Harley Benton Enhanced MP-5EB Creme
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Harley Benton
Enhanced MP-5EB Creme
Product Info
Article Number:
443502
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
Enhanced MP-5EB Creme
Category:
5-String P-Basses
Price:
$383.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Harley Benton is a seriously impressive package for the money. The Roswell pickups and active EQ give it a surprisingly versatile range, from classic P-Bass tones to more modern sounds. It's a great choice for gigging musicians or anyone wanting a high-quality 5-string without the premium price tag.
Product Description
- Harley Benton Enhanced MP-5EB Cream
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Construction: PB-Style
- Ergonomically shaped alder body
- Matching headstock
- 6-Bolt Canadian Hard Rock Maple neck
- Macassar ebony fretboard
- White block fretboard inlays
- Neck profile: Modern "C"
- 22 Medium Blacksmith stainless steel frets
- Black TUSQ XL nut
- Scale length: 864 mm
- Nut width: 46 mm
- Fretboard radius: 350 mm
- Pickups: Roswell MFR5-B Ferrite-5 Humbucker (bridge) and Roswell PMA5-N Ferrite-5 Single Coil (middle)
- Roswell GMA2 active/passive 2-band EQ
- Volume control with push/pull function
- Balance
- treble and bass controls
- 3-Ply White Perloid W/B/W pickguard
- WSC SK5 bridge
- Chrome hardware
- WSC JB45 machine heads
- Strings: .045 - .130
- Colour: Hi Gloss Cream
PROS
- • Roswell pickups deliver a surprisingly articulate and punchy, vintage-inspired tone.
- • The Canadian Hard Rock Maple neck offers excellent stability and a comfortable, modern profile.
- • Macassar ebony fretboard provides a smooth playing experience and a luxurious feel.
- • The active/passive EQ offers tonal flexibility, from growling lows to clear highs.
CONS
- • Alder body might feel slightly less resonant compared to mahogany or ash alternatives.
- • Hi-gloss cream finish can be a fingerprint magnet, requiring regular cleaning.
- • The 350mm radius fretboard, while comfortable, might not suit players used to flatter profiles.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Canadian Hard Rock Maple
Fingerboard
Macassar Ebony
Pickups
Roswell MFR5-B (bridge) & PMA5-N (middle), Roswell GMA2 (active/passive)
Scale Length
864 mm
Frets
22 Medium Blacksmith Stainless Steel
Strings
.045 - .130
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The GMA2 EQ engages with a push/pull pot; in passive mode, it provides a subtle tonal shaping, retaining the core P-Bass character without drastic changes.
Yes, stainless steel frets offer increased durability and smoother playability; they resist wear better, but might require slightly different polishing techniques to maintain.
The 'inCin' profile is a modern take on a C-shape, often thinner and flatter; players preferring a faster, less bulky feel, particularly those with smaller hands, will likely find it more comfortable.
