I was in a bit of a panic and needed a cheap bass to replace my old bass for a gig. And this Harley Benton has stayed with me since then throughout rehearsals and gigs. While the sound is nothing to write home about, it's still a much better investment than buying a used bass for a similar price. HBs are known for being better than their price suggests, and I have to agree. And the build quality is great. Everything feels solid and well made.
The only negative thing I have to say is that the sound is a bit boring. Not bad, just not very interesting. But for a beginner (or a pro in panic), it's a good choice, and probably one of the basses at this price level.