Best Harley Benton 4-String Basses 2026
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Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
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4.8/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Harley Benton MV-4MSB Seafoam Green w/Case
Distinctive Sound
Specialty Applications
Unique Designs
Key Feature:
• Wide variety of pickup configurations
✓ PROS
- • Perfect for most musical styles
- • Classic bass foundation
✗ CONS
- • Standard tuning limitations
- • No high C string for extended range
Harley Benton MV-4MSB Seafoam Green w/Case*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton MV-4MSB Seafoam Green*Electric...
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4.8/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 597652
$303
#2
⭐
4.8/5
(29 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Harley Benton MV-4MSB Black w/Bag
Alternative Styles
Distinctive Sound
Specialty Applications
Key Feature:
• Classic bass foundation
✓ PROS
- • Perfect for most musical styles
- • Classic bass foundation
✗ CONS
- • Less range than extended scale basses
- • May need alternate tunings for some styles
Harley Benton MV-4MSB Black w/Bag*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton MV-4MSB Black*Electric Bass*Deluxe...
⭐
4.8/5
(29 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 597113
$303
#3
⭐
4.6/5
(12 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Harley Benton BZ-4000 II NT w/Bag
Unique Designs
Experimental Music
Distinctive Sound
Key Feature:
• Standard four-string configuration
✓ PROS
- • Standard four-string configuration
- • Perfect for most musical styles
✗ CONS
- • Standard tuning limitations
- • May need alternate tunings for some styles
Harley Benton BZ-4000 II NT w/Bag*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton BZ-4000 II NT*Electric Bass*Deluxe...
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4.6/5
(12 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 578442
$545
#4
⭐
4.8/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Harley Benton HBZ-2004 Deluxe Series w/Bag
Specialty Applications
Experimental Music
Alternative Styles
Key Feature:
• Classic bass foundation
✓ PROS
- • Perfect for most musical styles
- • Wide variety of pickup configurations
✗ CONS
- • Limited low-end extension vs 5-string
- • May need alternate tunings for some styles
Harley Benton HBZ-2004 Deluxe Series w/Bag*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton HBZ-2004 Deluxe Series*Electric...
⭐
4.8/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 539298
$347
#5
⭐
4.4/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Harley Benton MM-84A SB Deluxe Series Bundle
Specialty Applications
Alternative Styles
Unique Designs
Key Feature:
• Classic bass foundation
✓ PROS
- • Perfect for most musical styles
- • Classic bass foundation
✗ CONS
- • Standard tuning limitations
- • Less range than extended scale basses
Harley Benton MM-84A SB Deluxe Series Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton MM-84A SB Deluxe Series*Electric...
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4.4/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 540428
$248
#6
⭐
4.8/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Harley Benton HBZ-2004 Deluxe Series Bundle
Specialty Applications
Unique Designs
Experimental Music
Key Feature:
• Wide variety of pickup configurations
✓ PROS
- • Standard four-string configuration
- • Wide variety of pickup configurations
✗ CONS
- • May need alternate tunings for some styles
- • Less range than extended scale basses
Harley Benton HBZ-2004 Deluxe Series Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton HBZ-2004 Deluxe Series*Electric...
⭐
4.8/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 539300
$347
#7
⭐
4.5/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Harley Benton MV-4MSB Shell Pink
Distinctive Sound
Unique Designs
Specialty Applications
Key Feature:
• Perfect for most musical styles
✓ PROS
- • Standard four-string configuration
- • Versatile tonal range
✗ CONS
- • Limited low-end extension vs 5-string
- • May need alternate tunings for some styles
Harley Benton MV-4MSB Shell PinkElectric BassDeluxe SeriesBody: AlderBolt-on neck: caramelised Canadian hard rock maple...
⭐
4.5/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 570868
$252
#8
⭐
5.0/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Harley Benton MB-4 SBK Deluxe Series Set 2
Alternative Styles
Experimental Music
Custom Features
Key Feature:
• Classic bass foundation
✓ PROS
- • Versatile tonal range
- • Standard four-string configuration
✗ CONS
- • Standard tuning limitations
- • No high C string for extended range
Harley Benton MB-4 SBK Deluxe Series Set 2*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton MB-4 SBK Deluxe Series*Electric...
⭐
5.0/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 519749
$306
#9
⭐
4.9/5
(20 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Harley Benton B-450 QTB Progressive S Bundle
Distinctive Sound
Experimental Music
Custom Features
Key Feature:
• Classic bass foundation
✓ PROS
- • Classic bass foundation
- • Wide variety of pickup configurations
✗ CONS
- • Standard tuning limitations
- • May need alternate tunings for some styles
Harley Benton B-450 QTB Progressive S Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton B-450 QTB Progressive...
⭐
4.9/5
(20 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 570665
$226
#10
⭐
4.5/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Harley Benton MM-84A SB Deluxe Series w/Bag
Custom Features
Specialty Applications
Alternative Styles
Key Feature:
• Perfect for most musical styles
✓ PROS
- • Wide variety of pickup configurations
- • Classic bass foundation
✗ CONS
- • May need alternate tunings for some styles
- • Limited low-end extension vs 5-string
Harley Benton MM-84A SB Deluxe Series w/Bag*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton MM-84A SB Deluxe Series*Electric...
⭐
4.5/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 540418
$237
#11
⭐
5.0/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Harley Benton MV-4MSB Shell Pink w/Case
Specialty Applications
Experimental Music
Distinctive Sound
Key Feature:
• Standard four-string configuration
✓ PROS
- • Versatile tonal range
- • Standard four-string configuration
✗ CONS
- • Limited low-end extension vs 5-string
- • Standard tuning limitations
Harley Benton MV-4MSB Shell Pink w/Case*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton MV-4MSB Shell Pink*Electric Bass*Deluxe...
⭐
5.0/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 597654
$303
#12
⭐
5.0/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Harley Benton TB-70 SBK Deluxe Series w/Bag
Custom Features
Distinctive Sound
Alternative Styles
Key Feature:
• Perfect for most musical styles
✓ PROS
- • Perfect for most musical styles
- • Classic bass foundation
✗ CONS
- • Standard tuning limitations
- • May need alternate tunings for some styles
Harley Benton TB-70 SBK Deluxe Series w/Bag*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton TB-70 SBK Deluxe Series*Electric...
⭐
5.0/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 539333
$244
#13
⭐
4.9/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Harley Benton MV-4MSB Black
Specialty Applications
Experimental Music
Unique Designs
Key Feature:
• Wide variety of pickup configurations
✓ PROS
- • Standard four-string configuration
- • Perfect for most musical styles
✗ CONS
- • Standard tuning limitations
- • May need alternate tunings for some styles
Harley Benton MV-4MSB BlackElectric BassDeluxe SeriesBody: AlderBolt-on neck: caramelised Canadian hard rock maple with...
⭐
4.9/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 570880
$252
#14
⭐
4.5/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Harley Benton HB-60 WB
Specialty Applications
Alternative Styles
Unique Designs
Key Feature:
• Versatile tonal range
✓ PROS
- • Standard four-string configuration
- • Classic bass foundation
✗ CONS
- • Standard tuning limitations
- • May need alternate tunings for some styles
Harley Benton HB-60 WBElectric BassVintage SeriesStyle: Semi-hollowbodyBody: Maple with arched topSet-in neck: Canadian...
⭐
4.5/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 330199
$274
#15
⭐
4.5/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Harley Benton HB-50 Cherry Red
Unique Designs
Custom Features
Specialty Applications
Key Feature:
• Classic bass foundation
✓ PROS
- • Versatile tonal range
- • Classic bass foundation
✗ CONS
- • Limited low-end extension vs 5-string
- • May need alternate tunings for some styles
Harley Benton HB-50 Cherry RedElectric BassVintage SeriesTyoe: Semi-HollowBody: MapleArched topSet-in neck: Canadian...
⭐
4.5/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 561968
$263
How to Choose the Best 4-String Basses
Budget Planning
- • Under $200: Entry-level
- • $200-$500: Intermediate
- • $500-$1000: Advanced
- • $1000+: Professional
Quality Check
- • Sound clarity & tone
- • Build materials & finish
- • Hardware durability
- • Overall craftsmanship
Key Features
- • Your musical style
- • Skill level match
- • Intended use case
- • Brand reputation
Frequently Asked Questions
Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced 4-string basses typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.
