Harley Benton Enhanced MJ-4MN Natural
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Harley Benton
Enhanced MJ-4MN Natural
Product Info
Article Number:
443525
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
Enhanced MJ-4MN Natural
Category:
4-String J-Basses
Price:
$328.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Harley Benton MJ-4MN is a seriously impressive bass for the money. The Roswell pickups nail that classic J-Bass tone, and the build quality is surprisingly solid. It’s a fantastic option for gigging musicians or anyone wanting a versatile, well-playing bass without the premium price tag.
Product Description
- Harley Benton Enhanced MJ-4MN Natural
- Electric Bass
- Build: JB style
- Ergonomically shaped body made of swamp ash
- Matching headstock
- 6-Bolt Canadian hard rock maple neck
- Canadian Hard Rock (maple) fretboard
- Fretboard inlays: Black blocks
- Neck profile: Modern "C"
- 22 Medium Blacksmith stainless steel frets
- Black TUSQ XL nut
- Scale: 864 mm
- Nut width: 39 mm
- Fretboard radius: 355.6 mm
- Pickup: Roswell MFR4 ferrite humbucker (bridge) and Roswell JM-4A Ferrite single coil (neck)
- Roswell GMA2-CT active / passive 2-Band EQ
- Volume control with push/pull function
- Balance
- treble and bass controls
- Split switch: Humbucker / Single coil
- 3-Layer black pearloid B/W/B pickguard
- WSC SK4 bridge
- Chrome hardware
- WSC JB45 machine heads
- Strings: .045 - .105
- Colour: Natural matte
PROS
- • Swamp ash body delivers a balanced, resonant tone with excellent sustain.
- • Roswell pickups offer a surprisingly articulate and punchy vintage J-Bass vibe.
- • Modern 'inCin' neck profile provides a comfortable, fast playing experience.
- • Active/passive EQ adds versatility, covering a wide range of tonal options.
CONS
- • Swamp ash can be prone to finish checking with age, requiring careful handling.
- • The 'inCin' neck profile might not suit players preferring a thicker, more traditional feel.
- • Hardware, while functional, doesn't quite match the quality of higher-end components.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Swamp Ash
Neck Material
Canadian Hard Rock Maple
Fingerboard
Canadian Hard Rock Maple
Pickups
Roswell MFR4 (bridge) & Roswell JM-4A (neck) Ferrite
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
It's remarkably close, leaning towards a slightly more modern and articulate tone, with a bit more clarity and less of the traditional 'mud'.
Yes, it’s thinner and flatter than many traditional profiles, designed for faster playing and a more modern feel; it’s a subjective preference, though.
The active EQ provides a noticeable boost, but it's not overwhelming; it’s more about shaping the tone than adding extreme gain.
