the pickups on their own merits

  • @jataku
    @jataku2 жыл бұрын

    Ordered the red one last week after watching your last video on it, should be here in a few days! Super excited to give it a try!

  • @kevmac1230
    @kevmac12302 жыл бұрын

    I modded mine.I changed the pups to Nordys and put in a tone Monster and passive switch.I don't know if it sounds like a Ric but it sounds and plays great.I"m going to put hip Shot but I've held off as this one has been ok,my luthier got it set up 👍 nice.

  • @Chris.Wiley.
    @Chris.Wiley.2 жыл бұрын

    I'm intrigued. I've always wanted a Ric, but have never been able to justify the cost. Looking forward to the mod video!

  • @stephencshapiro
    @stephencshapiro2 жыл бұрын

    Sounds awesome. Never been so tempted by a Harley Benton. Super cool.

  • @bassimprovjams3772
    @bassimprovjams37722 жыл бұрын

    Killer bass for the money!! HB really gives you great product for the price!! Can’t wait to watch the mod videos on this! It would have been cool to watch you mod your dingwall. Your going to whip out what! Ohh your pic, I thought you said something else 😂😂🤘🦞 great video as always brother!!! Really enjoying the discord! Some really nice people on there!

  • @kevinturvey8213
    @kevinturvey8213

    actually sounds really nice - very surprised! also really brought out some great playing from you - little run at

  • @nuggers23
    @nuggers232 жыл бұрын

    I always wondered how the rest of your studio looks like, thanks! 😃🕺

  • @jhonathanvillamizar2262
    @jhonathanvillamizar22622 жыл бұрын

    Nice! Looking forward for that next video. I just recently bought the same JB pickups for mine.

  • @yamdog3036
    @yamdog30362 жыл бұрын

    Can't wait for the modding video!!

  • @douglasw.7864
    @douglasw.7864 Жыл бұрын

    New subscriber here. Really enjoying the content. When I first came across your videos, I thought to myself, this dude looks like a live action R.Crumb character that plays bass really well!

  • @garywillacey9979
    @garywillacey9979 Жыл бұрын

    Seems to have a vintage tone to it. I really like it, not sure it I'd change anything because it seems to have its own character, & it's very nice. I could imagine this bass would sound great put through an EQ pedal as a pre amp also to beef up the sound, I'd probably prefer this than changing out the pickups. Definitely would like one to try.

  • @matthewconner7800
    @matthewconner78002 жыл бұрын

    Looking forward to the Trickenlobster. I’m tempted to pick one up and do some shenaniganry to it myself.

  • @alanhearne6733
    @alanhearne67332 жыл бұрын

    Damn! Now you got me on the Thomann website 😎🇵🇹. As ever, great video Lobster 🦞

  • @laktoze_
    @laktoze_2 жыл бұрын

    these look so good for such a little price!

  • @Hndsmstrngr1
    @Hndsmstrngr1

    It's got a clean and twangy sound. Doesn't sound like a Rickenbacker but it's not a bad sounding bass overall especially for the money

  • @BonzoBanzai
    @BonzoBanzai2 жыл бұрын

    Got one at the start of lockdown and while a few cosmetics (hey at €240 what ya expecting). Love it and great for a beginner bassist.

  • @derrickharmon7980
    @derrickharmon79802 жыл бұрын

    Cool bass, dope shirt, good vibes