Harley Benton Enhanced MJ-4EB Lake Blue

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Harley Benton Enhanced MJ-4EB Lake Blue

Harley Benton

Enhanced MJ-4EB Lake Blue

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 443523
Model: Enhanced MJ-4EB Lake Blue
Price: $328.90

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This Harley Benton MJ-4EB is a serious contender for players wanting a classic J-Bass vibe without the premium price tag. The Roswell pickups are a genuine highlight, offering a surprisingly rich and versatile sound, and the ebony board makes it a joy to play. It’s perfect for gigging musicians or anyone needing a reliable and great-sounding bass on a budget.

Product Description

  • Harley Benton Enhanced MJ-4EB Lake Blue
  • Electric Bass
  • Design: JB-Style
  • Ergonomically shaped alder body
  • Matching headstock
  • 6-Bolt Canadian Hard Rock maple neck
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Fingerboard inlays: Pearloid block
  • Neck profile: Modern "C"
  • 22 Medium Blacksmith stainless steel frets
  • Nut: Black TUSQ XL
  • Scale: 864 mm
  • Nut width: 39 mm
  • Fingerboard radius: 355.6 mm
  • Pickups: Roswell MFR4 Ferrite humbucker (bridge) and Roswell JM-4A Ferrite single coil (middle)
  • Roswell GMA2-CT active/passive 2-band EQ
  • Volume control with push-pull function
  • Controls: Balance
  • treble
  • bass
  • Split switch: humbucker/single coil
  • Pickguard: 3-Ply White Pearloid W/B/W
  • Bridge: WSC SK4
  • Hardware: Chrome
  • Machine heads: WSC JB45
  • Factory strings: .045 - .105
  • Colour: Hi-Gloss Lake Blue
PROS
  • • Alder body provides a balanced, resonant tone with good sustain
  • • Roswell pickups deliver a surprisingly articulate and punchy J-Bass voice
  • • Ebony fingerboard offers a slick, fast playing experience and improved note definition
  • • 6-bolt neck joint enhances stability and improves upper fret access
CONS
  • • Hi-gloss finish might be prone to fingerprints and require frequent polishing
  • • Active EQ adds versatility but introduces potential for battery dependency
  • • While well-built, hardware isn't quite on par with premium-priced instruments

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Key Features

Body Material Alder
Neck Material Canadian Hard Rock Maple
Fingerboard Ebony
Pickups Roswell MFR4 (bridge) & JM-4A (middle) Ferrite Humbucker/Single Coil
Scale Length 864 mm
Frets 22 Medium Blacksmith Stainless Steel
Strings .045 - .105
Weight Approximately 9.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Roswell pickups offer a slightly more modern, articulate tone with a bit more low-end punch than many vintage-style J-Bass pickups, while still retaining the classic clarity.
The inCin profile is generally considered a comfortable, modern shape – it's thinner than a traditional C-shape, so it should feel good for most hand sizes, but those preferring a very chunky neck might find it a bit slim.
WSC hardware is decent quality for the price point, but it's not a premium brand; replacement parts are generally available online, though not as common as Fender or similar brands.

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