Harley Benton Enhanced MJ-5EB Lake Bl w/Bag
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Harley Benton
Enhanced MJ-5EB Lake Bl w/Bag
Product Info
Article Number:
468356
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
Enhanced MJ-5EB Lake Bl w/Bag
Category:
5-String J-Basses
Price:
$401.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Harley Benton MJ-5EB is a seriously impressive offering for the price. The Roswell pickups nail that classic J-Bass tone with surprising clarity and punch, and the active EQ gives you tonal shaping options. It’s an excellent choice for gigging musicians or anyone wanting a versatile, well-built 5-string without the premium-priced tag.
Product Description
Harley Benton Enhanced MJ-5EB Lake Bl w/Bag
*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton Enhanced MJ-5EB Lake Blue
- *5-String Electric Bass*
- Style: JB style
- Ergonomically shaped alder body
- Matching headstock
- 6-Bolt bolt-on Canadian hard rock maple neck
- Fingerboard: Macassar ebony
- White block fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: Modern "C"
- 22 Medium Blacksmith stainless steel frets
- Black TUSQ XL nut
- Scale: 864 mm
- Nut width: 46 mm
- Fingerboard radius: 350 mm
- Pickup: Roswell MFR5-B Ferrite humbucker (bridge) and Roswell JMA5-N Ferrite single coil (middle)
- Roswell GMA2 active/passive 2-Band EQ
- Volume control with push / pull function
- Balance
- treble and bass controls
- Split switch: Humbucker / single coil
- 3-Ply White Pearloid W/B/W Pickguard
- WSC SK5 bridge
- Chrome hardware
- WSC JB45 machine heads
- Factory strings: .045 - .130
- Colour: High Gloss Lake Blue
- Suitable case: Article no. #177638# (not included)
- Thomann E-Bass Gigbag BK
- *Nylon Gig Bag for Electric Bass*
- Made of high quality materials
- 20 mm foam padding
- Inner dimensions (L x W x D): approx. 118 x 35 x 8 cm
- Floor protection on the bottom
- Backpack straps
- With external pocket for accessories and large sheet music pouch
- Colour: Black
PROS
- • Alder body provides a warm, resonant foundation for the tone
- • Roswell pickups deliver a surprisingly articulate and punchy J-Bass voice
- • 6-bolt neck joint enhances stability and sustain, a welcome upgrade
- • Macassar ebony fingerboard offers a smooth playing experience and a touch of class
CONS
- • The active EQ, while useful, can introduce a bit of noise at higher gain settings
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while stable, lacks the inherent warmth of a set-neck
- • Lake Blue finish might be polarizing; a more conservative color option would be nice
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Canadian Hard Rock Maple
Fingerboard
Macassar Ebony
Pickups
Roswell MFR5-B (bridge) & JMA5-N (middle) with GMA2 Active/Passive EQ
Scale Length
864 mm
Frets
22 Medium Blacksmith Stainless Steel
Strings
Nickel-plated Steel (likely Ernie Ball or similar)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Roswell pickups capture the essence of a J-Bass, but lack the ultra-refined clarity and top-end sparkle of Fender’s higher-end offerings—they're punchier and more aggressive overall.
The Modern C profile is generally comfortable, but it's slightly thinner than a traditional C, so those with very large hands might prefer something with a bit more girth.
The push/pull pot splits the humbucker into a single coil, drastically altering the tone—expect a brighter, more scooped sound, useful for funk or alternative styles.
