Best Harley Benton 4-String P-Basses 2025

Premium Harley Benton 4-string p-basses - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: November 12, 2025 • Next update: November 19, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $200 Under $300 Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000 Under $5,000

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Rock For Pop For Country For Blues For Classic Rock For Alternative

BRANDS: Fender Harley Benton Sandberg Sadowsky Marcus Miller Squier Lakland Yamaha

Harley Benton MV-4PJ Daphne Blue w/Case - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Harley Benton MV-4PJ Daphne Blue w/Case

by Harley Benton

Classic Rock Country Alternative

Key Feature:

• Great for pick and finger playing

✓ PROS

• Thick, fundamental bass tone
• Excellent in band mix

✗ CONS

• Less modern features
• Thicker neck profile

Harley Benton MV-4PJ Daphne Blue w/Case*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton MV-4PJ Daphne Blue*Electric Bass*Deluxe...

⭐ 4.7/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 597788

$303

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Harley Benton MV-4P Seafoam Green w/Case - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Harley Benton MV-4P Seafoam Green w/Case

by Harley Benton

Rock Blues Pop

Key Feature:

• Simple, reliable electronics

✓ PROS

• Classic Precision Bass sound
• Thick, fundamental bass tone

✗ CONS

• Less tonal versatility than Jazz Bass
• Less modern features

Harley Benton MV-4P Seafoam Green w/Case*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton MV-4P Seafoam Green*Electric...

⭐ 4.5/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 597772

$303

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Harley Benton MV-4PJ Seafoam Green w/Case - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Harley Benton MV-4PJ Seafoam Green w/Case

by Harley Benton

Blues Rock Classic Rock

Key Feature:

• Simple, reliable electronics

✓ PROS

• Great for pick and finger playing
• Thick, fundamental bass tone

✗ CONS

• Thicker neck profile
• Less tonal versatility than Jazz Bass

Harley Benton MV-4PJ Seafoam Green w/Case*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton MV-4PJ Seafoam Green*Electric...

⭐ 4.4/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 597797

$303

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Harley Benton PJ-4 SBK Deluxe Series w/Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Harley Benton PJ-4 SBK Deluxe Series w/Bag

by Harley Benton

Alternative Pop Classic Rock

Key Feature:

• Great for pick and finger playing

✓ PROS

• Thick, fundamental bass tone
• Classic Precision Bass sound

✗ CONS

• Less modern features
• May lack brightness for slap bass

Harley Benton PJ-4 SBK Deluxe Series w/Bag*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton PJ-4 SBK Deluxe Series*Electric...

⭐ 4.5/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 546577

$175

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Harley Benton MV-4PJ Shell Pink w/Case - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Harley Benton MV-4PJ Shell Pink w/Case

by Harley Benton

Pop Country Rock

Key Feature:

• Excellent in band mix

✓ PROS

• Simple, reliable electronics
• Great for pick and finger playing

✗ CONS

• Thicker neck profile
• Less modern features

Harley Benton MV-4PJ Shell Pink w/Case*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton MV-4PJ Shell Pink*Electric Guitar*Deluxe...

⭐ 4.9/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 597800

$303

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Harley Benton MV-4P Shell Pink w/Case - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (47 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Harley Benton MV-4P Shell Pink w/Case

by Harley Benton

Country Blues Classic Rock

Key Feature:

• Excellent in band mix

✓ PROS

• Classic Precision Bass sound
• Simple, reliable electronics

✗ CONS

• Less modern features
• Less tonal versatility than Jazz Bass

Harley Benton MV-4P Shell Pink w/Case*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton MV-4P Shell Pink*Electric Bass*Deluxe...

⭐ 4.8/5 (47 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 597776

$303

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Harley Benton Enhanced MP-4MN Natural Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Harley Benton Enhanced MP-4MN Natural Bundle

by Harley Benton

Rock Country Alternative

Key Feature:

• Classic Precision Bass sound

✓ PROS

• Simple, reliable electronics
• Excellent in band mix

✗ CONS

• May lack brightness for slap bass
• Less modern features

Harley Benton Enhanced MP-4MN Natural Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton Enhanced MP-4MN Natural*Electric...

⭐ 4.9/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 570671

$358

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Harley Benton MV-4P Seafoam Green - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Harley Benton MV-4P Seafoam Green

by Harley Benton

Country Rock Pop

Key Feature:

• Great for pick and finger playing

✓ PROS

• Classic Precision Bass sound
• Simple, reliable electronics

✗ CONS

• Less modern features
• Thicker neck profile

Harley Benton MV-4P Seafoam GreenElectric BassDeluxe SeriesBody: AlderBolt-on neck: caramelised Canadian sycamore with...

⭐ 4.7/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 570852

$252

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Harley Benton MV-4PJ Daphne Blue - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Harley Benton MV-4PJ Daphne Blue

by Harley Benton

Pop Alternative Classic Rock

Key Feature:

• Thick, fundamental bass tone

✓ PROS

• Simple, reliable electronics
• Thick, fundamental bass tone

✗ CONS

• May lack brightness for slap bass
• Single pickup limits sound options

Harley Benton MV-4PJ Daphne BlueElectric BassDeluxe SeriesBody: AlderMatching headstockBolt-on neck: caramelised...

⭐ 4.6/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 570709

$252

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Harley Benton MV-4PJ Burgundy Mist w/Case - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 5.0/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Harley Benton MV-4PJ Burgundy Mist w/Case

by Harley Benton

Blues Alternative Pop

Key Feature:

• Simple, reliable electronics

✓ PROS

• Simple, reliable electronics
• Classic Precision Bass sound

✗ CONS

• Less tonal versatility than Jazz Bass
• Thicker neck profile

Harley Benton MV-4PJ Burgundy Mist w/Case*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton MV-4PJ Burgundy Mist*Electric...

⭐ 5.0/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 597786

$303

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Harley Benton MV-4PJ Natural - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.6/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Harley Benton MV-4PJ Natural

by Harley Benton

Blues Classic Rock Rock

Key Feature:

• Classic Precision Bass sound

✓ PROS

• Great for pick and finger playing
• Thick, fundamental bass tone

✗ CONS

• Less modern features
• May lack brightness for slap bass

Harley Benton MV-4PJ NaturalElectric BassDeluxe SeriesBody: AlderBolt-on neck: Caramelised Canadian sycamore maple with...

⭐ 4.6/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 570695

$252

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Harley Benton MV-4PJ Burgundy Mist - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.5/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Harley Benton MV-4PJ Burgundy Mist

by Harley Benton

Rock Classic Rock Pop

Key Feature:

• Simple, reliable electronics

✓ PROS

• Great for pick and finger playing
• Excellent in band mix

✗ CONS

• Less modern features
• May lack brightness for slap bass

Harley Benton MV-4PJ Burgundy MistElectric BassDeluxe SeriesBody: AlderBolt-on neck: caramelised Canadian sycamore...

⭐ 4.5/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 570712

$252

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Harley Benton PB-50 SB Vintage Series - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.7/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Harley Benton PB-50 SB Vintage Series

by Harley Benton

Alternative Pop Rock

Key Feature:

• Excellent in band mix

✓ PROS

• Simple, reliable electronics
• Thick, fundamental bass tone

✗ CONS

• Less modern features
• Thicker neck profile

Harley Benton PB-50 SB Vintage SeriesElectric BassVintage SeriesBody: BasswoodBolt-on neck: Canadian mapleFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 307763

$131

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Harley Benton Enhanced MP-4MN Natural - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.5/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Harley Benton Enhanced MP-4MN Natural

by Harley Benton

Blues Rock Classic Rock

Key Feature:

• Thick, fundamental bass tone

✓ PROS

• Simple, reliable electronics
• Excellent in band mix

✗ CONS

• Less tonal versatility than Jazz Bass
• May lack brightness for slap bass

Harley Benton Enhanced MP-4MN NaturalElectric BassStyle: PBErgonomically shaped body made of swamp ash6-Bolt Canadian...

⭐ 4.5/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 443474

$329

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Harley Benton PB-62 Sunburst - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.5/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Harley Benton PB-62 Sunburst

by Harley Benton

Blues Classic Rock Country

Key Feature:

• Simple, reliable electronics

✓ PROS

• Thick, fundamental bass tone
• Excellent in band mix

✗ CONS

• Single pickup limits sound options
• Thicker neck profile

Harley Benton PB-62 SunburstElectric BassComfortable body shapeBody: BasswoodBolt-on neck: Vintage caramelized Canadian...

⭐ 4.5/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 590430

$175

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How to Choose the Best 4-String P-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 p-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.

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Harley Benton MV-4PJ Daphne Blue w/Case

Harley Benton MV-4P Seafoam Green w/Case

Harley Benton MV-4PJ Seafoam Green w/Case

Harley Benton PJ-4 SBK Deluxe Series w/Bag

Harley Benton MV-4PJ Shell Pink w/Case

Harley Benton MV-4P Shell Pink w/Case

Harley Benton Enhanced MP-4MN Natural Bundle

Harley Benton MV-4P Seafoam Green

Harley Benton MV-4PJ Daphne Blue

Harley Benton MV-4PJ Burgundy Mist w/Case

Harley Benton MV-4PJ Natural

Harley Benton MV-4PJ Burgundy Mist

Harley Benton PB-50 SB Vintage Series

Harley Benton Enhanced MP-4MN Natural

Harley Benton PB-62 Sunburst

How to Choose the Best 4-String P-Basses

Budget Planning

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Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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